公开(公告)号：US20030193519A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：US10287411

申请日：2002-11-04

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Patrick H. Hayes ,  Paul D. Arling ,  Robert P. Lilleness

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/91 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/41407 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4227 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N2005/4407 ,  H04N2005/441 ,  H04N2005/443

Abstract: A system and method for displaying an electronic program guide and for remotely controlling the recording functionality of an appliance. A user registers with a Web site to enable the downloading of an electronic program guide (nullEPGnull) to a portable device. The downloaded and displayable EPG includes a listing of programs from which the user may select a program of interest. In response to receiving input from the user requesting that the program be recorded, data indicative of the recording request is stored in the portable device. Then, when it is determined that the portable device is able to establish communication with the appliance (either directly or via an intermediate PC), the data indicative to the recording request is provided to the appliance to effect the recording of the program.

Abstract translation: 一种用于显示电子节目指南并远程控制设备的记录功能的系统和方法。 用户向网站注册以便将电子节目指南（“EPG”）下载到便携式设备。 下载和可显示的EPG包括用户可以从其中选择感兴趣的程序的程序的列表。 响应于从用户接收到要求记录节目的输入，表示记录请求的数据被存储在便携式设备中。 然后，当确定便携式设备能够直接或经由中间PC建立通信时，将表示记录请求的数据提供给设备以实现程序的记录。

公开(公告)号：US20030117427A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-26

申请号：US10287389

申请日：2002-11-04

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Lee Haughawout ,  Mauro Dresti ,  Sandro David Klein ,  Alex Louie ,  Han-Sheng Yuh ,  Steve LanPing Huang ,  Patrick H. Hayes ,  Weidong William Wang

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G01C21/3682 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F2203/04806 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G09B29/102 ,  H04B1/202 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42209 ,  H04N21/4222 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/42227 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/47214 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/4823 ,  H04N21/485

Abstract: An electronic program guide system. A program schedule is presentable in a display as a grid of two-dimensionally arranged cells with a program identifier being displayed in each of the cells, the grid having a plurality of channels listed in a first dimension and time listed in a second dimension of which a portion of the entirety of the grid is displayable in the display. A user may interact with the electronic program guide to change the program schedule information that is displayed and/or to transmit one or more command codes to a target appliance.

Abstract translation: 电子节目指南系统。 程序时间表可在显示器中呈现为二维布置的单元格，其中在每个单元格中显示节目标识符，网格具有第一维度中列出的多个通道，第二维中列出时间 整个网格的一部分可显示在显示器中。 用户可以与电子节目指南交互以将显示的节目安排信息和/或将一个或多个命令代码发送到目标设备。

公开(公告)号：US20040169598A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-02

申请号：US10796598

申请日：2004-03-09

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Paul D. Arling ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: H04L017/02 ,  G08C019/12

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/94 ,  H04B1/202

Abstract: A remote control device is which key use is monitored. A command key, representative of an appliance function, may be correlated to a target appliance that is determined, as a function of the monitored key use, to be the most likely intended recipient of a command to perform that appliance function. An activity key may also be programmed so as to perform a series of actions that are representative of a sequence of monitored key uses.

Abstract translation: 远程控制设备是监控的关键用途。 代表设备功能的命令键可以与作为监视的密钥使用的函数确定为执行该设备功能的命令的最可能的预期接收者的目标设备相关联。 还可以对活动密钥进行编程，以便执行表示所监视的密钥使用序列的一系列动作。

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：US20040268391A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10603975

申请日：2003-06-25

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Stephan de Clercq ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: H04N005/445 ,  G06F003/00 ,  G06F013/00 ,  H04N005/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  H01H9/0235 ,  H01H2217/032 ,  H01H2221/068 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42228 ,  H04N2005/4414

