Patent ID: 6049294
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: G08C

Abstract:
An adaptable receiving frequency selection apparatus for a remote controller which receives remote control signals transmitted from a transmitting unit and operates to control various operations of an appliance in compliance with the remote control signals, the apparatus comprising:a remote controller receiving module for receiving the remote control signals transmitted from the transmitting unit and for passing only signals falling within a predetermined frequency range;control means for searching for external electromagnetic wave components existing within a carrier frequency range of the remote control signal that are received through the remote controller receiving module, and for selecting another frequency range, exclusive of the external electromagnetic wave components determined to exist, as a receiving frequency range;output means for changing the frequency range over which the remote controller receiving module can receive signals from the transmitting unit under the control of the control means; anddisplay means for displaying the frequency range selected by the control means.