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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 12, 2001
Michael A. Peshkin, Evanston, IL (US);
J. Edward Colgate, Evanston, IL (US);
Julio Santos-munne, Glenview, IL (US);
David Meer, Skokie, IL (US);
James Lipsey, Chicago, IL (US);
Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, Bangkok, TH;
Stephen H. Klostermeyer, Mt. Prospect, IL (US);
Michael A. Peshkin, Evanston, IL (US);
J. Edward Colgate, Evanston, IL (US);
Julio Santos-Munne, Glenview, IL (US);
David Meer, Skokie, IL (US);
James Lipsey, Chicago, IL (US);
Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, Bangkok, TH;
Stephen H. Klostermeyer, Mt. Prospect, IL (US);
The Stanley Works, New Britain, CT (US);
Abstract
An intelligent assist system having a modular architecture, coordinated by electronic communication links between the modules is provided. A multi-function hub for use in the assist system includes a physical interface for providing mechanical support within the assist system. The hub can implement controlled functions. Furthermore, the hub can include an input/output ('I/O') interface for communication to computational nodes.