Patent ID: 6327459
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: G06F,G09B,H01H

Abstract:
A remote control comprising:a file folder including a front cover, a back cover and a spine located between said front cover and said back cover, said file folder further including a fastener mounted on said spine, said fastener being capable of detachably holding a printed publication, said printed publication devoid of electronic components permanently attached to said printed publication;a remote control circuit supported by said file folder; anda button supported on at least one of said front cover and said back cover and coupled to said remote control circuit;a plurality of leaves of the printed publication detachably attached to said fastener so that a leaf is laid over said button, said leaf being sufficiently thin for pressure on said leaf to transfer through said leaf to operate said button;wherein said remote control circuit transmits a remote control signal to a host device in response to application of pressure to said button, said remote control signal identifying a location on the leaf where the pressure is applied.