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20080208370 | System and method for gap length measurement and control - The present subject matter relates generally to a system and method for controlling functions in a mail sorting system based on gap length measurement and tracking. The system and method includes a plurality of sensors located along one or more mail piece transport paths. The sensors are used to collect data regarding the gap length between each mail piece transported through the system. The gap length data is processed and stored within a controller/processor that uses the gap lengths to control the operation of one or more devices within the mail sorting system. For example, the gap lengths may be used to control the operation of a diverter, a printer or any other electromechanical, hardware or software device. The gap lengths can be used to trigger and/or inhibit the operation of the one or more devices. | 08-28-2008 |
20080243268 | ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF MULTIPLE PREFETCHERS - According to one example embodiment of the inventive subject matter, there is provided a mechanism that controls which prefetchers are applied to execute an application in a computing system by turning them on and off. In one embodiment, this may be accomplished for example with a software control process that may run in the background. In another example embodiment, this may be accomplished using a hardware control machine, or a combination of hardware and software. The prefetchers are turned on and off in order to increase the performance of the computing system. | 10-02-2008 |
20080288090 | Power Savings Method For Rotating Pulp And Paper Machinery - A power saving method for rotating pulp and paper machinery includes a fiber quality measurement device, a control system and a variable speed drive. The power savings method is applied to either fiber refiners or pressurized screens. Pulp stock enters a rotating machine, which is driven by an electric motor. The electric motor receives electrical current from the variable speed drive to implement rotation. The variable speed drive changes a frequency of the electrical current according to input received by the control system. The control system includes a control algorithm to optimize the efficiency of the rotating machine. The control system receives inputs of pressures, flows, consistency and position. The control system also receives input from the pulp quality measurement device. The algorithm calculates the process values and input from the pulp quality measurement device to determine the appropriate electrical current frequency to output to the electric motor. | 11-20-2008 |
20080319558 | Global optimization by continuous greedy randomized adaptive search procedure - Disclosed are method and apparatus for generating a global minimum value of a function representing a characteristic of a system comprising at least one object, wherein the function is based at least in part on a set of data elements within a bounded domain. At an initial randomly chosen data element, the method comprises generating a local minimum by a sequence comprising multiple iterations of a construction phase followed by a local-improvement phase. A set of local minima are generated at a set of initial randomly chosen data elements. The global minimum is the minimum of the local minima within the bounded domain. | 12-25-2008 |
20090043405 | Method and system of monitoring, sensor validation and predictive fault analysis - The present invention provides an improved method and system for real-time monitoring, validation, optimization and predictive fault analysis in a process control system. The invention monitors process operations by continuously analyzing sensor measurements and providing predictive alarms using models of normal process operation and statistical parameters corresponding to normal process data, and generating secondary residual process models. The invention allows for the creation of a fault analyzer directly from linearly independent models of normal process operation, and provides for automatic generation from such process models of linearly dependent process models. Fuzzy logic is used in various fault situations to compute certainty factors to identify faults and/or validate underlying assumptions. In one aspect, the invention includes a real-time sensor data communications bridge module; a state transition logic module; a sensor validation and predictive fault analysis module; and a statistical process control module; wherein each of the modules operates simultaneously. | 02-12-2009 |
20090048688 | Method and System for Monitoring Electronic Transactions - A method and system for monitoring electronic transactions, such as credit card transactions, to determine whether associated transaction costs, such as interchange fees, are being properly qualified. This is accomplished by monitoring for a “spike” in interchange qualifications and generating an alert when one or more spikes are detected. Spikes in interchange qualifications are defined as a variation in interchange qualifications compared with an historical level. The method and system may also monitor changes in cost or efficiency for other types of transactions in which the cost or efficiency of the transaction is based directly upon one or more variables. | 02-19-2009 |
20090088870 | MES APPLIANCE INTEGRATED WITH CONTROL MODULES - Activities within various environments (e.g., industrial control environment) can be automated through a number of interchangeable modules configured to perform an action or series of actions. Each interchangeable module can be dedicated to a specific function or task (e.g., quality control, performance) and can take into consideration various business aspects. A sequence in which the actions should be performed can be assigned and the appropriate module automatically initiated based on the sequence. A user can manually select a module in order to have a particular function automatically implemented, such as inserting a quality control module into a rack so that functions relating to quality control are automatically implemented. When a different task is desired, the quality control module can be removed and replaced with a different module. | 04-02-2009 |
20090105850 | Field control system and field control method - In a field control system in which a plurality of field equipments that are operated in a previously set schedule and constitute a control loop perform a packet communication via a network, there is provided a configurator for collecting measured result packets to which a time stamp of each field equipment is affixed respectively, grasping at least any one of communication times between respective field equipments based on the time stamp, and adjusting operation schedules of respective field equipments in response to the communication times. | 04-23-2009 |
20090118839 | METHODOLOGY FOR SECURE APPLICATION PARTITIONING ENABLEMENT - A computer implemented methods data processing system, and computer program product for configuring a partition with needed system resources to enable an application to run and process in a secure environment. Upon receiving a command to create a short lived secure partition for a secure application, a short lived secure partition is created in the data processing system. This short lived secure partition is inaccessible by superusers or other applications. System resources comprising physical resources and virtual allocations of the physical resources are allocated to the short lived secure partition. Hardware and software components needed to run the secure application are loaded into the short lived secure partition. | 05-07-2009 |
