System and method for activating screen cleaning mode for user interface
US11599243B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/451
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for activating a screen cleaning mode for a user interface associated with a work machine includes a display screen associated with the user interface, the display screen being configured to display a control panel including a plurality of control icons for controlling one or more operations of the work machine. The system also includes a controller communicably coupled to the display screen. The controller is configured to receive a user input for activating the screen cleaning mode. The controller is also configured to switch the control panel to an inactive state. The control panel is switched to the inactive state based on a masking of the plurality of control icons. The controller is further configured to display a clean-up panel on the display screen. The clean-up panel includes a screen clean timer and a deactivation icon for deactivating the screen cleaning mode.
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