Patent ID: 6946970
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: H04B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A remote control device, comprising: a processor; a transmitter in communication with the processor; a receiver in communication with the processor; a smart card reader/writer in communication with the processor; a motion detector in communication with the processor, the motion detector for generating tilt directional information and for sending the tilt directional information to the processor, wherein the processor is for changing a mode of operation of the remote control device from a first mode corresponding to a first consumer electronic device to a second mode corresponding to a second consumer electronic device in response to the tilt directional information; a directional mode indicator in communication with the processor, the directional mode indicator for indicating the mode of operation of the device based on the tilt directional information generated by the motion detector; and a light source in communication with the processor, wherein the light source is one of an incandescent light and a light emitting diode, wherein the motion detector communicates a signal to the processor, and wherein the processor is also for affecting the light source to illuminate at least a portion of the remote control device upon receipt of the signal.