Methods and apparatus for controlling multiple infrared devices

Optical communications – Remote control

Reexamination Certificate

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C398S111000, C398S112000, C398S113000, C398S114000, C398S182000, C398S153000, C398S115000, C398S118000, C398S116000, C398S126000, C398S127000, C398S135000, C398S173000, C398S171000, C398S175000, C340S870030, C340S870030, C340S870030, C340S870030, C455S021000, C455S500000, C455S103000, C455S351000, C370S341000, C370S350000, C341S174000, C341S176000, C307S116000

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07551856

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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