Remote control systems that can distinguish stray light sources

Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system

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C250S226000, C250S559290, C345S169000

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07655937

ABSTRACT:
Remote control systems that can distinguish predetermined light sources from stray light sources, e.g., environmental light sources and/or reflections are provided. The predetermined light sources can be disposed in asymmetric substantially linear or two-dimensional patterns. The predetermined light sources also can output waveforms modulated in accordance with one or more signature modulation characteristics. The predetermined light sources also can output light at different signature wavelengths.

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