Patrick M Hayes

US Patent:

6642852, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Mar 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/087078

Inventors:

Mauro Dresti - West Covina CA
Patrick H. Hayes - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Universal Electronics Inc. - Cypress CA

International Classification:

G08C 1900

US Classification:

34082572, 34031008, 34082552, 307 38, 307 40

Abstract:

A controlling device having programming which ensures an appliance will be placed into a desired power state. The controlling device transmits a query message to a power monitor associated with the appliance to obtain the current power state of the appliance. If the current power state does not correspond to the desired power state, the controlling device transmits a command to the appliance to effect a change in the current power state of the appliance.

US Patent:

6870463, Mar 22, 2005

Filed:

Sep 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/654180

Inventors:

Mauro Dresti - West Covina CA, US
Patrick H. Hayes - Mission Viejo CA, US

Assignee:

Universal Electronics Inc. - Cypress CA

International Classification:

H04Q005/22

US Classification:

340 104, 34082569, 34082572, 307 38, 307 40

Abstract:

A controlling device having programming which ensures an appliance will be placed into a desired power state. The controlling device transmits a query message to a power monitor associated with the appliance to obtain the current power state of the appliance. If the current power state corresponds to the desired power state, the controlling device inhibits the transmission of a command to the appliance to effect a change in the current power state of the appliance.

US Patent:

7193661, Mar 20, 2007

Filed:

Sep 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/967069

Inventors:

Mauro Dresti - West Covina CA, US
Patrick H. Hayes - Mission Viejo CA, US
Youping (Edward) Yun - Monterey Park CA, US

Assignee:

Universal Electronics Inc. - Cypress CA

International Classification:

H04N 5/44

US Classification:

348734, 348731

Abstract:

Two-way communications between a video system and a control device is disclosed. The communications links comprise visible light, IR light, or a combination of visible and IR light. The communications link provide a convenient route to capture data or lock system features or various combinations thereof.

US Patent:

7825995, Nov 2, 2010

Filed:

Sep 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/521730

Inventors:

Mauro Dresti - West Covina CA, US
Patrick H. Hayes - Mission Viejo CA, US
Youping (Edward) Yun - Monterey Park CA, US

Assignee:

Universal Electronics Inc. - Cypress CA

International Classification:

H04N 5/44

US Classification:

348734, 348731

Abstract:

Two-way communications between a video system and a control device is disclosed. The communications links comprise visible light, IR light, or a combination of visible and IR light. The communications link provide a convenient route to capture data or lock system features or various combinations thereof.

US Patent:

7831930, Nov 9, 2010

Filed:

Nov 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/288727

Inventors:

Mauro Dresti - West Covina CA, US
Patrick H. Hayes - Mission Viejo CA, US
Robert Campbell - Costa Mesa CA, US
Steve LanPing Huang - Placentia CA, US
Weidong William Wang - Tustin CA, US
Han-Sheng Yuh - Walnut CA, US
Sandro David Klein - Cypress CA, US
Alex Louie - Los Angeles CA, US
Cheryl Scott - Austin TX, US
Wayne Scott - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Universal Electronics Inc. - Cypress CA

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

715835, 715714, 715747, 715811

Abstract:

A hand-held electronic device having a remote control application user interface that functions to displays operational mode information to a user. The graphical user interface may be used, for example, to setup the remote control application to control appliances for one or more users in one or more rooms, to perform activities, and to access favorites. The remote control application is also adapted to be upgradeable. Furthermore, the remote control application provides for the sharing of operational mode information.

US Patent:

8253532, Aug 28, 2012

Filed:

Oct 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/694582

Inventors:

Sandro David Klein - Cypress CA, US
Patrick H. Hayes - Mission Viejo CA, US

Assignee:

Universal Electronics Inc. - Cypress CA

International Classification:

G05B 23/00

US Classification:

340 561

Abstract:

A controlling device having a feature for toggling between various device mode states. The device mode state toggle feature may be implemented as a key which is preferably located with the function keys thus being spaced from the top of the controlling device. The device mode state toggle feature may be used to sequentially toggle between all device mode states of the controlling device, to toggle between a currently selected device mode state and a previously selected device mode state of the controlling device, to toggle between device mode states that have been designated by a user of the controlling device, etc. An indicia, such as a LED, key illumination, color, sound, or the like, may be utilized to provide an indication to the user as to which device mode state the controlling device is placed into when the device mode state toggle feature is activated.

US Patent:

8255968, Aug 28, 2012

Filed:

Sep 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/939821

Inventors:

Alex Louie - Santa Monica CA, US
Cesar Alvarado - Orange CA, US
Patrick H. Hayes - Mission Viejo CA, US

Assignee:

Universal Electronics, Inc. - Cypress CA

International Classification:

H04N 7/173

US Classification:

725133, 725 58, 725 39

Abstract:

A system and method for displaying an electronic program guide (“EPG”), the EPG allowing for the controlling of recording functionality of an appliance and/or playing of media. The displayable EPG includes a listing of playable media from which the user may select a program of interest for recording or playing. The EPG may also include a display of prior recorded media for playing. Options may be presented to allow for a selection of a rendering device on which selected media is to be played.

US Patent:

20060150120, Jul 6, 2006

Filed:

Jan 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/340399

Inventors:

Mauro Dresti - West Covina CA, US
Patrick Hayes - Mission Viejo CA, US
Robert Campbell - Costa Mesa CA, US
Weidong Wang - Tustin CA, US
Han-Sheng Yuh - Diamond Bar CA, US
James Conway - Laguna Beach CA, US
Sandro Klein - Cypress CA, US
Ingvald Smith-Kielland - Diamond Bar CA, US
Alex Louie - Los Angeles CA, US
Cheryl Scott - Newport Beach CA, US
Wayne Scott - Newport Beach CA, US

Assignee:

Universal Electronics Inc. - Cypress CA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

715810000

Abstract:

A hand-held electronic device having a remote control application user interface that functions to displays operational mode information to a user. The graphical user interface may be used, for example, to setup the remote control application to control appliances for one or more users in one or more rooms, to perform activities, and to access favorites. The remote control application is also adapted to be upgradeable. Furthermore, the remote control application provides for the sharing of operational mode information.