Abstract: An output unit, an input unit and an input-output system are provided to construct a safety control logic having a high degree of freedom in design and has scalability. The output unit includes an input signal receiving part, receiving an input signal from the input unit; and an output control part, performing an output based on the input signal. In each group set for the output unit, the output unit performs the output when receiving the input signals from all the input units set to the same group as the group set for the output unit.

Abstract: In a motor control system, a plurality of motor control devices for controlling motors and a controller are connected to each other via a communication line. The controller generates a communication signal including an operation command, and transmits the communication signal to the respective motor control devices in a predetermined communication cycle. The plurality of motor control devices includes two motor control devices in a first group and a motor control device in a second group. Each of the motor control devices in the first group includes a data transceiver, a motor controller, a corrector, and a synchronous timing generator. The data transceiver receives an operation command issued to the motor control device, and receives operation information in the motor control device in the second group. Based on the operation command, the motor controller generates a torque command signal for controlling the motor.

Abstract: A machining condition selecting device includes a machining condition contribution data management unit configured to manage machining condition contribution data in which each of a plurality of machining conditions is associated with a 3-dimensional surface roughness parameter and degrees of contribution to each item of a required condition related to productivity of a target product; a matter of priority acquisition unit configured to acquire a combination of the 3-dimensional surface roughness parameter and at least one item of the required condition as a matter of priority; and a machining condition selection data management unit configured to manage, for each of the plurality of machining conditions, machining condition selection data in which a combination pattern of the matters of priority is associated with a sum of the degrees of contribution to each item in the combination pattern.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a CNC machine including providing instructions for machining a surface of a distortion-free object, selecting a true axis of movement of a toolhead of the machine using the instructions, instructing the toolhead to travel on an object to be machined along the true axis of movement, but where the toolhead actually travels along an actual axis that is deviated from the true axis as a result of the surface distortions on the object to be machined, selecting multiple points along the actual axis traveled by the toolhead on the object to be machined, comparing the distance of the multiple points along the actual axis from the true axis to determine offset amounts from the true axis corresponding to a lack of straightness of the object to be machined, and modifying the instructions to compensate for the offset amounts before uploading the instructions to a CNC controller.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods and structures for controlling developer critical dimension (DCD) variations across a wafer surface. Aspects of the invention include an apparatus having developer tubing and an internal cam. The internal cam is coupled to a fixed axis. A flexible divider is positioned between the developer tubing and the internal cam. The flexible divider is coupled to the internal cam such that rotation of the internal cam about the fixed axis is operable to change an inner diameter of the developer tubing.

Abstract: A method for detecting an anomaly in sensor data generated in a substrate processing apparatus is disclosed herein. A plurality of data sets is received. A first data set from a first sensor and second data set from a second sensor are selected. The first second sensors are defined as a sensor pair. A reference correlation is generated by selecting a subset of values in each data set for each of the first and second data sets. A difference of remaining data correlation outside the subset of values in each data set to the reference correlation is normalized. The normalized data set is filtered to smooth the normalized difference to avoid isolated outliers with high chance of false positive candidates. One or more anomalies are identified. Process parameters of the substrate processing apparatus are adjusted, based on the one or more identified anomalies from the filtered data set.

Abstract: Statistically significant event patterns predict the timing for performing entity maintenance. Event patterns are determined based on a target variable having an undesired value for a given entity when the event pattern occurs. Event patterns are filtered based on distributions of the event patterns across multiple entities and distributions of event patterns during desired operation of the entities and undesired operation of the entities. A predictive maintenance process is established having significant event patterns as the basis for maintenance tasks.

