Interchangeable tag communications systems for consumer appliances
US10423869B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W56/0015
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An appliance communication system is provided herein. The appliance communications system may include an appliance and a passive command tag. The appliance may include a controller configured to direct an operating cycle and an interface module configured to receive an instruction signal corresponding to the operating cycle. The passive command tag may be separably engaged with the appliance in selective communication with the interface module. The passive command tag may be configured to transmit the instruction signal in response to a read signal received from the interface module. The controller may be configured to vary the operating cycle based on the received instruction signal.
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