Abstract: A system and method for facilitation and encouragement of user interaction and functionality with a multimedia program via an entertainment system and remote control device. The entertainment system and remote control device are in two-way communication to accomplish the various interactivity functions and features of the invention. The remote control includes one or more selectively illuminated buttons under the control of the entertainment system, such that when the entertainment system displays a prompt to the user requiring a response, the entertainment system may send a signal to the remote control selectively illuminating the button(s) to indicate to the user that the button(s) may be operated to make a response to the prompt.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过娱乐系统和遥控设备通过多媒体节目促进和鼓励用户交互和功能的系统和方法。 娱乐系统和遥控装置是双向通信的，以实现本发明的各种交互功能和特征。 遥控器包括在娱乐系统的控制下的一个或多个选择性照明按钮，使得当娱乐​​系统向需要响应的用户显示提示时，娱乐系统可以向遥控器发送选择性地照亮按钮的信号（ 以向用户指示按钮可以被操作以对提示作出响应。

公开(公告)号：US20040169590A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-02

申请号：US10758820

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Lee Haughawout ,  Mauro Dresti ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: G08C019/00

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  H04N5/63

Abstract: A system and method for setting up a control device to command the operations of an appliance. The system includes a power monitor that is associated with the appliance that includes circuitry for determining a current power state of the appliance. The control device has a library of command code sets and includes programming for transmitting to the appliance a command code from one of the command code sets and for receiving from the power monitor a signal which indicates that the transmitted command code caused a change in the current power state of the appliance. If such a signal is received, the programming functions to select the command code set which includes the command code to which the appliance responded by changing power states as the command code set for use in commanding the operations of the appliance.

Abstract translation: 一种用于设置控制设备以命令设备的操作的系统和方法。 该系统包括与该设备相关联的功率监视器，其包括用于确定设备的当前功率状态的电路。 控制装置具有命令代码集的库，并且包括用于向设备发送来自命令代码集之一的命令代码的编程，并且用于从功率监视器接收指示所发送的命令代码引起当前变化的信号 电器的电源状态。 如果接收到这样的信号，则编程功能用于选择包括设备通过改变功率状态所响应的命令代码的命令代码集作为用于命令设备的操作的命令代码。

公开(公告)号：US20040070491A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-15

申请号：US10665642

申请日：2003-09-19

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Steve LanPing Huang ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: H04Q005/22

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 using an RFID tag to automatically setup and configure a universal remote control to command appliances of various types and various manufacturers.

Abstract translation: 一种使用RFID标签自动设置和配置通用遥控器来命令各种类型和各种制造商的设备的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20030164787A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-04

申请号：US10087078

申请日：2002-03-01

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Mauro Dresti ,  Patrick H. Hayes

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

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  H04N5/63 ,  Y10T307/461 ,  Y10T307/477

Abstract: A controlling device having programming which ensures an appliance will be placed into a desired power state. The controlling device transmits a query message to a power monitor associated with the appliance to obtain the current power state of the appliance. If the current power state does not correspond to the desired power state, the controlling device transmits a command to the appliance to effect a change in the current power state of the appliance.

Abstract translation: 具有编程的控制装置，其确保器具将被置于期望的功率状态。 控制设备向与设备相关联的功率监视器发送查询消息以获得设备的当前功率状态。 如果当前的电力状态不对应于期望的电力状态，则控制装置向设备发送命令以实现电器的当前电力状态的改变。

公开(公告)号：US20040056984A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10662263

申请日：2003-09-15

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Patrick H. Hayes ,  Robert A. Campbell

IPC: H04N005/44 ,  G08C019/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  G08C19/28 ,  H04N21/42206 ,  H04N21/42225 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N2005/4414 ,  H04N2005/4417 ,  H04N2005/4435

Abstract: A remote control adapted for use with a releasable readable media storage device. A readable media storage device having data and target indicators. Electrical contacts provide releasable connection with the remote control.

Abstract translation: 适于与可释放的可读介质存储设备一起使用的遥控器。 一种具有数据和目标指示器的可读介质存储设备。 电触点提供与遥控器的可释放连接。

公开(公告)号：US20040056789A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10254363

申请日：2002-09-25

Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Paul D. Arling ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: H04L017/02 ,  G08C019/12

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/94 ,  H04B1/202

Abstract: A remote control device is which key use is monitored. A command key, representative of an appliance function, may be correlated to a target appliance that is determined, as a function of the monitored key use, to be the most likely intended recipient of a command to perform that appliance function. An activity key may also be programmed so as to perform a series of actions that are representative of a sequence of monitored key uses.