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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 23, 2003
Steven J. Brattesani, San Francisco, CA (US);
Bruce S. Mclean, Sandy, UT (US);
Steven J. Brattesani, San Francisco, CA (US);
Bruce S. McLean, Sandy, UT (US);
Other;
Abstract
An integrated remote control and massage device includes a housing having at least one massage surface, a remote control input interface for enabling a user to control at least one electronic entertainment device, and at least one motor that selectively provides vibrating motion to the massage surface(s). The integrated device enables control of devices such as a television, an audio system, a video disc player, a video cassette recorder, a direct broadcast satellite receiver, a personal video recorder, a cable box, and a digital portable music and/or entertainment system. In addition, the device may be used as a vibrating massage device. The device may optionally include a heating element, a sound recorder, a device locator, or a flashlight.