Appliance control communication methods and apparatus
US6919815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2633
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes an appliance control panel and a controller. The appliance control panel is disposed on an appliance. The appliance control panel has first and second optical communication devices that are in communication with an external surface of the appliance control panel. The controller is secured within the appliance. The controller is operably connected to the first and second communication devices to provide communication signals thereto, the communication signals including diagnostic information.
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