System and method for controlling a motorized window covering
OwnerEric W. Hauck, Winston G. Walkerinventors
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Abstract
A motorized window covering includes an actuator that is controlled by a remote control unit. The remote control unit emits a visible light beam and an invisible encoded light beam superimposed thereon. The visible light beam allows a user to accurately direct the encoded light beam, which carries the control data, toward the actuator. Consequently, the user can control individual actuators within an array of actuators.
Claims23
A system for controlling a motorized window covering, comprising:
- an actuator mechanically coupled to an operator of the window covering;
- a remote control unit selectively communicating with the actuator;
- a visible light beam emitter within the remote control unit;
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- an encoded light beam emitter within the remote control unit.
A remote control unit for controlling a motorized window covering, comprising:
- at least one visible light beam emitter;
- and
- at least one encoded light beam emitter housed with the visible light beam emitter, the visible light beam emitter aiding a user in directing the light from the encoded emitter.
A method for controlling a motorized window covering with a remote control unit, comprising;
- providing a visible light beam;
- providing an encoded light beam superimposed over the visible light beam, the encoded light beam carrying control data;
- and
- using the visible light beam to direct the encoded light beam.
A remote control unit for controlling a motorize window covering, comprising:
- means for emitting a visible light beam;
- and
- means for emitting an encoded light beam.
A remote control unit for controlling a device, comprising:
- at least one visible light beam emitter;
- and
- at least one encoded light beam emitter housed with the visible light beam emitter, the visible light beam emitter aiding a user in directing the light from the encoded emitter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.