Abstract: A device that estimates a life of a clamping mechanism clamping rotation of a rotary table includes a machine learning device. The machine learning device observes operating state data of the rotary table and operation history data of the rotary table as a state variable indicative of a current state of an environment, and acquires life data indicative of the life of the clamping mechanism as label data. In addition, the device uses the state variable that has been observed and the label data that has been acquired and learns the operating state data and the operation history data and the life data in association with each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for adapting a data structure between a numerical controller and a machine includes a data acquisition logic unit connected to the machine for acquiring values of machine parameters characteristic of a machine state. The data acquisition logic unit includes an interface module containing rules which are used to transform a machine data structure of the values of machine parameters into a control data structure which can be read by the numerical controller. In a corresponding method, values of the machine parameters which occur in a first machine state are transmitted to the data acquisition logic unit and stored therein. The machine state is assigned to the stored values of the machine parameters as at least one rule for interpreting the values of the machine parameters.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for optimizing the manufacture of wooden furniture. The system is configured to receive a user selection of a furniture product; receive a user input associated with the one or more variables for each of the one or more components of the furniture product; generate a furniture plan for the one or more components associated with the at least one of the one or more furniture products; and transmit control signals based on the furniture plan to cause a manufacturing equipment to implement the furniture plan, wherein implementing the furniture plan further comprises manufacturing the one or more components.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for generating geometric data for use in an additive manufacturing process. The apparatus includes a processing unit. The processing unit may be arranged for receiving data defining surface geometry of a plurality of objects to be built together in an additive manufacturing process, providing a user interface that allows a user to define a location of each object within a common build volume and carrying out a slicing operation on at least one of the objects located in the common build volume independently from another one of objects located in the common build volume. The slicing operation determines sections of the at least one object to be built in the additive manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the objects are defined in a hierarchical data structure. Supports for supporting the objects during the build may be defined with reference to a 2-dimensional support cross-section.

Abstract: An encoder includes a base portion, a scale portion that is provided to be relatively rotatable with respect to the base portion, and has a plurality of marks, an imaging element that is disposed in the base portion, and images the marks, and an estimation portion that performs template matching on a captured image in the imaging element by using a reference image, in which the plurality of marks include a first mark and a second mark, and the estimation portion counts the number of pixels of the imaging element corresponding to a rotation angle of the scale portion with respect to the base portion until a position of the second mark is detected from detection of a position of the first mark, and performs calibration on the basis of the counted number of pixels and the rotation angle.

Abstract: A numerical controller capable of temporarily executing dedicated function software includes a dedicated function software reading unit configured to read, in response to a reading condition being satisfied, the dedicated function software into a primary storage area mainly accessed by a CPU, dedicated function software execution unit configured to execute the dedicated function software as a process in response to an execution condition being satisfied, and a dedicated function software termination unit configured to stop execution of the process of the dedicated function software and delete the dedicated function software from the primary storage area in response to a termination condition being satisfied.

Abstract: A numerical controller performs control for changing a tool mounted on a spindle to another tool stored in a tool magazine based on a machining program. The numerical controller analyzes a command by a block of the machining program, predicts a time required for machining by the analyzed command, and selects a tool changeable before a tool change command, during tool selection, based on the predicted time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating at least one machining apparatus as well as a machining system with at least one machining apparatus. Such a machining apparatus can be a machining apparatus for machining workpieces, in particular panel-shaped workpieces, which are used, for example, in the furniture and component industry.

Abstract: A numerical controller which can provide an interface that performs a safe task control for addition of an original function includes a memory management unit that develops, on a memory, a program executed by a task, an execution time calculation unit that calculates an execution time of the task, an execution condition setting unit that sets an execution condition of the task based on the results of execution of the memory management unit and the execution time calculation unit, a task monitoring unit that monitors the state of an arithmetic unit and determine the arithmetic unit to which the task is assigned, and a task control unit that registers and starts the task in the assigned arithmetic unit, based on the execution condition.

