Method and apparatus for reprogramming a programmed controller of a power driven wheelchair
US7171288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B19/042
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for reprogramming a programmed controller of a power driven wheelchair comprises: a reprogrammable, non-volatile memory programmed with a plurality of programs executable by the controller to operate the wheelchair, the non-volatile memory disposed at the wheelchair and coupled to the wheelchair controller; a general-purpose computer programmed to reprogram the non-volatile memory while disposed at the wheelchair, the programmed computer for storing main programs for use in reprogramming the non-volatile memory, the programmed computer being coupleable to the wheelchair controller for accommodating an exchange of data therebetween; and wherein the wheelchair controller being operative to communicate with the programmed computer to reprogram the non-volatile memory with the main programs while the non-volatile memory is disposed at the wheelchair. Methods for reprogramming the non-volatile memory are also disclosed.
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