Patent ID: 6535125
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
A remote control locator system to locate a household remote control device, comprising:a sending unit that includes: an antenna residing in a sending unit housing, an encoder ASIC to generate a coded locator signal, and an activation mechanism, coupled to said encoder ASIC, to send the locator signal when said activation mechanism is activated by a user; a receiving unit that includes: an antenna residing in a receiving unit housing and coupled to a decoder ASIC to receive said locator signal, a sound integrated circuit to emit an audible sound when the receiving unit receives said locator signal; and a first mounting element disposed on a side of the receiving unit housing to couple said receiving unit to the remote control device and a second mounting element disposed on a side of the sending unit, each of the first and second mounting elements selected from the group consisting of a high strength adhesive and a Velcro-type fastener.