Abstract: A peripheral data acquisition, monitor, and adaptive control system is disclosed in which a personal computer (PC) and one or more input/output (I/O) Bridge devices interface signals from electronically-controlled devices to the PC via the keyboard port, thus permitting data, such as measurement data, to be automatically and directly entered into application programs such that the PC can take action and control outputs based upon the measurement data. A software control program is also disclosed which allows the user to configure the system for orienting the user as to which devices are being controlled, reading digital and analog inputs, making decisions based upon the information using specific user-defined conditions, and setting digital outputs. The system is also adapted to interface with a wireless or AC power-line transmission media.

Abstract: A peripheral data acquisition, monitor, and adaptive control system is disclosed in which a personal computer (PC) and one or more input/output (I/O) Bridge devices interface signals from electronically-controlled devices to the PC via the keyboard port, thus permitting data, such as measurement data, to be automatically and directly entered into application programs such that the PC can take action and control outputs based upon the measurement data. A software control program is also disclosed which allows the user to configure the system for orienting the user as to which devices are being controlled, reading digital and analog inputs, making decisions based upon the information using specific user-defined conditions, and setting digital outputs. The program will also keep track of all I/O events by storing them to a disk file.

Abstract: A peripheral data acquisition, monitor, and control device is disclosed which utilizes an Input/Output (I/O) Bridge device for interfacing signals from electronically-controlled peripheral devices to a personal computer (PC) via the keyboard port, thus permitting data, such as measurement data, to be automatically and directly entered into application programs such that the PC can take action and control outputs based upon the measurement data. The I/O Bridge device automatically inputs information into the host computer without having to manually type the information on the keyboard, and also interfaces with the host computer in order to monitor and control various real-world tasks, such as manufacturing functions.

Abstract: The peripheral data acquisition, transmission and control device provides means for inputting information into a computer without having to type the same therein or to receive information from a computer in order to guide various functions, such as manufacturing functions.

Abstract: A programmable flow control valve unit has a valve assembly with a solid state control cooperating with a programmable timing device to provide the operating mode for the purpose of operating the valve unit for a predetermined time period or periods in order to achieve the functioning of the valve assembly to thereby move a fluid such as a gas, a liquid, or a slurry to a particular place in a desired time pattern. The time periods may be set individually or by a repeat mode.

Abstract: A programmable flow control valve unit has a valve assembly with a solid state control cooperating with a programmable timing device to provide the operating mode for the purpose of operating the valve unit for a predetermined time period or periods in order to achieve the functioning of the valve assembly to thereby move a fluid such as a gas, a liquid, or a slurry to a particular place in a desired time pattern. The time periods may be set individually or by a repeat mode.