Abstract: A servo movement control method, device, and terminal device are provided. The method includes: controlling an output shaft of the servo to rotate according to a first motion instruction; detecting whether a second motion instruction is received within a first preset time period, and re-planning a second ideal motion curve to a second ideal end position from a corresponding ideal position on a first ideal motion curve when receiving the second motion instruction; and controlling the output shaft to rotate from an actual position when receiving the second motion instruction to the second ideal end position according to the second ideal motion curve. When the second motion instruction is received, the servo is controlled to rotate from the ideal position to the second ideal end position according to the second motion instruction, so that the servo is switched from the first motion instruction to the second motion instruction smoothly.

Abstract: Individual parts or components are tracked as the individual parts or components move through or between a plurally of manufacturing processes or steps after the individual parts or components are separated from the single manufacturing platform (and from each other). The information in a work order associated with the parts is utilized to dynamically make real-time adjustments to any of the plurality of manufacturing processes or steps as the individual parts or components move through or between the plurally of manufacturing processes or steps.

Abstract: A raw material supply device includes a plurality of supply portions for supplying the raw material, a detection portion for detecting a state of the supply portion, and a control portion for controlling the supply portion, in which when the plurality of supply portions are in a normal state, the control portion switches the supply portions at a predetermined timing, and causes each of the supply portions to supply the raw material.

Abstract: Inspection apparatus includes an imaging module, which is configured to capture images of defects at different, respective locations on a sample. A processor is coupled to process the images so as to automatically assign respective classifications to the defects, and to autonomously control the imaging module to continue capturing the images responsively to the assigned classifications.

Abstract: Touch sensing circuit arrangements include a touch sensor and a controller board. The touch sensor includes one or more sensing elements to generate touch-related signals responsive to a touch input to the sensor, and a memory device storing computer-executable firmware instructions for determining touch positions based on the touch-related signals. The controller board includes query logic executable by the controller board to cause the controller board to query for the computer-executable firmware instructions stored on the memory device of the touch sensor, and a processor circuit to determine touch positions by executing the firmware instructions loaded onto the generic controller board in response to the query.

Abstract: Methods and systems for data collection in an industrial environment with haptic feedback and data communication and bandwidth control are disclosed. A system can include a data collector to collect data based on a selected data collection routine, a data storage to store a plurality of collector routes and data, a data acquisition circuit to interpret the data and determine an occurrence of an anomalous condition, a data analysis circuit to evaluate a data communication constraint and adjust a volume of data communicated between the input channels and the data storage, wherein the data analysis circuit determines an aggregate rate of data being collected, and, if the aggregate rate exceeds a current bandwidth allocation rate, request an increase to the current bandwidth allocation rate, and a haptic user device for generating a haptic stimulation in response an occurrence of a specified anomalous condition.

Abstract: A monitoring system can include a dashboard including a graphical user interface display space, and a digital twin validation system including a processor configured to perform operations. The operations can include rendering, in a graphical user interface display space, a first interactive graphical object characterizing a first input value indicative of a first oil and gas machine of a plurality of oil and gas industrial machines. The operations can also include receiving data characterizing user interaction with the first interactive graphical object and indicative of the first input value. The operations can further include determining, by a predictive model, data characterizing a characteristic property of a plurality of components of the first oil and gas machine over a first time period.

Abstract: A control system includes a plurality of driving devices that are connected to a network and drive a plurality of control targets, a control device that controls the plurality of driving devices via the network, and a teaching device for teaching operations of corresponding control targets to the plurality of driving devices. The teaching device transmits a command for driving the corresponding control target to at least one driving device among the plurality of driving devices via the network.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system and method are provided to model a sparse data asset. The system comprises a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions that when executed by the processor perform a method to model a sparse data asset. Relevant data and operational data associated with the newly operational are received. A transfer model based on the relevant data and the received operational data. An input into the transfer model is received and a predication based on data associated with the received operational data and the relevant data is output.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for determining conditions of malfunction or inefficiency of HVAC systems, within a plurality of monitored households, in which there are no sensors for directly measuring the power consumption per specific HVAC. The said method comprise the steps of: a. monitoring the power consumption of a plurality of households; b. monitoring the concurrent environmental conditions at the location of the said plurality of households; c. analyzing each household's power consumption, and extracting weighted failure indications of inefficient or malfunctioning HVAC systems; d. determining the probability of various HVAC conditions of malfunction of inefficiency, according to the said weighted indicators; and e. emitting a an alert in relation to the said condition of HVAC malfunction of inefficiency, comprising at least one of: HVAC malfunction type, probability, probable cause, and suggested action.

