Systems and methods of remotely controlling a materials...

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2007-09-14

2011-12-06

Zimmerman, Brian (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Selective

Program control

C340S001100, C340S005610, C340S010100, C340S005520, C345S158000, C370S338000, C180S019100, C341S122000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08072309

ABSTRACT:
A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to advance the vehicle in a first direction. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter. A traction control of the vehicle is responsive to a receipt of the first type signal by the receiver to cause the vehicle to advance.

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