Showing papers on "Remote control published in 2010"

Wireless controller with gateway

Abstract: Remote control of energy consumption is realized using a readily installable, flexible approach. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a remote source communicates with a wireless controller for executing energy usage control. The remote source sends signals to the wireless controller via a gateway located near or, in one implementation, forming part of the wireless controller. In response to the signals, the wireless controller sets control settings for operating one or more of a variety of equipment types, such as a furnace, air conditioner, water heater or heat pump. With this approach, wired connections from the gateway to energy-consuming equipment do not necessarily need to be made in order to effect remote energy-consumption control. For instance, when used in connection with a controller wired to the energy-consuming equipment, the gateway need only communicate wirelessly with the controller and does not necessarily need to be coupled to the energy-consuming equipment. In addition, access to the energy-consuming equipment for establishing remote energy control is not necessary; rather, the remote energy control can be effected by accessing user-friendly locations, such as those where thermostats and other controllers are typically located.

Design the Remote Control System With the Time-Delay Estimator and the Adaptive Smith Predictor

Abstract: In real applications, a remote control system is generally an integration of different networks consisting of a commercial network for message transmission and an industrial network to control the remote hardware through a communication gateway. Since the induced time-delay in network control system (NCS) may cause system instability, this paper proposes a remote NCS structure by implementing the adaptive Smith predictor with an online time-delay estimator. As the delay in a commercial network Ethernet is significantly time-varying depending on the number of end-users, the delay is estimated in this paper by processing the online measurement of the round-trip time (RTT) between the application layers of the server and the client. The adaptive Smith predictor control scheme is developed by directly applying the estimated time-delay. To prove the feasibility of the proposed remote control system, the developed design has been applied to an AC 400 W servo motor tested from a 15 km distance. The experimental results indicate that the significantly improved stability and motion accuracy can be reliably achieved by applying the proposed approach.

Bi-directional remote control unit and method of using the same

Abstract: A bi-directional communications link between a television set and a remote control unit assists a viewer in controlling the entertainment system. The television set can signal the remote control unit to confirm instruction signal received from the remote control unit. The television can also transmit electronic program guide information to the remote control unit which is displayed on a display device on the remote control unit. The television can send the remote control unit a listing of available sub-channels within a single digital channel. The listing is displayed on the remote's display device, and the viewer can then choose from among the sub-channels.

Home Automation Routing Requirements in Low-Power and Lossy Networks

Abstract: This document presents home control and automation application specific requirements for Routing Over Low power and Lossy networks (ROLL). In the near future many homes will contain high numbers of wireless devices for a wide set of purposes. Examples include actuators (relay, light dimmer, heating valve), sensors (wall switch, water leak, blood pressure) and advanced controllers (RF-based AV remote control, Central server for light and heat control). Because such devices only cover a limited radio range, routing is often required. The aim of this document is to specify the routing requirements for networks comprising such constrained devices in a home control and automation environment.

Remote control of host application using motion and voice commands

Abstract: A remote control microdisplay device that uses hand and head movement and voice commands to control the parameters of a field of view for the microdisplay within a larger virtual display area associated with a host application.

Direct connection with side channel control

Abstract: A wireless computer that pairs with a remote audio-video presentation device, such as a television. As a result of the pairing, a communication channel is established for the computer to transmit audio-video content for presentation through that device. Additionally, as part of the pairing, the computer and remote device select a side channel for communication of user commands. The wireless computer may display a user interface through which a user may input commands that control the manner in which the remote audio-video device presents the content. As a result, a user may use the wireless computer as a remote control for the audio-video device, controlling both the content presented and the manner in which it is presented. The side channel may use different frequencies than the channel used to communicate audio-video content, and may use very low power at frequencies in the digital TV spectrum.

Network architecture for remote robot with interchangeable tools

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for the remote control of a robot which incorporates interchangeable tool heads. Although applicable to many different industries, the core structure of the system includes a robot with a tool head interface for mechanically, electrically and operatively interconnecting a plurality of interchangeable tool heads to perform various work functions. The robot and tool head may include several levels of digital feedback (local, remote and wide area) depending on the application. The systems include a single umbilical cord to send power, air, and communications signals between the robot and a remote computer. Additionally, all communication (including video) is preferably sent in a digital format. Finally, a GUI running on the remote computer automatically queries and identifies all of the various devices on the network and automatically configures its user options to parallel the installed devices. Systems according to the preferred embodiments find particular application in the pipeline arts. For example, interchangeable tool heads may be designed to facilitate inspection, debris clearing, cleaning, relining, lateral cutting after relining, mapping, and various other common pipeline-related tasks.

