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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2020
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2016
Koninklijke Philips N.v., Eindhoven, NL;
Sandor Hurbertus Florentius Gordijn, Mierlo, NL;
Navin Hemchand Natoewal, Utrecht, NL;
Hendricus Theodorus Gerardus Maria Penning De Vries, Mierlo, NL;
Koninklijke Philips N.V., Eindhoven, NL;
Abstract
A control device () for controlling a domestic appliance system () comprises: a first remote controllable device (), a second remote controllable device () and a remote control (). The remote control typically comprises a pointing detection unit () configured for identifying a remote controllable device () at which the remote control is pointing ('). The remote control is configured for commanding a read in response to a user input commanding a copy while the user points the remote control at the first device and the remote control is configured for commanding a write in response to a user input commanding a paste while the user points the remote control at the second device. The control device comprises: a reception unit () configured for receiving a first value of the first device in response to the read; and a conversion unit () coupled to the reception unit configured for determining a third value based on the first value for replacing a value of the second device in response to the write for influencing the functioning of the second device. Hence the control device couples remote controllable devices of a domestic appliance system for providing the user with an intuitive drag and drop system for controlling these devices.