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Method for attributing equipment operation to a specific operator

  • US 8,704,651 B2
  • Filed: 02/01/2007
  • Issued: 04/22/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/01/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for controlling vehicle equipment, comprising:

  • a signal generator;

    a conductive surface operatively connected to the signal generator; and

    a touch screen apparatus, wherein the touch screen apparatus includesa touch screen;

    a control state evaluator operatively connected to the touch screen;

    a signal detector operatively connected to the touch screen; and

    a process controller configured to detect an output from the signal detector and an output of the control state evaluator, wherein the controller is configured to activate a first equipment control function based upon a detected signal from the signal generator, and is configured to activate a second equipment control function if the signal detector does not detect any signal.

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