WO1999030302A1 - Telecontrol with sound-activated acoustic signalling device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a remote control, of those used for remote control of television receivers, audio or video equipment, etc., which has been substantially perfected in order to facilitate its location.
- the object of the invention is embodied in a signaling device that can be integrated in the remote control itself, constitute an accessory thereof or be integrated in the classic protector of this type of controls.
- the remote control is used for example to lower the volume while attending a telephone call or to the door of the street, which supposes having to move and make a more or less long route, during which inadvertently the command can be deposited at any unusual point, which makes its subsequent location very difficult.
- protectors based on a soft material, such as an elastomeric material , which constitute a cover of integral protection for the body of the command, especially as regards its vertices and edges, with a large window on its front face through which the actuation keys are directly accessible about it.
- the remote control that the invention proposes has It was conceived in order to solve this problem fully satisfactorily.
- said control based on the basic structuring of any conventional control, focuses its characteristics on the incorporation of an acoustic signaling system, activatable by means of a sound of a certain intensity and frequency, such as a clap, so that an action of this type will suffice, that is, for example, with a slap, so that the remote control shows what is its own situation by generating an acoustic signal, such as a beep.
- the acoustic signaling device is housed inside the remote control housing, said housing being properly configured for this purpose, by means of an external grid for output of the acoustic signal and by means of an internal access for replacement of the corresponding power battery, or the acoustic signaling device may constitute a complementary element, foreign to the control housing and fixed to the latter by any conventional means, without the adoption of one or another solution affecting the essence of the invention, since the first one is especially suitable for newly designed remote controls, while the second one is applicable to pre-existing controls.
- the acoustic signaling device can be integrated into the classic protector of the control itself, for which purpose said protector will be slightly oversized in the longitudinal direction, to accommodate inside, in addition to the corresponding remote control, the aforementioned acoustic signaling device, establishing between them both a spacer preferably materialized in a protective rubber part, and counting the body of the protector on its front face, in addition to the wide window that mostly affects said face for access to the keys, of a considerably smaller window, facing the acoustic signaling, to improve the acoustic communication between said signaling and the outside.
- the said rubber protective piece that separates the control of the acoustic signaling device can be physically independent of the protector or be attached to the latter with a single piece, obviously with mobility possibilities to allow the implantation of the repeatedly mentioned acoustic signaling device.
- Figure 1 Shows, according to schematic perspective representation, a remote control carried out in accordance with the improvements object of the present invention, according to a variant embodiment in which the acoustic signaling housing is independent and external to the control housing itself, being duly fixed to the latter.
- Figure 2. Shows, also according to a perspective view, a variant embodiment in which the acoustic signaling device is integrated in the protector for the remote control.
- Figure 3. Shows, finally, a sectional profile of the protector of the previous figure, in accordance with the cutting line A-B of said figure.
- the remote control that is recommended, like any conventional control, is constituted by a housing (1), of general elongated and flattened configuration, on whose front face the keys (2) corresponding to the multiple functions or variables to be controlled with said command are established, by generating signals supplied by the corresponding infrared emitter (3), but with the particularity that said remote control incorporates also an acoustic signaling device (4), in itself conventional, capable of emitting an acoustic signal, such as a beep, when it receives in turn another certain acoustic signal, of pre-established intensity and frequency, such as a slap, thus obtaining this way that, in front of a sound "call" of the user, the remote control "answers" by means of an acoustic signal that makes him easily crazy lizable.
- an acoustic signaling device (4) in itself conventional, capable of emitting an acoustic signal, such as a beep, when it receives in turn another certain acoustic signal, of
- the acoustic signaling device can be located in its own housing (4), conveniently fixed to the front wall of the housing (1) of the actual control, in the space left free of the multifunction keys (2), or in any other suitable place of the same, fixing that can also be carried out by any conventional means, such as by means of adhesive, or the electronic circuit corresponding to said acoustic signaling device can be integrated within the housing itself (1) of the control, with no other condition than to provide it with the equivalent grid (5) for output to the outside of the acoustic signal, said acoustic signaling being able to be fed in parallel with the control itself, at the expense of a single set of power batteries, or incorporate your own batteries, without affecting the essence of the invention.