20090210075 | Sensor Net Management Method - There is provided a sensor node management method in which a user is unconscious of a service break even when a sensor node has failed among a plurality of sensor nodes assuming intermittent operation. Moreover, it is possible to provide a flexible sensor node management method capable of freely modifying the observation grading (space, time) in accordance with a user's desire. A base station ( | 08-20-2009 |
20090216346 | OPTIMIZING REUSE OF ARTIFACTS - The present invention refers to a method automatizing optimization of reuse of artifacts in industrial engineering, wherein the reuse of artifacts is optimized by assessing of artifacts based on classifying of artifacts. Further, the present invention relates to computing entities and system supporting the optimization of reuse of artifacts in industrial engineering. The present invention enables targeted dealing with deficits of reuse by which identification of artifacts being particularly suitable for reuse becomes possible. | 08-27-2009 |
20090271008 | Combination treatment modification methods and systems - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and/or modifying an artificial sensory experience to alter at least one effect of the bioactive agent. | 10-29-2009 |
20090271009 | Combination treatment modification methods and systems - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and/or modifying an artificial sensory experience to alter at least one effect of the bioactive agent. | 10-29-2009 |
20090271010 | Combination treatment alteration methods and systems - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include detecting at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and/or altering an artificial sensory experience to modify at least one effect of the bioactive agent. | 10-29-2009 |
20090271011 | Methods and systems for monitoring bioactive agent use - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of a bioactive agent use by an individual and/or assigning an artificial sensory experience to monitor at least one desired effect of the bioactive agent on the individual. | 10-29-2009 |
20090299494 | System and Method of Improved Kalman Filtering for Estimating the State of a Dynamic System - Embodiments include systems and methods of estimating at least one state of a modeled dynamic system. In particular, in one embodiment, an observer such as an extended Kalman filter is used to estimate the state of a modeled dynamic system. A covariance matrix associated with state variables of the observer is periodically checked for compliance with a specified condition, e.g., positive definiteness. If the matrix deviates from the specified condition, the matrix is set to a specified value. | 12-03-2009 |
20090299495 | Non-Periodic Control Communications in Wireless and Other Process Control Systems - Disclosed is a controller having a processor and a control module adapted for periodic execution by the processor and configured to be responsive to a process variable to generate a control signal for a process. An iteration of the periodic execution of the control module involves implementation of a routine configured to generate a representation of a process response to the control signal. The routine is further configured to maintain the representation over multiple iterations of the periodic execution of the control module and until an update of the process variable is available. In some cases, the update of the process variable is made available via wireless transmission of the process signal. In those and other cases, the controller may be included within a process control system having a field device to transmit the process signal indicative of the process variable non-periodically based on whether the process variable has changed by more than a predetermined threshold. In some embodiments, the field device also transmits the process signal if a refresh time has been exceeded since a last transmission. | 12-03-2009 |
20090312848 | Self-Learning of the Optimal Power or Performance Operating Point of a Computer Chip Based on Instantaneous Feedback of Present Operating Environment - Sensors on the integrated circuit are used to detect the current operating state of the chip, such as frequency, voltage, temperature characteristics, or variation in the integrated circuit manufacturing process. In response, the integrated circuit may choose to modify operational parameters (such as frequency, voltage, or power-down states) in order to dynamically and autonomously maintain an optimal performance and/or power-efficiency operational point. | 12-17-2009 |
20090312849 | AUTOMATED AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION - Automated configuration of an audio-visual system is made by determining a configuration for the system based on positioning information corresponding to a location of a user. Determination may further account for ambient conditions, content presented via the system, performance characteristics of the system, physical attributes of the user, preferences of the user, or physical constraints of the system or surrounding environment. Configuration of the system is effectuated through automated bases configured to receive signals generated based on the determination, which can involve spatial configuration of one or more system components, e.g., translational displacement and rotational motion, and/or electronic reconfiguration of one or more system components, e.g., setting adjustments. Users can modify or override configuration at any time. | 12-17-2009 |
20100004761 | Distributed and adaptive smart logic with multi-communication apparatus for reliable safety system shutdown - This invention relates to safety instrumented systems (“SIS”) for monitoring and controlling chemical and other industrial process field devices, and that are responsive to signals for the emergency shutdown of the process or system. The patent will significantly improve the reliability of communications within an emergency shutdown system, reduce unwanted trips, and adapt to process conditions by failing to a safe mode in dynamic conditions that are not considered by prior art logic solvers. | 01-07-2010 |
20100004762 | Computational system and method for memory modification - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of a memory-dampening agent; and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partially based on accepting an indication of a memory-dampening agent. | 01-07-2010 |
20100010644 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING APPLICATIONS - A system for managing a application includes a clock unit outputting time signals, a storage unit storing an age table, a detection unit and a resetting unit. The application includes a logical pointer and a flag carrying a flag bit. The age table includes ordered logical headers and age values, each logical header associated with an age value, the logical pointer pointing to one logical header, the age value having an increment as the logical pointer moves forward along the logical headers. The detection unit receives the time signals and reads the flag bit and moves the logical pointer to a succeeding logical header with a first step if the flag bit changes and with a second step if the flag bit remains unchanged during interval between two time signals. The second step is larger than the first step. The resetting unit resets the flag bit. | 01-14-2010 |
