Showing papers on "Remote control published in 2003"

Media recording device with remote graphic user interface

Abstract: An apparatus for processing digital media signals, comprising a digital processor for controlling the apparatus; a graphic user interface, having a wireless remote control providing a command input to the processor; a network interface for transmitting digital information from the processor to a remote location over a communications network, the information identifying a digital media signal for desired reproduction based, at least in part, on an input received from the remote control; and an output, controlled by, and local to, the processor, for transferring the desired digital media signals for reproduction thereof.

System and method for automatically setting up a universal remote control

Abstract: A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc.

Medical tele-robotic system

Abstract: A robotic system that includes a remote controlled robot. The robot may include a camera, a monitor and a holonomic platform all attached to a robot housing. The robot may be controlled by a remote control station that also has a camera and a monitor. The remote control station may be linked to a base station that is wirelessly coupled to the robot. The cameras and monitors allow a care giver at the remote location to monitor and care for a patient through the robot. The holonomic platform allows the robot to move about a home or facility to locate and/or follow a patient.

Remote control of medical devices using a virtual device interface

Abstract: An interface system and method for controlling a magnetic surgery system by displaying a virtual image of the device, adjusting the configuration of the device or the actuation controls to be applied to the device until the configuration of the displayed device assumes the configuration desired by the user, or selecting a desired target location for the tip, and causing a set of actuation controls to be applied to the actual device to cause the actual device to assume the configuration of the virtual device or to steer the device tip to the desired location.

Remote controlled system with computer-based remote control facilitator

Abstract: A remote controlled system employs a computer-based remote control facilitator to facilitate remote control of a controlled device from a non-dedicated remote controller. The computer facilitator is coupled to the remote controller and controlled device via a wireless or wire-based network. The computer facilitator runs an application that corresponds to the controlled device. Neither the remote controller nor the controlled device need have any awareness of the other, or any knowledge as to how to communicate with one another. The computer tells the remote controller what options to present to a user and translates the selection entered by the user into a command that is sent to the controlled device.

Menu-driven remote control transmitter

Abstract: A digital processor-based remote controller of a wireless remote control system includes a small number of manual input devices, such as keys and scroll wheels, and a graphical user interface. The remote controller can have a single scroll wheel with internal push-to-activate switch, and a small display. This configuration minimizes the size of the remote controller, while allowing for a large number of different control commands to be transmitted to the controlled system. In addition, the remote controller can be configured by the user for both right- and left-handed operation.

Lighting control system and method

Abstract: A control system for allowing remote control of a load. The control system includes a command controller for running a control program that provides a command signal. The command controller has a first wireless interface for transmitting the command signal on a first wireless network. A remote controller has a second wireless interface for receiving the command signals from the command controller via the first wireless network. The remote controller includes a controller for adapting the received command signals for communication on a second wireless network. The remote controller has a third wireless interface for transmitting the adapted command signals via a second wireless network to the load.

Set-up of wireless consumer electronics device using a learning remote control

Abstract: The invention relates to a device such as a remote controller for enabling the transfer of security parameters to a new device with built-in IR capability that is being installed on a secured wireless network. The security parameters comprise an encryption key used for encryption of communications over the network. The device comprises an entry device that enable a user to input the security parameters comprising at least an encryption key used for an encryption of communication over a wireless network. The security parameters are stored in a memory arrangement. The security parameters may then be further transmitted to the new device via an infrared signal respecting security parameters.

Autonomous Communication Relays for Tactical Robots

Abstract: The high-bandwidth digital radio link between a mobile robot and its remote control station degrades quickly as the robot penetrates the interior of a building or becomes shielded by intervening terrain. This paper describes a current project that uses mobile autonomous communication relay nodes to overcome this problem. Each node is a small slave robot equipped with sonar, ladar, and 802.11b-based ad hoc networking radio. The relay robots follow the lead robot and automatically stop where needed to maintain a solid communication network between the lead robot and the remote operator. With their onboard external sensors, they also act as rearguards to secure areas already explored by the lead robot. As the lead robot advances and RF shortcuts are detected, relay nodes that become unnecessary will catch up to the lead robot and be reused, using maps generated by the lead robot. All relay deployment and redeployment functions occur without the operator's awareness.

Remote control of functions via wireless transmission of text-based messages

Abstract: A remote control device is located in an environment proximate to conditions to be monitored and actions to be implemented. The remote control device is able to receive and transmit wireless text based communications. A user employing a wireless communication device that supports text based messaging can transmit a control message containing a predetermined command to the remote control device. After preferably authenticating the user, the remote control device initiates a predetermined action based on receipt of a corresponding command.

