Patent ID: 8405606
Filing Date: 2013-03-26
Classification: G06F,G08C

Abstract:
1. A remote control system comprising: a remote control device operative to develop a plurality of button control signals; and a button actuator responsive to said button control signals, wherein said button actuator includes a) a frame configured to engage a digital electronic display device, b) a physical actuator configured to move with respect to said frame between a neutral position and a button-press position, c) a motor coupled to said physical actuator to move said physical actuator between said neutral position and said button-press position, d) a digital controller operative to develop motor control signals, e) a motor controller coupled between said digital controller and said motor, and f) a remote control interface coupled to said digital controller and operative to receive said plurality of button control signals from said remote control device; whereby when said frame is engaged with a digital electronic display device, said remote control device is operative to cause said physical actuator to press a real or virtual button of said digital electronic display device and thereby control a functionality of said digital electronic display device.