Patents by Inventor Richard Morse
Richard Morse has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20130238110Abstract: Systems and methods synchronize automation cell definition and control logic definition during design of an industrial automation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Richard A. Morse, Jason Weber
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Patent number: 8417506Abstract: A tool for simulating an industrial control system is provided. The tool includes a simulation component to emulate one or more simulation models according to a simulated execution environment. A switch component is associated with the simulation component to selectively enable or disable variability in the simulation models.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David T. Sturrock, Richard A. Morse
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Patent number: 8345559Abstract: A method, system and diagnostic tool for diagnosing a problem in CSPF and non-CSPF MPLS networks, including problems with LDP tunnels. This includes one or more of the following: hopping from network element to network element; determining whether an LSP between elements is operational; determining whether the hop was strict or loose; evaluating whether there is an existing path between the elements; finding and remembering an IGP link between the elements; recognizing whether the LSP is an FRR LSP; diagnosing a cause of the LSP between the elements being down; and altering a display of a topology map of the network to indicate the cause of the problem.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventors: Steve Richard Morse, Attaullah Zabihi, Chuong Ngoc Ngo, Christopher Warren Murray
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Patent number: 8326764Abstract: A system that facilitates direct communication of a transaction between an automation controller and a business system comprises a request analyzer that receives a request for data relating to the automation controller and locates a transaction definition within the automation controller based upon the request. A subscribing component subscribes the business system to the automation controller based at least in part upon the located transaction definition.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Morse, Randall A. Marquardt, Michael D. Kalan, John J. Baier, David W. Farchmin, Stephen C. Briant, Sujeet Chand
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Patent number: 8321591Abstract: The invention employs systems and methods to provide addressing for appropriate access to data in automation devices. Data attributes can be related to a number of various factors in a data driven architecture such as the source of the data, the data subscriber and/or the path employed to convey the data from the source to the subscriber. In addition, data attributes can refer to the format, scale, units, length, visualization and transactional capabilities of the data. The subject invention can point to the appropriate address of the requested data wherein the data can have desired attributes associated therewith. In this manner, data can be selected based on the requirements of the requestor and/or the loading demands of network communication.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David W. Farchmin, John J. Baier, Michael D. Kalan, Randall A. Marquardt, Richard A. Morse, Stephen C. Briant, Sujeet Chand
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Publication number: 20120284621Abstract: A method and system for creating and navigating linear hypermedia resource programs are disclosed. The system includes a distributed hypermedia resource network having a plurality of hypermedia resources residing on one or more remote information nodes. A common remote information node is in communication with a subscriber station and the remote information nodes in the distributed network. The common remote information node contains at least one linear hypermedia resource program consisting of pre-selected media elements from one or more hypermedia resources linked with exclusive linear links, each media element in the linear program having only one forward link to the next media element. The method includes the steps of downloading and displaying a media element in the linear program and responding to user commands to download and display the next media element in the linear program.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: TQ ALPHA, LLCInventors: Bruce Edward Stuckman, Barry James Sullivan, Wayne Robert Heinmiller, Richard Omanson, Jordan Howard Light, Robert Wesley Bossemeyer, JR., James Richard Morse, Kent E. Genin
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Patent number: 8260948Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) component receives a data stream from at least one RFID tag. A controller can integrate and/or embed at least one of the following, 1) middleware that filters the data stream associated with the RFID component, 2) RFID software that provides RFID component software functionality, and 3) a smart component that connects to the RFID component.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sujeet Chand, Vivek R. Bapat, Kenwood H. Hall, Richard A. Morse, Joseph P. Owen, Jr., Arthur P. Pietrzyk, Andreas Somogyi, Kenneth A. Tinnell
