Machine operator interface having linked help feature
US7937162B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45017
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An operator interface for a machine is disclosed. The operator interface may have an operator interface device for receiving operator input corresponding to a requested machine function, wherein a machine function signal is generated in response to the received operator input. The operator interface may also have a help request device configured to receive an operator's request for information and generate a help signal. The operator interface may further have a controller in communication with the operator interface device and the help request device. The controller may be configured to provide information to the operator in response to receiving the help signal and the machine function signal. The information may relate to the requested machine function.
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