Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Generic control system – apparatus or process – Having operator control interface
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-20
2010-11-09
Jarrett, Ryan A (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Generic control system, apparatus or process
Having operator control interface
C701S036000, C701S049000, C340S438000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07831319
ABSTRACT:
A control system for selectively lighting and/or highlighting a control interface for a specific individual function generally includes at least one sensor for detecting at least one condition; a controller in operative communication with the at least one sensor and the control interface; wherein the controller sends an output signal to the control interface in response to detecting the at least one condition, wherein the output signal is effective to light and/or highlight the control interface for the specific individual function. Methods for operating the control system are also discussed.
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Notification of Transmittal of the International Search Report and the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority, or the Declarations, date of mailing Sep. 27, 2007.
Browne Alan L.
Johnson Nancy L.
Peruski Lawrence E.
Rheaume Douglas P.
GM Global Technology Operations Inc.
Jarrett Ryan A
Miller John A.
Miller IP Group, PLC
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