Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Generic control system – apparatus or process – Having operator control interface
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2005-08-23
Donaghue, Larry D. (Department: 2154)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Generic control system, apparatus or process
Having operator control interface
C700S017000, C068S012270
Reexamination Certificate
active
06934592
ABSTRACT:
A household appliance is provided with a visual display, as well as a control system which enables the visual display to be used in an advertising mode of operation. The advertising mode can be selectively operated in either automatic or interactive formats. In the automatic format, a series of screens are successively displayed on the screen in order to advertise various features and advantages of the appliance. In the interactive format, the consumer can enter desired selections through the screen as if the appliance was actually in use. The appliance then simulates an operation cycle based on the selections made. The selections are preferably stored in a volatile memory location such that the control system reverts back to default settings and options, either after a preset idle period or upon establishing an OFF condition for the appliance.
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Hood Kimberly J.
Ness Brian L.
Noser Brett A.
Ochsner Douglas A.
Oleson Brett C.
Diederiks & Whitelaw PLC
Donaghue Larry D.
Maytag Corporation
Orsund Allan P.
Perez-Daple Aaron C
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