Abstract: Systems and methods for data collection in an industrial environment can include a data collector to route analog signals from a plurality of analog sensor inputs to a plurality of output channels of in accordance with a first routing scheme and a controller configured to adjust the routing scheme to a second routing scheme. The first routing scheme may include providing at least two of the plurality of analog sensor inputs at one of the plurality of output channels and the second routing scheme may include providing at least one of the at least two of the plurality of analog sensor inputs to a different one of the plurality of output channels.

Abstract: Systems and method for data collection in an industrial environment can include interpreting a plurality of sensor data values, each sensor operatively coupled to at least one of a plurality of components in the industrial environmental. In response to at least a portion of the plurality of sensor data values, determining a recognized pattern value and providing a system characterization value for the industrial system in response to the recognized pattern value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for data collection and signal processing are disclosed, including a plurality of variable groups of analog sensor inputs, the analog sensors operationally coupled to an industrial environment. The inputs of the sensors may be received by an analog crosspoint switch, where the signals are monitored, data collection may be adaptively scheduled, front end signal conditioning may occur, and a noise value determined.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for data collection in an industrial environment are described. Signals from a plurality of analog sensors may be routed via an analog crosspoint switch which includes at least one high current output drive circuit suitable for routing an analog signal. The switch may be configured with data routing information from a data collection template where the routing includes switching a portion of the analog signals to a portion of the plurality of analog signal paths.

Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring data collection are described. The system can include a data acquisition circuit structured to interpret a plurality of detection values, each of the plurality of detection values corresponding to at least one of a plurality of input sensors communicatively coupled to the data acquisition circuit; a signal evaluation circuit comprising: a timer circuit structured to generate at least one timing signal; and a phase detection circuit structured to determine a relative phase difference between at least one of the plurality of detection values and the at least one timing signal from the timer circuit; and a response circuit structured to perform at least one operation in response to the relative phase difference.

Abstract: System and methods for data collection, processing, and utilization of signals in an industrial environment are disclosed. A data acquisition circuit structured to interpret a plurality of detection values from a plurality of input sensors communicatively coupled to the data acquisition circuit, a peak detection circuit to determine at least one peak value in response to the plurality of detection values, a peak response circuit to select at least one detection value in response to the at least one peak value, a communication circuit to communicate the at least one selected detection value to a remote server, and a monitoring application on the remote server to receive the at least one selected detection value, jointly analyze received detection values and recommend an action in response are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for bearing analysis in an industrial environment are disclosed. A data acquisition circuit structured to interpret a plurality of detection values corresponding to a plurality of input sensors coupled to the data acquisition circuit, a data storage for storing specifications and anticipated state information for a plurality of bearing types and buffering the plurality of detection values for a predetermined length of time, and a bearing analysis circuit to analyze buffered detection values relative to specifications and anticipated state information resulting in at least one bearing parameter are described. Analysis may include filtering the detection values through a high pass filter, identifying rapid changes in detection values, identifying frequencies at which spikes occur and comparing frequencies and spikes in amplitude relative to an anticipated state information and specification.

Abstract: Systems and methods for interactions with power station noise patterns are disclosed. A system can include a data collector communicatively coupled to a plurality of input channels, wherein at least one of the plurality of input channels is operatively coupled to a vibration detection facility structured to detect a noise pattern of a power station, a library structured to store the detected noise pattern, an interface circuit structured to make the noise pattern available to a noise pattern marketplace, the noise pattern marketplace including a plurality of noise patterns from a plurality of power stations; and a user interface for accessing at least one of the plurality noise patterns of the noise pattern marketplace.

