EP3279882B1 - Module d'actionnement de bouton de commande à distance, système et procédé de références croisées pour des applications connexes - Google Patents

Module d'actionnement de bouton de commande à distance, système et procédé de références croisées pour des applications connexes Download PDF

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EP3279882B1
EP3279882B1 EP17183600.0A EP17183600A EP3279882B1 EP 3279882 B1 EP3279882 B1 EP 3279882B1 EP 17183600 A EP17183600 A EP 17183600A EP 3279882 B1 EP3279882 B1 EP 3279882B1
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  • Electronic systems in automotive vehicles and other devices may utilize handheld remote controls with finger-pressable buttons. These devices can be utilized to remotely actuate vehicle or device functions by hand, where such functions may be difficult to access otherwise by a vehicle operator.
  • the remote controls of these electronic systems generally permit secure remote actuation of unlocking, locking, power door and trunk opening, remote engine starting, activation of horns, lights and panic features as well as other types of vehicle or device functions.
  • Directed Electronics offers aftermarket systems that control more functions and provide longer-range of connectivity, including the addition of telematics communications for control from any location with a smartphone application.
  • One primary limitation of these systems includes the need for extensive custom engineering efforts to enable the electronics to interface to and work with the electronics of the vehicles.
  • consumers may be required to employ a professional technician for all installation efforts due to the technical complexity of the different vehicle installations. Consequently, these installations are generally expensive for consumers to consider.
  • Delphi Automotive has recently introduced a system that can be plugged into a standardized on-board diagnostics (OBD-II) connector found on all light-duty vehicles since 1996.
  • OBD-II on-board diagnostics
  • the vehicle owner can easily install the system and, after downloading a smartphone application, can have remote control of vehicle access functions from their smartphone or a web-enabled device.
  • this system advantageously allows for the addition of a new radio-frequency (RF) transmitter to operate as a secure remote control using procedures built into the vehicle by its manufacturer.
  • RF radio-frequency
  • the main limitation of a data bus control technique is the extensive effort to reverse-engineer data bus commands for each vehicle. Additionally, many vehicles cannot be controlled via this connector at some or all of the time, such as when an owner is away from their vehicle due and/or due to a lack of available data bus commands.
  • U.S. Patent Publication No. 2009/0108989 A1 describes a remote control actuation system using a controller and solenoid(s) to press one or two remote control actuation buttons of a vehicle remote control. The system would be placed in a location within the confines of the vehicle.
  • the '989 application describes an actuation method specific to a single type of remote control with a specific button location layout.
  • the '989 application does not describe a configurable, or adaptable, system for mounting or actuating more than 2 buttons.
  • the '989 application also fails to accommodate the numerous and widely-varying remote control multi-button designs found on vehicle remote control fobs, for example.
  • Vehicle remote controls can have from 2 to 8 buttons in any type of layout and orientation on up to 3 surface planes of the remote control, varieties of package sizes and designs without a mechanical key blade and ones with fixed or movable mechanical key blades.
  • the '989 application also fails to provide for the linkage of remote control actuation to a user's mobile devices, e.g., a mobile smartphone application. Furthermore, the '989 application fails to describe a technique for blocking the vehicle detection of the remote control within the vehicle by low-frequency techniques used in vehicle immobilization or push-button engine start features. It is generally understood that vehicles and their remote controls can include a low-frequency circuitry that enables secure detection of the presence of the remote control within the vehicle. As such, blocking the RF function of the remote control and detection of the presence of the remote control can be used to prevent or alleviate the vehicle from being a target of drive-away theft.
  • US2013/0181822A1 relates to a method and apparatus for actuating one or more wireless FOB remotes based on specific user pre-programmed times.
  • US2002/0084694A1 relates to a housing for a remote car starter that activates such starter at pre-set times of the day, which comprises a cavitated area, an activation panel, a servomotor, and a timer and/or a dial-up sub-unit.
  • US2012/0146956A1 relates to a touch screen testing platform that may be used to perform repeatable testing of a touch screen enabled device using a robotic device tester and a controller.
  • a remote control button actuation system that includes a button actuator tip mounted configurable to actuate the buttons on a remote control for vehicle or device.
  • the button actuator tip can be moved to any position over the surface of the remote control by actuating first and second servo motors operably linked to the boom to control boom rotation angle and boom extension distance.
  • first and second servo motors operably linked to the boom to control boom rotation angle and boom extension distance.
  • the button actuator tip operably linked to a third servo motor, may be lowered to press a remote control button.
  • the servo motors may be controlled by a programmable controller that receives signals from either a mobile device via short or medium-range wireless signals or from a separate telematics gateway device which extends the range of control to the mobile device.
