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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2011
Peter H. Corsini, East Sandwich, MA (US);
Timothy R. Locascio, Osterville, MA (US);
Michael E. Noonan, Sandwich, MA (US);
Michael C. Silva, East Sandwich, MA (US);
Peter H. Corsini, East Sandwich, MA (US);
Timothy R. Locascio, Osterville, MA (US);
Michael E. Noonan, Sandwich, MA (US);
Michael C. Silva, East Sandwich, MA (US);
Savant Systems, LLC, Hyannis, MA (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment, a remote control device is configured to receive a portable control device into a recess, such that the portable control device is mechanically and electrically coupled to the remote control device. The portable control device communicates with a programmable multimedia controller, by way of a bi-directional wireless communication path, and with a dedicated wireless receiver, providing a redundant communication path. The remote control device includes surface enhanced buttons that allow a user to make selections by the sense of touch for changing settings of components associated with the programmable multimedia controller.