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US3971986A
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Remote control system for radio receiver
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 1974-08-21
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1994-08-21
Abstract
Abstract An information transmitting system including a transmitter and at least one receiver. The transmitter includes a modulator which is modulated by a first control signal intermittently, and whose center frequency is changed continuously in response to a second control signal. The receiver is provided with a frequency discriminator which demodulates the first and second control signals and the first control signal is applied as a first remotely controllable signal in digital fashion and the second control signal is applied as a second remotely controllable signal in analog fashion in the receiver.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuhiro Hideshima
- 👤 Masakatsu Toyoshima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:14
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04H; H04H20/00; H04H20/44; H04H20/46; H04H20/47; H04H20/48; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/16; H04B1/20; H04B1/202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
An information transmitting system comprising a transmitter and at least one receiver, said transmitter including: a. means for producing first and second carrier signals each having a predetermined frequency; b. first means for modulating said first and second carrier signals with a first remote control signal; c. second means for controlling the center frequency of said first carrier signal in such a manner that the center frequency of said carrier is shifted within a predetermined frequency range; d. third means for controlling the center frequency of said second carrier signal in such a manner that the center frequency of said carrier is shifted within a predetermined frequency range; and e. means for transmitting said first and second modulated carrier signals; and said receiver including: a. means for receiving said first and second modulated carrier signals; b. means for demodulating said first remote control signal from said first and second modulated carrier signals; c. means for detecting the center frequency changes of said first carrier and producing a second remote control signal; and d. means for detecting the center frequency changes of said second carrier and producing a third remote control signal, thereby to provide three control signals for controlling said receiver.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
An information transmitting system comprising a transmitter and at least one receiver, said transmitter including: a. means for producing first and second carrier signals each having a predetermined frequency; b. first means for modulating said first and second carrier signals with a first remote control signal; c. second means for controlling the center frequency of said first carrier signal in such a manner that the center frequency of said carrier is shifted within a predetermined frequency range; d. third means for controlling the center frequency of said second carrier signal in such a manner that the center frequency of said carrier is shifted within a predetermined frequency range; and e. means for transmitting said first and second modulated carrier signals; and said receiver including: a. means for receiving said first and second modulated carrier signals; b. means for demodulating said first remote control signal from said first and second modulated carrier signals; c. means for detecting the center frequency changes of said first carrier and producing a second remote control signal; and d. means for detecting the center frequency changes of said second carrier and producing a third remote control signal, thereby to provide three control signals for controlling said receiver.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An information transmitting system according to claim 1 which further includes means for mixing an additional signal within the audible frequency range to said first and second modulated carrier signals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
An information transmitting system according to claim 1 wherein said receiver includes a four channel stereophonic amplifier, the master volume of which is controlled by said first remote control signal and the channel balance of which is controlled by said second and third remote control signals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
An information transmitting system according to claim 1, wherein said first remote control signal is substantially a digital signal, and each of said first and second means controls the center frequency of the corresponding carrier signal in an analog manner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An information transmitting system according to claim 4, wherein each center frequency of said first and second carrier signals is within the ultrasonic frequency range.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |