Programmable display switch

• US 20090095606A1
• Filed: 10/11/2007
• Published: 04/16/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Northwest IP Partners, LLC
• Original Assignee: Avion Engineering Services Incorporated
• Inventors: Galipeau, Steven R., Briski, Rory G.
• Granted Patent: US 8,203,437 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 200/310
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0623 in relation to content
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0626 Reducing size or complexity of storage systems
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0658 Controller construction arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0685 Hybrid storage combining heterogeneous device types, e.g. hierarchical storage, hybrid arrays
• CPC Class Codes: G08C 17/02 using a radio link
• CPC Class Codes: G08C 19/00 Electric signal transmission systems G08C17/00 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G08C 2201/20 Binding and programming of remote control devices
• CPC Class Codes: G08C 2201/30 User interface
• CPC Class Codes: G08C 2201/92 Universal remote control

Abstract

A programmable graphical display switch that provides users with a simple means of controlling other devices and for customizing how that control is initiated and communicated to the user.

Claims

1. A switch, comprising:

(a) a programmable display, and

(b) one or more programmable means of controlling other devices.

2. The apparatus in claim 1 wherein the programmable parameters of the means of controlling other devices can be programmed with the apparatus already installed.

3. The apparatus in claim 1 wherein the programmable display images can be loaded with the apparatus already installed.

Whereby a common part number for a switch can be used in a variety of installations with the image shown on the programmable display and the programmable means of controlling other devices customized for the specific application.