SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS DATA EXCHANGE BETWEEN AN APPLIANCE AND A HANDHELD DEVICE

摘要

A wireless data exchange system is disclosed. The system includes an electronically operated appliance (102) including a transmitter (118), a receiver (118), and a control module (122) configured to communicate with the transmitter and receiver. The control module provides a primary mode of operation and a secondary mode of operation and includes control logic configured to selectively change the mode of operation of the electronically operated appliance. A communication device (100) adapted to be held in the hand of a user is configured to cooperate with the transmitter and the receiver and impart instructions wirelessly to the control logic in order to change the mode of operation of the electronically operated appliance upon receipt of a command from a user. A method of exchanging data wirelessly between an apparatus and a communication device is also disclosed.