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System, apparatus, and method for controlling an electronic device

US11296721B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2021
Grant dateApr 5, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F11/62
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first controller including a plurality of contactors, each of the plurality of contactors configured to be selectively connected to a connector of a user interface, a plurality of electrical relays that are connected to the plurality of contactors, a second controller that is connected to the plurality of electrical relays, the plurality of electrical relays connected between the first controller and the second controller, and a user device or a network component that transfers control data to the second controller. The second controller controls the plurality of electrical relays to provide input to the first controller via the plurality of contactors based on the control data.

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