Method for attributing equipment operation to a specific operator
US8704651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R11/0264
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system, apparatus, and method are provided for controlling equipment operable by a plurality of operators. A control state evaluation device is configured to evaluate a control state of an equipment control. A signal detection device is configured to detect if a signal associated with an operator of the equipment control is present. A process controller is configured to activate a first equipment function if the signal from the equipment control is present, and is configured to activate a second equipment function if the signal is not present.
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