- a protector that , as is conventional, it will be constituted by a hollow body, basically prismatic-rectangular, dimensionally suitable for the complementary remote control, of a soft material and capable of incorporating irregularities or protuberances on its external face that facilitate its manual grip, provided in any case of a large front window (7) through which the keypad (2) of the remote control is directly accessible, but with the special feature in this case that the body (6) of the protector will be adequately oversized in longitudinal direction to house the acoustic signaling device (4), and will also incorporate a window (8) for an easier and more direct acoustic communication of the signaling device (4) with the outside.
- the acoustic signaling device (4) will be duly independent of the control, within the protector (6), with the collaboration of a separating partition (9), materialized preferably in a piece of protective rubber that, as previously mentioned, may be united with a single-piece character to the body (6) or be physically independent of it, nevertheless allowing in any case an easy implantation of the acoustic signaling device (4) and an easy and subsequent access to it for maintenance.
- a separating partition (9) materialized preferably in a piece of protective rubber that, as previously mentioned, may be united with a single-piece character to the body (6) or be physically independent of it, nevertheless allowing in any case an easy implantation of the acoustic signaling device (4) and an easy and subsequent access to it for maintenance.
- the objective pursued of facilitating the location or location of the remote control (1) will be achieved, by means of a whistle, a slap or any other type of specific sound, easily generated by the user, which will result in the excitation of the acoustic signaling device. and the emission by it of the corresponding positional location signal of the command.
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Abstract
The invention is based on the incorporation to the base structure of any conventional telecontrol (1) with its corresponding key pad (2) and optionally protected by a case of an acoustic signalling device (4) which can be actuated by a sound of predetermined intensity and frequency such as a hand clap or a whistle so that said acoustic signalling device evidences the location of the telecontrol unit. The acoustic signalling device (4) can be integrated into the casing (1) of the telecontrol unit, or be an element which is physically independent from said telecontrol unit and be appropriately fixed to the casing of said control unit, or be integrated in a housing of the protector (6) of the telecontrol unit (1), complementary to the housing of said protector sheath wherein the control unit is located.
Description
MANDO A DISTANCIA CON SEÑALIZADOR ACÚSTICO ACTIVADO POR SONIDO REMOTE CONTROL WITH SOUND ACTIVATED ACOUSTIC SIGNALER
D E S C R I P C I Ó ND E S C R I P C I Ó N
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención se refiere a un mando a distancia, de los utilizados para control remoto de receptores de televisión, equipos de audio o video, etc., mando que ha sido sensiblemente perfeccionado en orden a facilitar la localización del mismo.The present invention relates to a remote control, of those used for remote control of television receivers, audio or video equipment, etc., which has been substantially perfected in order to facilitate its location.
El objeto de la invención se materializa en un señalizador que puede estar integrado en el propio mando a distancia, constituir un accesorio del mismo o estar integrado en el clásico protector de este tipo de mandos.The object of the invention is embodied in a signaling device that can be integrated in the remote control itself, constitute an accessory thereof or be integrated in the classic protector of this type of controls.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
La tecnología actual hace que a nivel doméstico exista un alto grado de confort, de manera que determinados tipos de aparatos, como aparatos de televisión, de vídeo, cadenas musicales, etc., que hasta hace tiempo integraban en su propia carcasa el correspondiente panel de mandos, estén ahora habitualmente dotados de un mando a distancia que permite controlar cómodamente las variables del aparato en cuestión desde cualquier punto del habitáculo, como por ejemplo cómodamente sentado en un sofá desde el que se está viendo la televisión o escuchando música.Current technology means that at a domestic level there is a high degree of comfort, so that certain types of devices, such as television, video, music channels, etc., which until a long time ago integrated the corresponding panel in their own housing. controls, are now usually equipped with a remote control that allows you to comfortably control the variables of the device in question from anywhere in the cabin, such as sitting comfortably on a sofa from which you are watching television or listening to music.
