Companion control interface for smart devices
US8897897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4222
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A companion remote control system is usable with smart devices for controlling a plurality of controlled components. An overall control system includes: a companion remote configured for remote communication, and providing command options for a user desiring to interact with a controlled component; a software application configured for running on smart devices, which typically includes a graphical interface for the user to select desired controlled component from plurality of controlled components; and a control processor capable of communicating with companion remote, smart device and controlled components. The control processor is programmed to correlate user commands received from companion remote to appropriate instructions for a specific controlled component selection received from smart device. The control processor instructing the controlled component based on those commands, thereby allowing user to interact with selected controlled component using companion remote as if it was dedicated to that controlled component.
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