Systems and methods for providing variable output feedback...

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2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Patel, Ramesh (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Optimization or adaptive control

C700S021000, C700S033000, C700S044000, C700S079000, C700S080000, C700S081000, C700S083000, C340S693120, C340S815400, C340S500000, C340S870030, C340S870030, C714S001000, C714S006130, C714S006130, C714S057000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07069090

ABSTRACT:
An embodiment of the present invention uses an on-board microcontroller of a household appliance to receive signals from a directionless encoder attached to a knob for receiving user input and processing the signals from the direction encoder according to a control algorithm. The microcontroller may increase the output to an electric heating element on the appliance based on a variety of criteria, including either direction of rotation, current heating element setting, or a change in directional rotation. Alternatively, or in addition, the microcontroller may provide various types of graduate visual or aural feedback to the user regarding the output provided by the microcontroller.

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