El alto grado de comodidad que supone el disponer de un mando a distancia de este tipo, se ve empañado por
un problema derivado de su propia movilidad y reducida volumetría, de manera que cuando son varias las personas que utilizan un mismo mando a distancia y/o cuando no se es suficientemente ordenado para mantener en todo momento el mando a distancia ubicado en el lugar previsto al efecto, surgen problemas de localización que a veces suponen una considerable pérdida de tiempo, además de la desazón que supone el no encontrar algo que debería estar directamente localizable.The high degree of comfort of having such a remote control is marred by a problem derived from its own mobility and reduced volumetry, so that when there are several people who use the same remote control and / or when it is not sufficiently ordered to maintain at all times the remote control located in the place provided for In effect, localization problems arise that sometimes involve a considerable waste of time, in addition to the unease of not finding something that should be directly localizable.
De hecho y como es evidente, en muchas ocasiones se utiliza el mando a distancia por ejemplo para bajar el volumen mientras se atiende a una llamada telefónica o a la puerta de la calle, que suponer tener que desplazarse y hacer un recorrido más o menos largo, durante el que inadvertidamente el mando puede ser depositado en cualquier punto inusual, que hace muy difícil su posterior localización.In fact and as it is evident, in many occasions the remote control is used for example to lower the volume while attending a telephone call or to the door of the street, which supposes having to move and make a more or less long route, during which inadvertently the command can be deposited at any unusual point, which makes its subsequent location very difficult.
Por otro lado, la propia movilidad de este tipo de mandos hace que se vean sometidos a frecuentes caídas que pueden dañar sus componentes, razón por la cual es conocida la utilización de protectores, a base de un material blando, como por ejemplo un material elastomérico, que constituyen a modo de una funda de protección integral para el cuerpo del mando, en especial en lo que se refiere para sus vértices y aristas, con una amplia ventana sobre su cara frontal a través de la que resultan directamente accesibles las teclas de actuación sobre el mismo.On the other hand, the mobility of this type of controls itself causes them to be subjected to frequent falls that can damage their components, which is why the use of protectors is known, based on a soft material, such as an elastomeric material , which constitute a cover of integral protection for the body of the command, especially as regards its vertices and edges, with a large window on its front face through which the actuation keys are directly accessible about it.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNDESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
El mando a distancia que la invención propone ha
sido concebido en orden a resolver de forma plenamente satisfactoria esta problemática.The remote control that the invention proposes has It was conceived in order to solve this problem fully satisfactorily.
Para ello y de forma más concreta dicho mando, a partir de la estructuración básica de cualquier mando convencional, centra sus características en la incorporación de un señalizador acústico, activable mediante un sonido de determinada intensidad y frecuencia, como por ejemplo mediante una palmada, de manera que bastará con una acción de este tipo, es decir por ejemplo con una palmada, para que el mando a distancia evidencie cual es su propia situación mediante la generación de una señal acústica, como por ejemplo un pitido.To do this, and more specifically, said control, based on the basic structuring of any conventional control, focuses its characteristics on the incorporation of an acoustic signaling system, activatable by means of a sound of a certain intensity and frequency, such as a clap, so that an action of this type will suffice, that is, for example, with a slap, so that the remote control shows what is its own situation by generating an acoustic signal, such as a beep.
A partir de esta estructuración básica es factible que el señalizador acústico esté alojado en el interior de la carcasa del mando a distancia, estando dicha carcasa adecuadamente configurada al efecto, mediante una rejilla exterior para salida de la señal acústica y mediante un acceso interior para sustitución de la correspondiente pila de alimentación, o bien el señalizador acústico puede constituir un elemento complementario, ajeno a la carcasa del mando y fijable a esta última por cualquier medio convencional, sin que la adopción de una u otra solución afecte en absoluto a la esencia de la invención, ya que la primera de ellas resulta especialmente idónea para mandos a distancia de nuevo diseño, mientras que la segunda es aplicable a mandos pre-existenteε.From this basic structuring it is possible that the acoustic signaling device is housed inside the remote control housing, said housing being properly configured for this purpose, by means of an external grid for output of the acoustic signal and by means of an internal access for replacement of the corresponding power battery, or the acoustic signaling device may constitute a complementary element, foreign to the control housing and fixed to the latter by any conventional means, without the adoption of one or another solution affecting the essence of the invention, since the first one is especially suitable for newly designed remote controls, while the second one is applicable to pre-existing controls.
