公开(公告)号：US20150279205A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14736909

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Paul D. Arling ,  Jeffrey Kohanek ,  Norman G. Sheridan

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/70 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04M1/72533 ,  H04M2250/22

Abstract: A first remote control application is configured to cause a smart device to transmit at least one command for controlling at least one functional operation of a controllable appliance in response to a user interface element of the smart device being activated while a second remote control application of a bridge device is configured to cause the bridge device to transmit at least one command for controlling at least one functional operation of the controllable appliance in response to receiving at the bridge device the at least one command transmitted from the smart device. The at least one command is transmitted from the smart device using a first transmission protocol and the at least one command is transmitted from the bridge device using a transmission protocol recognized by the controllable appliance.

Abstract translation: 第一远程控制应用被配置为使得智能设备响应于智能设备的用户界面元件被激活而发送用于控制可控设备的至少一个功能操作的至少一个命令，而第二遥控应用 桥接器件被配置为使得桥接器件响应于在桥接器件处接收到从智能设备发送的至少一个命令而使至少一个命令用于控制可控制器件的至少一个功能操作。 使用第一传输协议从智能设备发送至少一个命令，并且使用由可控设备识别的传输协议从桥接设备发送至少一个命令。

公开(公告)号：US20150208014A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14676556

申请日：2015-04-01

Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Brian Barnett ,  Arsham Hatambeiki ,  Rex Xu ,  Jesus Perez

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/442

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N21/42216 ,  H04N21/42227 ,  H04N21/43635 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N2005/4407 ,  H04N2005/4412 ,  H04N2005/4426 ,  H04N2005/4439

Abstract: A controlling device is automatically configured to issue a communication directly to a first controllable appliance to control a functional operation of the first controllable appliance in the event that the first controllable appliance is determined to be unresponsive to a command communication transmitted to the first controllable appliance via a digital communications link or to issue a communication to a second controllable appliance to control the functional operation of the first controllable appliance via a digital communications link in the event that first controllable appliance is determined to be responsive to a command communication transmitted to the first controllable appliance via a digital communications link.

Abstract translation: 控制装置被自动配置为直接发送到第一可控制器具的通信，以便在第一可控制器具被确定为对响应于第一可控制器件的命令通信无响应的情况下控制第一可控制器具的功能操作 数字通信链路或者发送到第二可控设备的通信，以在第一可控制器被确定为响应于发送到第一可控制器件的命令通信的情况下经由数字通信链路来控制第一可控制器具的功能操作 设备通过数字通信链路。

公开(公告)号：US20150154858A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14613847

申请日：2015-02-04

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Paul D. Arling ,  Brian Barnett ,  Jesus Perez

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F17/30477 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4108 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/4222 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/8186 ,  H04N2005/4435

Abstract: A system and method used to configure a smart device to command functional operations of a target appliance. The smart device retrieves from a controllable appliance, such as a settop box, data indicative of a codeset identity of the target appliance wherein the codeset identity was determined during a process used to configure a conventional universal remote control to command functional operations of the target appliance and wherein the process used to configure the conventional universal remote control is performed in cooperation with the controllable appliance. A remote control application resident on the smart device then uses the data indicative of the codeset identity retrieved from the controllable appliance to also configure the smart device to command functional operations of the target appliance.

Abstract translation: 用于配置智能设备以命令目标设备的功能操作的系统和方法。 智能设备从诸如机顶盒的可控设备检索指示目标设备的代码集标识的数据，其中在用于配置常规通用遥控器的过程中确定代码集标识以指示目标设备的功能操作 并且其中用于配置常规通用遥控器的过程是与可控制的设备协同进行的。 驻留在智能设备上的远程控制应用然后使用指示从可控设备检索的代码集标识的数据也配置智能设备来命令目标设备的功能操作。

公开(公告)号：US09047761B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US14036435

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Lee Haughawout ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G08C19/28 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  G08C19/00 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/436

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/00 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/26291 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/42227 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N2005/4435

Abstract: A system and method for enabling set up of a controlling device capable of controlling a plurality of appliances, via an interactive instruction set and associated programming. The programming is accessible by a STB or other controllable appliance and is configured to appropriately display interactive instructions and prompts to a user during a user initiated set up procedure for configuration of another controllable device (e.g., DVD, VCR, DVR, etc) available to the user. Appropriate set up data, generally in the form of command library codes, is displayed to the user by the interactive instruction set and associated programming for entry and trial by the user in set up of the desired appliance(s).

Abstract translation: 一种能够通过交互式指令集和相关节目来建立能够控制多个装置的控制装置的系统和方法。 编程可由STB或其他可控制设备访问，并且被配置为在用户启动的设置过程期间适当地向用户显示交互式指令和提示，以配置可用于其的可控设备（例如，DVD，VCR，DVR等） 用户。 一般以命令库代码的形式的适当的设置数据通过交互式指令集和相关联的程序向用户显示，用户可以在所需设备中进行输入和试用。

公开(公告)号：US08997002B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US14256535

申请日：2014-04-18

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Marcel Hilbrink ,  Rex Xu ,  Cesar Alvarado ,  Paul D. Arling ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/81 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0485

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/8173

Abstract: A smart device is provided with a main remote control application that may be configured using information obtained from a QR code. The main remote control application may present images of original remote controls corresponding to devices which are controllable by the configured main remote control application. In connection with a presented image of an original remote control, the display may present icons that are representative of a subset of the buttons of the original remote control. The user interface also allows a user to select amongst the images of the original remote controls to change which appliances are to be controlled via the user interface. A pop-up remote control widget may also be provided which may be invoked without switching to the main remote control application provisioned on the smart device.

