Recording time extension using a remote control
OwnerCharles Henry Wissmaninventor
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Abstract
A remote control is used to extend the recording time of a recording device (typically a camcorder (20)). The remote control periodically commands the camcorder (20) to record for a relatively short period of time and then stop recording. In this way, the camcorder (20) is caused to record in a time-lapse fashion. Also, the remote control is used to disable all recording for periods of time when it is known that an event of interest will not occur during these periods. Provisions are made for extending both the recording tape time and the camcorder battery (34) life.
Claims16
A method for extending the recording time of a remotely controllable electronic device with a remote control comprising the steps of:
- (a) transmitting a record command from said remote control to cause said remotely controllable device to record;
- (b) transmitting a standby command from said remote control to cause said remotely controllable device to stop recording a period of time after transmitting said record command;
- (c) transmitting said record command from said remote control to cause said remotely controllable device to record a period of time after transmitting said standby command.
- (d) Alternating steps (b) and (c) autonomously.
A method for extending the recording time of a remotely controllable electronic device with a remote control comprising transmitting record and standby commands alternately from said remote control causing said remotely controllable electronic device to record in a time lapse manner.
An apparatus for extending the recording time of a remotely controllable electronic device comprising:
- means for transmitting a record command causing said remotely controllable electronic device to record and transmitting a stand by command causing said remotely controllable electronic device to stop recording and
- means for autonomously alternating the transmission of said record and standby commands.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.