  • a casing or holder can secure the remote control in place, for actuation by the machine, such as by using a clamping system with pads held tightly under spring tension and opened for remote control placement between the clamping pads by a simple linear motion on a clamp arm.
  • the system with the included remote control may be located within a vehicle in a hidden location to prevent theft. Alternatively or in addition to, the system can be located proximate or near the controlled device.
  • the computer readable program code is adapted to be executed by a processor to implement a method of remotely actuating the buttons of a remote control.
  • the computer readable code causes the computer and/or devices interfaced thereto to actuate buttons, switches or actuators of a remote control mounted to a holder and proximate to a actuation machine.
  • a key fob antenna is positioned within the isolation enclosure to receive the control signals from the key fob and communicate these signals to the controller. Based upon the received signals from the key fob, the controller retransmits the control signals received from the key fob as the vehicle command signals. In this manner, the actuation system is able to isolate the key fob and controller from outside RF signals while still allowing the key fob and controller to transmit vehicle command signals to the vehicle.
  • a force translating device is positioned within the open interior of the isolation enclosure.
  • the force translating device is able to convert the movement of the plunger in a third direction into movement in a direction that is either transverse to the third direction or opposite to the third direction. In this manner, the force translating device is able to depress a button on either a side surface of the key fob or on a back surface of the key fob.
  • content may also include files having executable content, such as: object code, scripts, byte code, markup language files, and patches.
  • content as referred to herein, may also include files that are not executable in nature, such as documents that may need to be opened or other data files that need to be accessed.
  • these components may execute from various computer readable media having various data structures stored thereon.
  • the components may communicate by way of local and/or remote processes such as in accordance with a signal having one or more data packets (e.g., data from one component interacting with another component in a local system, distributed system, and/or across a network such as the Internet with other systems by way of the signal).
  • wireless device wireless telephone
  • wireless communication device wireless handset
  • 3G third generation
  • 4G fourth generation
  • a “processing component” or “thermal energy generating component” may be, but is not limited to, a central processing unit, a graphical processing unit, a core, a main core, a sub-core, a processing area, a hardware engine, etc. or any component residing within, or external to, an integrated circuit within a portable computing device.
  • thermo load thermal load
  • thermal distribution thermo distribution
  • thermal signature thermo processing load
  • FIG. 1 shows a mechanization diagram of the remote control button actuation system in accordance with the description.
  • the controlling system 100 may be a wireless mobile device, which operates to send user commands via wireless RF or other wireless technology, including optical and audible technology, directly to the controller and power supply 8. It will be appreciated that throughout this description, the term RF or RF wireless are used but, in all such instances unless specifically mentioned otherwise, any wireless or wired technology could also be utilized in such situations.
  • the controlling system 100 may be a gateway device located within the vehicle or nearby the device under control and, which connects wirelessly via RF or via wires to the controller and power supply 8. The controller and power supply 8 receives an actuation command from the controlling system 100.
  • FIG. 2 is a right-side isometric view of an exemplary 3-axis button actuation system 51.
  • a button actuator tip 1 is attached to a z-axis rack gear 2, which is held in position by a motor support bracket 28 and attached to a sliding boom 4. The tip 1 can be moved vertically when the z-axis pinion gear 3 rotates.
  • Z-axis pinion gear 3 is attached to one end of a z-axis driveshaft 5, which extends longitudinally through the entire length of sliding boom 4.
  • Sliding boom 4 is held by boom support 10, which enables the sliding boom to move horizontally to reposition button actuator tip 1.
  • Boom support 10 rotates about the vertical axis on boom support pivot pin 47, which is attached to the mounting enclosure 50 shown in FIG. 5 .
  • Angle-axis driven gear 6 is also mounted to the boom support pivot pin 47 and the enclosure 50.
  • Angle-axis servo motor 9 is attached to boom support 10 and rotates angle-axis drive gear 7, which is engaged with angle-axis driven
  • Remote control clamp pad 30 is mounted on clamp pad pivot pin 31, which is attached to one end of clamp pad support 38.
  • Clamp pad 36 and clamp pad pivot 37 are mounted to the opposite end of clamp pad support 38.
  • Clamp pad support 38 is mounted to clamp pad support pivot pin 40, which rotates on spring bracket 42.
  • Clamp pad 32 is mounted on clamp pad pivot pin 33 and which is attached to one end of clamp pad support 39.
  • Clamp pad 34 and clamp pad pivot 35 are mounted to the opposite end of clamp pad support 39.
  • Clamp pad support 39 is mounted to clamp pad support pivot pin 41, which rotates on spring bracket 43.
  • Clamp pad tension spring 44 mounts to one end of spring bracket 42 and spring bracket 43.
