公开(公告)号：US20030189509A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-09

申请号：US10151635

申请日：2002-05-20

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

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

IPC: H04L017/02 ,  G08C019/12

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  H04B1/202 ,  H04B1/205 ,  H04L12/281 ,  H04L12/2814 ,  H04L12/40117 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04M11/007

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.

公开(公告)号：US20040246165A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-09

申请号：US10827137

申请日：2004-04-19

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： James N. Conway JR. ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: G08C019/12

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: A system which can be configured to communicate command codes to one or more home appliances which includes a keypad and a relay unit. At least one key on the keypad is associated with at least one command code from a plurality of command codes stored in a memory. The system determines if the at least one key on the keypad has been activated or if a command signal transmission that identifies the at least one key on the keypad has been received from the relay unit. When it is determined that either the at least one key has been activated or the command signal transmission that identifies the at least one key has been received, the system communicates to the one or more of home appliances the one or more command codes that have been associated to the at least one key on the keypad.

Abstract translation: 一种可被配置为将命令代码传送到包括小键盘和中继单元的一个或多个家用电器的系统。 键盘上的至少一个键与存储在存储器中的多个命令代码中的至少一个命令代码相关联。 系统确定键盘上的至少一个键是否已经被激活，或者是否已经从中继单元接收到识别小键盘上的至少一个键的命令信号传输。 当确定至少一个密钥已经被激活或者已经接收到标识至少一个密钥的命令信号传输时，系统向一个或多个家用电器通信一个或多个命令代码 与键盘上的至少一个键相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20030151538A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：US10411792

申请日：2003-04-11

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Marcus Escobosa ,  Patrick H. Hayes ,  James N. Conway JR.

IPC: H04L017/02 ,  G08C019/12 ,  G08C019/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  H04B1/202 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/25816 ,  H04N21/4117 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/4222 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/8186 ,  H04N2005/4437

Abstract: A customizable and an upgradable remote control is provided which may be customized or upgraded via a Web site or through other remote, and preferably interactive, processes. A database is provided which includes a plurality of functions of a consumer electronic device, such as a TV and/or a DVD player. A user selects among the plurality of functions at least one of the desired functions. In response to the user selection a virtual configuration is created to virtually configure the customizable remote control. The virtual configuration may be downloaded to the customizable remote control.

Abstract translation: 提供可定制和可升级的遥控器，其可以通过网站或通过其他远程的，优选地交互式的过程进行定制或升级。 提供了数据库，其包括诸如TV和/或DVD播放器的消费电子设备的多个功能。 用户在所述多个功能中选择所需功能中的至少一个。 响应于用户选择，创建虚拟配置来虚拟地配置可定制的遥控器。 虚拟配置可以下载到可定制的遥控器。

公开(公告)号：US20030103088A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-05

申请号：US10288727

申请日：2002-11-06

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Mauro Dresti ,  Patrick H. Hayes ,  Robert Campbell ,  Steve LanPing Huang ,  Weidong William Wang ,  Han-Sheng Yuh ,  James N. Conway JR. ,  Sandro David Klein ,  Ingvald Alain Smith-Kielland ,  Alex Louie ,  Cheryl Scott ,  Wayne Scott

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/91 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G10L17/22 ,  H03J1/0025 ,  H03J2200/23 ,  H03J2200/25 ,  H03J2200/26 ,  H04B1/20 ,  H04B1/202 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L41/509 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/8543 ,  H04N2005/441 ,  H04N2005/4425 ,  H04N2005/4433

Abstract: A hand-held electronic device having a remote control application user interface that functions to displays operational mode information to a user. The graphical user interface may be used, for example, to setup the remote control application to control appliances for one or more users in one or more rooms, to perform activities, and to access favorites. The remote control application is also adapted to be upgradeable. Furthermore, the remote control application provides for the sharing of operational mode information.

Abstract translation: 一种手持式电子设备，具有用于向用户显示操作模式信息的远程控制应用用户界面。 图形用户界面可以用于例如设置遥控应用程序以控制一个或多个房间中的一个或多个用户的设备，以执行活动并访问收藏。 遥控应用程序也适用于可升级。 此外，远程控制应用程序提供了操作模式信息的共享。