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Process controller with user-definable menuing system

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  • US 6,005,577 A
  • Filed: 05/19/1997
  • Issued: 12/21/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a process controller having a microprocessor, a display in communication with the microprocessor, memory in communication with the microprocessor, a device input allowing communication between a first device coupled to the device input and the microprocessor, a device output allowing communication between a second device coupled to the device output and the microprocessor, a predefined menu structure stored in memory and including a set of predefined parameters whose values are selectable within a predetermined range of values, an input mechanism in communication with the microprocessor and responsive to user input that allows selection of the predefined parameters and their values, the improvement comprising means for compiling a user defined menu structure composed of a subset of the predefined parameters and storing said user defined menu structure in the memory, wherein said subset consists of fewer than all of the predefined parameters.

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