Electric heating – Metal heating – By arc
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
Nguyen, Matthew V. (Department: 2838)
Electric heating
Metal heating
By arc
Reexamination Certificate
active
06849826
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power are disclosed. They include a source of welding-type power and at least one welding system peripheral. Each includes a network module that has boot loader software. A network is connected to the two network modules, and the network has connection for updates that is capable of receiving software updates. The network connection for updating may be on a user interface module, disposed inside or outside of a housing of the source of welding-type power and may include an RS232 connection. The network modules may include application software. The peripheral may be a wire feeder, a robot interface, or any other peripheral. A second peripheral, with a network module and boot loader software, may also be connected to the network. The updating can occur when the system is powered up. The software update is obtained from a personal computer, a personal digital assistant, or over the internet.
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Corrigan George R.
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Nguyen Matthew V.
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