Programmable Buck-Boost Heating Control for Multi-Wattage Carriers

The patent implements a universal control system where a single programmable controller can manage multiple heating carriers with different wattages and zones by loading different control algorithms. This replaces the need for multiple dedicated control devices (dip switches), achieving multi-functionality while reducing overall system complexity and cost.

The system changes control parameters (binary values representing reference voltage and feedback proportion) to adapt the heating module's behavior for different heating carriers. By modifying these parameters through software rather than hardware reconfiguration, the system achieves versatility without increasing physical complexity.

The patent uses binary value copies (digital representations) to control different heating carriers instead of requiring separate physical control devices for each carrier. The programmable controller stores and retrieves control algorithms as data copies, enabling multiple heating configurations without proportional increases in hardware cost.

The patent replaces mechanical/dip-switch-based control systems with an electronic programmable control system. This substitution eliminates the need for multiple physical control devices while expanding application range, as software can be reconfigured to control different heating scenarios without additional hardware.