Remote control of electronic devices via mobile device

Abstract: Devices and systems are provided for controlling electronic devices using a mobile remote control device. A mobile remote control device provides an interface to control a plurality of electronic devices. The mobile device has a unique identifier, and the electronic device transmits a presentation of a remote control to the mobile device. A user of the mobile device controls the electronic device by operating the “virtual” remote control displayed on the mobile device. The user may further define his or her custom remote control. The user may define batches of commands, or “macros” that transmit a specific series of commands to one or more electronic devices. Proximity and motion of a mobile device may be used as an input, such that the electronic devices are programmed to react in specific ways depending upon the position and movement of the user of the mobile device.

Remote control operations in a video conference

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for allowing a first device that is in a video conference with a second mobile device to remotely control the second mobile device. The method sends images captured by a camera of the first device to the second device. The method receives images captured by a camera of the second device. The method sends a command through a communication channel of a real-time communication session to the second device. The command is for instructing the second device to perform an operation that modifies the images captured by the camera of the second device.

Remote control device and remote control method using the same

Abstract: A remote control device and method is provided. The remote control device and method provides a more intuitive and convenient user interface to a user. The remote control device and method also makes it possible to transmit/execute contents, provided by an external device, to/in a target device more intuitively and conveniently.

Remote control device and information communication system

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information communication system which allows a user to easily obtain information about execution of remote control of an electric appliance.SOLUTION: A control unit 10 instructs an infrared communication unit 13 to send an infrared signal including a control code, and then instructs a telephone communication unit 11 to originate (send), to a management device S, information about execution of remote control ("user ID," "appliance name," "place" and "operation description" of an object of remote control, and timing when remote control was executed). Therefore, according to a remote control device (mobile terminal 1) of an embodiment, if any electric appliance Xi is remotely operated, information about the execution of remote control is automatically sent; thereby information about the execution of remote control of the electric appliance Xi can be easily obtained.

Developing Networked Control Labs: A Matlab and Easy Java Simulations Approach

Abstract: The new information technologies provide great opportunities in control education. One of them is the use of remote control labs to teach the behavior of control systems through a network. In this paper, a new approach to create interactive networked control labs is described. Two main software tools are used: Matlab and Easy Java Simulations. The first one is a widely used tool in the control community, whereas the second one is an authoring tool, designed to build interactive applications in Java without special programming skills. The remote labs created by this approach give to students the opportunity to face the effects of network delays on the controlled system and also to specify on the fly their own control algorithm.

Tele-presence robot system with software modularity, projector and laser pointer

Abstract: A remote control station that accesses one of at least two different robots that each have at least one unique robot feature The remote control station receives information that identifies the robot feature of the accessed robot The remote station displays a display user interface that includes at least one field that corresponds to the robot feature of the accessed robot The robot may have a laser pointer and/or a projector

Universal touch-screen remote controller

Abstract: A remote controller has a control processor and a plurality of client device remote interfaces. A touchscreen display displays a rendering depicting a remote controller user interface having user operable control elements. The processor has associated storage that stores remote controller programs that configure the touchscreen according to a remote control configuration defined by a selected remote controller programs. The processor carries out functions defined in the selected one of the remote controller programs to transmit control commands from one of said client device remote interfaces to a client device upon receipt of input via the touchscreen user interface to implement the command to the client device. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

General remote control device and method for household appliances

Abstract: The invention discloses a general remote control device and a general remote control method for household appliances. The device comprises a gesture capture module, a signal processing module and a remote control functional module, wherein the gesture capture module is arranged on an arm of a person for capturing a signal generated on the basis of a gesture made for executing remote control of a household appliance; the signal processing module is used for recognizing the captured signal and converting the recognition result into a household appliance remote control instruction; and the remote control functional module, according to the remote control instruction, selects the corresponding household appliance and executes a corresponding remote control function. The device and the method allow a user to select and control a plurality of household appliances by making simple gestures rather than performing key-input operation, and therefore bring a convenience to the blind, the amblyope and people with failing vision.

