Integrated circuit and method for trainable control and operation of DC motor
US7288905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P7/28
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and device for control of a low-cost DC motor such as that suitable for portable or battery-powered applications are disclosed such that an intended behavior for the motor may be programmed without reliance on external equipment or specific expertise. The invention enables programming of a motor controlling device by means of physical manipulation of the motor. In other words, the invention allows for the training of a motor by demonstrating the intended behavior for the motor. The invention specifies a method of parsing an observation of the motor system into storable commands, while preserving information on motor response and conditions for execution. A motor controller device comprising an implementation of this method is also presented.
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