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Patent number: 8250170Abstract: A method and system for creating and navigating linear hypermedia resource programs are disclosed. The system includes a distributed hypermedia resource network having a plurality of hypermedia resources residing on one or more remote information nodes. A common remote information node is in communication with a subscriber station and the remote information nodes in the distributed network. The common remote information node contains at least one linear hypermedia resource program consisting of pre-selected media elements from one or more hypermedia resources linked with exclusive linear links, each media element in the linear program having only one forward link to the next media element. The method includes the steps of downloading and displaying a media element in the linear program and responding to user commands to download and display the next media element in the linear program.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: TQ Alpha, LLCInventors: Bruce Edward Stuckman, Barry James Sullivan, Wayne Robert Heinmiller, Richard Omanson, Jordan Howard Light, Robert Wesley Bossemeyer, Jr., James Richard Morse, Kent E. Genin
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Patent number: 8250173Abstract: A method and system for creating and navigating linear hypermedia resource programs are disclosed. The system includes a distributed hypermedia resource network having a plurality of hypermedia resources residing on one or more remote information nodes. A common remote information node is in communication with a subscriber station and the remote information nodes in the distributed network. The common remote information node contains at least one linear hypermedia resource program consisting of pre-selected media elements from one or more hypermedia resources linked with exclusive linear links, each media element in the linear program having only one forward link to the next media element. The method includes the steps of downloading and displaying a media element in the linear program and responding to user commands to download and display the next media element in the linear program.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: TQ Alpha, LLCInventors: Bruce Edward Stuckman, Barry James Sullivan, Wayne Robert Heinmiller, Richard Omanson, Jordan Howard Light, Robert Wesley Bossemeyer, Jr., James Richard Morse, Kent E. Genin
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Publication number: 20120089240Abstract: A security system that relates to industrial automation security comprises a component that receives a request to modify security relating to a zone of a factory floor, the zone being less than an entirety of the factory floor. A zonal security component generates security procedures for the zone, the security procedures differ from security procedures implemented on the factory floor outside the zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sujeet Chand, David W. Farchmin, John J. Baier, Michael D. Kalan, Randall A. Marquardt, Richard A. Morse, Stephen C. Briant
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Patent number: 8152053Abstract: An RFID reader and/or writer module in an industrial controller (e.g., PLC). The RFID module interfaces internally to the controller for tight integration therewith. The RFID module can also be part of a controller communications framework and as a standalone module with the PLC as a master device, and interact with the RFID module in the same manner as it interacts with other I/O devices connected to the controller. In another aspect, RFID read/write tag technology is incorporated into some or all major PLC and rack components, and utilized for wireless communication both between PLC system components and between the PLC and other devices, locations, and media. The RFID tag can be used to store and exchange electronic keying data, security information, module diagnostics and warranty information, series and revision levels code, I/O configuration data, and, replacement data. Artificial intelligence is also employed.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur P. Pietrzyk, Vivek R. Bapat, Sujeet Chand, Kenwood H. Hall, Richard A. Morse, Joseph P. Owen, Andreas Somogyi, Kenneth A. Tinnell
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Patent number: 8132225Abstract: A security system that relates to industrial automation security comprises a component that receives a request to modify security relating to a zone of a factory floor, the zone being less than an entirety of the factory floor. A zonal security component generates security procedures for the zone, the security procedures differ from security procedures implemented on the factory floor outside the zone.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sujeet Chand, David W. Farchmin, John J. Baier, Michael D. Kalan, Randall A. Marquardt, Richard A. Morse, Stephen C. Briant
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Patent number: 8025227Abstract: Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in a data management scheme that combines both distributed as well as a hierarchical (object-oriented) data management structure. The hierarchical databases will store data records such that each or selected entities of the record will be associated with a pointer that can be written into an RFID tag of an item as the item progresses through manufacturing, production, transportation, and consumer user, for example. Thereafter, once the RFID tag is read, the pointer information can be processed to directly access the data in the database associated with the pointer.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenwood H. Hall, Vivek R. Bapat, Sujeet Chand, Richard A. Morse, Joseph P. Owen, Jr., Arthur P. Pietrzyk, Andreas Somogyi, Kenneth A. Tinnell
