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Employing a preview image on a preview screen to control lamp or curtain

US9842493B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2017
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/70
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control apparatus and method and an electronic device. Wherein, the apparatus includes: a communicating unit configured to establish communication connection with a controlled object; an image acquiring unit configured to obtain a preview image containing the controlled object; and a controlling unit configured to receive a control instruction inputted according to the preview image, and control the controlled object according to the control instruction. Controlling the controlled object according to the preview image containing the controlled object may realize control of the controlled object in a simple and convenient manner, thereby improving user experiences.

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