Programmable non-contact switch and method of emulating high-reliability switch
US11512674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/96066
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A programmable or configurable non-contact solid state switch device and method are provided for emulating a high reliability switch. The switch device senses position information related to a switch and is calibrated using a learning operation to learn position information of mechanical features of the switch and to map the positions of these features. Electrical outputs or functions are assigned to the mapped positions and stored such that the switch device generates the outputs when their corresponding positions are sensed. A switch device is uniquely configured to the mechanical system in which it operates.
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