Method and apparatus for controlling a vacuum cleaner
US7945988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/32
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A control system for a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The control system includes a control pad for generating a number of user inputs. The control system further includes a serial controller for reading the state of the number of inputs and generating serial data in response thereto. The control system yet further includes a processor adapted to receive the serial data and generate control signals that controls a number of electric devices on the vacuum cleaner. A method of operating a vacuum cleaner is also disclosed.
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