Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Generic control system – apparatus or process – Having operator control interface
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
Knight, Anthony (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Generic control system, apparatus or process
Having operator control interface
C700S017000, C700S065000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07142932
ABSTRACT:
An infrared hand-held remote control for handling a single or plural devices such as lights, shades, drapes and the like contains ergonomically selected and placed control buttons that are self-describing and easy to use. It allows explicit, easy-to-use control of different functions by providing for each function to be controlled vertically disposed discrete buttons that provide “all or nothing” control of some physical feature and similar, vertically disposed and horizontally aligned “adjust” buttons that allow for fine and continuous control of the physical quantities between the extremes or limits of the discrete button functions. Successive groups of buttons provide for the control of different appliances or devices, where each group of buttons is identified by easy to comprehend icon or alphabetic representations. A preset button is also provided for setting and recalling an operational preset value for the device(s) from memory.
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Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority for above-identified PCT Search Report.
Biery Ethan C.
Offenbacher Andrew
Skvoretz Matthew
Spira Joel S.
Hartman Jr. Ronald D
Knight Anthony
Lutron Electronics Co., Ltd.
Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen, LLP
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