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 cloud computing system according to various embodiments can include a computing cloud comprising at least one processing unit and at least one database and a plurality of users in communication with the computing cloud. The computing cloud is configured to receive a request to select a product and define a model of an infrastructure system associated with the selected product. The computing cloud generates a first model of the infrastructure system including a first control system, and generates a second model of the infrastructure system including a second control system. The cloud computing simulates a first control operations of the first model of the infrastructure system in operation with the first control system and simulates a second control operations of the second model of the infrastructure system in operation with the second control system. The cloud computing compares results of the first and second control operations.

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 seamless and secure communication path from a control network to a cloud server is created. The network is coupled to one or more control devices. Tag information from a control network is obtained. The tag information includes one or more programmed variables associated with the one or more control devices controlled by a control system. The tag information is seamlessly and automatically uploaded from the control network to the cloud server via the seamless communication path according to at least one predetermined criteria.

Abstract: User content is periodically received. The user content is associated with at least one portion of a mobile interface and the user content being changeable over time. The user content is automatically analyzed and one or more actions that are associated with or related to at least some portions of the user content are determined. One or more graphical display icons that are associated with the one or more actions are formed. The one or more graphical display icons are presented to a user on a display of a mobile device. One of the one or more graphical display icons are selected on the display and the actions associated with the selected graphical display icon are performed.

Abstract: Provided is a gesturing mechanism configured for facilitating interaction with a computer via a touchscreen device having a device surface. The mechanism includes a controller having a controller surface configured for accepting a touch gesture. The touchscreen device is configured for executing an application including a plurality of user controls for interacting with the application. The controller is configured for applying an accepted touch gesture to one of the plurality of controls.

Abstract: A voltage signal and a wetting current are received from a switching device. A first pulse train is created from the voltage signal and the first pulse train has a first duty cycle that is proportional to the voltage at the switching device. The first pulse train is transmitted across an isolation barrier. The first pulse train that is received across the isolation barrier is digitized and at least one operating condition of the switching device is determined based upon the digitized pulse train. A second pulse train having a second duty cycle is received and the wetting current from the switching device is controlled based upon the second duty cycle.

Abstract: Approaches are provided whereby synchronization is achieved between control logic at an automation controller and a representation of this logic at a communication network. Control logic is initially deployed to an automatic controller and a representation of this control logic is stored at the communication network. The automation controller is located remotely from the network. When a change is made to the representation of the control logic at the network, the control logic is re-deployed to the automation controller so that the operator of the control logic is synchronized to the representation. The synchronization is effective to allow a service center to remotely service the control logic without the need for traveling to the automation controller.

Abstract: An electronics device and method for assembling a heat transfer assembly of the same. An electronics device includes a circuit board, a chassis that houses the circuit board, a heat pipe configured to transfer heat from the circuit board to a wall of the chassis, and a brace configured to press the heat pipe against the wall. A brace includes a medial portion configured to contact a heat pipe and an end portion including a protrusion that is configured to be received in a depression of a chassis.

Abstract: At a contact input circuit, a voltage at a switching device is sensed and the voltage is associated with a status of a switching device. The contact input circuit is operated according to the sensed voltage regardless of the value of the sensed voltage. The power usage of the contact input circuit is maintained to be within a predetermined range of power consumption values regardless of the value of the sensed voltage. Wetting voltages can be continuously monitored and the approaches described herein can monitor open contact, closed contact, and open field wire conditions.

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: A voltage signal and a wetting current are received from a switching device. A first pulse train is created from the voltage signal and the first pulse train has a first duty cycle that is proportional to the voltage at the switching device. The first pulse train is transmitted across an isolation barrier. The first pulse train that is received across the isolation barrier is digitized and at least one operating condition of the switching device is determined based upon the digitized pulse train. A second pulse train having a second duty cycle is received and the wetting current from the switching device is controlled based upon the second duty cycle.

Abstract: A voltage from a switching device across a plurality of attenuation paths is received. Each of the attenuation paths provides a different attenuation to the voltage from the others. At embedded control logic, at least one of the plurality of attenuation paths is chosen and a sensed voltage is determined according to the at least one attenuation path that is chosen.

Abstract: At embedded control logic, electrical information with respect to a switching device is sensed. A decision is made as to an operation of the control logic based on the sensed information. The operation may be one or more of setting a wetting current or determining whether the electrical information is within an acceptable range.

Abstract: A system for fittingly mounting a display panel onto a controller of an industrial control system is provided. The system includes a display panel adapter plate that attaches to a display panel, and a panel adapter plate that attaches to an industrial controller cabinet or door. The display panel adapter and the panel adapter plate includes complimentary tension connectors that mate to fixedly attach the display panel adapter to the panel adapter plate, thereby connecting the display panel to the controller cabinet. In at least one embodiment, the display panel adapter also includes a compute engine mount that attaches a compute engine to the display panel via the display panel adapter. In at least another embodiment, the display panel adapter also includes a tether mount that allows the display panel to interlace with a remote compute engine.

Abstract: An input/output module for use in an industrial control system and connectable to a programmable logic controller (PLC), the input/output module having an interface configured for an electrical connection to the PLC, a plurality of pins configured for connection to one of a plurality of peripherals, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) disposed in the I/O module and electrically coupled to a system controller, the ASIC having a plurality of connection paths, each path being configured for a function, and a switch block configured to reassign a signal from a first connection path of the plurality of connection paths to a second connection path of the plurality of connection paths.

Abstract: Provided is a programmable logic system for controlling an external device including a first processor and one or more system input/output (I/O) modules coupled to the processor via an interface. The programmable logic system also includes a configurable hardware module coupled to the processor and the I/O modules via the interface.

Abstract: A cloud computing system according to various embodiments can include a computing cloud comprising at least one processing unit and at least one database and a plurality of users in communication with the computing cloud. The computing cloud is configured to receive a request to select a product and define a model of an infrastructure system associated with the selected product. The computing cloud generates a first model of the infrastructure system including a first control system, and generates a second model of the infrastructure system including a second control system. The cloud computing simulates a first control operations of the first model of the infrastructure system in operation with the first control system and simulates a second control operations of the second model of the infrastructure system in operation with the second control system. The cloud computing compares results of the first and second control operations.

Abstract: A system for fittingly mounting a display panel onto a controller of an industrial control system is provided. The system includes a display panel adapter plate that attaches to a display panel, and a panel adapter plate that attaches to an industrial controller cabinet or door. The display panel adapter and the panel adapter plate includes complimentary tension connectors that mate to fixedly attach the display panel adapter to the panel adapter plate, thereby connecting the display panel to the controller cabinet In at least one embodiment, the display panel adapter also includes a compute engine mount that attaches a compute engine to the display panel via the display panel adapter in at least another embodiment, the display panel adapter also includes a tether mount that allows the display panel to interlace with a remote compute engine.

Abstract: An automation controller is selected using a graphical user interface. The graphical user interface presents an interactive map of a geographical area to a single user and the interactive map has one or more selectable and navigable display levels. Control logic is stored exclusively at the communication network and at least some a portion of the control logic is stored in a data storage device at the communication network. The portion is available to a plurality of secure users. After selecting the automation controller, the graphical user interface is used to select at least one function involving the automation controller. The at least one function or action is one or more of configuring operating characteristics of the automation controller and initially deploying the control logic to the automation controller.