Term #1,618
mode or operation mode manua automated
Claim Term
mode or operation mode manua automated
Origin matter
Angle and Distance measuring device
Reference Case 1
TOY-1
Date Added
1/7/22
Created
1/7/22, 11:44 AM
Modified
9/7/23, 11:04 PM
Full Desc
"Mode" or "Operation mode" refers to a state of operation for a circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, electronic component, hardware, software, firmware, module, logic, device, button, lever, control loop, or apparatus. When a mode is activated the circuit, sub-circuit, circuitry, electronic component, hardware, software, firmware, module, logic, device, control loop, or apparatus may perform a set of functions that are different or use different parameters from when the mode is not activated. Alternatively, or in addition, one operation mode may be controlled and/or managed by a user (referred to herein as a manual operation mode), may be partially controlled and/or managed by a user (referred to herein as a semi-automated operation mode), or may be completely controlled and/or managed by logic, executable code, a system, subsystem, or apparatus within out any input or control by a user (referred to herein as an automated operation mode).
In certain embodiments, a mode may be represented by one or more states in a state machine. Often "mode" is used with a modifier describing and differentiating one mode or operating state from another, for example an "operating mode" or "operation mode" relates to a mode of operation, a "calibration mode" relates to a mode of calibrating, a "distance mode" relates to distance operations, an "orientation mode" relates to navigational operations, and an "angle mode" relates to angles.