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Programmable general io interface

An interface and port technology, applied in the field of input-output interface, can solve the problems of inappropriate ratio of sensor types, insufficient connections, wasted connections, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2018-06-12
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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However, a control system with multiple dedicated terminals may waste connections because each connection type may not be used in every control system
Also, in such control systems, the ratio of sensor types may not be properly scaled
In other words, there may not be enough connections for each sensor type and too many connections for other sensor types

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[0059] One or more specific implementations of the specification are described below. In order to provide a concise description of these implementations, not all features of an actual implementation may be described in this specification. It should be clear that in the formation of any such practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project, the determination of a large number of implementation characteristics must be formulated to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as coordination of system-related and business-related constraints, It may vary from one implementation to another. Furthermore, it should be clear that such a developmental effort could be complex and time consuming, but still be within the directional understanding of those skilled in the art having the effect of the present invention in design, construction, and manufacture.

[0060] When introducing elements of various embodiments of the present invention, the terms "a", "the", an...

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The present invention is entitled Programmable Universal IO Interface. A system is provided that includes a controller configured to enable communication between one or more sensors and a processor. The controller includes a plurality of input-output (IO) ports, each port configured to be coupled to the one or more sensors. Additionally, each IO port is configured to couple to multiple sensor types such that each IO port is configured to couple to more than one sensor type. The controller also includes an interface configured to receive a selection of a mode selected from a plurality of modes each corresponding to a sensor type. Additionally, the controller includes a switch block having a plurality of switches, wherein each switch is configured to trigger a connection in the switch block according to a selected mode.

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Background technique [0001] The subject matter disclosed herein relates to input-output (IO) interfaces between sensors and processors in sensor control systems. [0002] In control systems, processors are often coupled to sensors to receive measurements about conditions inside or outside the external device. Using these measurements, the processor controls the external device. In many cases, the number and / or types of sensors included in a control system are dictated by the intended use of the control system. Conventionally, each control system is specially designed for each intended use. In such a control system, the redesign cost per implementation is much more expensive than in a control system using multiple settings. Therefore, control systems can be designed to be implemented with multiple terminals, each dedicated to a particular sensor type. However, a control system with multiple dedicated terminals may waste connections because each connection type may not be us...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G05B19/042
Inventor D·M·阿利N·K·劳A·P·马萨森F·陈S·E·多蒂特
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC CO