Software architecture system and method for operating an appliance in multiple operating modes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7813831
SERIAL NO

11571454

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In one embodiment, a system for controlling a plurality of devices having at least two operating modes comprises a first software operating layer configured to control the operation of at least one of the devices in a first operational mode and a second software operating layer configured to control the operation of at least one of the devices in a second operational mode. In another embodiment, a control system for controlling a plurality of devices connected by a communications network comprises a user interface configured to receive the selection of a cycle of operation; a first system element isolated from the network and configured to implement the selected cycle of operation to define a first control state; and a second system element exposed to the network and configured to implement the selected cycle of operation to define a second control state.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION2000 NORTH M-63 MD 3601 BENTON HARBOR MI 49022

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ebrom, Matthew P Holland, US 78 2838
Glotzbach, Mark E Granger, US 52 1702
Glotzbach, Patrick J St. Joseph, US 18 842
McCoy, Richard A Stevensville, US 160 5449
Whipple, Andrew D St. Joseph, US 15 901

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