Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2003-04-17
2008-08-12
Hofsass, Jeffery (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S636100, C340S870030, C320S134000, C320S136000, C362S233000, C362S529000, C324S430000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07411515
ABSTRACT:
The invention is a method and remote control apparatus for controlling an electronic device that is capable of indicating a low battery state without the need for cooperation with the electronic device. In one aspect, the invention is a remote control apparatus for controlling an electronic device comprising: a power supply having a voltage; and means to activate an indicator, wherein the activation means activates the indicator in the first way when the voltage is at or above a predefined threshold and the activation means activates the indicator in the second way when the voltage is below a predefined threshold.
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Search Report Dated Sep. 10, 2003.
Giger Robert John
Mears Mark Gilmore
Montanez Roberto
Hofsass Jeffery
Labbees Edny
Laks Joseph J.
Lin Reitseng
Shedd Robert D.
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