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User interface for fire detection system

Patent 6907300 Issued on June 14, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject July 19, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Application

No. 10199802 filed on 07/19/2002

US 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 alarm

Examiners

Primary: Knight, Anthony
Assistant: Barnes, Crystal J.

Foreign Patent References

  • 0940787 EP 03/01/1994
  • WO 02/31607 WO 04/01/2002

International Classes

G05B011/01
G08B017/00
G05B019/042

Abstract

A 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

  • PCT International Search Report—Int. Application No. PCT/US03/22529.
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