Radio frequency remote control apparatus and methodology

Abstract

A remote control system includes a RF communication chipset that has a transceiver and antenna at a handset/remote and another transceiver and antenna at a base station is operable to maintain a two-way communication connection. The two-way communication connection includes the capability of uploading display data for presentation on a display located at the handset/remote, and also includes the capability of downloading keystroke codes from the handset/remote keyboard. A processor is in communication with the base station, and is operable to control an infrared emitter. Devices are controlled by infrared commands decoded from the downloaded keystrokes and provided to the infrared emitter. Full telephonic capability is supported between the handset/remote and a plain old telephone system.

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