20100049338 | Air conditioner system with optimizer - Described is an air conditioning system optimizer for optimizing operation of a compressor of the air conditioning system. The optimizer modifies a temperature and pressure of refrigeration fluid or gas operating for cooling purposes in the compressor and condenser coil within a compressor housing using enhanced water cooling by and with an exhaust air flow generated by a compressor housing fan. The optimizer includes a primary water cooling system that applies cooling water to the compressor through the compressor housing in a primary water cooling cycle and a secondary evaporative cooling system that operates with the primary water cooling system to capture once-used water in evaporative cooling elements and direct the once-used water to compressor housing locations susceptible to the exhaust air flow during normal air conditioning system operation in a secondary evaporative cooling cycle, controlling temperature and refrigeration fluid pressure to minimize compressor load in an energy-conserving and water-conserving manner. | 02-25-2010 |
20100082119 | PROCEDURE CLASSIFICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION - A processing component that executes one or more industrial control procedures is provided. A procedure class component implements at least one instance of the industrial control procedures, where the instance is dynamically adapted to a parameter of equipment that operates the industrial control procedure. | 04-01-2010 |
20100094434 | OPTIMIZATION OF AIR COOLED CHILLER SYSTEM OPERATION - A method is provided for operating a refrigerant vapor compression system, for example an air-cooled chiller or air-cooled condensing unit, at optimal energy efficiency rating. The method includes the steps of: determining the instantaneous values of a plurality of selected operating parameters of the system's refrigeration unit, calculating a desired control parameter set point indicative of an optimal energy efficiency rating for the refrigeration unit as a function of the selected operating parameters, sensing the instantaneous value of the control parameter, comparing the sensed instantaneous value of the control parameter to the calculated control parameter set point, and adjusting the operating speed of the condenser fans associated with the air-cooled condenser of the refrigeration unit in response to that comparison. | 04-15-2010 |
20100106262 | DEVICE FOR A NETWORKED CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a networked control system, comprising a plurality of devices ( | 04-29-2010 |
20100198368 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO SCHEDULE GAINS IN PROCESS CONTROL LOOPS - Methods and planning systems used to schedule gain matrices for process control loops and determine optimal values for manipulated variables according to a minimum cost function. A cost function is calculated for each of a predetermined number of plans as a sum of partial cost functions calculated over a predetermined number of projections in a horizon. Each partial cost function after the initial projection of a plan is calculated using a scheduled gain matrix. The gain matrix can be scheduled for each projection by selection from a predetermined set of gain matrices or can be calculated in real time during the calculation for each projection. | 08-05-2010 |
20100204807 | Crowd optimization of ambient conditions - Methods and apparatus optimize ambient conditions of a physical location based upon input from multiple users (e.g., a “crowd) to avoid dominance by only one or a few users. Representatively, a plurality of input devices are distributed throughout the location and users, at certain times, or upon querying, enter their ambient condition preferences. Then, per the particular locations of the input devices, ambient conditions, such as lighting, temperature, sound, air flow, etc., are adjusted based on the inputs. In this manner, anyone can be in a room, at any time, and have their input considered as part of setting the room conditions. No longer does one or a few parties dominate control and no pre-programmed preferences are required. Controllers, input devices, systems, and computer program products, to name a few, are also contemplated. | 08-12-2010 |
20110022192 | MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT - System(s), apparatus(es) and method(s) are provided for to managing and developing an industrial system included in the industrial environment. Intelligence related to a configuration of the industrial system is collected and processed to generate information related to operational condition(s) of the industrial system. Intelligence can be collected actively or passively: In active collection, a platform that collects the intelligence retrieves configuration record(s) from the industrial system, whereas in passive collection, the platform received one or more configuration records from the industrial automation system. Collected intelligence is cast into a set of configuration units that defines industrial system and functionality thereof. In addition, a set of services configured to convey specific functionality associated with at least one configuration unit is composed. At least a portion of the generated information can be supplied to the industrial system or one or more components thereof in accordance with a policy configured by the industrial automation system. | 01-27-2011 |
20110208325 | Optimizer for two staged refrigeration systems - An optimizer for modulating the speed of an indoor fan and first and second stage compressors of a two staged refrigeration system with a plurality of relays and an already existing power source. The optimizer is comprised of a speed modulation device, a supply air temperature sensor, and a controller. The speed modulation device is located in proximity to the existing power source and configured to collect current and power related information from the refrigeration system and power source to send to the controller. The supply air temperature sensor is linked to the indoor fan of the two staged refrigeration system and operable to obtain supply air temperature values. The controller is linked in communication with the speed modulation device and supply air temperature sensor and is operable to generate a system mode based on the power, current, and supply air temperature information. Speed commands are then sent to the speed modulation device to modulate the speed. | 08-25-2011 |
20110276150 | Neural network optimizing sliding mode controller - The neural network optimizing sliding mode controller includes an adaptive SMC that overcomes the limitations imposed on the effectiveness of the SMC under different operating conditions. Neural networks are used for on-line prediction of the optimal SMC gains when the operating point changes. The controller can be applied to a power system stabilizer (PSS) of a single machine power system. Simulation results demonstrate the effective performance of the neural network optimizing sliding mode controller. | 11-10-2011 |
20120239165 | EXTREMUM SEEKING CONTROL WITH ACTUATOR SATURATION CONTROL - An extremum seeking control method optimizes a control process for a plant such as an air handling unit. The method improves the performance of an extremum seeking control strategy by limiting, removing or preventing the effects of an actuator saturation condition, particularly as the extremum seeking control strategy relates to HVAC applications. | 09-20-2012 |
20120277886 | METHOD FOR SETTING A CONTROL DEVICE - A method for adjusting a control unit, in which a calibration of a control unit parameter constituting a bypass is carried out, a control unit parameter, embodied as a calibration parameter, of the software of the control unit being calibrated, and at least one function, with which at least one signal is taken into account, being written onto an address region of the control unit parameter. An assemblage for adjusting a control unit is also described. | 11-01-2012 |
