MULTIPLE FUNCTION ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF

摘要

The current invention relates to the reuse of elements in an device to provide multiple functions of function indication, remote control command reception and touch sensor. The device comprises an indicator element providing a first function of indicating to a user the operating state of the said device, a receiver element providing a second function of reception of remote control commands from a remote control device, means for combining the indicator element and the receiver element to provide a third function of touch sensor. The indicator element provides the first function during a subsequent second period of time and the receiver element providing the second function during the second of the time, the first and the second period of time being continuously alternated.

主权项

1. A device, wherein the device comprises
an indicator element capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation for providing a first function of indicating an operating state of a function of the device; a receiver element capable of receiving invisible electromagnetic radiation from a remote control device for providing a second function of reception of remote control commands; the indicator element are configured and the receiver element to provide a third function of touch sensor for local operating of functions of the device, the indicator element emitting, during a first period of time, an electromagnetic radiation pattern that, when received during the first period of time by the receiver element through reflection by an object, triggers a state change of an operating function of the device, the indicator element providing the first function during a subsequent second period of time and the receiver element providing the second function during the second period of time, the first and the second period of time being repeatedly alternated.