Patent ID: 6057788
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: G08C,H01H,H04B

Abstract:
A remote control keypad unit for operating an electronic device having a receiver means, said remote control device configured to be grasped for operation by both hands of a user, comprising:a body having a lower part, an upper part and a sidewall extending between said lower and upper parts, said sidewall defining a first side and a second side;an operation area positioned on said body, said operation area equipped with a plurality of operation buttons, said operation buttons arranged on said body such that when said remote control is grasped in both of said user's hands, each of said user's fingers are positioned upon one of said plurality of operation buttons so as to facilitate control of the electronic device such that selections on the electronic device may be changed by depressing the desired button with the finger which rests upon the operation button which corresponds to the desired selection;operation means capable of generating a code signal which corresponds to one or more of said operation buttons when one or more of said operation buttons are depressed; andelectrical connection means for transmitting said code signal to said electrical receiver means of the electronic device to change a selection.