Machine operator interface having linked help feature

Details Machine operator interface having linked help feature Machine operator interface having linked help feature

2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Bahta, Kidest (Department: 2123)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Sequential or selective

C700S083000, C701S050000, C702S029000, C702S112000, C715S705000, C340S425500

Reexamination Certificate

active

07937162

ABSTRACT:
An operator interface for a machine is disclosed. The operator interface may have an operator interface device for receiving operator input corresponding to a requested machine function, wherein a machine function signal is generated in response to the received operator input. The operator interface may also have a help request device configured to receive an operator's request for information and generate a help signal. The operator interface may further have a controller in communication with the operator interface device and the help request device. The controller may be configured to provide information to the operator in response to receiving the help signal and the machine function signal. The information may relate to the requested machine function.

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