Abstract: A vector of actual sensor values is received. A maturity of a model is determined and the maturity is defined for sensors. A function that translates model maturity to model range inhibition measure is determined. A model range inhibition (MRI) measure is determined. An MRI limit based upon the MRI measure is determined. The received vector is compared to the MRI limit and the model is selectively changed based upon the comparing. In other aspects, vectors are received having actual values of driver and response sensors. A function that provides a set of boundaries between acceptable observations and unacceptable observations is also determined. Measures of similarity between vectors are determined. The measures of similarity and the function are compared and the model is selectively changed based upon the comparing.

Abstract: A system and method according to various embodiments can include a universal contact input status detection circuit. A voltage source wets a contact with a wetting voltage. A current mirror circuit is connected across an input of the contact to provide a constant wetting current over a wide input voltage range. The input voltage can be varied over a range wide enough to include both AC voltages and DC voltages. The current mirror circuit maintains the constant wetting current during varying wetting voltage inputs across the input of the contact. A wetting voltage sensor senses the wetting voltage provided to the contact so that the status of the contact can be determined.

Abstract: Provided is programmable circuit for interfacing with a field device. The circuit includes only one analog-to-digital converter (ADC) configured to receive from the field device one from the group including a current signal and a voltage signal. The received one signal has frequency shift keying tones (FSK) superimposed thereon, the ADC being configured to extract information from the received one signal and the FSK tones simultaneously. Also included is only one digital-to-analog converter configured to drive an output signal to the field device, the output signal (i) including one from the group including a current signal and a voltage signal and (ii) being summed with an FSK-modulated signal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a variable heat conductor that is able to increase heat conduction capacity based on operating temperature. The variable heat conductor is to be positioned between an electronic device and a heat sink to facilitate cooling of the electronic device. During cold start-up of the electronic device, the variable heat conductor acts as a thermal isolator, causing the electronic device to warm more quickly following the cold start-up. The variable heat conductor may fully conduct heat at higher temperatures that are at or above a desired temperature set-point.

Abstract: A display apparatus and related approaches are provided that include an interface with an input and an output and a processor coupled thereto. The output is configured to display a first panel at a variable panel display portion of a display. The first panel includes one or more first selectable nodes associated with an industrial control system as well as information associated with the industrial control system. Additional panels may be presented that describe the hierarchical structure of the industrial control system which may also include selectable nodes and information associated with the industrial control system.

Abstract: An apparatus and corresponding approaches for a combined energy dissipation include an energy dissipater forming a hollow chamber therein containing a partial pressure working fluid and a first adjustable thermal connector configured to be placed in an opening of the energy dissipater between an energy generating component to transfer energy there between. The first adjustable thermal connector includes a heat spreader at least partially disposed within the opening of the dissipater, an elastic member operably coupled to the energy dissipater, a flexible membrane coupled to the energy dissipater and the heat spreader, and a phase change material configured to at least partially fill an area defined by the opening, heat spreader, elastic member, and flexible membrane. Upon changing the phase change material to a first material phase, the elastic member applies a biasing force to the energy generating component to align the heat spreader with the energy generating component.

Abstract: An input signal, including a process signal modulated with a sinusoidal signal, is converted from analog form to digital form. The converted input signal is filtered through a first programmable digital filter to extract the process signal. The converted input signal is filtered through a second programmable digital filter to extract the sinusoidal signal. A binary data signal is created based on the extracted sinusoidal signal.

Abstract: Provided is a system including at least one server configured for executing one or more system level applications to manage first and second type system components. The first and second type system components are responsive to first and second type interface standards, respectively. The system also includes a graphical user interface (GUI) configured for displaying data associated with the first type system components in accordance with the first type interface standards. An application, representative of the second type system components, is displayed via the GUI in accordance with the first type interface standards.

Abstract: Location information relating to a changeable location of a mobile device is received. An automatic determination is made as to whether an asset is closest in geographic proximity to the location of the mobile device where the asset is selected from a plurality of assets. Based upon the selected asset, mobile interface information is automatically retrieved where this information is specifically associated with the selected asset. The mobile interface information is automatically sent to the mobile device for display to the user without any interaction from the user.

Abstract: A voltage is sensed at a switching device and the voltage is associated with a status of a switching device. The sensed voltage is converted to a useable voltage regardless of the value and type of the sensed voltage. At a single self-contained integrated circuit that is powered by the sensed voltage, the usable voltage is converted into a digital representation. The digital representation is configured to be usable by a processing device to determine the value of the voltage at the switching device.

