Patent ReferencesFacility management apparatus having touch responsive display screens Apparatus and method for viewing relationships in a factory management system Color graphics terminal for monitoring an alarm system Compact work station control room Operator station for manufacturing process control system Integrated hazardous substances management unit Method of customizing control interfaces for devices on a network Remote with 3D organized GUI for a home entertainment system Advanced law enforcement and response technology Control system for an industrial installation Inventors
ApplicationNo. 10199802 filed on 07/19/2002US Classes:700/17, Operator interface (e.g., display with control)700/19, Plural controlled systems, mechanisms, or elements700/75, Multiple modes (e.g., digital/analog)700/83, Having operator control interface (e.g., control/display console)715/855, On-screen roadmap or index715/764, On-screen workspace or object715/707, Adaptive to user skill level345/173, Touch panel705/28, Inventory management701/36, Vehicle subsystem or accessory control700/1, GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS700/108, Performance monitoring700/80Warning or alarmExaminersPrimary: Knight, AnthonyAssistant: Barnes, Crystal J. Foreign Patent References
International ClassesG05B011/01G08B017/00 G05B019/042 AbstractA user interface for controlling and displaying information about devices in a system is disclosed. The user interface is designed to meet the needs for different types of users. A user with no familiarity with the system is provided with a customized message on the display of the user interface. A user with limited experience using the interface may be provided with one or more dedicated input devices for obtaining further information about the system. For a more experienced user, a touch screen is provided allowing the user to control devices from the user interface.Other References
Field of SearchOperator interface (e.g., display with control)Plural controlled systems, mechanisms, or elements Multiple modes (e.g., digital/analog) Having operator control interface (e.g., control/display console) With map display Land vehicle location (e.g., bus, police car Hierarchy or network structure Navigation within structure On-screen roadmap or index Resizing (e.g., scaling) Using button array Group window On-screen workspace or object Adaptive to user skill level Touch panel | |