No obstante el señalizador acústico puede estar integrado en el clásico protector del mando propiamente dicho, a cuyo efecto dicho protector estará ligeramente
sobredimensionado en sentido longitudinal, para alojar en su interior, además del correspondiente mando a distancia el citado señalizador acústico, estableciéndose entre ambos elementos un distanciador preferentemente materializado en una pieza goma protectora, y contando el cuerpo del protector en su cara frontal, además de la amplia ventana que afecta mayoritariamente a dicha cara para acceso a las teclas, de una ventana considerablemente más pequeña, enfrentada al señalizador acústico, para mejorar la comunicación acústica entre dicho señalizador y el exterior.However, the acoustic signaling device can be integrated into the classic protector of the control itself, for which purpose said protector will be slightly oversized in the longitudinal direction, to accommodate inside, in addition to the corresponding remote control, the aforementioned acoustic signaling device, establishing between them both a spacer preferably materialized in a protective rubber part, and counting the body of the protector on its front face, in addition to the wide window that mostly affects said face for access to the keys, of a considerably smaller window, facing the acoustic signaling, to improve the acoustic communication between said signaling and the outside.
La citada pieza protectora de goma que separa el mando del señalizador acústico puede ser físicamente independiente del protector o estar unida a este último con carácter monopieza, obviamente con posibilidades de movilidad para permitir la implantación del repetidamente citado señalizador acústico.The said rubber protective piece that separates the control of the acoustic signaling device can be physically independent of the protector or be attached to the latter with a single piece, obviously with mobility possibilities to allow the implantation of the repeatedly mentioned acoustic signaling device.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOSDESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características del invento, de acuerdo con un ejemplo preferente de realización práctica del mismo, se acompaña como parte integrante de dicha descripción, un juego de dibujos en donde con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. In an illustrative and non-limiting manner, the following has been represented:
La figura 1.- Muestra, según representación esquemática en perspectiva, un mando a distancia realizado de acuerdo con los perfeccionamientos objeto de la presente invención, según una variante de realización en la que la carcasa del señalizador acústico es
independiente y exterior a la carcasa del mando propiamente dicho, estando debidamente fijada a esta última.Figure 1.- Shows, according to schematic perspective representation, a remote control carried out in accordance with the improvements object of the present invention, according to a variant embodiment in which the acoustic signaling housing is independent and external to the control housing itself, being duly fixed to the latter.
La figura 2.- Muestra, también según una vista en perspectiva, una variante de realización en la que el señalizador acústico está integrado en el protector para el mando a distancia.Figure 2.- Shows, also according to a perspective view, a variant embodiment in which the acoustic signaling device is integrated in the protector for the remote control.
La figura 3.- Muestra, finalmente, un perfil en sección del protector de la figura anterior, de acuerdo con la línea de corte A-B de dicha figura.Figure 3.- Shows, finally, a sectional profile of the protector of the previous figure, in accordance with the cutting line A-B of said figure.
REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓNPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
A la vista de estas figuras, y en especial de la figura 1, puede observarse cómo el mando a distancia que se preconiza, al igual que cualquier mando convencional, está constituido mediante una carcasa (1) , de configuración general alargada y aplanada, sobre cuya cara frontal se establecen las teclas (2) correspondientes a las múltiples funciones o variables a controlar con dicho mando, mediante la generación de señales suministradas por el correspondiente emisor de infrarrojos (3) , pero con la particularidad de que dicho mando a distancia incorpora además un señalizador acústico (4) , en sí mismo convencional, capacitado para emitir una señal acústica, como por ejemplo un pitido, cuando recibe a su vez otra determinada señal acústica, de intensidad y frecuencia preestablecidas, como por ejemplo una palmada, consiguiéndose de esta manera que, ante una "llamada" sonora del usuario, el mando a distancia "responda" mediante una señal acústica que le haga fácilmente localizable.