20120303141 | AUTO-TUNING ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC VALVE - A flow control valve includes a housing that includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a first work port and a second work port. The housing defines a spool bore and a pilot spool bore. A main stage spool is disposed in the spool bore. A pilot stage spool is disposed in the pilot spool bore. The pilot stage spool is in selective fluid communication with the main stage spool. A microprocessor includes a controller having a restricted structured controller and a compensation controller. Outputs of the restricted structured controller and the compensation controller are summed to form an electrical signal that is communicated to the pilot stage spool. | 11-29-2012 |
20130041481 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO LIMIT A CHANGE OF A DRIVE VALUE IN AN ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC CONTROLLER - Example methods and apparatus to limit a change of a drive value in an electro-pneumatic controller are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes determining a slew limit of a controller based on noise in at least one of a control signal or a feedback signal, calculating a drive value based on the control signal and the feedback signal, and changing the calculated drive value if a difference between the drive value and a previous drive value is greater than the slew limit of the controller. | 02-14-2013 |
20130066445 | DRILLING ADVISORY SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH COMBINED GLOBAL SEARCH AND LOCAL SEARCH METHODS - Combined methods and systems for optimizing drilling related operations include global search engines and local search engines to find the optimal value for at least one controllable drilling parameter, and a data fusion module to combine or select the operational recommendations from global and local search engines. The operational recommendations are used to optimize the objective function, mitigate dysfunctions, and improve drilling efficiency. | 03-14-2013 |
20130085583 | Method for Setting an Operating Status - Operating status transitions of production plants according to the PROFIEnergy standard are increasingly provided for the energy management of an individual component within a plant. The definition of an operating status change for an individual component leaves unsolved the problem as to how an operating status change of a plant having multiple components is to be effected. Thus, methods and systems that support an automatic operating status change of a plant consisting of a multiplicity of components are provided herein. | 04-04-2013 |
20130090747 | Closed-Loop Control Device - A closed-loop control device for a process, in which a dead band element is connected upstream of a linear dynamic controller to reduce actuating interventions in the steady control state. If a control deviation (e) of the control loop exceeds a first threshold value (s | 04-11-2013 |
20130144406 | METHOD FOR THE CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROL DEVICE - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a system and method for configuring a control device in an automation system. The system including a hardware structure, and a programming tool connected to the hardware structure and the control device. The programming tool is configured to transmit a control program and configuration files to the control device, and store a control project in memory. The programming tool registers modifications of the hardware devices using software “FlexConf.ini” as modification information and sets the control device to a mode “control with flexible configuration” via a parameter “FlexControl”. The programming tool also determines a type for transmitting the modification information in the parameter “FlexControl”, and transmits the modification software with the modification information stored therein in accordance with the transmission type set in the parameter “FlexControl” to the control device. The control device then parameterizes the hardware devices and transitions into a “RUN” operating mode. | 06-06-2013 |
20130166042 | MEDIA CONTENT-BASED CONTROL OF AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT - Provided is a method of controlling an ambient environment based on content of a media. The content of a media is analyzed to identify a prevalent human emotion. A pre-defined ambient environment parameter corresponding to the identified human emotion is recognized. Control signals are generated based on the pre-defined ambient environment parameter and sent to an ambient environment unit for creating an ambient environment corresponding to the pre-defined ambient environment parameter. | 06-27-2013 |
20130190899 | DATA CENTER INTELLIGENT CONTROL AND OPTIMIZATION - Systems and methods of monitoring, analyzing, optimizing and controlling data centers and data center operations are disclosed. The system includes data collection and storage hardware and software for harvesting operational data from data center assets and operations. Intelligent analysis and optimization software enables identification of optimization and/or control actions. Control software and hardware enables enacting a change in the operational state of data centers. | 07-25-2013 |
20130197675 | PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS BASED ON HIGH PERFORMANCE INDICES - A performance optimization system includes a superior performance engine identifying high performance entities and determining benchmarks from data captured for the high performance entities. The benchmarks correspond with factors in the indices. The indices include a growth index, an operational excellence index, and an enterprise management index. A data capture module captures data related to the factors for an entity. An optimization engine determines values for the factors from the data captured for the entity, and compares the values with the benchmarks to identify underachieving factors. Estimated performance for the entity is calculated based on modifications to the underachieving factors. | 08-01-2013 |
20130204402 | BUILDING ANALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Certain embodiments relate to systems and methods for monitoring and improving the efficiency by which systems maintain building environments. A building management system may analyze values observed by sensors and other devices and determine whether the observed values fall within a range. If the observed values do not fall within the range and the building's control system has not taken appropriate action to ensure that the observed values do fall within the range, the building may generate a floor plan specifying where the failure occurred. A building ranking system may rank a plurality of buildings based upon their relative efficiency. The building ranking system may determine each building's efficiency based on a set of parameters related to the building's energy usage that are normalized for weather, occupancy, and other external parameters. | 08-08-2013 |
20130211555 | TRANSFORMATION OF INDUSTRIAL DATA INTO USEFUL CLOUD INFORMATON - A cloud-compatible industrial device is provided. The industrial device generates or collects raw industrial data in connection with monitoring and/or controlling an automation system, and includes a cloud interface that couples the industrial device to one or more cloud-based services running on a cloud platform. To reduce consumption of cloud-based resources such as bandwidth and storage utilization, the industrial device can transform the raw industrial data into refined data that is amenable for cloud-based storage, computing, or analysis. Exemplary transformations include filtering, pruning, re-formatting, compressing, summarizing. In one or more embodiments, the industrial device can also add contextual metadata to the raw data prior to delivery to the cloud. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211556 | DATA CENTER INTELLIGENT CONTROL AND OPTIMIZATION - Systems and methods of monitoring, analyzing, optimizing and controlling data centers and data center operations are disclosed. The system includes data collection and storage hardware and software for harvesting operational data from data center assets and operations. Intelligent analysis and optimization software enables identification of optimization and/or control actions. Control software and hardware enables enacting a change in the operational state of data centers. | 08-15-2013 |
