Remote control to operate computer system
US9436219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/42224
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a remote control comprising a housing comprising a first and second housing portion, wherein the first housing portion is coupled to the second housing portion and is configurable in at least two positions, a touchpad, a keypad, a processor configured to receive control signals from the touch pad and the keypad, and an RF transmitter configured to transmit signals from the processor to the computer system, wherein, in a first configuration of the remote control, the first housing portion is configured to be manipulated to a first position and the remote control is configured to operate in a first mode of operation, and wherein, in a second configuration of the remote control, the first housing portion is configured to be manipulated to a second position, and wherein the remote control is configured to operate in a second mode of operation.
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