Patent application number | Description | Published |
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 |
20110022195 | MULTIPLE MACHINE INTERFACE - Aspects describe multiple machine interfaces that provide automated implementations of a host that executes at least one service. The service comprises internal aspects, which include a reusable definition and a specification, which are hidden from a user or selectively exposed but not modifiable by the user. Functional connections and controls are provided for the automated implementations of the host. Platform configurations, which include the at least one service, interact with the automated implementation of the host. One or more functionalities of the functional connections can be selectively exposed based on a user credential. The automated implementation of the host comprises execution of the at least one service. | 01-27-2011 |
20110022198 | LAYERED INTERFACE IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT - System(s) and method(s) are provided for implementing a set of interface components across a set of layers of an industrial environment, and for managing at least one interface component or at least one layer of the industrial environment. To implement an interface component in at least one layer in the set of layers, a specification that defines the interface component is acquired and, based at least on the specification, a service is generated. Execution of the service implements the interface component. The managing includes deploying or discovering the at least one interface component or the at least one layer of the industrial environment. The managing also includes indexing specific functional feature(s) of the at least one interface component and searching across the set of layers for one or more interface components that satisfy specific functional criteria. Moreover, the managing can include supplying metadata related to interface component(s) or layer(s). | 01-27-2011 |
20110022626 | HOSTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICES - Aspects describe an apparatus, method and system for constructing an application in an industrial automation system. An identification component can receive at least one requirement of the application. Based upon the at least one requirement, the identification component can select at least one service that satisfies the at least one requirement. The at least one service can be associated with at least one operational requirement. The identification component can match at least one host to the at least one service by matching the at least one operational requirement with at least one capability of the at least one service. | 01-27-2011 |
20110022827 | MULTIPLE INTERFACE SUPPORT - Aspects describe multiple interface support that provides dynamic switching between new and old interface revisions. A first interface application is selected from a set of alternative interface applications for an industrial automation system. Support for each interface application included in the set of alternative interface applications is provided. A second interface application is downloaded and associated with the first interface application. The second interface application is enabled during runtime. If needed, the second interface application can be selectively disabled and an operation resumed with the first interface application. | 01-27-2011 |
20140310730 | MULTIPLE INTERFACE SUPPORT - Aspects describe multiple interface support that provides dynamic switching between new and old interface revisions. A first interface application is selected from a set of alternative interface applications for an industrial automation system. Support for each interface application included in the set of alternative interface applications is provided. A second interface application is downloaded and associated with the first interface application. The second interface application is enabled during runtime. If needed, the second interface application can be selectively disabled and an operation resumed with the first interface application. | 10-16-2014 |
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20090083843 | UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION OF ENTITIES OF AN INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for issuing unique identification credentials to a plurality of devices, and their constituent components, in an industrial control system. Identification credentials are granted by an identification authority and conveyed to each of the credentialed devices and/or component through an identity token. The identification credentials include (1) a unique device identifier, (2) an identification authority component identifier, and (3) an indication of the location of the identification authority component. To secure the issued credentials, such credentials are encrypted and the identification token can be embedded with biometrics features. Identification credentials provide for the following prominent features: (i) Secure access to a device form a client and (ii) determination a topology of a set of credentialed devices in an industrial control system. The topology is network agnostic and facilitates organizational modeling of processes in the industrial control system. | 03-26-2009 |
20090085934 | VISUALIZATION SYSTEM(S) AND METHOD(S) FOR PRESERVING OR AUGMENTING RESOLUTION AND DATA ASSOCIATED WITH ZOOMING OR PANING IN AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENVIRONMENT - A visualization system that preserves, augments or increases resolution of images within an industrial automation environment is provided. A reference component identifies, determines, or maps level of zooming or panning in connection with an image within an industrial automation environment, the image data located at a first source. A resolution component retrieves image data from a second sources that is different from the first source, the retrieved image data corresponding to specific portions of the image, the resolution component retrieving the image data from the second source as a function of the level of zooming or panning. A visualization component generates a visualization of the image, and receives the retrieved image data from the resolution component to preserve, augment, or enhance resolution of the image as a function of the zooming or panning. | 04-02-2009 |
20090086021 | DYNAMICALLY GENERATING REAL-TIME VISUALIZATIONS IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENVIRONMENT AS A FUNCTION OF CONTECT AND STATE INFORMATION - A visualization system that generates customized visualization(s) of real-time video in an industrial automation environment is provided. A reference component identifies, determines, or maps angle of view, zooming or panning in connection with an image within an industrial automation environment. A view component identifies at least one of a plurality of real-time video cameras of a plurality of cameras to utilize in connection with viewing the image. A transition component retrieves image data from a new camera as a function of expected or actual change in viewing angle, zooming of panning in connection with the image. A visualization component generates a visualization of the image using the at least one camera. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088875 | VISUALIZATION OF WORKFLOW IN AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENVIRONMENT - A visualization system that generates a visualization of manufacturing operations and corresponding workflow is provided. An interface component receives input concerning displayed objects and information. A context component can detect, infer or determine context information regarding an entity or application. A workflow component binds workflow information to industrial automation manufacturing-related information. A visualization component dynamically generates a visualization from a set of display objects to present to a user that is a function of the received context information, workflow information, and industrial automation manufacturing-related information. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088883 | SURFACE-BASED COMPUTING IN AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENVIRONMENT - An industrial automation surface-based computing system is provided. A computing surface component receives input via placing items thereon. A detection component determines when an object is place on the computing surface component, identifies the object, analyzes the object, and takes action in connection with the object. | 04-02-2009 |