20130226317 | Apparatus That Analyses Attributes Of Diverse Machine Types And Technically Upgrades Performance By Applying Operational Intelligence And The Process Therefor - In a computerised system of control, management and optimisation for machine tools, operational data thereof is compared/matched with historical data in realtime. Historical and contemporary operation data of the same and/or other machines, including machines of other species is harvested and housed in a central data warehouse that is continuously updated. Operation data, and patterns thereof, of non-invasive attributes of the target machine(s) are compared/matched with the warehoused data by multi-variate analysis, thresholding and symbolic and non-symbolic pattern matching to generate control inputs and metrics for performance evaluation, performance upgrade such as of legacy machines and for status evaluation with regard to health(maintenance), risk/safety and environmental impacts thereof. Preferably, the power attributes of voltage, amperage, wattage and power factor together with compressed air and coolant flow rates are monitored. Methods of operating data processing/transformation are disclosed. The system can be applied to other machines and processes. | 08-29-2013 |
20130297045 | AUTO-TUNING ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC VALVE - A flow control valve includes a housing that includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a first work port and a second work port. The housing defines a spool bore and a pilot spool bore. A main stage spool is disposed in the spool bore. A pilot stage spool is disposed in the pilot spool bore. The pilot stage spool is in selective fluid communication with the main stage spool. A microprocessor includes a controller having a restricted structured controller and a compensation controller. Outputs of the restricted structured controller and the compensation controller are summed to form an electrical signal that is communicated to the pilot stage spool. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304234 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONFIGURE A PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE - Example methods and apparatus are provided for configuring a process control device. An example method includes implementing a first configuration at the process control device based on a first configuration request. The example method includes setting a configuration flag. The configuration flag indicates the first configuration is being implemented. The example method includes denying a second configuration request while the configuration flag is set. | 11-14-2013 |
20130310955 | Transformation and Dispensing of Consumables and Cosmetic Substances - Consumables and cosmetic substance systems and methods are disclosed enabling the tracking and communication of changes in efficacy values of consumables and cosmetic substances, and further enabling the adaptive transformation and dispensing of consumables and cosmetic substances. | 11-21-2013 |
20130331960 | SYNCHRONIZING ACTION EXECUTION ACROSS NETWORKED NODES USING RELATIVE TIME - A way of synchronizing action execution across networked nodes using relative time. A command and a first time value can be received at a first networked device, where the first time value can correspond to a relative time at which an action is to occur. The command can be forwarded to another, second networked device along with a second relative time value that has been adjusted to take into account the elapsed time between the receipt of the command at the first device and the sending of the command to the second device. The action, which can include one or more events, can be caused to take place upon the execution of the command at about the first time value after the command was received at the first device and at about the second time value after the command was received at the second device. | 12-12-2013 |
20130338800 | Method for Connecting a Switching Station Automation Device According to IEC61850 to an Industry Automation Field Bus - A method for connecting a switching station automation device, protection device or field device according to the IEC61850 communication standard to an industry automation field bus of an industry automation system. The method includes producing a modified SCL (Substation Configuration Description Language) technical manual file, SCL technical manual file is expanded by implementing at least one data object with mapping information in the form of communication- and functional parameters of the industry automation field bus, compiling the modified SCL technical manual file into a Device Type Manager component, and configuring the switching station automation device by the FDT frame application using the DTM component. | 12-19-2013 |
20140012399 | Method for Control Channel Detection in Wireless Communications Systems - A method of detecting a control channel includes receiving data transmitted via a control channel. A path metric and a correction term is computed based on the received data. A decision metric representing a sum or a difference of the path metric and the correction term is computed. Based on the decision metric, it is decided on a detection of the control channel. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012400 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - The lighting system in accordance with the present invention includes a lighting fixture including a first controller configured to control a light source; and a sensing device. The sensing device includes: an image sensor configured to take an image of a predetermined area; and a second controller having a function of adjusting sensitivity of the image sensor and a function of setting a dimming rate for the light source. The first controller is configured to light the light source at a dimming level according to the dimming rate set by the second controller. The second controller is configured to, when concluding that a condition where no person is present in the predetermined area continues for a predetermined time period, perform an operation of decreasing the dimming rate by a preset value and increasing the sensitivity of the image sensor for a preset time period. | 01-09-2014 |
20140031956 | DATA CENTER INTELLIGENT CONTROL AND OPTIMIZATION - Systems and methods of monitoring, analyzing, optimizing and controlling data centers and data center operations are disclosed. The system includes data collection and storage hardware and software for harvesting operational data from data center assets and operations. Intelligent analysis and optimization software enables identification of optimization and/or control actions. Control software and hardware enables enacting a change in the operational state of data centers. | 01-30-2014 |
20140046458 | Method And System For Controlling An Industrial System - A method of controlling an industrial system by a control system including a user interface having a main display arranged to provide a status view of at least a portion of the industrial system and a secondary display enabling user interaction with the industrial system and the main display. The method includes: receiving an alert concerning a status change in a part of the industrial system; displaying, on the secondary display, an alert object associated with the part of the industrial system generating the alert; detecting a selection of the alert object based on gesture-based user input; displaying the alert object on the main display; receiving an adjustment command of a parameter via gesture-based user input, the parameter being associated with the part of the industrial system generating the alert; adjusting the parameter based on the adjustment command; and controlling the part generating the alert based on the adjusted parameter. | 02-13-2014 |
