Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Patel, Ramesh (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S019000, C700S020000, C700S023000, C700S017000, C700S083000, C700S207000, C700S021000, C126S01900R, C126S020000, C126S02100R, C126S022000, C126S03900R, C219S391000, C219S413000, C219S414000, C236S04600F
Reexamination Certificate
active
07069109
ABSTRACT:
Multiple microcontrollers are used in controlling operation of an appliance thereby providing enhanced safety. User input deactivating the appliance is received and processed by a first and second microcontrollers, which separately and independently act to remove power from the appliance upon receipt of user input. Failure of one microcontroller in processing user input does not result in the appliance entering into an unsafe mode. Further, a third processor in a power supply module is used to control power into, and out of, the power supply module, so that under certain conditions, power may be remove from the system entirely or to certain components.
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Alston & Bird LLP
E.G.O. North America, Inc.
Patel Ramesh
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