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Hybrid industrial networked computer system

US7953897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 14, 2010
Grant dateMay 31, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/20409
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A Kitchen Display System (KDS) includes a workstation including a first Personal Computer (PC)-based controller, a fanless workstation including a second PC-based or a non-PC-based controller having lower cost than the first PC-based controller, an Ethernet network operatively coupling the controllers, and a bump bar, keyboard, touchscreen, or keypad operatively coupled to at least one of the controllers. The first PC-based controller stores and displays video, multimedia, or a build card. At least one of the controllers includes a rugged computing module, which includes a circuit board including an outer perimeter and traces associated therewith, an integrated circuit mounted on the circuit board, at least one interface connector, a housing, and a thermal transfer device.

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