Apparatus and methods for temperature-based control of communication device operations
US8704630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B9/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one or more embodiments, an intelligent communications device is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed for controlling the operations of temperature-sensitive electronic devices in an enclosure, based on a requisite temperature range. The apparatus includes a main circuit board with a plurality of secondary circuit board connectors that are operative to connect secondary circuit boards to the main circuit board. The apparatus also includes one or more temperature sensors that are operative to sense temperature within the enclosure, and one or more selectively actuatable heating elements that are mounted to the main circuit board in proximity to the plurality of secondary circuit board connectors. Each heating element is operative to emit heat when actuated. The apparatus further includes a programmable processor that is programmed to cause the temperature sensors to sense the temperature within the enclosure and, if the sensed temperature is above or below the requisite temperature range, selectively actuate or shut down at least one of the heating elements.
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