Patent ID: 6879254
Filing Date: 2005-04-12
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
1. A universal remote control and remote control finding system comprising: a base unit having a charging port; a remote control unit having a battery, said remote control unit being positionable on said base unit such that said remote control unit operationally engages said charging port whereby said base unit charges said battery of said remote control unit; a transmitter positioned in said base unit for transmitting a locate signal; a receiver positioned in said remote control unit for receiving said locate signal from said transmitter; a microprocessor positioned in said remote control unit, said receiver being operationally coupled to said microprocessor; a speaker operationally coupled to said microprocessor for producing an audio signal from said remote control unit when said receiver receives said locate signal from said transmitter; a light source operationally coupled to said microprocessor for illuminating when said receiver receivers said locate signal from said transmitter; and wherein said light source is a tubular light extending around a perimeter of said remote control unit to illuminate an area around said remote control unit.