Patent ID: 6069614
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: G06F,H01H,H04N

Abstract:
A remote control device adapted for use by a human to control and select from a screen, the screen including a plurality of choices and a cursor, the remote control device comprising:a body adapted to be held by the human hand, the body having a top side and a bottom side;a thumb switch positioned on the top side of the body, the thumb switch being adapted for activation by a human thumb, the thumb switch being adapted to perform multiple functions; wherein the thumb switch includes a center switch and an annular switch which surrounds the center switch, the annular switch being adapted to operate independently from the center switch; wherein the annular switch is adapted to effect movement of the cursor between the plurality of choices and the center switch is adapted to effect selection of one of the choices identified by the cursor;electronic means adapted to generate a signal upon activation of one of the switches; andtransmitting means for transmitting the signal from the electronic means.