Having Operator Control Interface (e.g., Control/display Console) Patents (Class 700/83)
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Publication number: 20140371881Abstract: A method of displaying fault tolerant Ethernet (FTE) status in a process control system having FTE devices in a FTE community including a plurality of Enhanced Universal Control Networks (EUCNs) each having an Enhanced Network Interface Module (ENIM). FTE cable status data is collected from the FTE devices during system operation. Responsive to receiving user's request, generating diagnostic display view data filtered by a FTE Device index including FTE status for any combination of the FTE devices or second FTE diagnostic display view data filtered by EUCN node number including FTE status for FTE devices in a user selected EUCN. The first FTE diagnostic display view data or second FTE diagnostic display view data are transmitted to a device of the user, and is then displayed on a user's display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: STEVEN ROBY, JOHN MICHAEL PRALL, LAURENCE CLAWSON, RONALD E. RYGIELSKI, MICHAEL NOVAK
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Publication number: 20140364968Abstract: An equipment management device managing facility equipment installed in a facility stores data in a data storage screen, the data including images (image data, scrolling image data) for displaying management screens on the basis of management screen for the facility equipments and a screen action table associating the content of an operation conducted on a management screen with the content of an action of a display terminal due to the operation. Then, the equipment management device wireless-transmits the screen data for the management screens and the screen action table stored in the data storage to the display device at given times.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Taichi Ishizaka, Shigeki Suzuki, Takahiro Ito, Noriyuki Komiya, Takeru Koroiwa
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Publication number: 20140364967Abstract: For use with a head-worn computer, such as Google's Glass device, a user-generated tooth-tapping based input is used to control various and select computer operations during its use. The user simply opens and closes their jaw slightly so that they tap their right side pair of canine teeth, their left side pair of canine teeth, or all their teeth together to generate a sound and a vibration. This sound and vibration generated by a single tooth tap or any combination thereof is detected by at least one microphone located on the head-worn computer, and according to other embodiments of this invention two or more microphones and/or vibration-detection sensors. The computer receives the tapping sound signals from the microphone and uses controlling circuitry and/an algorithm to determine the exact tap-sequence and time between taps to establish a “command signature”, specific to each particular tap-sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventor: Scott Sullivan
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Publication number: 20140364969Abstract: A method for providing a navigation tool of a user interface for an industrial control system. The control system is arranged with a plurality of process graphics including one or more software objects. The software objects are arranged in hierarchical groups each representing a process, part-process or an equipment, in which materials are moved and/or processed in a predetermined order. The navigation tool includes a graphic image or map showing the plurality of process graphics symbolically arranged as a plurality of nodes. Each node is spatially arranged at a given distance from the centre of the map according to a hierarchical relationship between the process graphics, and the map is displayed superimposed on top of the process graphic currently displayed on the workstation. A computer program and a workstation are also described. The node representing the currently open process graphic is shown by a visual indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Susanne Timsjo, Saad Azhar, Nils Johansson
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Patent number: 8909378Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable bed handheld remote control that may include a handheld housing, a touch sensor on a front face of the handheld housing, a transmitter and the like. The touch sensor may be presented in a slider form and may be adapted to facilitate a user in adjusting a frame position of an adjustable bed. The transmitter may be electrically coupled to a processor and may receive input from the touch sensor, for communication control signals to the adjustable bed in accordance with the input received from the touch sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Inventor: Martin B Rawls-Meehan
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Patent number: 8909380Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for controlling and managing a plurality of luminaires are disclosed. One method includes sensing, by a sensor of each of the plurality of luminaires, light received by the sensor, communicating, by a device, with the plurality of luminaires by a device through light pulses, commissioning and calibrating, by the device, the plurality of luminaires using the communication, and placing, by the device, at least one of the plurality of luminaires on a floor plan through the communication with light pulses, wherein the at least one of the plurality of luminaires identifies itself over a network.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: enLighted, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Golding, Ajit Sanzgiri
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Publication number: 20140358256Abstract: A Human Machine Interface (HMI) system to present HMIs on mobile devices. Graphical HMIs are created in an editor application. The graphical HMIs are published and transferred to a server. To ease viewing of the graphical HMIs on mobile devices, the graphical HMIs are mobilized. A content conversion node analyzes components of an initial HMI to identify the components suitable for display on a mobile device. The content conversion node generates a mobile HMI based on the identified components. The content conversion node transfers the mobile HMI for delivery to a server.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Sharon M. Billi, Anthony Carrara, Michael Pantaleano, Scott A. Miller