20140058538 | CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL SYSTEM, TOOL DEVICE, AND COLLECTION INSTRUCTION PROGRAM - A control device is provided with a task execution unit, a collection unit which collects variables which have been referenced and updated in a user program and a management unit which manages the collected variables. The user program includes a collection instruction program which instructs the collection of the variables by the collection unit. The collection instruction program further includes distinguishing information for a user to distinguish the location of the collection instruction program in the user program. When the collection of the variables has been instructed by the collection instruction program, the management unit associates the variables collected by the collection unit with the distinguishing information of the collection instruction program. | 02-27-2014 |
20140088734 | CONTROLLER SUPPORT DEVICE, CONTROLLER SUPPORT PROGRAM TO BE EXECUTED IN SAID DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING SAID PROGRAM - A controller support program causes an arithmetic unit to execute total execution time acquisition processing of acquiring a total execution time and output processing of outputting the total execution time. The total execution time is an elapsed time until execution of a control program is ended in an execution cycle since the execution cycle is started when a controller executes the control program according to an execution priority and the execution cycle, and the total execution time is also a time measured in the controller or a time estimated in a controller support device. | 03-27-2014 |
20140142725 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOAD BALANCING OF MODULAR INFORMATION HANDLING RESOURCES IN A CHASSIS - A chassis may be configured to receive a plurality of modular information handling systems and a plurality of modular information handling resources including one or more storage controllers, and have at least two internal switching fabrics for communicating data between the modular information handling systems and the information handling resources. The chassis management controller disposed in the chassis may be configured to retrieve information regarding at least one of relative priorities among modular information handling systems disposed in the chassis, associations between modular information handling systems disposed in the chassis and storage resources disposed in the chassis, and input/output metrics from storage resources disposed in the chassis. The chassis management controller may also be configured to determine whether load balancing among the storage controllers of logical units associated with the storage controller would optimize performance between the modular information handling systems and modular information handling resources disposed in the chassis. | 05-22-2014 |
20140180442 | Methods And Control Systems For Controlling An Industrial System - A method and control system for industrial systems having a display of process variables permitting prompt action if an alarm occurs. The method includes receiving status-related data pertaining to a plurality of process variables, adjusting the status data to a value outside the predefined range of values if the system state deviates from the normal; and displaying the adjusted status data as a function of time. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180443 | CONTROL DEVICE, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided is a control device that makes it possible to surely give an appropriate instruction to operate. An appliance control device that controls an electric appliance that performs one of a first operation and a second operation includes: a price obtaining unit that obtains information indicating a price of power; a detecting unit that detects a change in the price in a not shorter one of the first period and the second period, the price being indicated in the obtained information; a first calculating unit that calculates a first cost produced when the electric appliance performs the first operation, in the case where the change is detected; a second calculating unit that calculates a second cost produced when the electric appliance performs the second operation, in the case where the change is detected; a comparing unit; and an instructing unit that instructs performing of a determined operation. | 06-26-2014 |
20140214182 | METHOD OF DETERMINING OPTIMAL TORQUE OF A FOUNDATION FASTENER - A method of determining and verifying an acceptable torque value for a foundation fastener used to secure a pair of adjacently located rotating machines having their shafts coupled together. An alignment engineer enters characteristics respective to a proposed foundation fastener into a software directed processing device. The processor analyzes the fastener characteristics when applied to the specific application of the adjacently located rotating machines to determine a target torque value. The processing device utilizes the calculated torque to determine an anticipated elongation of the fastener. The anticipated elongation is compared to an acceptable elongation range to determine if the proposed target torque value is acceptable. Once the software determines the proposed fastener and target torque value are acceptable for the application, the software informs the alignment engineer accordingly. | 07-31-2014 |
20140236315 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING AN ASSOCIATED CONTROLLER - Certain embodiments of the disclosure may include systems and methods for tracking the quality and efficiency of the machine instructions to operate an associated controller. The method may include: receiving, by at least one processor, a plurality of rules associated with an optimization procedure for a plurality of machine instructions for operating an associated controller; determining an evaluation, by the at least one processor, for the plurality of machine instructions based at least in part on the plurality of rules; and outputting the evaluation. | 08-21-2014 |
20140257525 | FUNCTION MANAGING DEVICE, REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FUNCTION MANAGING DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM THEREIN - The present invention includes function identifying means for identifying, from a functions listing table, a function to be processed so as to be available and function enabling means for processing the function identified, the function identifying means identifying, as a first function, a function selected by a user and further identifying, as a second function, a paired function to be processed, the second function being associated with the first function. | 09-11-2014 |
20140288674 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SYSTEM, AND CONTROL DEVICE - Provided is a control device for a system that includes a plurality of correlated function blocks. The control device includes: a setting unit for setting an evaluation function about a function block state in association with each of the plurality of function blocks; a virtual evaluation function creating unit for setting, as a virtual function block, a group of a predetermined function blocks selected from the plurality of function blocks, and creating a virtual evaluation function by using the evaluation functions of the function blocks contained in the virtual function block; and a system control unit for controlling the system based on the virtual evaluation function. | 09-25-2014 |
