Optical communications – Remote control
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Phan, Hanh (Department: 2613)
Optical communications
Remote control
C398S111000, C398S112000, C398S114000, C398S118000, C398S116000, C398S126000, C398S127000, C398S135000, C398S173000, C398S171000, C398S175000, C340S870030, C340S870030, C340S870030, C340S870030, C455S099000, C455S103000, C455S345000, C455S351000, C370S341000, C370S350000, C341S174000, C341S176000, C307S116000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10714774
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for controlling a plurality of infrared devices (ICDs) is provided herein. A remote controller is used to generate an optical signal for controlling a plurality of ICDs. The optical signal generated by the remote controller is converted into an electrical signal by an infrared repeater device. An implementation of such a system includes a rotary mechanical switch to direct the electrical signal generated by the infrared repeater device to a light emitting diode (LED) located near one of the plurality of ICDs. The LED converts the electrical signal into an optical signal and re-transmits the optical signal to the one of the plurality of ICDs. The system allows controlling the plurality of ICDs located in a remote location without having the user commute closer to such ICDs.
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Grunebach Georgann S.
Phan Hanh
The DirecTV Group, Inc.
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