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6801134 System and method for automatic function operation with controlled distance communication having vehicle-based frequency selection  
A system ( 10 ) for remotely controlling a function includes a portable transceiver ( 34 ) that outputs a request signal ( 30 ) at one of a plurality of frequencies. A base unit ( 24 ) receives the...
6791449 Remote control for multiple vehicles  
A key fob for use in accessing first and second motor vehicles includes a portable housing defining a hole for receiving a key chain and first and second motor vehicle selector buttons connected to...
6791467 Adaptive remote controller  
A method and system for the remote controlling of appliances includes an adaptive remote controller that adapts itself automatically to its environment so as to remotely control a plurality of...
6791451 System and method for improving the security of storage of firearms and other objects, and for aiding the recovery of such if removed from storage  
A novel technique and system for improved monitoring of the storage security of firearms (and other objects) and, through a microprocessor radio-controlled transceiver embedded within the firearm,...
6788241 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...
6784805 State-based remote control system  
A state-based remote control system for providing efficient and simple operation of a plurality of electronic devices as a coordinated system based upon an overall task. The state-based remote...
6784803 Apparatus and methods for monitoring and detecting seat belt usage  
Apparatuses and methods for monitoring and detecting seat belt usage, having an enforcement device with an enforcement circuit board and a vehicle device with a vehicle circuit board. Each of the...
6781539 Remote control transmitter  
A remote control transmitter for operating an electronic appliance with an infrared ray, which is easy-to-operate and inexpensive. The remote control transmitter does not change the illumination of...
6781519 Method and vehicle system for remote-controlling vehicle audio system  
A method for remotely controlling a vehicle audio system, which is controlled in accordance with an instruction from an infrared remote control unit, uses a radio frequency remote control unit to...
6778073 Method and apparatus for managing audio devices  
A vehicle audio system includes a wireless audio sensor configured to wirelessly detect different portable audio sources brought into the vehicle. Audio output devices are located in the vehicle...
6778098 Method and electronic device for speech control  
Reliable and efficient activation and deactivation control of a number of electronic products (P 1 , P 2 , P 3 ) is effected by activation of one of the products by emission of an activation...
6774767 Visual messaging system for high-speed networks  
The present invention provides a visual messaging device for use with a high speed network. The message data is communicated to the network by a remote device, such as a computer or server. The...
6774813 System and method for interleaving infrared command codes with identifier codes  
A universal programmable remote is programmed for being used with a specific apparatus. A sequence of test codes is sent to the apparatus until the apparatus responds. The test codes comprise tags...
6771188 Vehicle control system for controlling a vehicle function including a vehicle tracking unit and related methods  
A vehicle control system includes a tracking unit and a function unit cooperating therewith. The tracking unit may include a vehicle position determining device, a wireless communications device,...
6771182 Wireless remote control for alternate current (A.C.) electrical lighting and appliances with learn function  
A wireless remote and infrared receivers for controlling AC appliances connected to the receivers, capable of leaning codes from other infrared remotes. The system can control light intensity, has...
6765473 Access system for vehicles  
An access system ( 2 ) including an electronic key ( 4 ) provided with a transmitter ( 6 ) and including a secured location provided with a receiver ( 10 ), the transmitter ( 6 ) and the receiver (...
6762692 System comprising a remote controlled apparatus and voice-operated remote control device for the apparatus  
The system includes a remote controlled apparatus furnished with a display device or adapted to be linked to such a device; a remote control device comprising a microphone; voice recognition...
6759967 Remote control for activating household video products and services  
A remote control, particularly for a home entertainment system, includes a display screen generating a query regarding the status of the components. The status may include whether the component is...
6760579 Receiving system having a plurality of frequency converters for use with a vehicle  
The present invention provides a mobile receiver, whereby the power consumption can be kept as lower as possible, as the size of the automobile equipment control system, the placement space thereof...
6759968 Method and apparatus for determining position in a pipe  
A method and apparatus for determining position in a pipe provides for the precise determination of location and associated characteristics of each pipe joint of a well, cross country pipeline or...
6754485 Technique for effectively providing maintenance and information to vehicles  
In an automobile, communications to and from the automobile are in the form of messages. Such messages are referred to as “electronic car-mail” or “C-mail” messages as each message has a...
6754451 Infrared transmission/reception apparatus and infrared transmission/reception method  
An infrared transmission/reception apparatus and a method thereof in which an infrared transmission output is changed to transmit a plurality of station finding commands, and an infrared...
6753789 Remote control panel  
A remote control device is provided with a rotatably mounted door member. The device has a main body with two, three, or more sides adapted for having selection buttons coupled therewith. The door...
6753819 Mobile radio transmitting/receiving device comprising a tunable-antenna  
A mobile radio transmitting and receiving device with a tunable antenna wherein, in order to provide a transmission/reception capability in different frequency bands, with a virtually constant,...
6750802 Remote controller with programmable favorite keys  
A remote controller to control an electronic device has a programmable favorite key which is programmed so that an operation on the favorite key shifts the working channel on the controlled...
