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IR to RF and our new top of the line high-quality HDMI products. Memberships: Back when the original PS2 was released, one of its primary secondary features was that it could play DVD movies. However, beyond using the wired controller, it lacked any real remote control capabilities – which made it far from most people’s first choice when it came to DVD playback. Wireless remote or bust! Sony (et al) listened, and official add-on wireless remote controls began popping up on the market, each of which included a separate consumer infrared (CIR) receiver that plugged into one of the PS2’s controller ports. Eventually when the company redesigned the PS2 into the newer “slim」 version in 2004, they built that CIR receiver right into the unit to make the unit more attractive for movie playback out-of-the-box.
Now, there’s nothing particularly wrong with Bluetooth. It’s a great wireless solution that doesn’t require line of sight to operate, and since the PS3 is already using Bluetooth for its controllers this would seem like a natural and cost effective extension. However, the one thing Bluetooth is not is friendly with home theater systems. No commonplace equipment available in the audio/video world uses Bluetooth for control. There are no remote automation systems designed to handle Bluetooth – everything is either more traditional RF, or standard infrared. So not only does this Bluetooth-only solution make it absolutely impossible
to integrate that optional BD remote – and thus control over the PS3
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such as turning on the television or adjusting the volume. Bluetooth
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 of 6 people found the following review helpful: Since the previous reviewer did a pretty good job of telling readers
what this remote is all about I will just complement that review with
my experiences. This device is awesome, I used as a TV remote with an
ATI TV WONDER card and it worked great under both Windows ME and Windows
2k. The programing process can seem difficult at first, but it is really
very intuitive and best of all, it works every time!!!. After a couple
of days I was using the remote to launch and use Windows Media Player,
Cyberlink's Power DVD, Musicmatch, Powerpoint and ATI's Multimedia Center.
I even used it for shutting down my PC. I thought the only thing lacking in this remote was a mouse pointer, so I tried using an X10 mouseremote, but that device suffers because it uses terrible software, which just made me apreciate Keyspan's device even more. I encountered absolutely no technical problems using the Keyspan remote, I even switched it to a USB hub and it still worked great. Just follow the manual closely during installation and you will be fine. Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: I found this remote easy to install and set up with my iMac G4. You
can customize the buttons on the remote to do virtually anything from
moving the mouse cursor to keyboard commands to quiting and opening
different applications. In conclusion, this is a great remote for controlling everything on your computer from a few feet away, but beware if you need any technical support because they may not be there to help you. Easily control the next generation of home entertainment with the Blue-Wave Remote from Nyko. The Blu Wave allows you to easily control the playback of Blu-Ray movies, DVDs and CDs on the PlayStation 3 console. Utilizing infrared technology, the Blue Wave can navigate system and movie menus, skip chapters or tracks, pause and play a movie or music and replicate other PlayStation 3 controller functionality from up to 25 feet away. The compact USB IR receiver plugs into any open USB port for easy set up requiring no complicate software, pairing or programming. The Blue Wave is powered by 2 AA batteries (included). IR Technology
Control playback of Blu-Ray movies, DVDs and CDs Unlike ordinary remote controls which are only effective in close range,
the IREXT uses a radio frequency which can operate through walls, doors,
and around corners, etc. The remote control sends command information to the connected infrared (IR) sensor from up to 20 feet away. You can power your TV and Media Center with one remote. The friendly Media Center on-screen menus are specially designed for
remote control interaction, delivering a fun, engaging, and integrated
digital media experience. ""Solution: reset the microcontroller by removing power. The issue here is that there is enough capacitance on the board to keep the thing alive for hours after you pull the batteries. But that's easily fixed. Simply short two of the adjacent battery terminals on the remote for a moment, and the capacitors drain. I don't know which two adjacent ones are the ones wired to the board (the other two are simply a short to connect one battery to the other), so I shorted both pair. It took a paper clip and all of a few seconds, and the remote was fine again."" I know this isn't a support site, but this really should be posted.