20090089225 | WEB-BASED VISUALIZATION MASH-UPS FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION - A visualization system that generates visual mash-ups for industrial automation includes a ash-up component that combines output from a subset of disparate sources into a common interface. The disparate sources include at least one of equipment, computers, or devices within an industrial automation environment. A visualization component generates and displays a mash-up visualization that includes information associated with the common interface. | 04-02-2009 |
20090089682 | COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR SHARING VISUALIZATIONS OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION DATA - A visualization system that generates a collaborative visualization environment in an industrial automation environment is provided. A view component maps a plurality of displays to respective users. A visualization component dynamically generates a visualization from a set of display objects to present to a user that is a function of the received information and inferred or determined entity context. A collaboration component receives instructions or requests to initiate a collaboration with another user, machine, or displays the collaboration component provides for joining multiple users, machines, or displays to create a common view or workspace via the view component and the visualization component. | 04-02-2009 |
20090089701 | DISTANCE-WISE PRESENTATION OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION DATA AS A FUNCTION OF RELEVANCE TO USER - A visualization system that generates visualization(s) in an industrial automation environment is provided. An interface component receives input concerning displayed objects and information. A context component can detect, infer or determine context information regarding an entity. A reference component infers or determines relevance of respective display objects as a function of the context information. A visualization component dynamically generates a visualization from a set of display object, and spatially organizes the display objects as a function of the inferred or determined relevance. | 04-02-2009 |
20090089709 | DYNAMICALLY GENERATING VISUALIZATIONS IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENVIRONMENT AS A FUNCTION OF CONTEXT AND STATE INFORMATION - A visualization system that generates customized visualization(s) in an industrial automation environment includes an interface component that receives input concerning displayed objects and information, a context component that can detect, infer or determine context information regarding an entity, and a visualization component that dynamically generates a visualization from a set of display object to present to the entity that is a function of the received information and inferred or determined entity context. | 04-02-2009 |
20100082123 | MODULAR OBJECT AND HOST MATCHING - An object can be used in an industrial control configuration in relation to performing a function or task. Matching can occur such that an object with operational requirements can bind with a host that has capabilities that meet those operational requirements—matching can occur automatically as well as through user operation. Once matched, different functionality can be presented to a user pertaining to the object. To assist the user, the object can include external references, logic, local or private data, as well as others in addition to resources. To facilitate operation, capabilities and resources can be published in a directory that can be accessed by different entities—sometimes with security constraints in order to protect configuration integrity. Likewise, a subscription system can be employed such that when a change to a related entity is made, a notice can transfer to related entities and operation can alter based upon the change. | 04-01-2010 |
20100082127 | MODULAR OBJECT DYNAMIC HOSTING - An object can be used in an industrial control configuration in relation to performing a function or task. Matching can occur such that an object with operational requirements can bind with a host that has capabilities that meet those operational requirements—matching can occur automatically as well as through user operation. Once matched, different functionality can be presented to a user pertaining to the object. To assist the user, the object can include external references, logic, local or private data, as well as others in addition to resources. To facilitate operation, capabilities and resources can be published in a directory that can be accessed by different entities—sometimes with security constraints in order to protect configuration integrity. Likewise, a subscription system can be employed such that when a change to a related entity is made, a notice can transfer to related entities and operation can alter based upon the change. | 04-01-2010 |
20100082130 | MODULAR OBJECT PUBLICATION AND DISCOVERY - An object can be used in an industrial control configuration in relation to performing a function or task. Matching can occur such that an object with operational requirements can bind with a host that has capabilities that meet those operational requirements—matching can occur automatically as well as through user operation. Once matched, different functionality can be presented to a user pertaining to the object. To assist the user, the object can include external references, logic, local or private data, as well as others in addition to resources. To facilitate operation, capabilities and resources can be published in a directory that can be accessed by different entities—sometimes with security constraints in order to protect configuration integrity. Likewise, a subscription system can be employed such that when a change to a related entity is made, a notice can transfer to related entities and operation can alter based upon the change. | 04-01-2010 |
20110202149 | WEB-BASED VISUALIZATION MASH-UPS FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION - A visualization system that generates visual mash-ups for industrial automation includes a ash-up component that combines output from a subset of disparate sources into a common interface. The disparate sources include at least one of equipment, computers, or devices within an industrial automation environment. A visualization component generates and displays a mash-up visualization that includes information associated with the common interface. | 08-18-2011 |
20120062567 | VISUALIZATION SYSTEM(S) AND METHOD(S) FOR PRESERVING OR AUGMENTING RESOLUTION AND DATA ASSOCIATED WITH ZOOMING OR PANING IN AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENVIRONMENT - A visualization system that preserves, augments or increases resolution of images within an industrial automation environment is provided. A reference component identifies, determines, or maps level of zooming or panning in connection with an image within an industrial automation environment, the image data located at a first source. A resolution component retrieves image data from a second sources that is different from the first source, the retrieved image data corresponding to specific portions of the image, the resolution component retrieving the image data from the second source as a function of the level of zooming or panning. A visualization component generates a visualization of the image, and receives the retrieved image data from the resolution component to preserve, augment, or enhance resolution of the image as a function of the zooming or panning. | 03-15-2012 |
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