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Publication number: 20140358255Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, an information output device, including, a communication module configured to receive first operation schedule information of an external device, a reproduction module configured to reproduce content, and an outputting module configured to output the first operation schedule information based on a reproduction progress state of the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Yoshinobu Fujiwara, Yasuhiro Morioka, Atsushi Nakajima
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Publication number: 20140350701Abstract: A user control interface (1), the interface comprising a host module (2) and a first user module (3), the first user module arranged to provide to the user at least one input and/or output functionality in relation to equipment external to the interface, the host module and the first user module are operatively detachably connectable, and the first user module arranged to allow a second user module (4) to be operatively connected thereto, the first module arranged to provide signal communication between the host module and the second user module, and the host module arranged to provide a connection for enabling communication externally of the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: Geoffrey Paul Underwood
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Patent number: 8897900Abstract: The present invention provides novel techniques for graphically modeling, displaying, and interacting with parametric hybrid models used to optimize and control components of industrial plants and enterprises. In particular, a graphical modeling tool of a control/optimization system for controlling a plant or enterprise is configured to transmit a graphical user interface to a user, wherein the graphical user interface enables a plurality of command inputs relating to a plurality of parametric hybrid models based on a security access level of the user. The parametric hybrid models may be displayed by the graphical user interface as nodes of a network with connections connecting the nodes. The user may graphically manipulate the nodes and connections associated with the parametric hybrids models to either modify optimization constraints of the model network, or actually modify the manner in which the parametric hybrid models function (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Barton Smith, Bijan Sayyar-Rodsari
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Patent number: 8897896Abstract: A controlling system has a computer having a controlling interface, a PDU linking to the computer and multiple electric apparatus connected and linking to the PDU and the computer. The PDU has multiple outlets, a turn-off time for each outlet. The controlling interface of the computer presets that the turn-off time for each outlet and has a shut-down option. The shut-down option has outlet numbers, a main time axis, and multiple variable time axes. Each variable time axis has a start time and an end time. A total period of each variable time axis between the start time and the end time is determined according to the shut-down period of the corresponding electric apparatus. The start time and the end time of each variable time axis are adjustable, but the total time thereof is fixed. Once the start times and the end times are determined finally, the turn-off times for the outlet numbers are calculated and further sent to the PDU.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Cyber Power Systems Inc.Inventor: Hsien-Hsun Liu
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Patent number: 8897897Abstract: A companion remote control system is usable with smart devices for controlling a plurality of controlled components. An overall control system includes: a companion remote configured for remote communication, and providing command options for a user desiring to interact with a controlled component; a software application configured for running on smart devices, which typically includes a graphical interface for the user to select desired controlled component from plurality of controlled components; and a control processor capable of communicating with companion remote, smart device and controlled components. The control processor is programmed to correlate user commands received from companion remote to appropriate instructions for a specific controlled component selection received from smart device.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Remote Technologies, Inc.Inventor: John Michael Demskie
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Publication number: 20140343697Abstract: A machine supports multiple selectable operating modes for operator input devices. An operator input device and associated input sensor convert physical operator actions into operator input control signals. A force feedback device, associated with the operator input device, exerts a resistive force based upon force feedback signals issued by the programmed controller. A machine subsystem includes an actuator configured to change an operational state of the machine according to machine control commands issued by the programmed controller based upon the operator input control signals. An operator input device configuration unit receives directions for specifying an operator input device configuration definition. The operator input device configuration definition specifies a mapping between the operator input control signals and the machine control commands.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Beau D. Kuipers
