Adaptable interface device for control of vehicle accessory systems using a plug-in resistor assembly
AssigneeMagnadyne Corporation
InventorsBarry L. Caren, Norman E. Cook, Douglas C. Zhao
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Abstract
An adaptable interface device comprising at least one quick-connect port and a signal supply circuit. The at least one quick-connect port receiving a plug-in resistive assembly. The plug-in resistive assembly comprising a housing, a resistor, and two blade terminals. Upon receiving an activation signal, the signal supply circuit and the plug-in resistive assembly operate in conjunction to produce a control signal to control a vehicle circuit.
Claims7
A universal interface apparatus for enabling control of at least one multiplexed vehicular circuit from an aftermarket vehicle security/control system, the universal interface apparatus comprising:
- a housing having at least one quick-connect port for receiving a first terminal and a second terminal of a plug-in resistive assembly, the plug-in resistive assembly having an electrical resistance selected in dependence upon a predetermined control signal level required to control the multiplexed vehicular circuit;
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- a signal supply circuit disposed within the housing in electrical communication with the at least one quick-connect port, the signal supply circuit receiving an activation signal from an aftermarket vehicle security/control system and producing at least one control signal to control the at least one multiplexed vehicular circuit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.