20150045912 | STATE CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A state control device is arranged for each function block. When acquiring from a function block (Bi) a state (λ) representing a state of the function block (Bi), a state control device (Ci) corresponding to the function block (Bi) acquires a value (Ui) and a value (Vi) based on an evaluation function (fi) convex upward or downward depending on the performance of the function block (Bi), and transmits the value (Vi) to a state control device (Cj). When receiving from the state control device (Cj) a value (Wj) which the state control device (Cj) has acquired similarly to the value (Vi), the function block (Bi) is controlled based on the value (Ui) and the value (Wj). | 02-12-2015 |
20150057767 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPGRADING THE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY OF A DEVICE - A system and method for upgrading a remote control application resident on a device. Information identifying a controllable appliance is caused to be uploaded to a remote server device and the uploaded information is used to automatically display user-selectable, downloadable data files relevant to the control of the controllable appliance. Downloaded data files, which may include command codes and/or graphical user interface elements, may be used within the device to upgrade the ability of the remote control application to communicate with the controllable appliance. The information uploaded to the server may also be used to generate demographic data regarding consumer preferences. | 02-26-2015 |
20150066162 | BULK FIELD DEVICE OPERATIONS - A computer-implemented method for configuring a plurality of field devices is provided. The method includes defining a configuration template and mapping the configuration template to a plurality of field devices. The defined configuration template is automatically applied to the plurality of field devices. A method of verifying field device configuration information is also provided. | 03-05-2015 |
20150081044 | Dynamic Adjustment of Operational Parameters to Compensate for Sensor Based Measurements of Circuit Degradation - A mechanism is provided for implementing an operational parameter change within the data processing system based on an identified degradation. One or more degradations existing in the data processing system are identified based on a set of degradation values obtained from a set of degradation sensors. A determination is made as to whether one or more operational parameters need to be modified based on the one or more identified degradations. Responsive to determining that the one or more operational parameters need to be modified based on the one or more identified degradations, an input change is implemented to a one or more control devices in order that the one or more operational parameters are modified. | 03-19-2015 |
20150088277 | PROCESS VARIABLE TRANSMITTER WITH DUAL COMPARTMENT HOUSING - A process variable transmitter for use in an industrial control or monitoring process is provided and includes a housing with a cavity formed therein. The housing includes an integrated terminal block which defines first and second compartments in the cavity. The transmitter further includes a process variable sensor configured to sense a process variable of the industrial process. Measurement circuitry is carried in the first compartment and configured to receive a process variable signal from the process variable sensor and provide an output. An electrical connection is carried on the integrated terminal block in the second compartment and is electrically coupled to the output of the measurement circuitry. | 03-26-2015 |
20150094826 | PROCESS VARIABLE TRANSMITTER WITH DUAL COMPARTMENT HOUSING - A process variable transmitter for use in an industrial control or monitoring process is provided and includes a housing with a cavity formed therein which extends between first and second housing openings. The transmitter further includes a process variable sensor configured to sense a process variable of the industrial process. An electronics carrier assembly is mounted in the cavity and is configured to define a first compartment and a second compartment in the cavity and provide a seal therebetween. Measurement circuitry is carried by the electronics carrier assembly in the first compartment and configured to receive a process variable signal and provide an output. An electrical connection is carried on the electronics carrier assembly in the second compartment and is electrically coupled to the output of the measurement circuitry. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094827 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING OF PROCESSOR OF LED DRIVER - External programming of at least one processor ( | 04-02-2015 |
20150293503 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE HEALTH OF A MACHINE - A method of optimising the performance of a machine that comprises an element, comprises the steps of:
| 10-15-2015 |
20150301508 | PARAMETER MODIFICATION - According to an example embodiment of the present invention there is provided an apparatus comprising at least one processing core, at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured to, with the at least one processing core, cause the apparatus at least to cause a first parameter value set comprising at least one first parameter value to be provided to a first set of devices, obtain a fitness value associated with the first parameter value set in the first set of devices, determine, based at least in part on the fitness value and an optimization algorithm, at least one second parameter value set comprising at least one second parameter value, and cause the at least one second parameter value set to be provided to the first set or a second set of devices | 10-22-2015 |
20150316904 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING OPERATIONS OF AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEM BASED ON MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES - An industrial automation component may receive a first set of data associated with the industrial automation component, such that the industrial automation component is associated with a first industrial automation system. The industrial automation component may then receive a second set of data associated with one or more other industrial automation components, such that the one or more other industrial automation components are associated with one or more other industrial automation systems. The industrial automation component may then identify one or more similar patterns in the first set of data and the second set of data and adjust one or more operations of the industrial automation component based on the similar patterns. | 11-05-2015 |
20150346710 | CONTROLLER, TIME CHART CREATION APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - Provided is a controller configured to control a device including a servo axis based on a time chart, including: a time chart execution unit configured to output a control signal serving as a signal for controlling an operation of the device based on a description for controlling the operation of the device included in the time chart; an internal time counter configured to count an internal time corresponding to a time on a time axis of the time chart; and an internal time stopper configured to stop, for at least one device as the device, the counting of the internal time conducted by the internal time counter until an operation of the at least one device is finished when the operation of the at least one device has not been finished after a scheduled finish time point of the operation of the at least one device on the time chart. | 12-03-2015 |