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Publication number: 20140343696Abstract: Graphic element definitions are bound to industrial automation data types in an industrial control system. Moreover, a system provides automatic data searching and filtering of an item based on user interactions with either the graphic element definition or a controller data type. Further, a graphic element definition is associated with a data source type information, to simplify configuration of an instance of that graphic element and populate suitable data source fields based on instances of the associated data source type. In addition, a system to automatically generate the graphic element based on data from a logic controller is provided. Moreover, the graphic element can be updated to reflect a change in the data, without a manual refresh.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Kenneth Scott Plache, Steven John Kowal, Michael D. Kalan, Joseph Bronikowski, Douglas J. Reichard, Christopher E. Stanek, Reginald W. Sprecher
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Patent number: 8892224Abstract: Continuous change of state directions are graphically provided on a display screen to assist a user in performing necessary action(s) for transitioning between operating modes in a medical robotic system or performing corrective action. A graphical representation of a target state of an element of the medical robotic system is displayed on a display screen viewable by the user. Current states of the element and indications directing the user to manipulate the element towards the target state are continuously determined and graphical representations of the continuously determined current states and indications are displayed on the display screen along with that of the target state.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Paul W. Mohr, David W. Robinson
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Patent number: 8892220Abstract: A system for controlling a plurality of wearable wireless light-bearing units is disclosed. The light-bearing units may comprise lighting elements coupled to garments such as those used in the performing arts and entertainment. The system comprises a control unit wirelessly communicating with light-bearing units. The light-bearing units comprise a control box coupled to a plurality of lights. Operators can control one or more of the light-bearing units in synchrony with each other and with other audio-visual elements using standard protocols. The device also provides a library of preprogrammed effects and can perform self-diagnostic functions.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Iluminate LLCInventors: Miral Kotb, Alan Grow
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Patent number: 8892223Abstract: An HVAC controller is configured to log one more user interactions into a user interaction log stored in its memory such that at least some of the user interactions may be recalled from the user interaction log and displayed on the user interface of the HVAC controller in response to a request by a user. The user may use the information contained in the user interaction log as an aid in troubleshooting an HVAC system.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Cary Leen, Stan Zywicki, Eric Barton, David Schultz, Mohammad Aljabari
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Publication number: 20140330404Abstract: Systems and methods for decoding neural and/or electromyographic signals are provided. A system can include at least one single channel decoder. Optionally, the system can include a demixer in operable communication with the single channel decoders. Each single channel decoder can include a filter to attenuate noise and sharpen spikes in the neural and/or electromyographic signals, a detection function to identify spikes, and a demodulator to get a real-time estimate of motor intent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: The Florida International University Board of TrusteesInventors: Mohamed ABDELGHANI, Ranu JUNG, James J. ABBAS, Kenneth HORCH
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Publication number: 20140330405Abstract: A test device for testing at least a portion of a virtual electronic control unit with a simulation environment in a simulator, having the virtual electronic control unit and the simulation environment. The virtual electronic control unit has a software component with an external data interface. The simulation environment has a data interface for direct data exchange with the virtual electronic control unit. A test device with reduced adaptation effort is implemented via a virtual electronic control unit pin module that has at least one virtual electronic control unit interface and is connected via the virtual electronic control unit interface to the external data interface of the software component of the virtual electronic control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: dSPACE digital signal processing and control engineering GmbHInventors: Ortwin Ludger FRANZEN, Karsten KRUEGEL
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Patent number: 8880200Abstract: A user can be detected and identified at or near an elevator installation. A record for the user can be read from a database, and based on information in the record, a personalized building action can be performed for the user. A portion of the building can thus be “prepared” for the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Inventio AGInventor: Edward Nowel
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Patent number: 8876013Abstract: An HVAC controller is described that is configured to be more intuitive and user friendly to program and operate than convention HVAC controllers. In some instances, the HVAC controller may include a touch screen interface that provides greater flexibility in displaying information to the user and/or soliciting information from the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: John Amundson, Jeffrey Boll
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Publication number: 20140324197Abstract: An objective of the present disclosure is to provide a highly reliable controller in which shapes that are not susceptible to false recognition are set as cue signs. The controller includes a control circuit which is implemented by a microcomputer or the like, an image sensor unit, and a memory. The control circuit is connected to a lighting controlling device of lighting equipment, a shade controlling device of a shade, and an air conditioning control device of an air conditioner through a communication link. A user can operate these pieces of equipment with a predetermined cue sign or an action with a predetermined cue sign.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Yoshiro Mizuno
