For an interface that we use every day, electrical appliance remote control is an annoying lot. There's too many button, uncomfortable shape and ambigous label. But then, the most annoying part is the connection between the remote and the appliance itself.
Infrared remote control is a technology is a technology that is older than myself - antic in term of gadget age. The biggest drawback of this connection is that it requires clear line of sight. These days, with cramped living room and odd corners it's quite a hard reach.
There's not much problem for TV, but set top boxes are routinely obscured by other furnitures or other trinkets that line the cupboard. It's even worse for air-conditioner unit which usually end up in a corner that don't have clear line of sight from the bed or couch.
So, what's the solution? Bluetooth seems like a good candidate. Phones have generally replaced IR with Bluetooth for the past few years. It's a shame that remote controls didn't follow suit. However, pairing procedure can be rather frustrating and the phelotra of bluetooth services in the protocol make it harder still.
Combining Bluetooth with NFC can be a star combination. Just tap the remote with the device and it will seamlessly pair the two. It will be handy when you need to borrow the remote and use it with another device. After all, remote controls do have a bad habit of hiding themselves.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
hoffman electrical enclosures offers customers easy ways to select enclosure solutions, and deliver them when they need them. From standard stock to modified or custom,
ReplyDeleteThe quality of information that you are providing is simply marvelous. yunxuange.net/
ReplyDeleteMajor appliance repair emergencies are something homeowners dread, but are often unprepared when the need arises for a good appliance repair service. Having a handy, up-to-date list of pre-screened appliance repair services will make it easy to take quick, corrective action when a technician is needed.appliance repair in toronto
ReplyDeleteWhenever a home appliance breaks down, a part of your routine gets disturbed badly. Mostly the issues are minor but since people don't know about them, they wait till an expert takes a look at the appliance washer repair racine
ReplyDeleteThe contractors are obliged by builders, developers and architects to provide them with high qualities of electrical systems. Electrical contractors are also demanded to be excellent in the services and functions they perform. Residential electrician ct
ReplyDeleteIf your appliance is a product which utilizes gas, electrical, radiation and/or refrigeration, please keep in mind that qualified repair specialists must have previous experience with gas, electrical, and refrigeration issues.User manual
ReplyDeleteThese appliances cost a little bit more but in the end, you save on the energy bill, enjoy a longer working life and higher efficiency than on older models.Orange County Sub-Zero
ReplyDelete