Method and apparatus for wireless remote control of an electric appliance
US9159222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L17/02
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric appliance remote control apparatus includes a wireless module, a memory unit, a connection unit, a controlling module, a power supply unit, and a power input end. The wireless module can receive a remote control signal and convert the remote control signal into an enabling signal. The controlling module controls ON/OFF of power from the power supply unit to the connection unit according to the enabling signal. In a method using the electric appliance remote control apparatus, the connection unit is connected to an electric appliance. Monitoring programs corresponding to the electric appliance remote control apparatus are downloaded by and installed in a handheld device and provide an operation interface on a screen of the handheld device. The remote control signal is sent to the wireless module through the operation interface of the handheld device to control or monitor the electric appliance through the electric appliance remote control apparatus.
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