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Patent number: 8868242Abstract: A system for monitoring plant equipment is provided. Another aspect provides an automated analysis system wherein software instructions operably compare sensor data to predefined valves and determine mechanical problems in multiple machines. In another aspect, a cement manufacturing system includes sensors for sensing movement conditions of cement making machines. A further aspect provides a central computer connected to vibration sensors associated with cement making machines, where software instructions perform real-time comparisons and machine performance determinations, based at least in part on sensed signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: HOLCIM (US), Inc.Inventor: Moheb Y. Loutfi
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Patent number: 8863649Abstract: A networking system, method and apparatus for real time management, operation, command and control of various intelligent beverage appliances and intelligent culinary appliances enabled for the preparation, storage and serving/dispensing of hot and cold beverages and food items. The intelligent beverage appliances and intelligent culinary appliances enabled for personalized/customized preparation, storage and dispensing of selected beverage/food items in accordance with user/customer preference profiles maintained within said intelligent appliances and or in conjunction with a central server, a mobile device, a stationary device or a combination thereof; including the maintenance of user/customer information in secure databases for evaluation and analysis by the customer, vendor and an authorized health care professional for personal health management and other utility.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Raman K. Rao, Rekha K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao
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Patent number: 8868219Abstract: A thermostat for controlling an HVAC system is described, the thermostat having a user interface that is visually pleasing, approachable, and easy to use while also providing ready access to, and intuitive navigation within, a menuing system capable of receiving a variety of different types of user settings and/or control parameters. For some embodiments, the thermostat comprises a housing, a ring-shaped user-interface component configured to track a rotational input motion of a user, a processing system configured to identify a setpoint temperature value based on the tracked rotational input motion, and an electronic display coupled to the processing system. An interactive thermostat menuing system is accessible to the user by an inward pressing of the ring-shaped user interface component. User navigation within the interactive thermostat menuing system is achievable by virtue of respective rotational input motions and inward pressings of the ring-shaped user interface component.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Anthony Michael Fadell, Matthew Lee Rogers, David Sloo, Michael James Matas, Michael Plitkins
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Publication number: 20140309757Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, an automatic control device is provided. The automatic control device is configured to publish automatic control device (ACD) information. The automatic control device includes a memory storing the ACD information, at least one processor coupled to the memory, an industrial protocol interface executed by the at least one processor and configured to exchange messages formatted according to the industrial protocol and a dashboard component executed by the at least one processor and configured to display the ACD information via at least one dashboard widget.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES SASInventors: Aurelien Le Sant, Jeffrey R. Titus
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Patent number: 8863018Abstract: A system for filtering items to be displayed on a graphical user interface provided to a client and for interaction by a user, the graphical user interface for a building automation system, is provided. The system includes a processor and memory communicably coupled to the processor. The memory includes computer code for allowing the user to create a filter definition via a computer based form. The memory further includes computer code for saving the created filter definition to memory and computer code for applying the saved filter definition to a set of building automation system data items. The memory yet further includes computer code for generating the graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including results of the applied filter definition.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Taylor, Diana St. John, David S. Eidson, Gregory B. Cebasek, Beth A. Ray, Radu Dorneanu, David E. Rasmussen
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Patent number: 8860256Abstract: A domestic appliance having a control device to control device components of the domestic appliance during execution of a program, wherein the device components have electrical loads. The domestic appliance also has a switch to at least partly de-energize the control device after the program has finished executing.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbHInventor: Michael Georg Rosenbauer
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Patent number: 8862274Abstract: A work machine (10) comprises an operator interface (30), an auxiliary electro-hydraulic circuit (22 or 322) adapted to operate a hydraulic actuator (16) of an auxiliary tool (12) when the auxiliary tool (12) is attached to the work machine (10), and a controller unit (24) that communicates with the operator interface (30) and the auxiliary electro-hydraulic circuit (22 or 322). The controller unit (24) is adapted to receive from the operator interface (30) an electrical setpoint signal representative of a flow setpoint selected by an operator via the operator interface (30), and electrically operate the auxiliary electro-hydraulic circuit (22 or 322) so as to output flow from the auxiliary electro-hydraulic circuit (22 or 322) to the auxiliary tool (12) at a substantially constant magnitude represented by the flow setpoint. An associated method is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Dennis P. Reiter, Paul J. Ernst, Glenn O. Scheer
