Portable control device used as a security and safety component of a marine propulsion system
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1. An engine control system for a marine propulsion system, comprising:
- an ignition system;
a portable control device configured to emit a first signal in response to a manual actuation;
an ignition activation system connected in signal communication with said ignition system of said marine propulsion system;
a first sensor, connected in signal communication with said ignition activation system of said marine propulsion system, for sensing said first signal from said portable control device and placing said ignition activation system in either a first starting state or a second starting state as a function of said first signal; and
a second sensor, connected in signal communication with said ignition system, for sensing a second signal emitted by said portable control device, said portable control device being configured to emit said second signal when it is within a predetermined distance of said second sensor, said second sensor being configured to place said engine in either a first operating state or a second operating state as a function of said second signal.
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Abstract
An engine control system for a marine propulsion system uses a portable control device that is configured to emit first and second signals that are receivable by first and second sensors. The first signal relates to the starting of the engine of the marine propulsion system by the operator. The second signal relates to the presence of the operator, wearing the portable control device, within a predescribed zone surrounding the second sensor near the helm position.
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1. An engine control system for a marine propulsion system, comprising:
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an ignition system; a portable control device configured to emit a first signal in response to a manual actuation; an ignition activation system connected in signal communication with said ignition system of said marine propulsion system; a first sensor, connected in signal communication with said ignition activation system of said marine propulsion system, for sensing said first signal from said portable control device and placing said ignition activation system in either a first starting state or a second starting state as a function of said first signal; and a second sensor, connected in signal communication with said ignition system, for sensing a second signal emitted by said portable control device, said portable control device being configured to emit said second signal when it is within a predetermined distance of said second sensor, said second sensor being configured to place said engine in either a first operating state or a second operating state as a function of said second signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An engine control system for a marine propulsion system, comprising:
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an ignition system; a portable control device configured to emit a first signal in response to a manual actuation; an ignition activation system connected in signal communication with said ignition system of said marine propulsion system; a first sensor, connected in signal communication with said ignition activation system of said marine propulsion system, for sensing said first signal from said portable control device and placing said ignition activation system in either a first starting state or a second starting state as a function of said first signal, said first starting state comprising an energization of a starting motor of said ignition system to rotate a crankshaft of said engine and said second starting state comprising a de-energization of said starting motor of said ignition system; and a second sensor, connected in signal communication with said ignition system, for sensing a second signal emitted by said portable control device, said portable control device being configured to emit said second signal when it is within a predetermined distance of said second sensor, said second sensor being configured to place said engine in either a first operating state or a second operating state as a function of said second signal. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An engine control system for a marine propulsion system, comprising:
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an ignition system; a portable control device configured to emit a first signal in response to a manual actuation; an ignition activation system connected in signal communication with said ignition system of said marine propulsion system; a first sensor, connected in signal communication with said ignition activation system of said marine propulsion system, for sensing said first signal from said portable control device and placing said ignition activation system in either a first starting state or a second starting state as a function of said first signal, said first starting state being a state in which said ignition activation system can be initiated by a manually activated switch; and a second sensor, connected in signal communication with said ignition system, for sensing a second signal emitted by said portable control device, said portable control device being configured to emit said second signal when it is within a predetermined distance of said second sensor, said second sensor being configured to place said engine in either a first operating state or a second operating state as a function of said second signal, said first operating state being a state in which said engine is operable and said second operating state is a state in which said engine is inoperable. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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