  • Clamp pad tension spring 45 mounts to the opposite ends of spring bracket 42 and spring bracket 43.
  • Clamp pad tension release control arm and cam 46 is mounted to the enclosure 50 and rotates about the vertical axis to rotate the cam against the spring brackets 42 and 43.
  • the clamp pad support pivot pins 40 and 41 move in the clamp pad support slide holes 57 and 58 of FIG. 5a in the enclosure 50.
  • FIG. 3a is a left-side isometric view of the 3-axis button actuation system 51 constructed in accordance with one embodiment.
  • Z-axis driven gear 24 is attached to the opposite end of z-axis driveshaft 5 from the z-axis pinion gear 3.
  • Z-axis servo motor 22 rotates z-axis drive gear 23 which is engaged with z-axis driven gear 24.
  • R-axis rack gear 25 is attached longitudinally to the top of boom support 10.
  • R-axis pinion gear 26 engages with r-axis rack gear 25 and is rotated by r-axis servo motor 20.
  • FIG. 3b is a left-side view of FIG. 3a with z-axis servomotor 22 and z-axis drive gear 23 removed.
  • Sliding boom anti-rotation pin 29 is attached to boom support 10 and slides in a slot in motor support bracket 28 to prevent rotation of sliding boom 4 when it is moving longitudinally within the boom support 10.
  • FIG. 4 is a bottom-side isometric view of the 3-axis button actuation system 51 constructed in accordance with one embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a top-side isometric view of the controller and power supply 8 and 3-axis button actuation system 51 mounted with the housing 50 and constructed in accordance with one embodiment.
  • Remote control 101 is shown mounted within the 3-axis button actuation system 51 and held firmly in place by clamp pads 30, 32, 34 and 36 by clamp pad tension springs 44 and 45.
  • Calibration guide alignment pins 52, 53, 54 and 55 are shown protruding from the inside bottom surface of housing 50.
  • FIG. 6 shows transparent calibration guide 56 used in one embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 shows calibration guide 56 mounted on calibration guide alignment pins 52, 53, 54 and 55 using holes at each corner of calibration guide 56.
  • the installed remote control 101 is located just below the calibration guide 56.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart describing the calibration process for the 3-axis button actuation system 51 according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart describing the operation process for the 3-axis button actuation system 51 according to one embodiment.
  • servo gears, pinions and racks could be replaced with link arms and linkages to transfer rotational forces and cause rotational and linear motions of the 3-axis button actuation system 51.
  • the z-axis servo and gears could be replaced by a two-position solenoid to move the button actuator tip 1 vertically.
  • the fixed-length sliding boom 4 and z-axis driveshaft 5 could be replaced by telescoping elements as a means to conserve enclosure 50 space.
  • An alternative method of moving the button actuation tip 1 over the remote control 101 button area could be constructed using x-axis and y-axis servo motors with an x-y sliding table.
  • RF detection functions may need to be blocked to prevent detection of the remote control in the presence of the vehicle or device.
  • RF blocking materials in the housing could be used to passively prevent detection or active RF circuitry, including an antenna and transmitter could be used to, under controller and power supply 8 command, activate or deactivate RF blocking.
  • FIG. 13 , FIG. 14 , FIG. 15 , FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 show an alternative embodiment, i.e., machine 400 comprising boom 402 that is mounted to fixed shaft 408 proximate to pivot end 404.
  • Fixed shaft 408, fixedly mounted on box 600 passes through an opening (not shown) in boom 402.
  • One or more bushings (not shown) positioned between boom 402 and fixed shaft 408 allow the boom to rotate about fixed shaft 408 such that boom distant end 406 moves along arcuate path 412.
  • Servo motor 414 is linked to drive gear 416A that engages pivot gear 416B to move boom 402 about axis 410.
  • Button actuator 418 is slidable along boom 402.
  • Lever 422 is mechanically coupled to the actuator by arm 424.
  • Gates 420A and 420B formed in the housing of actuator 418, limit the movement of actuator 418 along the length of boom 402.
  • Lever 422 is driven by servo motor 426 to which lever 422 is mechanically linked.
  • Downward button actuator tip 428 is reversibly driven by gear 430.
  • Gear 430 is driven by a third servo motor 446.
  • Remote control 500 is held proximate to machine 400 by pads 432, 434, 438, and 440.
  • Pads 432 and 434 are resiliently biased against remote control 400 by member 436.
  • Pads 438 and 440 are resilient biased against an opposite side of remote control 500 by member 444.
  • Members 442 and 444 are anchored to box 600, e.g., to walls 602 and 604, respectively.