Method and System for Remote Control of a Local System

Abstract: A system and method for remote control including a control system having a memory and a CPU for sending and receiving control information and instructions at a first location, a software application for manipulating the control information sent and received by the control system resident in the memory, a remote computer system having a CPU and memory at a second location communicating over a communication path with the control system at the first location and one desktop bound software application for manipulating the control information sent and received by the control system accessed by the remote computer system over the at least one communication path resident in the memory of the remote computer system. In variations, the control information includes alarm data, runtime data and historical data.

Home appliance control system over Bluetooth with a cellular phone

Abstract: In this paper, we propose a home appliance control system over Bluetooth/sup TMI/ with a cellular phone, which enables remote-control, fault diagnosis, and software-update for home appliances through Java/spl reg/ applications on a cellular phone.

Interference resistant repeater systems including controller units

Abstract: A repeater unit is provided that includes a receiver module and a controller unit. The receiver module is responsive to an infrared signal. The controller unit is adapted to determine whether a signal based on the infrared signal corresponds to a remote control signal.

Digital remote control device

Abstract: A remote control device 4 is for use with a television receiving apparatus 1. The television receiving apparatus 1 comprises a system controller 2, a receiver for receiving broadcast video data and supplemental textual data and a TV display 3 for displaying the data. The remote control device 4 is operable to communicate with the system controller 2 of the television receiving apparatus 1 and has it's own display 8 and user-operable control. The remote control device 4 comprises means responsive to the user operable control for requesting and downloading video and/or supplemental textual data received by the television receiving apparatus 1. This video and/or supplemental textual data is not currently displayed on the TV display, and is viewed by the user on the display 8 of the remote control device 4.

Remote control system for a locomotive having user authentication capabilities

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote control system for a locomotive. The remote control system comprises a remote control device, an identification interface and a locomotive controller module. The remote control device is operative for receiving a command signal indicative of an action to be executed by the locomotive. The identification interface is adapted for receiving user identification data from a user of the remote control device. The locomotive controller module is suitable for mounting at the locomotive and is adapted for generating local control signals. When the user identification data belongs to an authorized user, the locomotive controller module is operative to issue a local control signal for causing the locomotive to execute the action conveyed by the command signal received at the remote control device.

System and method for limiting access to data

Abstract: A system and method for limiting access to data including a secured appliance. The secured appliance has limited responsiveness to received remote control data frames unless such remote control data frames include parameters matching those stored within the secured appliance.

Apparatus and system for providing remote control service through communication network, and method thereof

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing remote control service to devices in a home network are disclosed. A web page provider provides a master page of the home network, information on the devices in the home network, and a list of remote control service to remote and in-house users in a web page form. An identifier identifies the remote users. A message processor processes message inputs and outputs related to service registration, service validness, etc. of the devices in the home network. A storage device stores device and service information on the devices in the home network. A main controller controls operations of each element. Accordingly, a remote control service limited to a specific household device becomes applicable to various devices. Not only remote control and management, but also program download, installation and upgrade necessary for the remote control is possible.

Method and system for remote software testing

Abstract: Systems and methods for testing a computer program executing on a remote computer physically distant from a local computer are provided. The local and remote computers are connected via a network. The remote computer includes a redirection device operative to transmit the video output of the remote computer to the local computer via the network connection. The redirection device may also receive user input commands generated at the local computer and provide the input commands to the remote computer as if the input commands were physically generated by a user at the remote computer. The remote computer also includes a software program to be tested. The local computer includes a remote control software application operative to receive and display the video output transmitted from the remote computer. The remote control application also receives user input commands, such as keyboard or mouse commands, generated at the local computer by an automated testing application and transmits the commands to the redirection device. The commands generated by the automated testing program may be utilized to test the execution of the computer program to be tested executing on the remote computer.

Remote control method and system for robot controller

Abstract: A remote control method of remote controlling a robot controller through a universal communication network by a terminal disposed remote from the robot controller, includes: enabling the terminal to remote control the robot controller by a functional connecting device which is disposed on a side of the robot controller, the functional connecting device being capable of enabling the terminal to remote control the robot controller through the universal communication network; and performing a predetermined operation on the robot controller by the terminal.

