Method for providing a uniform and comprehensive programming interface for an electronic device
First Claim
1. A method for selecting a set of operating parameters on a temperature alarm, said temperature alarm having as a user interface at least one or more keys and a display, comprising the steps of:
- a) sensing actuation of a sequence of one or more key strokes on the user interface of said temperature alarm for the purpose of initiating a user-programming mode of operation;
b) displaying a prompt on said display of said temperature alarm for the purpose of prompting a user to enter an alphanumeric password;
c) receiving key strokes from said user in order to increment or decrement said alphanumeric password through a series of values;
d) receiving a key stroke from said user when entry of said alphanumeric password is complete;
e) testing said entered alphanumeric password against valid alphanumeric passwords; and
taking a predetermined action comprising at least installation of a set of operating parameters indexed according to the value of the alphanumeric password entered, in the case of a valid entry, or taking no action in the case of an invalid alphanumeric password entry,wherein said set of operating parameters comprises one or more individual settings, each said individual setting controlling an aspect of the operation of said temperature alarm.
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Abstract
A method of providing an electronic monitoring or controlling device with a uniform and comprehensive programming interface as a means for accessing, either individually or in subgroups, various parameters, for the purposes of programming device operation, performing system diagnostics, or for activation, deactivation, selection or changing of other device functions. Said monitoring or controlling device includes user input means such as an individual switch or a plurality of switches, user output means such as a single or multi-digit digital readout, a microcontroller, and various electronic devices and sensors necessary for the device to perform its desired function. Said uniform and comprehensive programming interface provides a means for utilization of the aforementioned user input and output means for selecting, changing and displaying parameter choices, while at the same time, because of its architecture, being inherently secure.
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1. A method for selecting a set of operating parameters on a temperature alarm, said temperature alarm having as a user interface at least one or more keys and a display, comprising the steps of:
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a) sensing actuation of a sequence of one or more key strokes on the user interface of said temperature alarm for the purpose of initiating a user-programming mode of operation; b) displaying a prompt on said display of said temperature alarm for the purpose of prompting a user to enter an alphanumeric password; c) receiving key strokes from said user in order to increment or decrement said alphanumeric password through a series of values; d) receiving a key stroke from said user when entry of said alphanumeric password is complete; e) testing said entered alphanumeric password against valid alphanumeric passwords; and taking a predetermined action comprising at least installation of a set of operating parameters indexed according to the value of the alphanumeric password entered, in the case of a valid entry, or taking no action in the case of an invalid alphanumeric password entry, wherein said set of operating parameters comprises one or more individual settings, each said individual setting controlling an aspect of the operation of said temperature alarm.
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2. A method for editing at least one operating parameters on a temperature alarm, said temperature alarm having as a user interface at least one or more keys and a display, comprising the steps of:
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a) sensing actuation of a sequence of one or more key strokes on the user interface of said temperature alarm for the purpose of initiating a user-programming mode of operation; b) displaying a prompt on said display of said temperature alarm for the purpose of prompting a user to enter an alphanumeric password; c) receiving key strokes from said user in order to increment or decrement said alphanumeric password through a series of values; d) receiving a key stroke from said user when entry of said alphanumeric password is complete; e) testing said entered alphanumeric password against valid alphanumeric passwords; and f) taking a predetermined action comprising at least entry of an edit mode for user modification of at least one operating parameter indexed according to the value of the alphanumeric password entered, in the case of a valid entry, or taking no action in the case of an invalid alphanumeric password entry.
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3. A method for activating diagnostic or operational functions on a temperature alarm, said temperature alarm having as a user interface at least one or more keys and a display, comprising the steps of:
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a) sensing actuation of a sequence of one or more key strokes on the user interface of said temperature alarm for the purpose of initiating a user-programming mode of operation; b) displaying a prompt on said display of said temperature alarm for the purpose of prompting a user to enter an alphanumeric password; c) receiving key strokes from said user in order to increment or decrement said alphanumeric password through a series of values; d) receiving a key stroke from said user when entry of said alphanumeric password is complete; e) testing said entered alphanumeric password against valid alphanumeric passwords; and f) taking a predetermined action comprising said diagnostic or operational functions according to the value of the alphanumeric password entered, in the case of a valid entry, or taking no action in the case of an invalid alphanumeric password entry.
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