  • a user connects the controlling system 100 to the controller and power supply 8 either using a wireless RF or wired connection.
  • Software applications running within the user's mobile device and controlling system 100 operate to provide remote control of the controller and power supply 8.
  • the first-time setup process would involve preparing the controller and power supply 8 and 3-axis button actuation system 51 for remote control 101 installation by the user.
  • the button actuator tip 1 would be retracted and moved out of the way to permit remote control 101 installation.
  • the user would move the clamp pad tension release control arm and cam 46, causing the cam to act against the spring brackets 42 and 43 to move the clamp pads 30, 32, 34 and 36 outward.
  • the remote control 101 can then be placed between the clamp pads and the clamp pad tension release control arm and cam 46 would be moved back to place the remote control 101 under tension from clamp pad tension springs 44 and 45.
  • specific holders that are designed to receive specific remote control models may be utilized rather than the clamp.
  • the system may include an interface for receiving one of a plurality of specific holders such that a specific holder can be installed for a specific application.
  • remote control 500 is resiliently biased against pads 432, 434, 438, and 440 and fitted into position under the actuation device 400.
  • Servo motors 414 and 426 position actuator tip 1 (not shown) over the appropriate button on remote control 500.
  • a third servo motor 446 drives down the rack gear on downward button actuator tip 428, thus actuating the desired button.
  • the alternative exemplary embodiment may also be programmed according to the steps and description for the embodiments of FIGS. 1-12 .
  • the transparent calibration guide 56 would be placed and aligned over the calibration guide alignment pins 52, 53, 54 and 55. The user would make a mark with a fine-tipped marker on the calibration guide over the center of every remote control 101 button. The calibration guide would be removed and the numbered intersecting lines closest to each mark identified for the angle-axis and r-axis settings for each button.
  • Step 301 begins with the command from the controlling system 100 identifying the button number and duration of press.
  • Step 302 shows retrieving the saved servo values from the controller and power supply 8 nonvolatile memory for the angle-axis servo motor 9, r-axis servo motor 20 and z-axis servo motor 22.
  • Step 303 shows sending the correct angle-axis value to the angle-axis servo motor 9 to rotate the boom support 10 to the correct angle.
  • FIG. 10 illustration depicts an actuation package 800 and a mobile component 850
  • a mobile component 850 and a actuation package 800 may be within a proximate to a user. That is, it is envisioned that certain functionality in an embodiment may be implemented via a remote computing device such as a server 105.
  • the actuation package 800 may communicate with the server 105 via a communications network 191 without need to communicate 190A with a mobile component 850.
  • an actuation package 800 may communicate with either or both of the server 105 and the mobile component 850.
  • the mobile component 850 may transmit data to and/or from the server 105 via link 190B which is implemented over communications network 191.
  • FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram illustrating an exemplary, non-limiting aspect of a portable computing device ("PCD"), such as a mobile component 850 and/or a actuation package 800, for implementing the disclosed methods and systems.
  • the PCD may be in the form of a wireless telephone in some embodiments.
  • the PCD 100, 125 includes an on-chip system 102 that includes a multi-core central processing unit (“CPU") 110 and an analog signal processor 126 that are coupled together.
  • the CPU 110 may comprise a zeroth core 222, a first core 224, and an Nth core 230 as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art.
  • a digital signal processor may also be employed as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art.
  • a stereo audio CODEC 150 may be coupled to the analog signal processor 126.
  • an audio amplifier 152 may be coupled to the stereo audio CODEC 150.
  • a first stereo speaker 154 and a second stereo speaker 156 are coupled to the audio amplifier 152.
  • FIG. 6 shows that a microphone amplifier 158 may be also coupled to the stereo audio CODEC 150.
  • a microphone 160 may be coupled to the microphone amplifier 158.
  • a frequency modulation ("FM") radio tuner 162 may be coupled to the stereo audio CODEC 150.
  • an FM antenna 164 is coupled to the FM radio tuner 162.
  • stereo headphones 166 may be coupled to the stereo audio CODEC 150.
  • FM frequency modulation
  • the CPU 110 may also be coupled to one or more internal, on-chip thermal sensors 157A as well as one or more external, off-chip thermal sensors 157B and physiological sensors 159.
  • the on-chip thermal sensors 157A may comprise one or more proportional to absolute temperature (“PTAT”) temperature sensors that are based on vertical PNP structure and are usually dedicated to complementary metal oxide semiconductor (“CMOS”) very large-scale integration (“VLSI”) circuits.
  • CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor
  • VLSI very large-scale integration
  • the off-chip thermal sensors 157B may comprise one or more thermistors.
  • the thermal sensors 157 may produce a voltage drop that is converted to digital signals with an analog-to-digital converter (“ADC”) controller (not shown).
