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Method for providing a uniform and comprehensive programming interface for an electronic device

  • US 20110309938A1
  • Filed: 06/13/2011
  • Published: 12/22/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/11/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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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:

  • 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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