Appliance control communication methods and apparatus

Details Appliance control communication methods and apparatus Appliance control communication methods and apparatus

2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Pham, Toan N. (Department: 2632)

Communications: electrical

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C340S815500, C356S219000

Reexamination Certificate

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06919815

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes an appliance control panel and a controller. The appliance control panel is disposed on an appliance. The appliance control panel has first and second optical communication devices that are in communication with an external surface of the appliance control panel. The controller is secured within the appliance. The controller is operably connected to the first and second communication devices to provide communication signals thereto, the communication signals including diagnostic information.

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