System and method for electronically tagging items for use in controlling electrical devices
US9280148B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F93/005
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for electronically tagging items for use in controlling electrical devices are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: a controller; a tag reader interface in data communication with the controller, the tag reader interface being configured to receive item information read from an electronically readable tag attached to an item placed in an electrical device; a display device driver in data communication with the controller for driving the display of operational messages for a user/operator of the electrical device, the operational messages being based on the item information; and an appliance interface in data communication with the controller for receiving control commands from the controller and for issuing corresponding control signals for controlling the electrical device, the control commands being based on the item information.
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