Tal como anteriormente se ha dicho y como muestra la figura, el señalizador acústico puede estar ubicado en su propia carcasa (4) , convenientemente fijada a la pared frontal de la carcasa (1) del mando propiamente dicho, en el espacio que dejen libres las teclas multifunción (2) , o en cualquier otro lugar adecuado del mismo, fijación que también podrá llevarse a cabo por cualquier medio convencional, como por ejemplo mediante adhesivo, o bien el circuito electrónico correspondiente a dicho señalizador acústico puede quedar integrado en el seno de la propia carcasa (1) del mando, sin más condicionante que dotar a éste de la equivalente rejilla (5) para salida al exterior de la señal acústica, pudiendo dicho señalizador acústico estar alimentado en paralelo con el mando propiamente dicho, a expensas de un único juego de pilas de alimentación, o incorporar sus propias pilas, sin que ello afecte a la esencia de la invención.In view of these figures, and especially of figure 1, it can be seen how the remote control that is recommended, like any conventional control, is constituted by a housing (1), of general elongated and flattened configuration, on whose front face the keys (2) corresponding to the multiple functions or variables to be controlled with said command are established, by generating signals supplied by the corresponding infrared emitter (3), but with the particularity that said remote control incorporates also an acoustic signaling device (4), in itself conventional, capable of emitting an acoustic signal, such as a beep, when it receives in turn another certain acoustic signal, of pre-established intensity and frequency, such as a slap, thus obtaining this way that, in front of a sound "call" of the user, the remote control "answers" by means of an acoustic signal that makes him easily crazy lizable. As previously stated and as the figure shows, the acoustic signaling device can be located in its own housing (4), conveniently fixed to the front wall of the housing (1) of the actual control, in the space left free of the multifunction keys (2), or in any other suitable place of the same, fixing that can also be carried out by any conventional means, such as by means of adhesive, or the electronic circuit corresponding to said acoustic signaling device can be integrated within the housing itself (1) of the control, with no other condition than to provide it with the equivalent grid (5) for output to the outside of the acoustic signal, said acoustic signaling being able to be fed in parallel with the control itself, at the expense of a single set of power batteries, or incorporate your own batteries, without affecting the essence of the invention.
No obstante y como se ha representado en las figuras 2 y 3, existe también la posibilidad de que el señalizador acústico (4) se ubique en el seno del clásico protector (6) para el mando a distancia propiamente dicho (1) , protector que, como es convencional, estará constituido mediante un cuerpo hueco, básicamente prismático-rectangular, dimensionalmente adecuado al complementario mando a distancia, de un material blando y susceptible de incorporar en su cara externa irregularidades o protuberancias que faciliten su agarre manual, provisto en cualquier caso de una amplia ventana frontal (7) a través de la que resulta directamente accesible el teclado (2) del mando, pero con la especial particularidad en este caso de que el cuerpo (6) del protector estará adecuadamente sobredimensionado en
sentido longitudinal para albergar en su seno al señalizador acústico (4) , e incorporará además una ventana (8) para una más fácil y directa comunicación acústica del señalizador (4) con el exterior.However, and as shown in Figures 2 and 3, there is also the possibility that the acoustic signaling device (4) is located within the classic protector (6) for the remote control itself (1), a protector that , as is conventional, it will be constituted by a hollow body, basically prismatic-rectangular, dimensionally suitable for the complementary remote control, of a soft material and capable of incorporating irregularities or protuberances on its external face that facilitate its manual grip, provided in any case of a large front window (7) through which the keypad (2) of the remote control is directly accessible, but with the special feature in this case that the body (6) of the protector will be adequately oversized in longitudinal direction to house the acoustic signaling device (4), and will also incorporate a window (8) for an easier and more direct acoustic communication of the signaling device (4) with the outside.
El señalizador acústico (4) quedará debidamente independizado del mando, en el seno del protector (6) , con la colaboración de un tabique separador (9) , materializado preferentemente en una pieza de goma protectora que, como anteriormente se ha dicho, puede estar unida con carácter monopieza al cuerpo (6) o ser físicamente independiente del mismo, permitiendo no obstante en cualquier caso una fácil implantación del señalizador acústico (4) y un fácil y posterior acceso al mismo para su mantenimiento.The acoustic signaling device (4) will be duly independent of the control, within the protector (6), with the collaboration of a separating partition (9), materialized preferably in a piece of protective rubber that, as previously mentioned, may be united with a single-piece character to the body (6) or be physically independent of it, nevertheless allowing in any case an easy implantation of the acoustic signaling device (4) and an easy and subsequent access to it for maintenance.
