Communications: electrical – Continuously variable indicating – With meter reading
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-30
2007-01-30
Garber, Wendy R. (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Continuously variable indicating
With meter reading
C340S870030, C348S734000, C341S022000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10712442
ABSTRACT:
A control stick-shaped, programmable TV remote control device fixed to a base, including a infrared diode and circuitry for transmitting control signals to a television, VCR, or DVD. The ergonomic design provides a plurality of conveniently located switches for single handed control of a television, including a five position thumb switch controlling TV volume up, volume down, mute, channel up, and channel down. The quick access control stick switches may be user programmable. A microprocessor retains user selected and programmed television channels that are sequentially accessed by an index-finger trigger switch. Infrequently used television controls, such as picture quality adjustments, are located on a television control panel on the base. Similarly, VCR and DVD controls are also located on a control panel on the base. Batteries, mounted within the fixed base, provide weight to keep the remote control upright.
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Bangachon William
Diaz Michael
Garber Wendy R.
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