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Patent number: 8862251Abstract: A machining-related data processing system has a configuration in which a controller for machine tool comprising an NC device and an assisting device is connected to a data processing device via a telecommunication line.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: DMG Mori Seiki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiko Oiwa, Takayuki Nakamura, Masanori Murozumi, Makoto Ideue
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Publication number: 20140303755Abstract: A machine includes an electrical controller, a provider unit, and a communications device. The electrical controller is configured to control the machine and/or at least one element of the machine. The provider unit is configured to provide a mobile data-display device with data relating to a status of the machine and/or a status of the at least one element controlled by the electrical controller. The communications device is configured for wireless communication with the mobile data-display device. The provider unit is further configured such that in response to a request received by the communications device from the mobile data-display device, the provider unit provides data currently being requested so that the mobile data-display device can read and display the provided data in real time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Guenther Landgraf, Holger Schnabel, Stephan Schultze
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Publication number: 20140303756Abstract: The human-machine interface test system enables the automated testing of vehicle interface systems and consumer electronics devices, replacing testing and validation that previously had required human interaction. The human-machine interface device (HMI test object or device under test) does not need to be altered (via hardware or software modifications or additions) to be able to be tested using the human-machine interface test system. The HMIts involves the automated audio input generation and output analysis, visual verification of a display screen with graphics and texts display, including touch and gesture interface control and feedback, external device interface, as well as data logging for communication between the HMI device and the rest of the system, that will replace the testing and validation that previously required human interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Stephan A. Tarnutzer, Edward J. Frank, Brian A. Fischer, Guy N. Kenerly, William Osipoff, Joseph W. Priskorm
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Publication number: 20140303754Abstract: Systems and methods to graphically display process control system information are disclosed. Some example methods include monitoring process variables in a process control system, determining a current state of a first one of the process variables, and determining a trend associated with the first process variable. Some such examples further include generating a first graphic representative of information associated with the first process variable, the information comprising the current state of the first process variable and the trend of the first process variable. Some example methods also include rendering the first graphic via a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Mark Nixon, Maia B. Cook, Daniel I. Manes, Harvey S. Smallman
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Publication number: 20140297005Abstract: A setup information controlling device connectable to an instrument, which is subject to control, and an instrument monitoring terminal that is provided with the instrument and stores setup information that includes a protocol for communicating with another instrument. The setup information controlling device includes an acquiring portion that acquires the setup information from the instrument monitoring terminal, a storing portion that stores the setup information that has been acquired by the acquiring portion, and a transmitting portion that transmits the setup information, corresponding to an address, to the instrument that is connected to that address, which corresponds to the setup information stored in the storing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Azbil CorporationInventor: Yoshinori MONAKA
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Patent number: 8849015Abstract: Described herein is a three-dimensional scanning system that features a camera integrated with a user-guided haptic interface device. The system allows an operator, through the sense of touch, to intuitively and interactively identify optimum locations for obtaining images or scans of an object. The system then assembles these scans to produce a virtual three-dimensional representation of the object with a high degree of accuracy and with a minimum of data artifacts.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: 3D Systems, Inc.Inventors: Larry Bodony, Dan Cookson, Curt Rawley, David Tzu-Wei Chen
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Patent number: 8849429Abstract: Systems and methods for block instantiation are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a processor and a visual instantiation facility executable by the processor. The visual instantiation facility is configured to read a device definition (DD) file including at least one function block and to visually display function block instantiation information of the at least one function block in a visual display. The visual instantiation facility is further configured to instantiate the at least one function block in a field device.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Pradyumna Ojha, Abhik Banerjee, David Evans McMillan, William Kennedy Galt, Andre Steven DeMaurice
