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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2006
Robert P. Madonna, Osterville, MA (US);
Michael E. Noonan, Sandwich, MA (US);
Michael C. Silva, Centerville, MA (US);
Peter H. Corsini, East Sandwich, MA (US);
Arthur A. Jacobson, Osterville, MA (US);
Robert P. Madonna, Osterville, MA (US);
Michael E. Noonan, Sandwich, MA (US);
Michael C. Silva, Centerville, MA (US);
Peter H. Corsini, East Sandwich, MA (US);
Arthur A. Jacobson, Osterville, MA (US);
Savant Systems, LLC, Hyannis, MA (US);
Abstract
A remote control unit is provided that includes an annular touch sensor for manipulating an annular menuing system displayed on a display device. In response to a user gesturing by scrolling clockwise or counter-clockwise about the annular touch sensor, pressing firmly on the annular touch sensor, or tapping at a particular location on the annular touch sensor, the annular menuing system is manipulated to select particular items. The remote control unit is further configured to implement location-awareness features. Control is adapted to the location of the remote control unit and to the devices located nearby to this location. Similarly the remote control unit is further configured to implement user-awareness features, such that the control is adapted for the individual preferences of different users.