METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING IP CAMERA HAVING FUNCTION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER

摘要

A networked camera for controlling electronic devices is provided. The camera includes a camera module for obtaining images, a remote control module for generating remote control signals for electronic devices, and a module for controlling orientation of the remote control module. The remote control module includes an IR (infrared) beam emitter for generating IR remote control signals. In response to a control command from a user device, the camera identifies a target electronic device, an orientation associated with the target electronic device. The camera changes orientation of a remote control module toward the target electronic device using the identified orientation and transmit an IR control signal for controlling the target electronic device.

主权项

1. A method for controlling an electronic device using an Internet protocol (IP) camera having a wireless remote controlling function and the method comprising steps of:
receiving, at a user terminal, a request signal for learning a remote control signal, a remote control signal for learning purpose from the IP camera, and learning a remote control signal of the electronic device by matching the received remote control signal for learning purpose with a remote control menu item; and receiving, at the IP camera, the learned electronic device control signal from the user terminal and registering the same, and when receiving the remote control signal of the electronic device from the user terminal, controlling driving of the electronic device based on the learned data.