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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2008
Dennis Michael Petricoin, Jr., Hemlock, NY (US);
Ron Johan, Queens Pk NSW, AU;
Dennis Michael Petricoin, Jr., Hemlock, NY (US);
Ron Johan, Queens Pk NSW, AU;
Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, DE;
Abstract
Methods and systems for relaying an optical signal from a remote control to a remote-controlled device such as a home entertainment device or a security device. Embodiments include at least one optical receiver and a plurality of optical transmitters. The optical transmitter positioned with an unobstructed line-of-sight to the home entertainment device is identified and the data encoded in the optical signal from the remote control is sent to that transmitter. A second optical signal that is substantially identical to the first is then generated at the optical transmitter and communicated to the home entertainment device.