I imagine it will save a lot of cutomer headaches and RMA issues. It
took me two remotes before I found this solution. 1. A remote control apparatus for activating a device capable of being
controlled by an infrared signal comprising: an infrared photodiode for receiving the second infrared signal, said infrared photodiode having an output corresponding to the second infrared signal received by it; an FM transmitter which receives the output of the photodiode and produces a radio signal corresponding thereto; an FM receiver that receives the radio signal produced by the FM transmitter and has an output corresponding thereto; an infrared light emitting diode which receives the output of the FM receiver and produces a first infrared radiation signal corresponding thereto; an optical filter disposed such that the second infrared radiation signal must pass therethrough in order to be received by the photodiode, said optical filter electrically isolated from the photodiode; a capacitor electrically connected to the photodiode; a grounded resister electrically connected to the capacitor; said resister and capacitor together filtering out any DC ambient light signal received by the photodiode, said capacitor and resistor electrically connected to the photodiode; a high gain amplifier electrically connected to the resistor and capacitor, said amplifier having an output which is received by the FM transmitter; a first antenna electrically connected to the FM transmitter for radiating the radio signal produced by the FM transmitter; a second antenna electrically connected to the FM receiver, said antenna receiving the radio signal; and an amplifier electrically connected between the FM receiver and the infrared light emitting diode for amplifying the output of the FM receiver. Description:BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates in general to remote control systems and, in particular, to a remote control extension system for use in conjunction with existing remote control equipment. Remote control systems for audio and video equipment normally comprise a battery-powered, hand-held, transmitter which encodes and transmits elected keyboard information and generates the necessary control signals for operating the selected functions of the user's equipment. Most such systems employ a transmission system operable in the infrared region of the spectrum for transmitting the control data. Such a device allows one to operate the equipment from a distance, without connecting wires. The drawback of this means of control is that the hand-held controller must be in line of sight with the equipment. This prevents the use of the remote controller in another room or even in a large room. Many people place an additional pair of speakers in a different room so that they may enjoy the benefits of their equipment in remote places. The user cannot, however, control the equipment from those locations. Under these conditions, it is apparent that a need exists for a device or means which will enable the user of infrared remote controllable equipment to use their remote controllers in locations not in line of sight with the equipment. Equipment now available to perform this function is limited in that the user must connect the transmitter and receiver units with a transmission line. See, for instance, U.S. Pat. No. 4,509,211 to Robbins. This usually requires modification of the user's facilities at an added cost and inconvenience. It also means the equipment cannot be easily moved to another location. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
Another objective of the invention is to provide such a device whose function and packaging does not interfere with the normal operation of the controlled apparatus, requires no modification of the user's equipment or facilities, and requires no special setup procedure. These and other objects of the present invention are achieved with a remote control apparatus for activating a device capable of being controlled by an infrared signal comprising: means for transmitting a radio signal; and means for receiving the radio signal and producing an infrared signal corresponding to the radio signal received. The receving means is positioned such that the infrared signal can control the device. In a more preferred embodiment, the transmitting means includes an infrared radiation transmitter for transmitting a second infrared radiation signal, and means for receiving the second infrared radiation signal and producing a radio signal corresponding to the second infrared signal received by it. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic view illustrating the fundamental components of the system incorporating the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic view illustrating a remote controllable apparatus and the companion hand-held control unit. FIG. 3 is a simplified schematic diagram of the infrared to radio repeater unit. FIG. 4 is a simplified schematic diagram of the radio to infrared repeater unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to FIG. 1 there is shown a remote control apparatus 10 for activating a device 1 which is capable of being controlled by an infrared radiation signal 12. The apparatus 10 includes means 14 for transmitting a radio signal and means 4 for receiving the radio signal and producing the infrared signal 12 corresponding to the radio signal received. The receiving means 4 is positioned such that the infrared signal 12 produced by the receiving means 4 can control the