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Control device, control method, and computer program

US11996829B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2019
Grant dateMay 28, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K17/122
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control device includes a first series circuit and a second series circuit. In the first series circuit, a first switch and a first resistor are connected in series to each other. In the second series circuit, a second switch and a second resistor are connected in series to each other. A current detection circuit outputs a voltage value that corresponds to a voltage value between two ends of the first resistor. When an instruction to turn on the first switch and the second switch has been given, a control unit senses any occurrence of a failure in at least one of the first switch, the second switch, the first resistor, and the second resistor, based on the voltage value output by the current detection circuit.

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