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Method and apparatus for mapping remote control buttons onto keyboard stroke combinations
Assignee: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP
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Filing: 1997-03-31
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Granted: 1999-05-11
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Expires: 2017-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A computer system having a wireless keyboard which transmits make-break signals to the computer system. The wireless keyboard and/or computer system being adapted to have television (or other remotely controllable devices) commands mapped into the wireless keyboard such that the wireless keyboard can provide standard computer keyboard commands to the computer and also remotely control another remotely controllable device.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin J. Brusky
- 👤 John W. Frederick
- 👤 Jeffrey T. Lininger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:02
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/02; G06F3/0202; G06F3/0219; G06F3/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A computer system, comprising: a computer; a remotely controllable device connected to said computer; a receiving device for receiving a plurality of wireless commands associated with at least one of said computer and said remotely controllable device; and a wireless computer keyboard, having commands to control functions related to said remotely controllable device mapped therein, adapted to provide a first wireless command intended for said computer and a second wireless command intended for said remotely controllable device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A computer system, comprising: a computer; a remotely controllable device connected to said computer; a receiving device for receiving a plurality of wireless commands associated with at least one of said computer and said remotely controllable device; and a wireless computer keyboard, having commands to control functions related to said remotely controllable device mapped therein, adapted to provide a first wireless command intended for said computer and a second wireless command intended for said remotely controllable device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computer system of claim 1, wherein said first wireless command comprises at least a make data and a break data.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The computer system of claim 1, wherein said second wireless command comprises at least a code understood by said remotely controllable device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The computer system of claim 1, wherein said wireless keyboard is programmable to provide a third wireless command when a predetermined button on said wireless keyboard is pressed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computer system of claim 1, wherein said wireless computer keyboard comprises an infrared transmitter for providing said first wireless command.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computer system of claim 1, wherein said wireless computer keyboard comprises an infrared transmitter for providing said second wireless command.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The computer system of claim 1, wherein said remotely controllable device is adapted to be in communication with said computer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The computer system of claim 1, wherein said computer and said remotely controllable device are converged as a single system.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
88 words
A computer system comprising: a central processing unit; a receiver for receiving wireless commands, said receiver being connected to said central processing unit; a monitor connected to said central processing unit; a wireless computer keyboard adapted to transmit wireless commands to said receiver, said wireless computer keyboard adapted to transmit a wireless computer keyboard command and adapted to transmit an equivalent of a predetermined remote control command; and a remotely controllable device connected to the computer system wherein said predetermined remote control command controls said remotely controllable device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
88 words
A computer system comprising: a central processing unit; a receiver for receiving wireless commands, said receiver being connected to said central processing unit; a monitor connected to said central processing unit; a wireless computer keyboard adapted to transmit wireless commands to said receiver, said wireless computer keyboard adapted to transmit a wireless computer keyboard command and adapted to transmit an equivalent of a predetermined remote control command; and a remotely controllable device connected to the computer system wherein said predetermined remote control command controls said remotely controllable device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The computer system of claim 9, wherein said wireless computer keyboard command comprises a first data indicating a predetermined key has been pressed and a second data indicating that said predetermined key has been depressed.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The computer system of claim 9, comprising a remotely controllable device converged with said personal computer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The computer system of claim 9, wherein said wireless commands are infrared transmissions.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
130 words
A method of using a computer and controlling a remotely controllable device from a wireless computer keyboard, comprising the steps of: pressing and depressing a first key on said wireless computer keyboard; transmitting a first signal from said wireless computer keyboard; receiving said first signal at a first receiver associated with said computer, said computer performing a first function based on the receipt of said first signal; pressing and depressing at least one of a second key and a key combination on said wireless computer keyboard; transmitting a second signal from said wireless computer keyboard; and receiving said second signal at said first receiver, said second signal being formatted differently than said first signal, said remotely controllable device performing a second function based on the receipt of said second signal.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
130 words
A method of using a computer and controlling a remotely controllable device from a wireless computer keyboard, comprising the steps of: pressing and depressing a first key on said wireless computer keyboard; transmitting a first signal from said wireless computer keyboard; receiving said first signal at a first receiver associated with said computer, said computer performing a first function based on the receipt of said first signal; pressing and depressing at least one of a second key and a key combination on said wireless computer keyboard; transmitting a second signal from said wireless computer keyboard; and receiving said second signal at said first receiver, said second signal being formatted differently than said first signal, said remotely controllable device performing a second function based on the receipt of said second signal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 13, wherein said remotely controllable device is converged with said computer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 13, wherein said first signal is an infrared signal.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 13, wherein said remotely controllable devices performs a third function based on the receipt of said first signal.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of using a computer and controlling a remotely controllable device from a wireless computer keyboard, comprising the steps of: pressing and depressing a first key on said wireless computer keyboard; transmitting a first signal from said wireless computer keyboard; receiving said first signal at a first receiver associated with said computer, said computer performing a computer function based on the receipt of said first signal; pressing and depressing at least a second key on said wireless computer keyboard; transmitting a second signal from said wireless computer keyboard; and receiving said second signal at said first receiver, said second signal being interpreted to control a remotely controllable device associated with said computer.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of using a computer and controlling a remotely controllable device from a wireless computer keyboard, comprising the steps of: pressing and depressing a first key on said wireless computer keyboard; transmitting a first signal from said wireless computer keyboard; receiving said first signal at a first receiver associated with said computer, said computer performing a computer function based on the receipt of said first signal; pressing and depressing at least a second key on said wireless computer keyboard; transmitting a second signal from said wireless computer keyboard; and receiving said second signal at said first receiver, said second signal being interpreted to control a remotely controllable device associated with said computer.
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