公开(公告)号：US09690263B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14533754

申请日：2014-11-05

Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Han-Sheng Yuh ,  Weidong William Wang ,  Patrick H. Hayes ,  James N. Conway, Jr.

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G06F9/445 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F15/177 ,  H04L67/10

Abstract: A system and method for upgrading a remote control application resident on a device. Information identifying a controllable appliance is caused to be uploaded to a remote server device and the uploaded information is used to automatically display user-selectable, downloadable data files relevant to the control of the controllable appliance. Downloaded data files, which may include command codes and/or graphical user interface elements, may be used within the device to upgrade the ability of the remote control application to communicate with the controllable appliance. The information uploaded to the server may also be used to generate demographic data regarding consumer preferences.

公开(公告)号：US09818293B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US15064217

申请日：2016-03-08

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

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

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/28 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US09311814B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

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.

公开(公告)号：US09348326B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US13915700

申请日：2013-06-12

Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Han-Sheng Yuh ,  Weidong William Wang ,  Patrick H. Hayes ,  James N. Conway, Jr.

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G06F9/445 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F15/177 ,  H04L67/10

Abstract: A system and method for upgrading a remote control application resident on a device. Information identifying a controllable appliance is caused to be uploaded to a remote server device and the uploaded information is used to automatically display user-selectable, downloadable data files relevant to the control of the controllable appliance. Downloaded data files, which may include command codes and/or graphical user interface elements, may be used within the device to upgrade the ability of the remote control application to communicate with the controllable appliance. The information uploaded to the server may also be used to generate demographic data regarding consumer preferences.

公开(公告)号：US20150057767A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14533754

申请日：2014-11-05

Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Han-Sheng Yuh ,  Weidong William Wang ,  Patrick H. Hayes ,  James N. Conway, Jr.

IPC: G05B13/02

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F15/177 ,  H04L67/10

Abstract: A system and method for upgrading a remote control application resident on a device. Information identifying a controllable appliance is caused to be uploaded to a remote server device and the uploaded information is used to automatically display user-selectable, downloadable data files relevant to the control of the controllable appliance. Downloaded data files, which may include command codes and/or graphical user interface elements, may be used within the device to upgrade the ability of the remote control application to communicate with the controllable appliance. The information uploaded to the server may also be used to generate demographic data regarding consumer preferences.

Abstract translation: 一种用于升级驻留在设备上的远程控制应用程序的系统和方法。 导致识别可控制设备的信息被上传到远程服务器设备，并且上传的信息被用于自动显示与可控制设备的控制相关的用户可选择的可下载数据文件。 可以在设备内使用下载的数据文件，其可以包括命令代码和/或图形用户界面元素，以升级遥控应用程序与可控制设备通信的能力。 上传到服务器的信息也可以用于生成关于消费者偏好的人口统计数据。

公开(公告)号：US09317021B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US13897528

申请日：2013-05-20

Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Han-Sheng Yuh ,  Weidong William Wang ,  Patrick H. Hayes ,  James N. Conway, Jr.

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G06F9/445 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  G06F8/65 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F15/177 ,  H04L67/10

Abstract: A system and method for upgrading a remote control application resident on a device. Information identifying a controllable appliance is caused to be uploaded to a remote server device and the uploaded information is used to automatically display user-selectable, downloadable data files relevant to the control of the controllable appliance. Downloaded data files, which may include command codes and/or graphical user interface elements, may be used within the device to upgrade the ability of the remote control application to communicate with the controllable appliance. The information uploaded to the server may also be used to generate demographic data regarding consumer preferences.

Abstract translation: 一种用于升级驻留在设备上的远程控制应用程序的系统和方法。 导致识别可控制设备的信息被上传到远程服务器设备，并且上传的信息被用于自动显示与可控制设备的控制相关的用户可选择的可下载数据文件。 可以在设备内使用下载的数据文件，其可以包括命令代码和/或图形用户界面元素，以升级遥控应用程序与可控制设备通信的能力。 上传到服务器的信息也可以用于生成关于消费者偏好的人口统计数据。

公开(公告)号：US09257037B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US14690538

申请日：2015-04-20

Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

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

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/28 ,  H04L12/28

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.