Remote control method for television and system for remotely controlling television by same

Abstract: The invention discloses a remote control method for a television and a system for remotely controlling the television by same. The remote control method for the television is characterized by comprising the following steps: giving a specific gesture to a camera by an operator; transmitting the acquired specific gesture by the camera to a three-dimensional motion recognition module in the television for the three-dimensional motion and gesture recognition; acquiring three-dimensional motion coordinates of the specific gesture by the module, and outputting a control signal; executing corresponding programs according to the control signal by an executing device in the television. By utilizing the remote control method for the television, the remote control operation on the television can be performed by the gesture; and the remote control operation on the television becomes simpler and more humanized by means of a corresponding remote control operation system. In particular, the recreation functions which can be realized on a computer originally can be finished on the television without a mouse, a keyboard and other peripheral equipment of the computer based on the platform.

Wireless remote controlled device selection system and method

Abstract: The invention relates to a wireless remote controlled device selection system for selecting devices. Signal processing provides information for a remote control device. This information is indicative of the angle between the remote control device and the various devices from which a device should be selected. By analyzing the angular deviations, the desired device can be selected.

Touch -screen vehicle remote control

Abstract: A vehicle remote control device includes a communications device for transferring vehicle movement control signals to a remote vehicle and a touch-screen interface configured to present a graphical representation of the remote vehicle and to allow a user to manipulate the graphical representation on the touch-screen. A conversion component converts the manipulation of the graphical representation into vehicle control signals for transfer by the communications device.

Remote video monitoring method

Abstract: The invention discloses remote video monitoring system and method suitable for 3G mobile network communication, relating to the field of remote control and monitoring. The invention realizes the purpose of remotely controlling or viewing a target scene in real time by connecting a mobile phone or a personal computer to one or more intelligent network cameras, wherein the mobile phone can be any 3Gsmart mobile phone which supports WCDMA, TD-SCDMA or CDMA2000, which guarantees the universality of remote monitoring. The intelligent monitoring system of the invention has the characteristics of convenient use, easy deploy, easy popularization, and the like and brings a new bright spot to security causes.

Personalized DTV program recommendation system under a cloud computing environment

Abstract: A wide deployment of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), Cable Television (CATV), Internet, User Created Contents (UCC), and Digital Television (DTV) enabled the rapid increase of channels and programs which can be selected by consumers. This was not expected when we consider the conventional television program technologies and policies. Due to these paradigm changes, hundreds of channels and programs are now available to consumers. It has become difficult and time consuming to find an interesting channel and program via the remote control or channel guide map. To refine the channel selecting processes and to satisfy the consumer's requirements, we propose the Personalized DTV Program Recommendation (PDPR) system under a cloud computing environment. The proposed PDPR system analyzes and uses the viewing pattern of consumers to personalize the program recommendations, and to efficiently use computing resources.

System for remote control of programs

Abstract: The invention discloses a system for remote control of programs, which comprises a mobile phone, a digital set-top-box and a television, wherein the mobile phone is used as a remote controller to communicate with the set-top-box so as to acquire EPG program information and display the EPG program information on a screen of the mobile phone; a user operates the screen of the mobile phone directly to browse the program information or preview program videos; and when a program required to be watched is selected and the selection is confirmed, the selection result is sent to the set-top-box whichforwards the selection result to a corresponding frequency point to descramble and decode the program and then output the program content to the television so as to realize the program watching of the television. The system saves the conventional set-top-box remote controller, saves social resources, improves the utilization ratio of the mobile phone, and more importantly improves living conveniences.

Secure intelligent home gateway based on mobile phone remote control

Abstract: The secure intelligent household gateway includes microprocessor, memory module, external network interface connected to Internet, internal network interface, serial port connected to intelligent household appliance, and interface of electrical source (IES). IES is connected to adapter of power supply. The microprocessor includes Web module, remote communication module (RCM), security management module (SMM), remote control module, and remote logging on module (RLM). The communication module of handset is connected to RCM, which is connected to SMM and the remote control module. SMM, the remote control module, and RLM are connected to module of Web server. The invention discloses reliable secure intelligent household gateway with simple operation based on remote control of handset.