Abstract: Partition information concerning equipment disposed in a local area is determined. The partition information specifies a division of a local area into a plurality of sub-areas with each of the plurality of sub-areas having equipment. The partition information is uploaded to a user and one or more sub-areas are selected. Operational information concerning a plurality of devices contained in the selected sub-area is uploaded relating to the operation or the interconnection of the devices. The uploaded information is presented to the user in a way that facilitates an understanding of a structure of the network. After the information is analyzed, a network modification is selected, and at least one DTM-compliant software instance that implements the network modification is created.

Abstract: A system for predicting events by associating time series data with other types of non-time series data can include a processor configured to receive a data stream including time series data transmitted from a sensor configured to measure an operating parameter of a component being monitored. The processor identifies sequences of interest in the time series data having predictive value. The processor compares the real-time data stream to a set of pre-existing event data that act as effective leading indicators of different alarms and events. The processor extracts any identified sequences of interest from the time series data as an extracted event. The processor quantifies the relationship between the data of the extracted event and the known historical pattern by calculating a confidence level to denote a probability of occurrence of the event by comparing how closely the new time series data matches the data patterns associated with known events.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for modifying a Gerber-compliant data structure that is representative of an existing printed circuit board (PCB) layout are described. This may include obtaining a Gerber-compliant data structure which includes layout information describing the physical layout of a PCB, obtaining modification information representing a modification to the physical layout of the PCB, and automatically modifying the Gerber-compliant data structure to seamlessly incorporate the modification information to create a new electrical connectivity structure for the Gerber-compliant data structure.

Abstract: A first attribute is associated with a first data storage device and a second attribute is associated with a second data storage device. The first data storage device stores first time series data and the second data storage device stores second time series data. In parallel, the first attribute is applied to the first time series data and the second attribute is applied to the second time series data. The application is effective to cause an alteration of one or more of the first time series data or the second time series data. The alteration may be a thinning or reduction of the time series data.

Abstract: A method for determining the future operational condition of an object includes obtaining reference data that indicates the normal operational state of the object, and obtaining input pattern arrays. Each input pattern array has a plurality of input vectors, while each input vector represents a time point and has input values representing a plurality of parameters indicating the current condition of the object. At least one processor generates estimate values based on a calculation that uses an input pattern array and the reference data to determine a similarity measure between the input values and reference data. The estimate values, in the form of an estimate matrix, include at least one estimate vector of inferred estimate values, and represents at least one time point that is not represented by the input vectors. The inferred estimate values are used to determine a future condition of the object.

Abstract: A method for synchronizing time in a plurality of graphical displays provided within a human-machine interface (HMI) includes displaying stored data via the plurality of graphical displays, receiving data refresh configuration parameters via a configuration tool within the HMI, and storing the data refresh configuration parameters in a memory. The method also includes generating, by the HMI, a data refresh message that includes the data refresh configuration parameters, and refreshing, by at least a portion of the plurality of graphical displays, display of the stored data based on the data refresh configuration parameters.

Abstract: A monitoring system for determining the future operational condition of an object includes an empirical model to receive reference data that indicates the normal operational state of the object and input pattern arrays. Each input pattern array has a plurality of input vectors, while each input vector represents a time point and has input values representing a plurality of parameters indicating the current condition of the object. The model generates estimate values based on a calculation that uses an input pattern array and the reference data to determine a similarity measure between the input values and reference data. The estimate values, in the form of an estimate matrix, include at least one estimate vector of inferred estimate values, and represents at least one time point that is not represented by the input vectors. The inferred estimate values are used to determine a future condition of the object.

Abstract: A monitoring system for determining the future behavior of a financial system includes an empirical model to receive reference data that indicates the normal behavior of the system and input pattern arrays. Each input pattern array has a plurality of input vectors, while each input vector represents a time point and has input values representing a plurality of parameters indicating the current condition of the system. The model generates estimate values based on a calculation that uses an input pattern array and the reference data to determine a similarity measure between the input values and reference data. The estimate values, in the form of an estimate matrix, include at least one estimate vector of inferred estimate values, and represents at least one time point that is not represented by the input vectors. The inferred estimate values are used to determine a future behavior of the financial system.