REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
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1. A remote control system, comprising:
- a control unit configured to send a control signal to a machine to be controlled from a position remote from the machine;
a sensor system operatively linked with the control unit, the sensor system being configured for registering a presence of an operator in a predetermined proximity to a predetermined location.
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Abstract
A remote control system includes a control unit configured to send a control signal to a machine to be controlled from a position remote from the machine. A sensor system is operatively linked with the control unit, and is configured for registering a presence of an operator in a predetermined proximity to a predetermined location. Operation of the machine to be controlled is responsive to the sensor system.
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20 Claims
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1. A remote control system, comprising:
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a control unit configured to send a control signal to a machine to be controlled from a position remote from the machine; a sensor system operatively linked with the control unit, the sensor system being configured for registering a presence of an operator in a predetermined proximity to a predetermined location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A remote control system, comprising:
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a control unit configured to send a control signal to a machine to be controlled from a position remote from the machine; a sensor system operatively linked with the control unit, the sensor system being configured for registering a presence of at least one of an operator and the control unit in a predetermined location, wherein operation of the machine by the control unit is limited in response to the sensor system. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. A method of remotely operating a machine, comprising:
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sensing the presence of a control unit at predetermined location remote from the machine; sensing the presence of an operator in a predetermined proximity to the predetermined location; and sending a control signal to the machine in response to registering the presence of the operator in the predetermined proximity to the predetermined location.
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