Patents by Inventor Holly E. Johnson

Holly E. Johnson 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).

  • System and method for function block execution order generation
    Patent number: 7200448
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for automatically generating an execution order for a control system function block diagram. The input data availability is determined for the inputs of the function blocks in the diagram, and an execution order is generated for the function block diagram according to the input data availability for the function block inputs. Also disclosed are methods and systems for generating a control routine from a function block diagram having a plurality of function blocks, wherein the control routine is generated from the function block diagram according to the execution order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Cachat, Unni M. Heineking, Michael Silvestro, Jacob S. Baker, Holly E. Johnson, Douglas J. Reichard, Carol A. Knez
  • User interface and system for creating function block diagrams
    Patent number: 6931288
    Abstract: A controller configuration system and user interface therefor are disclosed for creating and editing controller function block diagrams for use in control systems. The interface provides feedback loop identification features, wire connection cross-referencing and hyperlinks, wire connector name matching, pin datatype visualization, correct wiring indication and wiring error indications, and intelligent deletion and restoration features. In addition, the interface provides block morphing, free-form text boxes, error navigation, error indication, and block execution status information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason M. Lee, Douglas J. Reichard, Unni M. Heineking, Bruce A. Christensen, Holly E. Johnson, Keith M. Hogan, Kim L. Skippers, Diane N. Ritchie, Steven A. Zuponcic, James H. Jarrett, Christopher E. Stanek
  • System and method for function block execution order generation
    Publication number: 20030100958
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for automatically generating an execution order for a control system function block diagram. The input data availability is determined for the inputs of the function blocks in the diagram, and an execution order is generated for the function block diagram according to the input data availability for the function block inputs. Also disclosed are methods and systems for generating a control routine from a function block diagram having a plurality of function blocks, wherein the control routine is generated from the function block diagram according to the execution order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Anthony J. Cachat, Unni M. Heineking, Michael Silvestro, Jacob S. Baker, Holly E. Johnson, Douglas J. Reichard, Carol A. Knez