Self-configuring operator control

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2007-04-03

2009-06-30

Lee, Kyung (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Multiple switch

C200S004000, C200S296000, C361S600000, C307S010100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07554044

ABSTRACT:
An operator control assembly including at least one operator control mounted in a panel cover or dashboard with at least one opening for receivably mounting the operator control, and at least one printed circuit board mounted beneath the panel cover. A unique configuration of projecting members on the bottom of the operator control comes in contract with and engages sensors mounted on the printed circuit board. Depending on the number and arrangement of the projecting members, a unique subset o sensors t engaged, providing a unique electronic ID for each operator control installed. This electronic ID can then be transmitted to an electronic control unit, which will alter its operation based on the types of operator controls currently installed.

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