18547014. SWITCH SYSTEM AND SWITCH simplified abstract (OMRON Corporation)
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SWITCH SYSTEM AND SWITCH
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Minoru Hashimoto of Kyoto-shi, KYOTO (JP)
SWITCH SYSTEM AND SWITCH - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18547014 titled 'SWITCH SYSTEM AND SWITCH
The patent application describes a switch system where a controller and multiple switches are connected in a ring configuration, allowing a signal to pass through each switch sequentially before returning to the controller.
- Each switch includes an operating body, a detection unit to sense proximity of the operating body, a reception unit to receive signals, a control unit to include proximity information in the signal, and a transmission unit to send the signal with proximity information back through the system.
- The signal received by the controller from the second switch contains proximity information for each switch in the system.
- This system enables the controller to receive feedback on the proximity of the operating bodies in each switch, allowing for efficient and accurate control of the switches.
- By incorporating proximity detection and feedback mechanisms, the system enhances the functionality and control of the switch system.
- The technology described in the patent application can be applied in various industries where precise control and monitoring of switch systems are required, such as automation, robotics, and industrial machinery.
Questions about switch systems:
1. How does the ring configuration of the switch system improve signal transmission efficiency?
- The ring configuration allows the signal to pass through each switch in sequence, ensuring that the controller receives feedback from every switch in the system.
2. What are the potential benefits of incorporating proximity detection in switch systems?
- Proximity detection enables more precise control of the switches, leading to improved efficiency and accuracy in their operation.
Original Abstract Submitted
In a switch system, a controller and a plurality of switches are annularly connected by a signal line, and a signal transmitted from the controller to a first switch is passed through the plurality of switches sequentially and is returned from a second switch to the controller. Each of the plurality of switches includes an operating body, a detection unit configured to detect proximity of the operating body, a reception unit configured to receive the signal via the signal line, a control unit configured to include, in the signal, proximity information indicating whether the operating body is in proximity to the detection unit, and a transmission unit configured to transmit the signal including the proximity information via the signal line. The signal that the controller receives from the second switch includes the proximity information of each of the plurality of switches.
