Patent ID: 6527612
Filing Date: 2003-03-04
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
A remote control device for a toy vehicle comprising:a plurality of function keys, wherein each of said function keys is activated by a user to select one of two unique vehicle function commands to be transmitted to said toy vehicle; at least one toggle switch having first and second switch settings to configure each of the plurality of function keys to select one of said two vehicle function commands; a transmitter for sending a plurality of control signals to the toy vehicle, said control signals including a first set of signal codes each uniquely identifying one of the plurality of function keys, and a second signal code indicating the switch setting of the toggle switch; an integrated circuit having a unique input pin connected to each of said function keys and at least one input pin connected to said toggle switch, wherein said integrated circuit includes a processor, and a memory storing digital code commands to cause the transmitter to emit control signals corresponding to each of said function keys and to the switch setting of the toggle switch.