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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7116229 | Programming a remote control device using RFID technology A system for programming a remote control device incorporates a battery-powered radio frequency identification (RFID) reader into the remote control device. A passive RFID transponder is embedded into the electronic consumer device, or is otherwise provided to the c... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7116264 | Programmable universal remote control unit A programmable universal remote control unit, settable in one of either a single device mode of operation or a multi-device mode of operation. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7116056 | Dimmer control system having remote infrared transmitters A control system includes an electrical load control device responsive to radiant energy and a transmitter. The transmitter includes two sets of radiant energy generators connected to an electrical circuit such that polarity of the sets is reversed. A transmissive e... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7113072 | Semiconductor device for keyless entry transmitter A semiconductor device for a keyless entry transmitter has a command data circuit connected to communication terminals for communication with a microcomputer. A memory circuit is connected to the command data circuit for storing rolling code data. A timer period set... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7109852 | Vehicle occupancy intruder security system A vehicle security system includes a monitoring device for sensing the presence of a body within the vehicle. A transmitter is provided in the vehicle for broadcasting an intrusion signal exterior to the vehicle in response to the monitoring device sensing the prese... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7109908 | Programmable universal remote control unit A programmable universal remote control unit, settable in one of either a single device mode of operation or a multi-device mode of operation, and a programmable universal remote control unit which is programmable such that at least one of a plurality of buttons on ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7106169 | Methods and apparatus for verifying the installation of components in a system A verification system for an interchangeable component configured to be mated with a receiving system. The system includes a key device supported by the interchangeable component. The key device includes a transmitter configured to transmit a signal comprising compo... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7106171 | Keyless command system for vehicles and other applications A wireless remote-control transmitter includes means for entering an identification code so that only an authorized operator can use the device. Use as a keyless entry system provides the owner of a wireless receiver with an additional keypad-operated transmitter wh... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7106174 | Anti-collision tag apparatus and system This invention relates to radio frequency identification (RFID) apparatus comprising a reader/writer and transponders (tags) such that 2 or more transponders are capable of operating simultaneously in the same field so that information in the form of data bits may b... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7106209 | Programming a universal remote control A method for programming a universal remote control comprises receiving a signal from a source remote control, determining characteristic information based on the signal, comparing the characteristic information to a database, determining a matching code set for the... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7106188 | Method and system for providing an activation signal based on a received RF signal A method and apparatus are described for providing an activation signal based on a received radio frequency (RTF) signal. The apparatus includes an RF receiver configured to admit a received RF signal in a given frequency band and a converter configured to convert t... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7106203 | Self-activating system and method for alerting when an object or a person is left unattended A system and method use a wireless tether comprising a transmitter and a receiver to alert a caregiver that an object has been left unattended. A detector senses the presence of the object, usually a child, located in a position such as a safety seat. The detector i... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7103511 | Wireless communication networks for providing remote monitoring of devices Wireless communication networks for monitoring and controlling a plurality of remote devices are provided. Briefly, one embodiment of a wireless communication network may comprise a plurality of wireless transceivers having unique identifiers. Each of the plurality ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7102531 | Remote controller for television/video recorder having a function of measuring body fat and body fat meter A remote controller for a television/video recorder having a function of measuring a body fat includes a display section for displaying a measurement of the body fat and a message questioning whether or not a user to be examined carries a specific medical device suc... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7102498 | Remote keyless entry system with two modes of demodulation A remote signaling receiver system includes a receiver that operates in two different modes of demodulation to accommodate different types of signals from different types of transmitting devices. A first demodulator, preferably an ASK demodulator, is adapted to proc... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7102507 | Keyless entry system A device for wearing on the wrist of a user and being capable of operating multiple remote controlled devices. The device includes a band, a remote control transmitter, and a plurality of buttons. The band is worn around the wrist of a user. The remote control trans... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7102513 | Automatic installation and alignment mode for wireless bridges Disclosed are methods and apparatus for automatically installing and/or aligning antennas of wireless bridges in computer networks. In general terms, when a particular bridge is installed or aligned, an installation mode is triggered which automatically displays an ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7101250 | Channel selector for selecting an operating frequency Provided is a transmitter that includes a channel selector for modifying an operating frequency of a radio-controlled toy. The transmitter has a channel selection switch that enables a user to pick a channel from a set of predefined channels. The selected channel is... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7102494 | Apparatus and method for enhanced data communications and control between a vehicle and a remote data communications terminal An apparatus and methods for enhanced data communications and control between a vehicle and a remote data communications terminal are disclosed. The apparatus preferably includes a first protocol converter adapted to be positioned in communication with at least one ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7102502 | Method for constituting a home automation network A method of constituting a home automation network comprises bidirectional elements such as actuators (A1, A2, A3), at least unidirectional control elements (C1, C2, C3, S1) and bidirectional control elements (C60 | 09/05/2006 |
