Reconfigurable control panel

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2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Norris, Jeremy C. (Department: 2841)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C174S260000

Reexamination Certificate

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07948765

ABSTRACT:
A control panel for use with a beverage brewing device is provided. The control panel includes a circuit board and connector assembly in combination with a least one overlay. The circuit board, board includes at least one and commonly a plurality of devices which may include switches and lights. A plurality of overlays are configured for use with control areas. The control areas are analogous to switch controls or light areas which are provided on the circuit board. The overlays may have but are not required to have a one-to-one correspondence with the components on the circuit board. The multiple overlays in combination with a single circuit board allows for a many-to-one combination of overlays to circuit board. Additionally, the circuit board may be programmed to activate or deactivate selected components so that components underlying an overlay without a corresponding control area cannot be activated. Reprogramming may be done in a variety of situation and may be provided in a self programmable configuration which may include, but is not limited to and RFID device carried on at least one of the circuit board and overlay.

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