device 1. The transmitting means 14 can, for example, include an infrared radiation transmitter 3 for transmitting a second infrared signal 16, and means 5 for receiving the second infrared radiation signal 16 and producing a radio signal corresponding to the second infrared radiation signal 16 received by it. Preferably, the infrared radiation transmitter 3 is an encoder. In a preferred embodiment and referring to FIG. 2 there is illustrated an electrical or electromechanical device 1, such as a sound system or television or the like, which is capable of being controlled by an infrared radiation signal. Utilizing an infrared radiation receiver 2 that cooperates with a remote control infrared radiation transmitter 3, a user can change the operating characteristics of the device 1. Pressing a key 24 on the remote control infrared radiation transmitter 3 causes a signal having a digital code made up of 1's and 0's to be broadcast in the infrared radiation range. The electrical or electromechanical device 1 decodes this signal to perform the desired control function. Communications is accomplished by means of a light signal emitted from an electroluminescent diode which is amplitude modulated by a modulating frequency in the ultrasonic frequency range. Infrared radiation controllers generally use pulse position modulation (PPM) or pulse code modulation (PCM). For a more detailed description of an infrared radiation controller, see U.S. Pat. No. 4,509,211 to Robbins. The actual technique used does not affect the operation of the present invention. The operation of the present invention is explained with reference to a remote control system in which PCM output signals are generated in response to user operated controls. The control data is digitally encoded by the presence or absence of pulses. The pulses are generated at a frequency in the infrared radiation spectrum and are chopped by a clock signal in the 40 kHz range. In FIG. 1, the transmitter 3 has been taken to a location beyond the reception range of the receiver 2. The transmitter 3 is made operational by the aid of first and second receiving means which are, for example, companion repeater units 4 and 5. The repeater unit 5 is located at the place where the remote control transmitter 3 is to be operated. The unit 5 includes a detector 7 and suitable amplifier and radio frequency components for converting infrared radiation patterns into an FM radio signal form. The repeater unit 4 includes a radio frequency receiver and infrared emitter 6 located within the range of the receiver 2. The emitter 6 recreates the infrared radiation pattern of the remote control transmitter. The electrical or electromechanical apparatus 1 thereby is made to respond as if the remote control transmitter 3 were close by and in range. Referring to FIG. 3 there is shown in schematic and block diagram form an infrared radiation remote control detector and FM transmitter in accordance with the present invention. In the operation of the present invention, a transmitted infrared radiation control signal 16 is incident upon an infrared photodiode 8, such as Part No. TIL 213 of Texas Instruments Company, after transiting optical filter 27. Photodiode 8 is reverse biased by means of a +V voltage source for greater sensitivity and is rendered conducting upon receipt of an incident infrared radiation signal. Connected to the cathode of photodiode 8 is grounded resistor 9 for proper diode biasing. The output of photodiode 8 is AC coupled by means of capacitor 10 to the input of a high gain amplifier 11 for removing a DC ambient light signal from the received pulse control input signal. In addition, capacitor 10 in conjunction with grounded resistor 12 filters out low frequency noise components of the received infrared radiation control signals. The output of the amplifier is the modulating input of a frequency modulated (FM) transmitter 13. The radio frequency energy of the FM transmitter is then radiated by antenna 14. Referring to FIG. 4 there is shown in schematic and block diagram form an FM receiver and infrared emitter in accordance with the present invention. The antenna 15 picks up the radio frequency energy radiated by the companion antenna 14. In the FM receiver 16, the frequency modulated encoding of the control signal is transformed back into an audio signal. This signal then undergoes amplification in amplifier 17 before being applied to the cathode of an infrared light emitting diode 18, such as Part No. TIL 39 of Texas Instruments Company, the anode of which is grounded. The infrared signal thus emitted is the same as that emitted by the hand-held controller. The electrical or electromechanical apparatus 1 thereby is made to respond as if the remote control transmitter 3 were close by and in range thereof. This system accommodates any type of infrared remote control transmitter, whatever may be the form of its information coding. Moreover, the system accommodates a plurality of electrical or electromechanical apparatus, each with its own type of remote control infrared transmitter. In addition, a plurality of repeater units 5 may be placed in different locations where control capability is desired. Although the invention has been described in detail in the foregoing
for the purpose of illustration, it is to be understood that such detail
is solely for that purpose and that variations can be made therein by
those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope
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