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Publication number: 20110231761Abstract: A method and system for creating and navigating linear hypermedia resource programs are disclosed. The system includes a distributed hypermedia resource network having a plurality of hypermedia resources residing on one or more remote information nodes. A common remote information node is in communication with a subscriber station and the remote information nodes in the distributed network. The common remote information node contains at least one linear hypermedia resource program consisting of pre-selected media elements from one or more hypermedia resources linked with exclusive linear links, each media element in the linear program having only one forward link to the next media element. The method includes the steps of downloading and displaying a media element in the linear program and responding to user commands to download and display the next media element in the linear program.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: TQ ALPHA, LLCInventors: Bruce Edward Stuckman, Barry James Sullivan, Wayne Robert Heinmiller, Richard Omanson, Jordan Howard Light, Robert Wesley Bossemeyer, JR., James Richard Morse, Kent E. Genin
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Patent number: 7932827Abstract: A portable RFID reader (or reader/writer) that also employs a location determination subsystem that facilitates determination of the reader (or reader/writer) location. The location subsystem can employ a satellite-based GPS (Global Positioning System) location technology where such signals are unimpeded by structures. Additionally, the location subsystem can employ other terrestrial location technologies that operate inside structures such as warehouses and the factory automation environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sujeet Chand, Vivek R. Bapat, Kenwood H. Hall, Richard A. Morse, Joseph P. Owen, Jr., Arthur P. Pietrzyk, Andreas Somogyi, Kenneth A. Tinnell
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Publication number: 20100318339Abstract: A tool for simulating an industrial control system is provided. The tool includes a simulation component to emulate one or more simulation models according to a simulated execution environment. A switch component is associated with the simulation component to selectively enable or disable variability in the simulation models.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David T. Sturrock, Richard A. Morse
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Patent number: 7801710Abstract: A tool for simulating an industrial control system is provided. The tool includes a simulation component to emulate one or more simulation models according to a simulated execution environment. A switch component is associated with the simulation component to selectively enable or disable variability in the simulation models.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David T. Sturrock, Richard A. Morse
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Patent number: 7772978Abstract: System(s) and method(s) to increase the accuracy and efficiency of an RFID system is provided. A system includes an RFID component that receives a signal from an RFID reader, and an identifier component that interfaces with the RFID component and identifies the source of the signal. The system further includes a signal strength component that interfaces with the identifier component and measures the strength of the signal. The system can include an environment component that analyzes an operating environment.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Somogyi, Vivek R. Bapat, Sujeet Chand, Kenwood H. Hall, Richard A. Morse, Joseph P. Owen, Jr., Arthur P. Pietrzyk, Kenneth A. Tinnell
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Patent number: 7769830Abstract: A method and system for creating and navigating linear hypermedia resource programs are disclosed. The system includes a distributed hypermedia resource network having a plurality of hypermedia resources residing on one or more remote information nodes. A common remote information node is in communication with a subscriber station and the remote information nodes in the distributed network. The common remote information node contains at least one linear hypermedia resource program consisting of pre-selected media elements from one or more hypermedia resources linked with exclusive linear links, each media element in the linear program having only one forward link to the next media element. The method includes the steps of downloading and displaying a media element in the linear program and responding to user commands to download and display the next media element in the linear program.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Texas Technology VenturesInventors: Bruce Edward Stuckman, Barry James Sullivan, Wayne Robert Heinmiller, Richard Omanson, Jordan Howard Light, Robert Wesley Bossemeyer, Jr., James Richard Morse, Kent E. Genin
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Patent number: 7764191Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates utilizing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag associated with an object. An RFID component can receive extended data from the RFID tag that identifies an operation. An automation device can then manipulate the object based at least in part upon the extended data and the identified operation. Moreover, a controller can be utilized to control the automation device, wherein the controller utilizes an internal database and/or data store to provide efficient access to specific information.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenwood H. Hall, Vivek R. Bapat, Sujeet Chand, Richard A. Morse, Joseph P. Owen, Jr., Arthur P. Pietrzyk, Andreas Somogyi, Kenneth A. Tinnell