6750782 Remote control system operating with user defined code signal and a method of controlling the same  
A remote control system exclusively controls an apparatus even when a plurality of the same type of apparatuses systems are located in a given place. A user defined code is designated by the user...
6747590 Alternate command signal decoding option for a remotely controlled apparatus  
A portable remote controller for use with several remotely controlled entertainment devices which enables their concurrent usage in shared proximity without random interference between remotely...
6747566 Voice-activated remote control unit for multiple electrical apparatuses  
A voice-activated remote control unit which is adapted for use with one or more electrical apparatuses, such as a TV set, a DVD player, a stereo system, an air conditioner, for the purpose of...
6747568 Remote control code search method and apparatus  
A universal remote control and a method for programming a universal remote control allows a user to quickly and easily identify a set of remote control signal formats that include a desired signal...
6747573 Apparatus and method for generating coded high-frequency signals  
An apparatus and method for generating coded high-frequency signals, having a converter, which converts non-electrical primary energy available from the surroundings into electrical energy, an...
6745010 Wireless, frequency-agile spread spectrum ground link-based aircraft data communication system with wireless unit in communication therewith  
A system and method provides a retrievable record of the flight performance of the aircraft and includes a ground data link unit that obtains flight performance data representative of aircraft...
6734790 Security alarm wrist watch  
A watch-type pager is provided that is electronically linked with an electronic car alarm. A standard electronic car alarm which operates in an otherwise conventional manner with various sensors...
6734804 Automatic channel memory and selection method for a television set  
An automatic channel memory and selection method for a TV set for automatically memorizing each channel having a broadcast signal with a single input of an automatic channel set-up key regardless...
6727826 Remotely controlled toy and wireless remote operable in a point of sale package  
A “try me” feature is disclosed for remotely controlled devices such as remotely controlled toys for point of sale demonstration or sampling. The disclosure describes a secondary link between...
6724322 Remote system for providing vehicle information to a user  
A system for providing vehicle location information or confirmation of remote entry system operation to a user. In one embodiment, a vehicle transceiver receives a wireless vehicle device function...
6724339 System and method for controlling home appliances  
A hand-held remote control which can be configured to communicate command codes to one or more home appliances of different makes, models, and manufacturers and a relay unit that can communicate...
6724442 Optically switchable infrared detector  
A system includes a shutter which selectively allows access to an infrared detector, when accessed directly by a processor-based system, such as a set-top computer system. In this way, infrared...
6720879 Animal collar including tracking and location device  
This invention relates to an animal collar for locating and tracking animals. The animal collar is provided with a digital video camera that may be remotely controlled transmit real time full...
6720861 Wireless security control system  
A remote access control system includes a remote wireless communicator to receive wireless information from a central access control system. It also includes a remote access controller electrically...
6717528 System and method for dynamic feedback projection from a hand-held pointing device  
A system and method for providing dynamic feedback projection from a hand held pointing device is provided. The system includes a hand held pointing device that is capable of two way communication...
6714137 Protocol for avoiding interference between transmission device  
Systems and methods for preventing signal jamming within a consumer electronics system comprising a remote control, interpreting device, and audio/video device. A plurality of primary messages are...
6703941 Trainable transmitter having improved frequency synthesis  
A trainable transmitter comprises a receiver, a signal generator, and a processor. The receiver receives a signal from a transmitter. The signal generator generates a signal having a frequency...
6703929 Automobile vehicle equipped with hands-free system having a reception antenna located on steering column  
An automobile vehicle equipped with a “hands-free” access and/or engine starting system controlled by a management logic subassembly and equipped with a radio receiver subassembly, which...
6703919 Method of confirming remote keyless entry lock button status  
A method of confirming a lock button pressed condition for a remote device associated with a vehicle remote keyless entry system. The method includes setting a counter to zero then, continuously...
6700224 Security and energy control system  
A presence detection and control system ( 2 ) outputs an identification code related to an individual, a motion signal in response to detecting motion in a field of view and/or a temperature signal...
6700334 RF wireless remote-control brightness-adjustable energy-saving lamp  
An RF wireless remote-control brightness-adjustable energy-saving lamp is provided which includes a brightness-adjustable energy-saving lamp and a RF remote-control module. The...
6696973 Communications system and control unit suitable therefor  
A communication system, in particular a mobile communication system that can to be carried by a user without using hands, which includes a control unit as well as one or more signal receiving...
6696972 Remote controlling  
A portable remote control controls a target electronic device. The portable remote control includes a data receiver having an input port for receiving a variable parameter value of a target device,...
6696928 Method and system for countering hostile activity aboard an airplane  
A method of countering terrorism or hostile activity in an airplane by using a built-in defense system within the aircraft. The defense system includes chemical sprays, laser guns, and...
6693552 Hand-held control device  
A hand-held control device for controlling a drive having one or more d.c. motors and/or a.c. motors for adjusting a piece of furniture, includes a housing having a lower housing part and an upper...