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Communications module mounting for domestic appliance

US6359270B1 · kind B1 · utility

411Cited by
7References
17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 2, 1999
Grant dateMar 19, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S345/905
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A domestic appliance is described having the ability to connect to the Internet. An appliance, such as a microwave oven, is equipped with a touch-screen display on its door. The display connects to a communication system, such as a miniature personal computer having a modem and a web browser. The display is mounted on the door of the appliance through mounting hardware and an adaptor.

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