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Systems and methods for providing variable output feedback to a user of a household appliance

  • US 20060025874A1
  • Filed: 08/02/2004
  • Published: 02/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for providing user feedback comprising:

  • an input device operated by a user to indicate a desired operational status of a household appliance;

    a microcontroller controlling a household appliance, the microcontroller receiving input from the input device, the microcontroller providing in response a first output signal and a second output signal;

    one of a plurality of heating elements operatively connected to the microcontroller and causing heat to be generated in response to the first output signal; and

    a plurality of discrete LEDs controlled by the second output signal, the microcontroller activating at least two or more of the plurality of discrete LEDs associated with the heating element generating heat.

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