  • ADC analog-to-digital converter
  • other types of thermal sensors 157 may be employed.
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary software architecture 700 for the disclosed embodiments.
  • the CPU or digital signal processor 110 is coupled to the memory 112 via main bus 211.
  • the memory 112 may reside within a mobile component 850, a actuation package 800 or a combination thereof.
  • the actuation module 101 and the CPU 110 may reside within a mobile component 850, a actuation package 800 or a combination thereof.
  • the first core 222, the second core 224 through to the Nth core 230 of the CPU 110 may be integrated on a single integrated circuit die, or they may be integrated or coupled on separate dies in a multiple-circuit package.
  • Designers may couple the first core 222, the second core 224 through to the Nth core 230 via one or more shared caches and they may implement message or instruction passing via network topologies such as bus, ring, mesh and crossbar topologies.
  • the various logic elements and data stores may be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device, such as a computer-based system, processor-containing system, or other system that can fetch the instructions from the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device and execute the instructions.
  • a "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can store, communicate, propagate, or transport the program for use by or in connection with the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.
  • the computer-readable medium can be, for example but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, device, or propagation medium. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the computer-readable medium would include the following: an electrical connection (electronic) having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette (magnetic), a random-access memory (RAM) (electronic), a read-only memory (ROM) (electronic), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM, EEPROM, or Flash memory) (electronic), an optical fiber (optical), Flash, and a portable compact disc read-only memory (CDROM) (optical).
  • the computer-readable medium could even be paper or another suitable medium upon which the program is printed, as the program can be electronically captured, for instance via optical scanning of the paper or other medium, then compiled, interpreted or otherwise processed in a suitable manner if necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.
  • Disk and disc includes compact disc ("CD”), laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc (“DVD”), floppy disk and blu-ray disc where disks usually reproduce data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically with lasers. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.
  • the various logic may be implemented with any or a combination of the following technologies, which are each well known in the art: a discrete logic circuit(s) having logic gates for implementing logic functions upon data signals, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) having appropriate combinational logic gates, a programmable gate array(s) (PGA), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.
  • ASIC application specific integrated circuit
  • PGA programmable gate array
  • FPGA field programmable gate array
  • the management logic 260 includes one or more executable instructions for terminating a program on one or more of the respective processor cores, as well as selectively identifying, loading, and executing a more suitable replacement program.
  • the management logic 260 is arranged to perform these functions at run time or while the PCD 100 is powered and in use by an operator of the device.
  • a replacement program which may be customized by a user in some embodiments, may be found in the program store 296 of the embedded file system 290.
  • the interface logic 270 enables a manufacturer to controllably configure and adjust an end user's experience under defined operating conditions on the PCD 800/850.
  • the memory 112 is a flash memory
  • one or more of the startup logic 250, the management logic 260, the interface logic 270, the application programs in the application store 280 or information in the embedded file system 290 may be edited, replaced, or otherwise modified.
  • the interface logic 270 may permit an end user or operator of the PCD 800/850 to search, locate, modify or replace the startup logic 250, the management logic 260, applications in the application store 280 and information in the embedded file system 290.
  • the operator may use the resulting interface to make changes that will be implemented upon the next startup of the PCD 800/850. Alternatively, the operator may use the resulting interface to make changes that are implemented during run time.
  • the embedded file system 290 includes a hierarchically arranged actuation store 292.
  • the file system 290 may include a reserved section of its total file system capacity for the storage of information for the configuration and management of the various algorithms used by the PCD 800/850.
  • one of ordinary skill in programming is able to write computer code or identify appropriate hardware and/or circuits to implement the disclosed description without difficulty based on the flow charts and associated description in this specification, for example.
  • the functions described may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functions may be stored on or transmitted as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium.
  • Computer-readable media include both computer storage media and communication media including any medium that facilitates transfer of a computer program from one place to another.
  • a storage media may be any available media that may be accessed by a computer.
  • such computer-readable media may comprise RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that may be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and that may be accessed by a computer.
  • any connection is properly termed a computer-readable medium.
  • the software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using a coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line ("DSL"), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave
  • coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included in the definition of medium.
  • Disk and disc includes compact disc (“CD”), laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc (“DVD”), floppy disk and blu-ray disc where disks usually reproduce data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically with lasers. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.
  • FIG. 18 illustrates a mechanization diagram of the remote control button actuation system 1000 in accordance with another contemplated embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the controlling system 1001 may again be a mobile device which operates to send user commands via wireless RF through antenna 1002 or other wireless technology, including optical and audible technology, to the controller 1003.
  • the controlling system 1001 could communicate to the controller 1003 through a wired connection, such as shown by reference numeral 1004.