20160033943 | PLANT PRODUCTION FEEDBACK CONTROL LOOP OPTIMIZATION - Sensors provide environmental conditions and plant growth information while control devices regulate the conditions. A calculated data point for a growth of a plant may be generated, and an optimum input variable value for the growth may be obtained. A target value for a sensor data point of a sensor that monitors a condition affecting the growth or the calculated data point for the growth may be further acquired. As such, one or more control devices that most strongly correlate with the target value may be determined based on at least one of the optimum input variable value or a vector association array. Thus, at least one control device setting value for the one or more control devices may be ascertained based on a target path for achieving the target value. Accordingly, each control device may be commanded to implement a control device setting value. | 02-04-2016 |
20160085218 | CONTROLLING A PROCESS WITH SENSOR INFORMATION - In accordance with an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus comprising a receiver configured to receive first sensor information from a first sensor, and at least one processing core configured to determine, based at least in part on the first sensor information, at least one characteristic of a user, and to modify execution of a process based at least in part on the at least one characteristic. | 03-24-2016 |
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20160378075 | ULTRAVIOLET SENSOR FOR DETECTING INDOOR/OUTDOOR CONDITION - A method includes sensing a level of ultraviolet radiation in an environment in which an electronic device is present, detecting an environmental condition of the electronic device based upon the sensed level of ultraviolet radiation, and controlling the operation of the electronic device based upon the detected environmental condition. The detected environmental condition may include an indoor condition, outdoor condition, near-window condition, near-door condition, and in-vehicle condition of the electronic device. Controlling the operation of the electronic device based upon the detected environmental condition may include selectively activating and deactivating components of the device based on the detected environmental condition to reduce power consumption of the device. | 12-29-2016 |
20160378076 | MODULAR CONTROL SYSTEM - Embodiments are directed towards automatically identifying, configuring, monitoring, controlling, managing, and maintaining a machine, via collection computers in communication with the machine components. The components include ID Tags that store identification data, such as a component type and a unique identifier. Interrogation of the ID Tags enables the automatic identification and configuration of the machine. Data provided by the sensors, during usage of the machine, enables the remote monitoring and managing of the usage, as well as maintaining of the machine. Machine maintenance includes automatically predicting and scheduling the replacement of various components. Embodiments provide suggestions for suppliers of replacement components, as well as suggestions for alternative components that may be better optimized for the configuration and usage of the machine. Heuristics and crowd-generated data, via machine user social networks, inform predictive analyses employed to automatically identify, configure, manage, operate, and maintain the machine. | 12-29-2016 |
20190146424 | MACHINE LEARNING OPTIMIZATION FRAMEWORK | 05-16-2019 |
20190146459 | CONTROL SYSTEM | 05-16-2019 |
20220137595 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UTILIZING ACOUSTIC SENSING TO MINIMIZE A POTENTIAL OF DAMAGE TO FIBER OPTIC CABLES - A device may receive sensing data that is produced by an environment associated with a fiber optic cable. Based on the sensing data, the device may determine a sensing profile, which indicates a measure of vibration as a function of distance along the fiber optic cable and as a function of time. The device may receive new sensing data produced by the environment. The device may determine that the new sensing data satisfies a vibration deviation criteria, relative to the sensing profile, for a duration threshold. By satisfying the vibration deviation criteria for the duration threshold, the new sensing data may indicate that the environment includes an activity associated with an increased likelihood of damage to the fiber optic cable relative to the sensing data. The device may perform one or more actions based on the new sensing data satisfying the vibration deviation criteria for the duration threshold. | 05-05-2022 |
20220137597 | Method Of Controlling An Industrial System, Control System And Industrial System - A method of controlling an industrial system including at least one agent, the method including providing a representation of the industrial system as a finite state machine, the state machine including a plurality of nodes and a plurality of edges, where each node represents a discrete system state of the industrial system, each edge represents an action for a state transition between system states represented by two of the nodes, and at least one execution value is associated with at least one of the edges; executing at least one action by the at least one agent, the at least one action being represented by at least one of the edges; and modifying at least one execution value associated with at least one of the edges representing the at least one executed action, based on an outcome of the at least one executed action. | 05-05-2022 |
20220137604 | Coordination Device and Method for Providing Control Applications via a Communication Network for Transmitting Time-Critical Data - Coordinator and method for providing control applications via a communication network, wherein prior to migrating a flow control component of a control application to a server device, a coordinator checks whether a data stream for transmitting application data was set up for the control application, where the coordinator enables migration of the flow control component if a data stream has not been set up, in the event a data stream had been set up previously, a check is performed to determine whether sufficient resources for data transmission are available for paths to the server device, such that if sufficient resources are unavailable, migration of the respective flow control component is stopped, and if sufficient resources are available, the coordinator prompts set-up of the data stream to the server device and disconnection of the previously set-up data stream and enables migration of the flow control component to the server device. | 05-05-2022 |
20220138727 | VIRTUAL CODE-BASED CONTROL SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM, CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL SIGNAL GENERATING MEANS - The present invention relates to virtual code-based control system, method and program, a control device and a control signal generating means. A control method on the basis of a control signal comprising a virtual code according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a control signal receiving step for a control module receiving, from a control signal generating means, a control signal generated by means of combining a plurality of specific codes in accordance with a particular rule; a step for the control module extracting the plurality of specific codes comprised in the virtual code; and a command searching step for the control module searching for a storage location comprising a particular command on the basis of the plurality of specific codes. | 05-05-2022 |