Programmable gauge
US9014946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A programmable gauge having a read out (gauge), a microcontroller, an input to microcontroller, and an infrared receiver is disclosed. A handheld infrared transmitter is used to communicate with the programmable gauge. In some embodiments, the programmable gauge further includes an output control signal. In a nonlimiting example, the input to the microcontroller is a temperature sensor and the infrared transmitter is used to select a set point. When the microcontroller senses a temperature above the set point, the microcontroller provides an output signal, for example, to turn on a fan.
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