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Multiplexing control operations of motors

US9612590B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2014
Grant dateApr 4, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B19/042
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method includes a multiplexed motor controller for controlling multiple motors with a weight and volume penalty comparable to that of a single controller system and method by receiving a plurality of inputs indicating a status, prioritizing a plurality of sub-systems based on the status, multiplexing a plurality of operation commands in accordance with the prioritization, and generating a plurality of waveforms in accordance with the operation commands.

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