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Proximity-enabled machine control system

US12346537B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2022
Grant dateJul 1, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A proximity-enabled machine control system includes a user mobile device having a processor, a touch sensitive screen coupled to the processor, and non-transitory computer readable media with code segments executable on the processor for: (a) determining if the user mobile device is within a proximity zone of a machine; (b) displaying on the touch sensitive screen at least one machine control button for the machine; (c) detecting an activation of the at least one machine control button by the user; and (d) developing a machine control signal to control the machine.

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