Using optical communication for remote underwater robot operation

Abstract: Underwater vehicles are typically operated using a tether or a slow acoustic link. We present an underwater optical communication system that enables a high-throughput and low-latency link to an underwater robot. The optical link allows the robot to operate in cluttered environments without the need for a tether. We demonstrate the performance of the system in a number of experiments which characterize the optical link and demonstrate remote control of the robot using a human input device.

GeeAir: a universal multimodal remote control device for home appliances

Abstract: In this paper, we present a handheld device called GeeAir for remotely controlling home appliances via a mixed modality of speech, gesture, joystick, button, and light. This solution is superior to the existing universal remote controllers in that it can be used by the users with physical and vision impairments in a natural manner. By combining diverse interaction techniques in a single device, the GeeAir enables different user groups to control home appliances effectively, satisfying even the unmet needs of physically and vision-impaired users while maintaining high usability and reliability. The experiments demonstrate that the GeeAir prototype achieves prominent performance through standardizing a small set of verbal and gesture commands and introducing the feedback mechanisms.

A Remote Irrigation Monitoring and Control System for continuous move systems. Part A: description and development

Abstract: Continuous move irrigation systems have been modified since the 1990s to support variable rate irrigation Most of these systems used PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) technology that performed well for on-site control but were very expensive to add remote, real-time monitoring and control aspects that have been made possible by wireless sensor networks and the Internet A new approach to the monitoring and control of continuous move irrigation systems is described This system uses a Single Board Computer (SBC) using the Linux operating system to control solenoids connected to individual or groups of nozzles based on prescribed application maps The main control box houses the SBC connected to a sensor network radio, a GPS (Global Positioning System) unit, and an Ethernet radio creating a wireless connection to a remote server A C-software control program resides on the SBC to control the on/off time for each nozzle group using a “time on” application map developed remotely The SBC also interfaces with the sensor network radio to record measurements from sensors on the irrigation system and in the field that monitor performance and soil and crop conditions The SBC automatically populates a remote database on the server in real time and provides software applications to monitor and control the irrigation system through the Internet

Configurable remote control

Abstract: An electronic device self-configurable for remote control functionality and related methods are disclosed herein. In particular, in one embodiment, a method for configuring a multifunctional electronic device to operate as a remote control is provided that includes capturing an image of an electronic device and comparing the image with data stored in a database. The manufacturer of the electronic device is determined based on one or more identifying characteristics in the captured image and information related to remote control of the electronic device is retrieved. The method also includes populating a screen of the multifunctional electronic device for remote control of the electronic device.

Smartphone to control internet tv system

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques to implement a web based remote contra! application and/or stand alone application running on an unmodified, commercially available smartphone, that is used to control an video distribution system (e.g., IPTV or video conferencing system) endpoint, for example the ones disclosed in U.S. Patent Applications S/N 61/172,355 and 61/220,061. The application connects directly to a video server that resides on an IP network (e.g., Internet), and not to (or through) the controlled endpoint. The connection to the server utilizes standard smartphone data network services to access, through the IP network, the server. Remote control commands entered by a user to the smartphone, by the means of keys, touch screen, or other smartphone user input devices, are conveyed to the server, which, in some cases, acts on those commands and, simuitaneously and only when applicable, forwards them to the endpoint for local execution.

Remote control device, method and system

Abstract: According to a remote control device of the present invention, the operation situation according to the transmission of the remote control signal is judged based on a changing brightness of the image, and the information of the content according to the result of judgment is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to investigate a reaction of the apparatus to be controlled to the remote control signal, and visually indicate the reaction to the user.

Method of configuring a two-way wireless load control system having one-way wireless remote control devices

Abstract: A radio-frequency (RF) load control system includes both two-way and one-way (e.g., transmit-only) remote control devices, and provides a simple, reliable process for configuring the one-way devices into the system. The one-way device may be programmed to operate at one of a predetermined number of radio frequencies as part of a frequency-selection procedure, during which, the one-way device transmits a test command to a signal repeater of the system. If the test command is transmitted at the same frequency as the repeater, the repeater emits an audible beep to inform the user that the remote control is transmitting at the appropriate frequency. To associate the two-way devices with the system, the signal repeater streams an “enter address mode” command. To allow the one-way device to be associated with the system, the signal repeater pauses the transmission of the enter address mode command to allow the one-way device to transmit an activation request message to the signal repeater.