Patent ID: 8487737

Claim:
A modular system for control and monitoring equipment, comprising: an enclosure including an upper surface including at least one opening extending therethrough; at least two movable modules that fit into the at least two openings in the upper surface of the enclosure such that each movable module fits into one opening, wherein each movable module comprises more than one instrument, indicator or control member configured to remotely monitor or control at least one device remote from the modular system, wherein each moveable module comprises a communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate data, wherein the communication unit of each module is configured to wirelessly communicate data with other moveable modules, and wherein each moveable module is wirelessly powered; attachment elements on the at least one movable module and upper surface of the enclosure configured to attach the at least two movable modules to the upper surface of the enclosure; and a central unit configured to transmit to and receive signals from the communication member of the at least two movable modules, wherein the central unit is configured to influence/control units external to the system, wherein the at least two movable modules receive signals from and transmit signals to the central unit.