Modular system and architecture for device control
US6505087B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49904
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An architecture and electric system for controlling various devices is disclosed. The system uses modular, interchangeable components that can perform one or several tasks, such as interacting with a human user, controlling an external device, communicating and managing communications between several modules, storing and retrieving information, and acting as a master module. The modules are stackable and can interface with any other module.
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