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US 2017/0318145 A1Published application
Wireless apparatus and methods for controlling electronic devices
AssigneeSlapSwitch Technology, Ltd.
InventorPeter Gibbons
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the control and operation of cellular telephones and other electronic devices, and particularly to improvements in the functionality of those devices for use in conjunction with a variety of sports and recreational activities.
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A wireless apparatus to control and operate wireless electronic devices, said apparatus comprising:
- A. two or more electronic data communication ports;
- wherein said apparatus is configured to:
- 1) establish a first wireless data connection with a first electronic device via a first of said two or more electronic data communication ports using a first wireless communication protocol;
- 2) establish a second wireless data connection with a second electronic device via a second of said two or more electronic data communication ports using a second wireless communication protocol;
- 3) receive first electronic data from said first electronic device via said first wireless data connection;
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- 4) transmit second electronic data comprising said first electronic data to said second electronic device via said second wireless data connection;
- wherein said first electronic data, said second electronic data, or said first electronic data and said second electronic data additionally comprise command data operative to control the operation of said second electronic device.
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A method of operating and controlling wireless electronic devices using a wireless control apparatus, the method comprising:
- A. establishing a first wireless data connection between a control apparatus and a first electronic device using a first wireless communication protocol;
- B. establishing a second wireless data connection between said control apparatus and a second electronic device using a second wireless communication protocol;
- C. receiving, by said control apparatus from said first electronic device via said first wireless data connection, first electronic data compatible with said first wireless communication protocol;
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- D. transmitting, by said control apparatus to said second electronic device via said second wireless data connection, second electronic data compatible with said first wireless communication protocol and comprising said first electronic data;
- wherein said first electronic data, said second electronic data, or said first electronic data and said second electronic data additionally comprise command data operative to control the operation of said second electronic device.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.