Applications for remote control devices with added functionalities
US8797465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/47815
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A handheld wireless device for controlling an electronic device. Ambient noise is automatically detected using a microphone and user preference parameters (e.g., volume) are adjusted, compensating for the detected noise. Plurality of signals are sent and received, operable to determine the location of the remote control, thereby operable to automatically tune various user preference parameters (e.g., surround sound). The remote control may be used as a telephone. When receiving a call, the caller information may be displayed using a popup window (e.g., on a television set). A call may be answered and the program may be paused/recorded/muted. The electronic device is automatically configured by identifying the user. A reader may read information on a payment card in a contactless manner. In one embodiment a radio frequency signal is used to reduce interference with LCD wavelength. The remote control may respond to a user command in order to be located.
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