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US 8,803,665 B2Granted
Convertible wireless remote control
AssigneeLenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
InventorsMichael Sievert, Robert D. Dickinson, III, Blake C. Ramsdell
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Abstract
Embodiments include a convertible wireless remote control suitable for controlling a computer of a media management system offering an integrated multimedia experience. Embodiments control the media management system wirelessly with a small amount of buttons but are convertible to offer expanded and/or changed functionality to the user, as desired.
Claims5
A system comprising:
- an apparatus comprising:
- one or more processors;
- and
- a receiver;
- and
- a convertible wireless remote control configured to undergo a conformational change and automatically communicate a signal to the apparatus, wherein the conformational change comprises sliding a top portion about a bottom portion to expose a full keyboard disposed on a single internal surface of the convertible wireless remote control;
- the convertible wireless remote control including a convertible input surface in a top portion thereof that, prior to the conformational change, remains inactive and automatically activates responsive to the conformational change;
- wherein the receiver is configured to receive the signal from the convertible wireless remote control;
- wherein, responsive to execution of computer readable program code accessible to the one or more processors, the one or more processors are configured to:
- in response to receiving the signal, output for display a search dialogue box.
7 more elements
A convertible wireless remote control, comprising:
- a top portion including a convertible input surface;
- and
- a bottom portion slidably connected to the top portion, the bottom portion comprising a full keyboard disposed on a single internal surface of the bottom portion;
- the convertible wireless remote control configured to undergo a conformational change comprising sliding a top portion about a bottom portion to expose the full keyboard of the bottom portion;
- wherein responsive to undergoing the conformational change, the convertible wireless remote control automatically communicates a signal to an apparatus, the signal triggering display of a search dialogue box;
- wherein prior to the conformational change, the convertible input surface is inactive;
- and
- wherein, responsive to the conformational change, the convertible wireless remote control automatically activates the convertible input surface.
5 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.