Portable telephone handset with remote control
    11.
    发明授权
    Portable telephone handset with remote control 失效
    带遥控器的便携式电话听筒

    公开(公告)号:US5138649A

    公开(公告)日:1992-08-11

    申请号:US614621

    申请日:1990-11-16

    CPC classification number: H04B1/3833 H04M1/72533 H04M11/007 H04B1/202

    Abstract: A remote control for one or more appliances and a telephone handset are combined into a single unit. A common keypad is used for both remote control and telephone functions. An appliance control signal is generated in response to the actuation of at least one of the keypad keys. The appliance control signal is transmitted via an infrared communication link. A telephone control signal is generated in response to the actuation of at least one of the keypad keys, and transmitted via an infrared or radio frequency communication link. Telephone audio signals from a microphone and to an earphone are communicated via a radio frequency communication link. The remote control/telephone handset is particularly advantageous for use in combination with a cable television converter/descrambler or satellite television receiver.

    Abstract translation: 用于一个或多个设备和电话听筒的遥控器被组合成单个单元。 通用键盘用于遥控和电话功能。 响应于至少一个键盘键的致动而产生设备控制信号。 设备控制信号通过红外通信链路发送。 响应于至少一个键盘键的致动而产生电话控制信号,并且经由红外线或射频通信链路发送。 通过射频通信链路传送来自麦克风和耳机的电话音频信号。 遥控器/电话听筒特别有利于与有线电视转换器/解扰器或卫星电视接收机组合使用。

    Secure video distribution system
    13.
    发明授权
    Secure video distribution system 失效
    安全视频分发系统

    公开(公告)号:US4841569A

    公开(公告)日:1989-06-20

    申请号:US139459

    申请日:1987-12-30

    Inventor: David E. Wachob

    Abstract: A video distribution system (e.g., CATV or MATV) employs at least one channel having a reception-defeating jamming signal which changes frequency periodically or, preferably, randomly. The signal originating head end distributes information characterizing the operative frequency of the jamming wave.At controller apparatus for authorized viewers, the jamming frequency specifying data is employed on a frequency agile basis of heterodyne the protected channel into a proper (fixed) frequency relationship with a notch band suppression filter to remove the jamming signal. The secure channel with the jamming wave removed is then again shifted to its original or other intended frequency to permit normal reception either directly by a standard television receiver, or via a frequency converter.

    Videophone System and Method
    16.
    发明申请
    Videophone System and Method 审中-公开
    视频电话系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110228041A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-22

    申请号:US13111220

    申请日:2011-05-19

    Abstract: System and method for providing personal videotelephony in which a plurality of videophones are connected to a communications network that is configured for transmitted video and audio communications. Each of the videophones typically includes a camera, display device, telephone keypad, speaker and microphone all of which are operatively connected. The videophones further include means for selectably receiving and transmitting signals over the communications network, which signals represent images and/or sound, and for selectably displaying the signals representing any received signals representing the images on the display screen, and for playing any received signals representing the sounds on said speaker. Means are also provided for selectably accessing a remote location, such as, but not limited to, another videophone, using information entered or selected by a user of the videophone, and to retrieve the signals representing the images and sounds being transmitted from the remote location. In one or more embodiments the present invention further includes at least one networks operation center to store information related to the operation of the videophones and to facilitate the operation of the videophones.

    Abstract translation: 用于提供个人视频电话的系统和方法,其中多个可视电话连接到被配置用于发送的视频和音频通信的通信网络。 每个视频电话通常包括相机,显示设备,电话键盘,扬声器和麦克风,所有这些都是可操作地连接的。 视频电话还包括用于通过通信网络可选择地接收和发送信号的装置,哪些信号表示图像和/或声音,并且用于可选地显示表示在显示屏幕上表示图像的任何接收信号的信号,并且用于播放表示 所述扬声器上的声音。 还提供了用于可选择地访问远程位置(例如但不限于另一可视电话)的手段,使用由可视电话的用户输入或选择的信息,并且检索表示从远程位置发送的图像和声音的信号 。 在一个或多个实施例中,本发明还包括至少一个网络操作中心,用于存储与视频电话的操作有关的信息,并且便于视频电话的操作。

