Programmable user interface for a machine
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorDavid C. Larimer
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Abstract
An operator station for a machine is provided. The operator station includes a display device, an operator input device and a programmable user interface. The programmable user interface is configured to provide an array of feedback options. Further, the programmable user interface is configured to receive an input indicative of a selected customized feedback option from the array of feedback options. Furthermore, the programmable user interface is configured to provide a feedback associated with an operational state of the machine on at least one of the display device and the operational input device. The feedback associated with the operational state of the machine is based on the selected customized feedback option.
Claims20
An operator station for a machine, the operator station comprising:
- a display device;
- an operator input device;
- and
- a programmable user interface configured to:
- provide an array of feedback options;
- receive an input indicative of a selected customized feedback option from the array of feedback options;
- and
- provide a feedback associated with an operational state of the machine on at least one of the display device and the operator input device based on the selected customized feedback option.
A programmable user interface within an operator station of a machine, the programmable user interface configured to:
- provide an array of feedback options;
- receive an input indicative of a selected customized feedback option from the array of feedback options;
- and
- provide a feedback associated with an operational state of the machine on at least one of a display device and an operator input device based on the selected customized feedback option.
A method for providing a feedback associated with an operational state of a machine, the method comprising:
- providing an array of feedback options using a programmable user interface;
- receiving an input indicative of a selected customized feedback option from the array of feedback options;
- and
- providing the feedback associated with the operational state of the machine on at least one of a display device and an operator input device based on the selected customized feedback option.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.