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Method and apparatus to locate a device in a dwelling or other enclosed space

Assignee: Intel Corp
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Filing: 2001-09-27
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Granted: 2005-04-05
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Expires: 2021-09-27
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Abstract

Abstract A device is presented including a processor. A user interface is connected to the processor. A receiver is connected to the processor for receiving current location information from an external source. Also, a transmitter is connected to the processor for transmitting the current location information and command data to an external receiver. Also presented is a system including a processor connected to a transmission medium. A first receiver is connected to the processor. A first transmitter is also connected to the processor. A second transmitter transmits location data. A remote control (RC) including a RC receiver and a RC transmitter is included. The RC receives location data and sends command data and the location data to the first receiver. The first transmitter sends control information for at least one device located in a specific location according to the location data received by the RC.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert A. Dunstan

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 11:16
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N21/00; H04N21/40; H04N21/41; H04N21/422; H04N21/42204; H04N21/4104; H04N21/4131; H04N21/43; H04N21/436; H04N21/43615; H04N21/4363; H04N21/43637; H04N21/47; H04N21/475; H04N21/4751; H04N21/485; H04N5/00; H04N5/44; H04N7/00; H04N7/16; H04N7/162; H04N7/163; H04N5/38; H04N7/10; H04N7/106

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 58 words
An apparatus comprising: a processor; a user interface coupled to the processor; a receiver coupled to the processor for receiving current location information from an external source; and a transmitter coupled to the processor for transmitting the current location information and command data to an external receiver, wherein the receiver receives location information from an infrared (IR) device.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 58 words
An apparatus comprising: a processor; a user interface coupled to the processor; a receiver coupled to the processor for receiving current location information from an external source; and a transmitter coupled to the processor for transmitting the current location information and command data to an external receiver, wherein the receiver receives location information from an infrared (IR) device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user interface comprises one of a touch screen, a plurality of buttons, a personal desk assistant (PDA) and a keyboard.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the receiver is one of an infrared (IR) receiver, a radio frequency (RF) receiver and a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein consumer electronic (CE) devices are commanded and controlled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising: a microphone coupled to the processor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 15 words
The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the processor converts voice data into command data.

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