    Residential time reference system
    17.
    发明授权
    Residential time reference system 失效
    住宅时间参考系统

    公开(公告)号:US5334975A

    公开(公告)日:1994-08-02

    申请号:US731843

    申请日:1991-07-16

    CPC classification number: H04H20/86 G04C13/027 G04G5/00 H04H20/84 H04N7/106

    Abstract: A method and provides for transmitting a time reference throughout a residence or other facility for use by appliances operating within the facility. A time reference is received from the headend of a cable television (CATV) system at the subscriber converter and is retransmitted to set the internal clock timers of residential appliances throughout the house. The time reference is received by the CATV converter, then encoded and modulated for transmission on the residential AC wiring system which also carries AC power to all of the appliances in the house. Individual appliances receive the encoded time reference from the AC power line, demodulate the received signal and use the received time reference to set its internal clock timer. In such manner, a residential appliance does not need to have its internal clock set by the consumer.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法,并且提供在整个住宅或其他设施中传输时间参考以供在设施内操作的设备使用。 在用户转换器处从有线电视(CATV)系统的前端接收时间参考,并重新发送以设置整个家庭中的家用电器的内部时钟计时器。 该时间基准由CATV转换器接收,然后被编码和调制以在住宅交流布线系统上进行传输,该交流布线系统还向房屋内的所有家用电器提供AC电力。 各个设备从AC电源线接收编码的时间参考,对接收的信号进行解调,并使用接收到的时间参考设置其内部时钟定时器。 以这种方式,家用电器不需要其消费者设置其内部时钟。

    CATV subscriber apparatus with intelligent remote control
    18.
    发明授权
    CATV subscriber apparatus with intelligent remote control 失效
    具有智能遥控器的CATV用户设备

    公开(公告)号:US5046093A

    公开(公告)日:1991-09-03

    申请号:US402804

    申请日:1989-09-05

    Inventor: David E. Wachob

    CPC classification number: H04N7/17327 H04N7/162 H04N7/17363 H04N2007/1739

    Abstract: Subscriber apparatus for a cable television system or the like comprises a converter/descrambler and a programmable remote control. All authorization data for premium services and features a subscriber is entitled to receive are stored in the remote control. Program/interface apparatus is provided to enable a subscriber to request additional premium services or features, such as pay-per-view programming. Authorization data for the requested services or features are transmitted by the program/interface apparatus to the remote control via an infrared signal path. A similar signal path is used by the remote control in controlling the converter/descrambler to provide the authorized services and features, such as the descrambling of a premium television channel.

    Switchable signal source module for use with cable television converter
    19.
    发明授权
    Switchable signal source module for use with cable television converter 失效
    可切换信号源模块,用于有线电视转换器

    公开(公告)号:US4783846A

    公开(公告)日:1988-11-08

    申请号:US58239

    申请日:1987-06-04

    Inventor: David E. Wachob

    CPC classification number: H04N7/104 H04N5/765

    Abstract: Remotely switchable signal source modules are mounted to a cable television converter to enable a viewer to select between alternate television signal sources. Power for the module is provided via the converter's RF input terminal, which mates with a corresponding terminal on the module. An RF bypass module enables the viewer to utilize the features of a cable ready television when connected to a cable television network. Simultaneous viewing and recording of different channels can also be accommodated. An input A/B switch module enables the viewer to select between alternate cable system inputs. An output A/B switch module provides compliance with FCC requirements permitting viewing of off-the-air channels not carried on a cable system.

    Abstract translation: 可远程切换的信号源模块安装到有线电视转换器,以使得观看者能够在备用电视信号源之间进行选择。 模块的电源通过转换器的RF输入端子提供,该端子与模块上的相应端子相配合。 RF旁路模块使得观看者能够在连接到有线电视网络时利用有线就绪电视的特征。 也可以同时观看和记录不同的频道。 输入A / B开关模块使观众能够在备用电缆系统输入之间进行选择。 输出A / B开关模块符合FCC要求,允许观看不在电缆系统上承载的空中通道。

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