  • the controller 1003 converts commands received from the mobile device 1001 into specific servo motor commands that cause the provision of actuating power to the three-axis button actuator 1005, which then presses the selected remote control button on a remote control device, such as a key fob 1006.
  • the remote control device could be any other type of RF remote, such as a home security remote, a garage door remote or other types of remote control devices.
  • the controller 1003, actuator 1005 and key fob 1006 are all contained within an isolation enclosure 1008.
  • the isolation enclosure 1008 is contemplated as being constructed of metal or a metalized material that will completely block RF transmissions into and out of the isolation enclosure 1008.
  • the isolation enclosure 1008 will be designed as a Faraday cage to limit the RF communications into and out of the isolation enclosure 1008.
  • a receiving antenna 1010 receives control commands from the controlling system 1001.
  • the receiving antenna 1010 is aligned with an opening or other area of the isolation enclosure 1008 that allows RF signals to be received from within the isolation enclosure 1008.
  • the receiving antenna 1010 could be located outside of the isolation enclosure 1008 and connected by a wire to the controller 1003.
  • the receiving antenna 1010 is used by the controller 1003 to receive wireless commands from the controlling system 1001. It is contemplated that the receiving antenna 1010 could be a Bluetooth or other short-range antenna that is able to communicate with the controlling system 1001, such as a mobile device.
  • the controller 1003 When the controller 1003 receives the command from the controlling system 1001, the controller 1003 generates motor commands which are relayed to the actuator 1005.
  • the actuator 1005 converts the commands to actuate a series of servo motors, which cause an actuator tip of the actuator 1005 to press one or more buttons on the key fob 1006.
  • the controller 1003 could includes a separate cellular transceiver (not shown) that would allow the controller 1003 to receive commands directly from a cellular network, from either the controlling system 1001 or from a remote server.
  • a separate cellular transceiver would extend the range of the controlling system 1001 as compared to the relatively short range transceivers (i.e. Bluetooth). In this manner, the cellular transceiver would extend the communication range of the controlling system 1001, which in many cases will be a smart phone.
  • the key fob When the key fob button is pressed, the key fob generates an RF vehicle command signal from the internal key fob antenna 1012 in a conventional manner. Since the key fob 1006 is contained within the enclosure 1008, the command signal sent from the key fob antenna 1012 is isolated and is not directly received by the operating components within the vehicle.
  • Controller 1003 includes a receiving antenna 1014 that receives the RF vehicle command signal from the key fob 1006.
  • the controller 1003 can be programmed and configured to either retransmit the command signal received from the key fob 1006 or to amplify the command signal depending upon the desired range.
  • the controller 1003 is connected to a transmitting antenna 1016.
  • the transmitting antenna 1016 is aligned with an opening or other area of the isolation enclosure 1008 that allows RF signals to be transmitted from within the isolation enclosure 1008.
  • the transmitting antenna 1016 could be located outside of the isolation enclosure 1008 and connected by a wire to the controller 1003.
  • the transmitting antenna 1016 is positioned such that the controller is able to transmit RF vehicle command signals out of the enclosure 1008 for receipt by the vehicle's keyless entry and/or keyless ignition system.
  • the use of the receiving antenna 1010 and transmitting antenna 1016 allows the controller 1003 to communicate outside of the enclosure 1008. Since the enclosure 1008 is designed to block RF transmissions, the use of the two antennas 1010 and 1016 allows the actuation system 1000 to isolate the key fob 1006.
  • the controller 1003 is powered by an internal battery 1018. However, it is contemplated that the controller 1003 could also receive power from a 12-volt DC power source 1020, such as a vehicle battery.
  • the actuation system 1000 could be located at various different locations within a vehicle as long as the transmissions from the transmitting antenna 1016 are strong enough to reach the vehicle's keyless entry and keyless starting systems.
  • the actuator 1005 shown in FIG. 18 could be either the embodiment shown previously in the present application or could be one of the two alternate embodiments to be shown in FIGS. 19-30 . In each case, the actuator 1005 is contained within the enclosure 1008 and used to press the required and desired button on the remote control key fob 1006. Although the present disclosure contemplates the remote control as being a key fob 1006, it should be understood other types of remote control systems could be utilized while operating within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates one embodiment of the remote control actuation system 1000.
  • the enclosure 1008 includes a top cover 1022, a pair of side walls 1024, a pair of end walls 1026 and a bottom wall 1028.
  • the enclosure 1008 is preferably formed from a metal or metalized material that completely blocks RF transmissions.
  • a key fob 1006 is shown positioned within the enclosure.
