Programmable control interface device
US7600068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C16/102
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A programmable control interface is for circuits using complex commands. The programmable interface includes a memory for storing sampled commands and a sequencing circuit. The sequencing circuit is programmable. Thus, a processor downloads into the programmable interface a sequencing specific to the sequence of commands. Once the programmable interface has been programmed, the processor launches the start of the sequence and the programmable interface manages and controls in a standalone manner the inputs/outputs with the slave circuit. The management and control of the slave circuit is independent of any interrupt specific to the system. The programmable interface uses a software-type upgrade to interface with new slave circuits that may appear on the market.
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