Abstract: A control system methodology that uses object-oriented software to integrate multiple control systems into a common object model. Object-oriented techniques are used to construct distributed applications in a multi-vendor open system environment for use in controlling and monitoring systems of varying size and configuration. Information is brought into a common object model and made available throughout the system. A custom programming language is included for object creation. Access to objects is controlled through a multi-level security protocol. Data flow is governed by a real-time information synchronization manager. Classes are used to implement the system in a platform independent way according to a “core class hierarchy” in which objects are organized to inherit behavior and perform predictably. A control engine allows the user to control the order of execution of objects. A script is provided for generating custom objects.

Abstract: A write compression buffer is connected to a CPU bus and to a memory controller to provide write cycle compression in which plural partial write requests to the same memory address are compressed into a single memory write cycle. The buffer has a plurality of buffering level.

Abstract: A pneumatic control system, control unit and method of making the same are provided, the system comprising a pneumatic source, a pneumatically operated device that produces an output, and a control unit for interconnecting the source to the device. The control unit has an input interconnected to the source and an output interconnected to the device, the control unit having a set point for selecting a desired output of the device. The control unit has a valve unit for controlling the interconnection between the input and the output thereof so as to regulate the pressure value in the output of the control unit. The control unit has a regulating unit for operating the valve unit to tend to produce an output of the device that corresponds to the selected output of the set point.

Abstract: A pneumatic control system, control unit and method of making the same are provided, the system comprising a pneumatic source, a pneumatically operated device that produces an output, and a control unit for interconnecting the source to the device. The control unit has an input interconnected to the source and an output interconnected to the device, the control unit having a set point for selecting a desired output of the device. The control unit has a valve unit for controlling the interconnection between the input and the output thereof so as to regulate the pressure value in the output of the control unit. The control unit has a regulating unit for operating the valve unit to tend to produce an output of the device that corresponds to the selected output of the set point.

Abstract: A control system methodology that uses object-oriented software to integrate multiple control systems into a common object model. Object-oriented techniques are used to construct distributed applications in a multi-vendor open system environment for use in controlling and monitoring systems of varying size and configuration. Information is brought into a common object model and made available throughout the system. A custom programming language is included for object creation. Access to objects is controlled through a multi-level security protocol. Data flow is governed by a real-time information synchronization manager. Classes are used to implement the system in a platform independent way according to a “core class hierarchy” in which objects are organized to inherit behavior and perform predictably. A control engine allows the user to control the order of execution of objects. A script is provided for generating custom objects.