US 8,797,465 B2 · Applications for remote control devices with added functionalities

Abstract

A handheld wireless device for controlling an electronic device. Ambient noise is automatically detected using a microphone and user preference parameters (e.g., volume) are adjusted, compensating for the detected noise. Plurality of signals are sent and received, operable to determine the location of the remote control, thereby operable to automatically tune various user preference parameters (e.g., surround sound). The remote control may be used as a telephone. When receiving a call, the caller information may be displayed using a popup window (e.g., on a television set). A call may be answered and the program may be paused/recorded/muted. The electronic device is automatically configured by identifying the user. A reader may read information on a payment card in a contactless manner. In one embodiment a radio frequency signal is used to reduce interference with LCD wavelength. The remote control may respond to a user command in order to be located.

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Dependent claims

A handheld wireless device for controlling an electronic device comprising:

an audio input device operable to receive an audio input, wherein said audio input is ambient noise;
an input device operable to receive a first signal from said electronic device in response to a second signal automatically transmitted by an output device of the handheld wireless device to said electronic device, wherein said received first signal indicates a location of said handheld wireless device relative to said electronic device;
and
a processor operable to automatically adjust output volume of said electronic device based on said audio input and said received first signal.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Applications for remote control devices with added functionalities

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Applications for remote control devices with added functionalities

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Abstract

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