Remote control unit of air conditioning apparatus having a menu with items displayed in a predetermined order and a top item in the menu being different when a predetermined input is received
US8689140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F11/39
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A remote control unit of an air conditioning apparatus includes a display unit, a cursor-moving member, a confirmation member, and a controller. The display unit displays a menu and a cursor that indicates an item among a plurality of items inside the menu and is moved by the cursor-moving member when operated by a user. The confirmation member is configured to decide that the item is to be executed. The controller controls the display unit in response to the cursor-moving member or confirmation member being operated. The controller positions an item corresponding to a predetermined input at the top of the menu upon receiving the predetermined input.
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