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Publication number: 20140288677Abstract: A control device is used for an electronic apparatus. A memory stores linkup information and image data unique to the linkup information in association with each other. The linkup information indicates plural functions of the electronic apparatus, its linking order, and parameter values for the functions. A receiver displays an image of the image data. An extracting unit extracts, when an operation for integrating plural items of the linkup information has been received, a common function included in all the items of linkup information. A setting unit sets a parameter value of the common function if the parameter value of the common function differs according to the item of linkup information. Linkup-information integrating information which indicates an integrating order of the common function and non-common functions other than the common function, the parameter value of the common function, and parameter values of the non-common functions is stored in the memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.Inventor: Koichi SATO
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Publication number: 20140288678Abstract: A control server includes: a determining section for analyzing a user's input to an cleaning robot, and for determining a state of the user; and a control section for deciding, with reference to a result of the determination made by the determining section, an electrical appliance to be controlled and a content of the control, and for controlling, with reference to a content of the decision made by the control section, the electrical appliance to be controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hideaki KIZUKI, Toru UEDA
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Publication number: 20140288676Abstract: A system or process for performance of touch comprising heat and/or motion, by means of, a standalone or network computer, or a phone, and/or a “touch-device” named or classified a “TOUCHDEV”, or “MOBILE TOUCHDEV”, is the subject of this invention. Touch information in a machine-device or touch-device, comprising an operating system, program, application, service, or platform, is communicated with means comprising of a connection to a touch-device with means comprising of a device driver, for performance of touch. The performance of touch by means of a machine-device and/or a touch-device, comprises, a user, client, user-client, host, machine-device, or touch-device, processing, storing, communication, and/or production, of touch, by means comprising of a network. A related invention is a mobile personal touch-device, named or classified a “MOBILE TOUCHDEV”, comprising user-controls for PERFORMANCE of touch comprising heat and/or motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Sivatharan Natkunanathan
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Publication number: 20140277619Abstract: A process control monitoring system for a process control plant uses graphic trend symbols to assist in detecting and monitoring trends of process variables within the process control plant. A graphic display application within the process control monitoring system may implement and display each graphic trend symbol to graphically indicate or encapsulate current trend and value information of a process variable within the process control plant. The graphic display application may display the graphic trend symbol in a spatially realistic location within a graphical representation of the process control plant while maintaining the hierarchical structure or each hierarchical level of the process plant. The graphic display application may also include a navigation pane and a zoom feature that enable a user to quickly drill down through tend data to obtain more information and to support problem identification and diagnosis tasks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Mark J. Nixon, Maia B. Cook, Daniel L. Manes, Harvey S. Smallman
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Publication number: 20140277620Abstract: A process control monitoring system for a process control plant uses graphic trend symbols to assist in detecting and monitoring trends of process variables within the process control plant. A graphic display application within the process control monitoring system may implement and display each graphic trend symbol to graphically indicate or encapsulate current trend and value information of a process variable within the process control plant. The graphic display application may display the graphic trend symbol in a spatially realistic location within a graphical representation of the process control plant while maintaining the hierarchical structure or each hierarchical level of the process plant. The graphic display application may also include a zoom feature that enables a user to quickly drill down through tend data to obtain more information and to support problem identification and diagnosis tasks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Mark J. Nixon, Maia B. Cook, Daniel L. Manes, Harvey S. Smallman
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Publication number: 20140277613Abstract: An emergency stop system for an automation and motion control system enables an operator to connect a portable, handheld control device to the automation and motion control device anywhere in the system and provide a “stop” command to the emergency stop system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: James D. LOVE, Scott FISHER
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Publication number: 20140277615Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a process plant include multiple user interface (UI) devices, each accessing a plurality of applications on a server, and operable to store device state on the server and receive device state from the server. The server is coupled to a unitary, logical data storage area and provides functions related to the process data stored in the data storage areas via one or more user interfaces. A first UI device coupled to the server accesses the process data and maintains on the server state information indicative of a state of the user interface executing on the first UI device. A second UI device coupled to the server accesses the process data and the state information to execute a user interface on the second UI device in accordance with the state information indicative of the state of the user interface executing on the first UI device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Nixon, Ken J. Beoughter, Daniel D. Christensen