  • the key fob shown in FIG. 19 includes five separate buttons 1030A - 1030E each located on the top face 1032 of the key fob 1006. Each of the buttons 1030A - 1030E performs a different function.
  • the actuator 1005 is shown in isolation and removed from the enclosure.
  • the actuator 1005 receives commands from the controller 1003 to move the plunger 1036 into a desired location.
  • the actuator 1005 is able to move the plunger 1036 in three different axes, defined as the x, y and z axes in FIG. 23 .
  • the actuator 1005 includes an outer frame 1038 that encases the entire robotic system.
  • the outer frame 1038 supports a first servo motor 1040.
  • the first servo motor 1040 operates to drive a pinion gear 1042 that engages a long rack gear 1044 supported along a support rail 1046.
  • a second servo motor 1048 is supported on the inner frame 1056 that is movable within the outer frame 1038.
  • the second servo motor 1048 is operable to rotate a first bevel gear 1050 which in turn meshes with a second bevel gear 1052.
  • the second bevel gear 1052 includes a series of teeth that mesh with a second rack gear 1054.
  • the second servo motor 1048 can be activated to move the inner frame 1056 along the pair of spaced support rails 1058.
  • the second servo motor 1048 is operable to move the plunger 1036 along the x-axis.
  • a third servo motor 1060 is connected to a pinion gear 1062 that engages a rack gear 1064 that is movable along a support guide 1065.
  • the rack gear 1064 includes an actuation tip 1066 that combines with the rack gear 1064 to form an actuation plunger 1036.
  • the third servo motor 1060 rotates, the interaction between the pinion gear 1062 and rack gear 1064 moves the plunger 1036 along the z-axis.
  • the lowermost portion of the rack gear 1064 of the plunger 1036 includes the actuation tip 1066.
  • the actuation tip 1066 is designed of a specific size such that the actuation tip 1066 can depress any one of the buttons 1030 formed on the key fob.
  • the battery 1018 is positioned within the enclosure 1008 to power the controller 1003. It is contemplated that a battery access panel (not shown) would be formed in the bottom wall 1028 of the enclosure 1008 to provide access for the batteries 1018 for initial installation and removal when discharged.
  • the enclosure 1008 includes four optical reference posts 1068 that protrude from the bottom wall 1028 at locations surrounding the key fob 1006.
  • the reference posts 1068 will be used for calibrating the location of the key fob 1006 and the individual buttons 1030 within the enclosure 1008.
  • the correct z-axis location of each button is determined by automatically lowering the actuation tip until the key fob begins transmitting an RF signal, which is detected by the controller 1003.
  • the key fob 1006 includes buttons 1030 only on the top face 1032. However, it is contemplated that the key fob could have buttons on either the side or bottom face.
  • the embodiment of the key fob 1070 shown in FIG. 22 includes additional actuating components that allow the actuator 1005 to depress buttons on either the side or back face of the key fob 1070.
  • actuation buttons 1030 are on the front face 1072.
  • the key fob 1070 includes an additional side button 1074 as shown in FIG. 26 and a rear panic button 1077, as shown in FIG. 30 .
  • the translation frame 1076 can include a pair of locking fingers 1108 that help to further hold the key fob in place against the upward force created during depression of the bottom button 1077.

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  1. Système d'actionnement (1000) destiné à l'actionnement d'un ou plusieurs boutons (1030) d'une télécommande (1006) en fonction d'un signal de commande généré par un dispositif mobile (1001), le système d'actionnement comprenant :
    un support de télécommande (1034) configuré pour recevoir fermement la télécommande et retenir fermement la télécommande en un emplacement connu ;
    un contrôleur (1003) configuré pour recevoir le signal de commande en provenance du dispositif mobile et pour convertir le signal de commande en commandes de position ;
    un actionneur de bouton (1005) présentant une tête d'actionnement (1066), l'actionneur de bouton étant configuré pour recevoir les commandes de position en provenance du contrôleur et pour déplacer la tête d'actionnement vers une position associée au bouton et pour déplacer la tête d'actionnement pour engager le bouton de la télécommande, ladite télécommande générant un signal radiofréquence (RF) lorsque ledit bouton de la télécommande est engagé ; et
    une enceinte d'isolement (1008) configurée pour empêcher des signaux RF d'atteindre la télécommande depuis l'extérieur de l'enceinte d'isolement, ladite télécommande et ledit contrôleur étant contenus dans l'enceinte d'isolement.
