Reteachable switching circuit with ability for locking

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8970343
APP PUB NO 20130293346A1
SERIAL NO

13936969

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A method for teaching a switching circuit is provided. The method includes presenting a target within a sensing range of a sensor of the switching circuit for a pre-determined duration and acquiring an identification code of the target via the sensor. The method also includes storing the acquired identification code for operating the switching circuit and locking the switching circuit against learning identification codes of any other target prior to reaching an allowed number of reteaching attempts.

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  • ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Foster, Wayne R Tyngsborough, US 23 75
Tambeau, Steven R Marlborough, US 6 4
Vavra, Joshua D Derry, US 5 52

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