| 7098791 | Security system and portable device usable therein A security system for notifying a driver that a mechanical key is being retained in a portable device. The portable device has an indicator that is illuminated when the mechanical key is not retained in the portable device. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7099707 | Method and system for providing power to a communications device Embodiments of the present invention relate to apparatus and methods to provide power to a communications unit. In one embodiment of the present invention, a system includes a first communications network to engage in communications with the communications unit and ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7098770 | Contactless integrated circuit reader The present invention relates to a contactless integrated circuit reader operating by inductive coupling, comprising an antenna circuit for sending an alternating magnetic field, circuits for applying an alternating excitation signal to the antenna circuit and circu... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7096011 | Electronic apparatus and service providing method used in the electronic apparatus An electronic apparatus includes a communication device that communicates with a mobile device and a plurality of devices via a network. The mobile device is wirelessly connectable to the network. The electronic apparatus further includes a control unit configured t... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7096487 | Apparatus and method for combining realtime and non-realtime encoded content Methods for slice-based encoding of program guides and user interfaces. The program guides include multiple video streams for picture-in-picture and other applications. A method for encoding the program guide includes encoding a first set of slices for each of a plu... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7095335 | Arrangement including a remote control device and a first electronic device In an arrangement including a remote control device and at least a first electronic device, the remote control device includes a first memory for storing a set of code data for controlling a further electronic device, the first memory being connected to an input of ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7095456 | Field extensible controllee sourced universal remote control method and apparatus A remote control device receives the user interface displays for controlling a primary controllee electronic device from the primary controllee device itself. The remote control device may also receive the user interface displays for controlling an auxiliary control... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7091825 | Method and system for vehicle control using walkie-talkie type cellular phone A method and system for controlling vehicle functions using a walkie-type cellular phone is provided. A cellular phone is used to make a walkie-talkie type connection with a device disposed within a vehicle. The cellular phone sends a message to a receiver of the de... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7091898 | System and method for using keystroke data to configure a remote control device A remote control device is which key use is monitored. A command key, representative of an appliance function, may be correlated to a target appliance that is determined, as a function of the monitored key use, to be the most likely intended recipient of a command t... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7091968 | Method and apparatus for encoding a user interface A method and apparatus for combining video frame sequences with a video display of an interactive program guide (IPG). The apparatus comprises a plurality of compositors that combine background information, video frame sequences and program guide graphics into a sin... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7084781 | Programmable vehicle-based appliance remote control A universal in-vehicle remote control automatically assists in appliance activation configuration. The appliance responds to a radio frequency activation signal having characteristics represented by one of a plurality of activation schemes. The user is automatically... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7084780 | Remote control device for use with a personal computer (PC) and multiple A/V devices and method of use Aspects for remotely controlling audio/visual (A/V) devices with a personal computer (PC) are described. The aspects include providing connection hardware for connecting a plurality of A/V devices to a PC. A remote control device with selectable buttons is provided ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7084570 | Remote control of vehicle lighting A headlight adapter and an interior lighting adapter provide remote control operation of a filament in a headlight and of an interior light of a vehicle, respectively. The remote control of the headlight allows the use of a multifilament headlight which can replace ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7079045 | Remote control with change of operating mode A device for controlling a controlled device includes a remote control unit having a transmitter, a processor, a clock connected to the processor, and a control keypad. The remote control unit is removably engageable in a support, and when the remote control unit is... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7080393 | Receiver having a preset tuner A receiver includes a CPU. The CPU, when executing preset registration, in step S1 first searches for the presence or absence of receivable channels. If there are receivable channels, received data (center frequency, etc.) is registered in step S2. If ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7079008 | Proximity transaction control method Embodiments enable controlling a proximity transaction between first and second communications devices, each of which is provided with a short-range transceiver. In an exemplary embodiment, the first communications device has an RF/ID reader, and the second communic... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7079043 | Radio frequency data communications device A radio frequency identification device comprises an integrated circuit including a receiver, a transmitter, and a microprocessor. The receiver and transmitter together define an active transponder. The integrated circuit is preferably a monolithic single die integr... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7075901 | Communication systems, communication apparatuses, radio frequency communication methods, methods of communicating using a radio frequency communication system, and methods of forming a radio frequency communication device The present invention provides communication devices, communication systems and methods of communicating. According to one embodiment of the invention, a communication device includes: a first antenna operable to receive wireless communication signals; a second ante... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7071850 | Method and apparatus to facilitate transmission of ternary movable barrier operator information Ternary data as corresponds to a movable barrier operator is provided (21) and converted (22) into corresponding binary information. In a preferred approach this comprises converting each ternary trit into a corresponding binary pair. Pursuant to a pre... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7071836 | Remote control that can switch between operating modes A device for the remote control of a comfort management system of so-called home automation type exhibits at least two operating modes, a first automatic operating mode, and a second manual operating mode. The device includes a remote control including a box having ... | 07/04/2006 |