En cualquier caso se conseguirá el objetivo perseguido de facilitar la localización o ubicación del mando a distancia (1) , mediante un silbido, una palmada o cualquier otro tipo de sonido específico, fácilmente generable por el usuario, que traerá consigo la excitación del señalizador acústico y la emisión por parte del mismo de la correspondiente señal de localización posicional del mando.
In any case, the objective pursued of facilitating the location or location of the remote control (1) will be achieved, by means of a whistle, a slap or any other type of specific sound, easily generated by the user, which will result in the excitation of the acoustic signaling device. and the emission by it of the corresponding positional location signal of the command.
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1§.- Mando a distancia para receptores de televisión, equipos de audio o vídeo y similares, que a partir de la estructuración correspondiente a cualquier tipo de mando convencional, se caracteriza por incorporar además un señalizador acústico (4) , activable mediante un sonido de determinada intensidad y frecuencia, como por ejemplo una palmada o un silbido, de manera que dicho señalizador acústico (4) evidencia la ubicación del mando, para su localización.1§.- Remote control for television receivers, audio or video equipment and the like, which, based on the structuring corresponding to any type of conventional control, is characterized by also incorporating an acoustic signaling device (4), activated by a sound of certain intensity and frequency, such as a slap or a whistle, so that said acoustic signal (4) shows the location of the control, for its location.
2^.- Mando a distancia para receptores de televisión, equipos de audio o video y similares, según reivindicación 1§, caracterizado porque el señalizador acústico (4) está integrado en la carcasa (1) del mando a distancia, tras la correspondiente rejilla para salida al exterior de la señal acústica y alimentado a expensas del juego de pilas de alimentación del mando propiamente dicho.2 ^ .- Remote control for television receivers, audio or video equipment and the like, according to claim 1 § , characterized in that the acoustic signaling device (4) is integrated in the housing (1) of the remote control, behind the corresponding grid for output to the outside of the acoustic signal and fed at the expense of the set of power batteries of the control itself.
3 a . - Mando a distancia para receptores de televisión, equipos de audio o vídeo y similares, según reivindicación 1§, caracterizado porque el señalizador acústico (4) constituye un elemento independiente del mando (1) propiamente dicho, que se fija por cualquier medio a la cara externa de la carcasa de dicho mando.3 a. - Remote television receiver, audio or video and the like, according to claim 1 §, wherein the acoustic indicator (4) is a separate element of the knob (1) itself, which is fixed by any means to the external face of the housing of said command.
4^.- Mando a distancia para receptores de televisión, equipos de audio o vídeo y similares, según reivindicación 1§, caracterizado porque el señalizador acústico (4) está integrado en el clásico protector (6) del mando a distancia (1) .
5§.- Mando a distancia para receptores de televisión, equipos de audio o video y similares, según reivindicaciones 1§ y 4§, caracterizado porque el cuerpo (6) del protector está longitudinalmente sobredimensionado con respecto al espacio necesario para ubicación del mando (1) , definiendo un alojamiento extremo para el señalizador acústico (4) , en correspondencia con el cual incorpora una pequeña ventana o abertura (8) para mejorar la comunicación acústica entre el señalizador (4) y el exterior, habiéndose previsto que este alojamiento extremo quede definido por un distanciador (9) , materializado en una pieza de goma protectora, que independiza físicamente el mando propiamente dicho (1) del señalizador acústico (4) , pudiendo este distanciador (9) se monopieza con el propio cuerpo (6) del protector o ser físicamente independiente del mismo.
4 ^ .- Remote control for television receivers, audio or video and the like, according to claim 1 §, wherein the acoustic indicator (4) is integrated into the protective classic (6) of the remote control (1). 5 § .- Remote control for television receivers, audio or video equipment and the like, according to claims 1 § and 4 § , characterized in that the body (6) of the protector is longitudinally oversized with respect to the space required for the location of the remote control ( 1), defining an extreme housing for the acoustic signaling device (4), in correspondence with which it incorporates a small window or opening (8) to improve the acoustic communication between the signaling device (4) and the exterior, having provided that this extreme housing is defined by a spacer (9), materialized in a piece of protective rubber, which physically separates the control itself (1) from the acoustic signaling device (4), and this spacer (9) can be monopieza with the body (6) of the protector or be physically independent of it.
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