ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Operating signals

Operating signals are like gestures people use to communicate with each other. Imagine you are playing a game of Simon Says with your friends. Simon gives you different instructions like "raise your hand" or "touch your toes". These are operating signals that tell you what to do.

Similarly, there are operating signals that tell machines what to do. For example, when you press a button on a remote control, it sends a signal to your TV to turn on or off. This is an operating signal.

Operating signals can also be used for transportation. Think of traffic lights. The red light tells cars to stop and the green light tells them to go. These are operating signals that keep cars moving safely on the road.

In summary, operating signals are like gestures that tell machines what to do or keep people safe while they're driving. They're kind of like Simon Says, but for grown-ups and machines.
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