Wireless communication module

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2006-03-21

2006-03-21

Gray, David (Department: 2851)

Photography

Having wireless remote control circuit

C396S059000, C396S429000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07016603

ABSTRACT:
A microcontroller radio card (2) for insertion into a first device, e.g., a camera (10) to allow for remote operation of a second device, e.g., a flashpack (22), utilizing the existing controls of the first device. The card includes a base (34) populated with various microelectronic devices for transmitting and or receiving RF or other signals used in the control and operation of the second device. A central processing unit (CPU) (41) translates signals received from the first device and controls the generation of corresponding signals to be transmitted to the second device in response to the signals received from the first device. Signals are transmitted to the second device via a transceiver chip (43).

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