Patents Examined by William L. Starks, Jr.
  • Bayesian belief networks for industrial processes
    Patent number: 6415276
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for diagnosis of sensors and/or processes through use of Bayesian belief networks. More specifically, the method and apparatus of the present invention achieve sensor and/or process fault detection, isolation, and accommodation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: University of New Mexico
    Inventors: Arlen S. Heger, Hrishikesh B. Aradhye