System for remote communication with an addressable target using a generalized pointing device

摘要: A system for communication with addressable electronically-controllable appliances using a generalized pointing device is provided. The includes that can communicate dissimilar types of target from position remote those and an appliance interface makes the compatible device. Use believed to allow convenience associated use computer's graphical user (GUI) be realized in physical objects, i.e. appliances. In embodiment one-way appliance, may comprise actuator, input-output interface, transmitter. configured two-way between further include receiver. receiver, input/output driver convert received pointer command signals corresponding functions appliance. communication, transmission optical signals, radio-frequency or both.