Methods and systems for multi-state switching using at least...

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2006-11-28

2006-11-28

Williams, Howard L. (Department: 2819)

Coded data generation or conversion

Digital pattern reading type converter

Plural denominationally related carriers

C341S057000, C307S113000, C307S139000

Reexamination Certificate

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07142132

ABSTRACT:
Systems, methods and devices are described for placing a controlled device into a desired operating state in response to the position of a multi-position actuator. Two or more switch contacts provide input signals representative of the position of the actuator. Control logic then determines the desired state for the controlled device based upon the input signals received. The desired operating state is determined from any number of operating states defined by the input values. In various embodiments, ternary switching may be used in combination with binary switching to efficiently implement multi-state rotary or linear switches capable of identifying six, twelve, eighteen or any other number of switchable states.

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