Electronic control system and method for an auxiliary device interlock safety system

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APP PUB NO 20070086879A1
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10579363

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A controller, control system and method for controlling an auxiliary device comprising a wheelchair lift, ramp, or the like are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the auxiliary device controller is microprocessor-based and communicates with a vehicle's OEM controller for receiving a plurality of sensor inputs, which originate from OEM and auxiliary sensors, process the sensor inputs, and control various OEM and auxiliary systems relative to the sensor inputs to effect a number of safety interlocks. The controller may operate to coordinate various OEM and auxiliary subsystems to automate auxiliary device operation to reduce operator error.

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THE BRAUN CORPORATION631 W 11TH STREET WINAMAC IN 46996

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Goodrich, Ronald Logansport, IN 5 57
Heigl, Keith Winamac, IN 6 40

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