Remote control method of home network and system thereof

Abstract: A remote control method of a home network and system thereof are disclosed to remotely control devices connected to a home network system. A control point of a home network is set at a home agent in the home network system and at a remote terminal respectively, and then the control point set at the home agent and the control point set at the remote terminal are connected through a specific channel, thereby controlling the device(s) connected to the home network system.

Universal soft remote control

Abstract: A universal remote control ( 10 ) is provided for wireless remote control of one or more devices (D 1 . . . Dn) equipped for remote control by respective original remote controls having visual appearances different from one another. The universal remote control ( 10 ) includes: a memory ( 40 ) that stores one or more descriptions associated with one or more original remote controls that are selectively emulated by the universal remote control ( 10 ), the descriptions including information describing the visual appearances of the original remote controls that the descriptions are associated with; and, a graphical user interface ( 20 ) upon which is displayed a representation of one of the original remote controls selected for emulation by the universal remote control ( 10 ), the representation having a visual appearance substantially the same as the original remote control being emulated.

A remote control system of a home network

Abstract: A remote control system of a home network includes a local home network to which plural devices are connected; a remote terminal for controlling the local home network from a remote place; and a remote access server having a function of a local control point and transferring and receiving request/response to and from the remote terminal. States of equipments connected to the home network can be monitored and controlled by using various terminals.

Method and apparatus for providing anytime television interactivity

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recording a television program with interactive content includes recording data supporting interactive features of the television program in addition to recording the television program. In particular, the present invention provides for a television display (115) that is communicatively connected to an interactive set-top box (101), wherein a wireless webpad, or other remote control unit (201), is placed in communication with the interactive set-top box (101) to provide enhanced user control and interaction with the system. The interactive set-top box (101) is also connected to a source of a television signal, such a cable television system cable television connection (100).

Portable handheld device for enabling interactivity of video content

Abstract: A game control unit includes a computer processor for executing game logic stored on a removable memory device. Rich, audiovisual content for the interactive gaming experience is provided on a digital video disk (DVD) in small clips which are selectively played back in a standard DVD player under control of the game control unit. Specifically, the game control unit mimics standard remote control signals to control playback of the audiovisual content by the DVD player. The game control unit automatically determines which of a number of pages of a book are positioned over a touch-sensitive pad and interprets user input gestures according to a context associated with the viewable page.

Bus-based appliance remote control

Abstract: The present invention provides a universal remote control with components interconnected by a bus, permitting separate location of the components. During operation, a control input is received from a user. A control signal representing the control input is transmitted through the bus. The control signal is received from the bus at a location remote from where the control input was received. A radio frequency activation signal is transmitted based on the received control signal.

Agricultural vehicle and means for its remote control via an electronic control device with a Bluetooth(RTM) interface so that the tool, e.g. plough, being used can be accurately controlled by a remotely, comfortably, located operator

Abstract: Agricultural vehicle (2) has an electronic control device (3) for capture and control of operating parameters, whereby the control device has a Bluetooth(RTM) data transfer device for wireless communication with a mobile terminal (4), such as a Bluetooth(RTM) enabled mobile phone. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for controlling an agricultural machine via a wireless interface and a mobile electronic operating unit for operation of an agricultural vehicle. Optimally a speech recognition module can be used for input of commands to the mobile terminal.

Television system to extract TV advertisement contact data and to store contact data in a TV remote control

Abstract: A television advertisement system whereby a viewer retrieves advertisement teletext contact information of an advertisement that has been displayed on the viewer's television by using a wireless remote control device. The invention provides the means for a viewer to easily obtain ad′ contact information, in-hand, which can then be used at will. Teletext data is associated with an advertisement video signal, which is then decoded and stored in the television's or TV's set-top box's page memory. The viewer can retrieve, on demand, the advertisement's teletext data stored in the television's, or set-top box's page memory by using a wireless remote control. The advertisement data is transferred to and stored in the remote control's memory. The data is displayed on the remote's screen. The data stored in the remote control can be used to automatically contact an advertiser for further information, or to purchase an advertised product or service. This is achieved by wirelessly transferring pertinent contact information from the remote control to various communication devices, such as a computer, a telephone, a PDA, etc.

Method and device for emitting and/or receiving information relating to a vehicle

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for transmitting, emitting and/or receiving information relating to a vehicle. The information used to carry out a vehicle-related remote control is transmitted by means of a mobile radio network. The communication takes place on the basis of a standardised protocol which is adapted to the characteristics of the mobile radio network, preferably the WAP protocol.