Universal remote control unit

a universal remote control and unit technology, applied in the field of remote control units, can solve the problem of reducing the likelihood of the user unintentionally changing the operating mode and achieve the effect of simplifying the operation of the universal remote control unit and reducing the likelihood of the user

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-05
CONTEC LLC
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The solution reduces the likelihood of unintentional mode changes, simplifies device control by reducing button presses, and allows easy identification of the current operating mode, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

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Therefore, there is a need for a universal remote control unit, which reduces the likelihood of the user unintentionally changing the operating mode of the universal remote control unit.

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[0020]FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary universal remote control unit 10 of the present invention for controlling a plurality of devices 20. As will be explained in greater detail below, universal remote control unit 10 is configured to be effective to reduce the likelihood of unintentionally changing the operating mode of universal remote control unit 10. In addition, universal remote control unit 10 readily allows a user to determine the current operating mode of remote control unit 10. Furthermore, universal remote control unit 10 may include individual mode buttons for each device that turn on / off each device and which mode buttons may be user-programmable to simplify operating universal remote control unit 10.

[0021]Examples of the plurality of devices 20 which may be controlled by universal remote control unit 10 include a cable box or converter 22, a television set 24, a video device 26 such as a videocassette recorder, a digital video disk (DVD) player, or a laser-disk (LD) pla...

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Abstract

A universal remote control unit for controlling the operation of a plurality of devices such as a cable box, a television, a video device, and an audio device, includes a processor having a plurality of operating modes an and input unit having at least one key having a default function without programming and which may be assigned, in addition to the default function, an additional function. In one embodiment, the at least one key may be a default power function key.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 283,641, filed Oct. 30, 2002, entitled “Universal Remote Control Unit” which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 419,605, filed Oct. 18, 1999, entitled “Universal Remote Control Unit,” the entire subject matter of these applications being incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates generally to remote control units, and more particularly, to remote control units for remotely controlling a plurality of devices.BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0003]Remote control units have gained widespread popularity for use in remotely controlling home entertainment systems, which typically include several devices such as a television set, a cable box or converter, a videocassette recorder, and a stereo. Often, with each device, the manufacturer will supply a remote control unit for use in remotely controlling that device.[0004]A unive...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H04L17/02G08C19/28H04B1/20
CPCH04B1/202G08C19/28
InventorGRIESAU, GENE W.CARLOTTI, REBECCA J.
OwnerCONTEC LLC