Abstract translation: 智能设备配备有可以使用从QR码获得的信息来配置的主要远程控制应用。 主遥控应用程序可以呈现对应于可由配置的主遥控应用控制的设备的原始遥控器的图像。 结合原始遥控器的呈现图像，显示器可以呈现代表原始遥控器的按钮的子集的图标。 用户界面还允许用户在原始遥控器的图像中进行选择，以通过用户界面来改变要控制哪些设备。 还可以提供弹出式遥控小部件，其可以被调用而不切换到在智能设备上提供的主远程控制应用。

公开(公告)号：US08976114B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US14189030

申请日：2014-02-25

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Brian Gates ,  Jeremy K. Black

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/0383 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/3259 ,  G06F3/0227 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G08C2201/63

Abstract: A hand-held device with a sensor for providing a signal indicative of a position of the hand-held device relative to an object surface enables power to the sensor at a first time interval when the hand-held device is indicated to be in a position that is stationary and adjacent relative to the object surface, enables power to the sensor at a second time interval shorter than the first time interval when the hand-held device is indicated to be in a position that is moving and adjacent relative to the object surface, and enables power to the sensor at a third time interval when the hand-held device is determined to be in a position that is removed relative to the object surface.

Abstract translation: 具有用于提供指示手持装置相对于物体表面的位置的信号的传感器的手持装置使得当手持装置被指示处于位置时能够以第一时间间隔向传感器供电 相对于物体表面是固定的并且相邻的，当手指装置被指示处于相对于物体表面移动和相邻的位置时，能够以比第一时间间隔短的第二时间间隔向传感器供电 并且当手持装置被确定为相对于物体表面去除的位置时，能够以第三时间间隔向传感器供电。

公开(公告)号：US20150058458A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14533792

申请日：2014-11-05

Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Eric Negron ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04L12/2807 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L41/0806 ,  H04L41/0813 ,  H04L41/5054 ,  H04L41/5067 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/8186 ,  H04N2005/4435 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: A controlling device is used to configure a target device for wireless network communications through use of a setup wizard. The setup wizard is used to obtain information required to perform communications on a wireless network via a wireless network router and a digital representation of the information obtained through use of the setup wizard is provided to the target device via use of the controlling device. The target device will use the digital representation of the information to configure itself for wireless network communications.

Abstract translation: 控制装置用于通过使用设置向导来配置用于无线网络通信的目标设备。 设置向导用于获得通过无线网络路由器在无线网络上执行通信所需的信息，并且通过使用控制设备向目标设备提供通过使用设置向导获得的信息的数字表示。 目标设备将使用信息的数字表示来配置自身进行无线网络通信。

公开(公告)号：US20150054631A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14314224

申请日：2014-06-25

Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Patrick H. Hayes ,  James N. Conway, JR. ,  Robert P. Lilleness ,  Paul D. Arling

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04L12/2805 ,  H04L12/282

Abstract: A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于配置远程控制以命令设备的操作，捕获人口统计数据以及提供与设备相关的服务（例如自动保修注册，指示，查看指南等）的系统和方法。 该系统包括远程远程控制并通过网络连接访问的数据库和关联服务器。 根据需要，使用提供给服务器的数据来访问和下载命令代码，图形用户界面元素和服务到远程控制器，该数据标识设备的设备和/或功能功能。 这些数据可以由设备直接提供，也可以从其他来源获得，如条形码标签，网络设备等。

公开(公告)号：US20150051456A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-19

申请号：US14531366

申请日：2014-11-03

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： David Chong Cheung Hyen ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/11

CPC classification number: A61B5/6898 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/0004 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/6826 ,  A61B5/72 ,  A61B5/746 ,  A61B5/747 ,  A61B5/7475 ,  A61B2505/07 ,  H04N21/42201 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/44218 ,  H04N21/6168 ,  H04N21/814

Abstract: A hand-held device, such as a remote control, is provided for operation of a consumer appliance and is equipped with one or more biometric sensors to capture and report on the health condition of a user of the hand-held device. The data captured by such a hand-held device may be evaluated locally in the hand-held device itself or may be conveyed to a target consumer appliance either for local evaluation by that consumer appliance or for onward transmission to a central off-site monitoring service.

Abstract translation: 提供诸如遥控器的手持设备用于消费者设备的操作，并且配备有一个或多个生物测定传感器以捕获并报告手持设备的用户的健康状况。 由这样的手持设备捕获的数据可以在手持设备本地进行本地评估，或者可以被传送到目标消费者设备，以供该消费者设备进行本地评估，或者向前传输到中央非现场监控服务 。

公开(公告)号：US20150019783A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14283595

申请日：2014-05-21

Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Nicholas Kalayjian ,  David Isbister ,  Michael Hirsch

IPC: G06F13/40 ,  G06F13/36

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F3/0227 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F13/36 ,  G06F13/4068 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/44513 ,  H04N5/602 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/4184 ,  H04N21/42206 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/43632

Abstract: An adapter provides a link between a digital media player having a memory on which is stored digital media files, a display device, and a remote control. The adapter receives from the digital media player data which is used to generate a representation of a user interface which is provided to the display device for display. The adapter also receives from the remote control data for use in generating commands for controlling operations of the digital media player whereby a change in state of the digital media player resulting from a performance of an operation caused by the remote control will be reflected in the user interface on the display device.

Abstract translation: 适配器提供具有存储在其上的数字媒体文件的数字媒体播放器，显示设备和遥控器之间的链接。 适配器从数字媒体播放器接收用于生成提供给显示装置以进行显示的用户界面的表示的数据。 适配器还从远程控制数据接收用于产生用于控制数字媒体播放器的操作的命令，从而由执行由遥控器引起的操作导致的数字媒体播放器的状态的改变将反映在用户中 接口在显示设备上。