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  Viewing angle adjustment method for a monitorUSPTO Application #: 20080105807Title: Viewing angle adjustment method for a monitor Abstract: This invention provides a support arm to couple a monitor to a surface such as a wall or ceiling to remotely adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. The support arm includes at least one motor along a pivot axis in the support arm. The motor may be activated by a processor based on the control signal provided by the remote control. The support arm may include a plurality of pivot axes with a motor in each of the pivot axis to adjust the viewing angle along the vertical and horizontal planes. The support arm may be also provided with a tracking device that follows the movement of the viewer to adjust the viewing angle of the monitor corresponding to the movement of the viewer. The support arm may also receive periodic signal from the remote control to determine the location of the remote control. Based on the periodic signal, the processor may adjust the viewing angle of the monitor towards the location of the remote control. (end of abstract) Agent: Sung I. Oh, Professional Law Corporation - West Covina, CA, US Inventor: Sung I. Oh USPTO Applicaton #: 20080105807 - Class: 248278100 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Supports, Brackets, Adjustable, Plural Joints, Vertical Pivot At Right Angle To Horizontal Pivot The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080105807. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation application of a U.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 11/028,790, filed Jan. 3, 2005, which claims priority to a U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/533,923, entitled SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE OF A MONITOR, filed Jan. 2, 2004. Both applications are hereby incorporated by references. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention is directed to a support arm capable of adjusting the viewing angle of a monitor remotely and/or automatically to allow a viewer to watch the monitor more comfortably at the desired viewing angle. [0004] 2. General Background [0005] Flat screen monitors such as computer monitors and plasma televisions (collectively referred to as "monitor(s)") are becoming popular because they can be mounted onto a wall to save floor space and for their aesthetically pleasing appearance. In particular, monitors are generally mounted to a wall with a mechanical support arm then fixed in a desired orientation to maximize the viewing angle of the monitor. To later adjust the viewing angle of the monitor, however, a viewer generally tilts the monitor manually to a new viewing angle so that the viewer may more comfortably view the monitor from a different location. For instance, a monitor may be fixed to a wall in a family room to allow the family members or one viewer to view the monitor at the desired viewing angle. As the viewer moves from one area to another area, such as from the family room to the kitchen, the viewer may not be able to view the monitor. In addition, in situations where the monitor is mounted in a remote location or high above the floor, it may be inconvenient for the viewer to adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. As such, there is a need for adjusting the viewing angle of a monitor so that a viewer may view the monitor comfortably from a variety of locations. INVENTION SUMMARY [0006] This invention provides a support arm to couple a monitor to a surface such as a wall or ceiling to remotely or automatically adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. The support arm includes at least one motor along a pivot axis in the support arm. The motor may be activated by a processor based on the control signal provided by the remote control. The support arm may include a plurality of pivot axes with a motor in each of the pivot axis to ad just the viewing angle along at least one plane such as the vertical and/or horizontal plane. The support arm may be also provided with a tracking device that follows the movement of the viewer to adjust the viewing angle of the monitor corresponding to the movement of the viewer. The support arm may also receive periodic signal from the remote control to determine the location of the remote control. Based on the periodic signal, the processor may adjust the viewing angle of the monitor towards the location of the remote control. [0007] Other systems, methods, features and advantages of the invention will be or will become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be included within the description, be within the scope of the invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] The invention can be better understood with reference to the following figures. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. Moreover, in the figures, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the different views. [0009] FIG. 1 illustrates a viewing angle adjustment system capable of adjusting the viewing angle of a monitor; [0010] FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the support arm in one position coupling a monitor to a wall; [0011] FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of the support arm in a different position than in FIG. 2; [0012] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the support arm coupling a monitor to a wall; [0013] FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of the support arm coupling the monitor of FIG. 4 is a counter-clockwise pivot position in comparison to FIG. 4; [0014] FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of the support arm in a retracted position; [0015] FIG. 7 illustrates a top view of the support arm in an expanded position; [0016] FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of the support arm coupling a monitor with another viewing angle; [0017] FIG. 9 illustrates a top view of the support arm coupling the monitor in a lateral position in comparison to the lateral position of the monitor in FIG. 8; [0018] FIG. 10 illustrates a top view of the support arm with a pivot point capable of rotating a monitor along the vertical and horizontal planes; [0019] FIG. 11 illustrates a system for adjusting the viewing angle of a monitor based on the movement of the viewer and/or the location of the remote control; and [0020] FIG. 12 illustrates a system capable of adjusting the viewing angle of a monitor along a X and Y plane. 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