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Publication number: 20140277621Abstract: The present systems and methods are directed to a security or automation system that is configured for monitoring health and exercise conditions of an individual. A security or automation system may include at least one sensor for sensing a medical condition and at least one module for receiving sensed data from the at least one sensor. The security or automation system may further include a communication device for conveying information based on the sensed data to a remote site.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Alex J. Dunn, James Ellis Nye, Jeremy Bruce Warren
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Publication number: 20140277594Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems for operating a process plant include multiple user interface devices, each accessing process control data for display in dynamically generated user interfaces, and each operable to transfer device state directly to another device. A first user interface device stores instructions operable to cause a processor of the first user interface device to dynamically generate a user interface for displaying process data. Process data are provided to the first user interface device by a server coupled to a unitary, logical data storage area. When a second user interface device receives from a first user interface device data indicative of the state of the first user interface device, the second user interface device dynamically generates a user interface for displaying data on the second user interface device according to the received data indicative of the state of the first user interface device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Mark J. Nixon, Ken J. Beoughter, Daniel D. Christensen
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Publication number: 20140277618Abstract: User interface sessions in a user interface device are initiated or resumed according to a device type and a target session. A session request is received from a first client device. A device type associated with the session request is determined, and a graphical user interface configuration is identified according to the device type. A target session associated with the session request is identified and a new session is configured for the first client device according to the identified graphical user interface configuration and the identified target session. Data associated with the new session are transmitted to the first client device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Mark J. Nixon, Ken J. Beoughter, Daniel D. Christensen, James H. Moore, JR.
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Publication number: 20140277614Abstract: An operator station for a machine is provided. The operator station includes a display device, an operator input device and a programmable user interface. The programmable user interface is configured to provide an array of feedback options. Further, the programmable user interface is configured to receive an input indicative of a selected customized feedback option from the array of feedback options. Furthermore, the programmable user interface is configured to provide a feedback associated with an operational state of the machine on at least one of the display device and the operational input device. The feedback associated with the operational state of the machine is based on the selected customized feedback option.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: David C. Larimer
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Publication number: 20140277616Abstract: Methods and apparatus for operating a process plant include a server providing display information to a first user interface (UI) device, storing state information, and providing display information to a second user interface device according to the stored state data. A processor is coupled to a unitary, logical data storage area and to a memory device that stores machine-readable instructions executable by the processor. The instructions cause the processor to retrieve process data for display on a first UI device, transmit to the first UI device the retrieved process data, store state information associated with the display of the process data on the first UI device, retrieve process data for display on a second UI device according to the stored state information, and transmit to the second UI device the process data retrieved according to the stored state information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Nixon, Ken J. Beoughter, Daniel D. Christensen
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Publication number: 20140277617Abstract: User interface sessions in a user interface device are initiated or resumed according to stored state data. A session request is received from a first client device. A user profile associated with the session request is identified and a determination made as to whether a previous session exists. If no previous session exists, a new session is instantiated using a default session configuration. If a previous session exists, a new session is instantiated according to the previous session.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Mark J. Nixon, Ken J. Beoughter, Daniel D. Christensen, James H. Moore, JR.
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Patent number: 8838332Abstract: In one example, a network device stores a mapping of application operation modes to vehicle conditions such as a first condition of the vehicle powered but not moving and a second condition of the vehicle moving. The network device receives a wirelessly transmitted request for a particular application to utilize an interface powered by the vehicle. The network device compares an application identifier specified by the received request to the mapping. The network device then identifies a portion of the vehicle interface according to the comparison and signals control software on the vehicle to grant the particular application access to only the identified portion of the vehicle interface itself. The application can reside on the mobile device and utilize the vehicle interface as an extended interface, or the application can reside on the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Airbiquity Inc.Inventors: Kamyar Moinzadeh, Leon L. Hong, Lee Zhao