Multiplexing control device and method for electronic systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6340800
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09580994

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A compact multiplexing control device combines simplicity with efficiency, ease of use, and quick access, and enables a user to switch among multiple functions. The multiplexing control device is comprised of two main components: a selector and an executor. The selector is a manually rotatable ring labeled with functions. The executor is a rocker which is disposed at a fixed location at the center of the ring. In a resting position, the rocker is aligned with a pair of functions, while in a selection position, the ring is rotated so that the rocker is aligned with a new pair of functions. Once the desired function is aligned with one pad of the rocker, the user can press that pad to execute the selected function.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Partin, Phillip Edward Wake Forest, NC 1 105
Zhai, Shumin San Jose, CA 126 6387

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