  2. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la télécommande comporte une pluralité de boutons, ledit dispositif mobile étant configuré pour émettre des signaux de commande sans fil correspondant à la pluralité de boutons, ledit contrôleur étant configurable pour positionner la tête d'actionneur par rapport à chaque bouton de la pluralité de boutons, et ledit contrôleur étant configurable pour appuyer sur un bouton particulier de la pluralité de boutons, à une distance particulière et pendant une durée particulière, pour que le dispositif mobile sans fil est lié de manière fonctionnelle à l'actionnement de la pluralité de boutons de la télécommande.
  3. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'actionneur de bouton comprend en outre :
    un pivot rotatif (47) fixé à une base ; et
    une perche (4) comprenant une première extrémité et une deuxième extrémité, la perche étant montée de manière rotative sur le pivot rotatif sur la première extrémité et étant extensible à partir du pivot sur la deuxième extrémité, la tête d'actionneur étant montée fixement sur la deuxième extrémité ;
    l'actionneur de bouton positionnant la tête d'actionneur par rotation et extension de la perche.
  4. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'actionneur de bouton comprend en outre :
    un pivot (408) ; et
    une perche (402) comprenant une première extrémité et une deuxième extrémité, la perche étant montée de manière rotative sur le pivot sur la première extrémité et la tête d'actionneur étant montée de manière coulissante sur la perche à proximité de la deuxième extrémité ;
    l'actionneur de bouton positionnant la tête d'actionneur par rotation de la perche et coulissement de la tête d'actionneur le long de la perche.
  5. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'actionneur de bouton comprend :
    un poussoir (1036) comportant la tête d'activation ;
    un premier servomoteur (1040) pouvant être actionné pour déplacer le poussoir dans une première direction ;
    un deuxième servomoteur (1048) pouvant être actionné pour déplacer le poussoir dans une deuxième direction transversale à la première direction ; et
    un troisième servomoteur (1060) pouvant être actionné pour déplacer le poussoir dans une troisième direction transversale à la fois à la première direction et à la deuxième direction.
  6. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'actionneur de bouton est contenu à l'intérieur de l'enceinte d'isolement.
  7. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'actionneur de bouton comporte un poussoir mobile (1036) présentant ladite tête d'actionnement.
  8. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 7, comprenant en outre :
    une antenne de réception (1010) en communication avec le contrôleur et positionnée de manière à recevoir le signal de commande sans fil en provenance du dispositif mobile, ladite antenne de réception étant alignée avec une première ouverture de l'enceinte d'isolement ;
    une antenne de réception de télécommande (1014) en communication avec le contrôleur et située au sein de l'intérieur ouvert de l'enceinte d'isolement, ladite antenne de réception de télécommande étant configurée pour recevoir des signaux de commande en provenance du dispositif de télécommande ; et
    une antenne d'émission (1016) en communication avec le contrôleur et positionnée de manière à émettre des signaux de commandes de véhicule à partir du contrôleur, ladite antenne d'émission étant alignée avec une deuxième ouverture de l'enceinte d'isolement.
  9. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 7 ou la revendication 8, dans lequel l'actionneur de bouton comprend :
    un poussoir (1036) comportant la tête d'activation ;
    un premier servomoteur (1040) pouvant être actionné pour déplacer le poussoir dans une première direction ;
    un deuxième servomoteur (1048) pouvant être actionné pour déplacer le poussoir dans une deuxième direction transversale à la première direction ; et
    un troisième servomoteur (1060) pouvant être actionné pour déplacer le poussoir dans une troisième direction transversale à la fois à la première direction et à la deuxième direction.
  10. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 9, comprenant en outre une pluralité de plages de support (1034) disposées sur une paroi de fond (1028) de l'enceinte d'isolement pour recevoir le dispositif de télécommande et pour retenir fermement le dispositif de télécommande dans une position souhaitée au sein de l'intérieur ouvert.
  11. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 9, dans lequel le déplacement du poussoir dans la troisième direction active l'un des boutons du dispositif de télécommande.
  12. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 11, comprenant en outre un dispositif de translation de force (1080) disposé au sein de l'intérieur ouvert de l'enceinte d'isolement, ledit dispositif de translation convertissant le déplacement du poussoir dans la troisième direction en un déplacement du dispositif de translation de force dans une direction transversale à la troisième direction ou dans une direction opposée à la troisième direction.
  13. Système d'actionnement selon la revendication 9, comprenant en outre une pluralité de plots de référence (1068) disposés en des emplacements connus au sein de l'intérieur ouvert de l'enceinte d'isolement, lesdits plots de référence étant exploités par le contrôleur pour localiser le dispositif de télécommande au sein de l'intérieur ouvert.
  14. Système d'actionnement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 13, dans lequel les un ou plusieurs boutons sont les boutons d'une clé fob pour véhicule.
  15. Système d'actionnement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14, dans lequel l'enceinte d'isolement est formée à partir d'un matériau métallique.
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