Abstract: Methods and systems for data collection in an industrial refining environment with haptic feedback and data storage control are disclosed. A system may include a data collector communicatively coupled to a plurality of input channels, wherein the data collector collects data based on a selected data collection routine, a data storage structured to store a plurality of collector routes and collected data, wherein the plurality of collector routes each include a different data collection routine, a data acquisition circuit structured to interpret the collected data and determine an occurrence of an anomalous condition, a data analysis circuit to evaluate a data storage constraint of the monitoring system and to adjust a volume of collected data stored in response to the evaluation, and a haptic user device for generating a haptic stimulation in response to an occurrence of a specified anomalous condition in the refining environment.

Abstract: Systems, methods and an apparatus for data monitoring. A system may include a data acquisition circuit structured to interpret a plurality of detection values, each of the plurality of detection values corresponding to at least one of a plurality of input sensors communicatively coupled to the data acquisition circuit; a data storage circuit structured to store specifications and anticipated state information for a plurality of pump and fan types; an analysis circuit structured to analyze the plurality of detection values relative to specifications and anticipated state information to determine a pump or fan performance parameter; and a response circuit structured to initiate an action in response to the pump or fan performance parameter.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for data monitoring are disclosed. A system may include a data acquisition circuit structured to interpret a plurality of detection values, each of the plurality of detection values corresponding to at least one of a plurality of input sensors communicatively coupled to the data acquisition circuit, a data storage circuit structured to store specifications and anticipated state information for a plurality of vehicle types, an analysis circuit structured to analyze the plurality of detection values relative to specifications and anticipated state information to determine a vehicle performance parameter, and a response circuit structured to initiate an action in response to the vehicle performance parameter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for data collection and processing system are disclosed. A multiplexer in a data collector may receive a plurality of sensor channels, wherein each of the plurality of sensor channels is coupled to at least one of a plurality of industrial sensors operationally coupled to an industrial environment. The multiplexor may perform signal conditioning including generating a timing signal from a trigger channel and deriving a relative phase between a trigger channel and an input channel in response to the timing signal. The signal conditioning may include internet protocol (IP) front-end end signal conditioning to improve a signal-to-noise ratio.

Abstract: Systems and methods for data collection in an industrial environment are disclosed. A plurality of input sensors communicatively coupled to a controller, a data collection circuit structured to collect output data from a plurality of input sensors, and a machine learning data analysis circuit structured to receive the output data and learn received output data patterns indicative of an outcome, wherein the machine learning data analysis circuit is structured to learn received output data patterns by being seeded with a model based on industry-specific feedback.

Abstract: A hitch assist system and method are provided herein. A human machine interface is configured to receive user-input specifying a target travel direction of a vehicle. A controller is configured to generate commands for autonomously maneuvering the vehicle in the target travel direction, identify a hitch coupler of a trailer based on input received from an object detection system, and request additional user-input updating the target travel direction if the hitch coupler is unable to be identified.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device includes a display and a processor to provide a first UI for setting a reconnaissance target of an unmanned aerial vehicle, and based on the reconnaissance target being selected through the first UI, control the display to provide a second UI for selecting a flight path for reconnoitering the reconnaissance target, and the second UI includes image information regarding each of different flight paths for reconnoitering the reconnaissance target.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a vehicle controller and a portable user device. The vehicle controller is configured to control operation of a vehicle component of a vehicle. The portable user device is configured to wirelessly connect to the vehicle controller and facilitate providing a command to the vehicle controller regarding operation of the vehicle component from an exterior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A radio controlled (RC) vehicle includes a receiver configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal from a remote control device. The RF signal indicates command data in accordance with a first coordinate system. The command data includes yaw-velocity command data. The RC vehicle includes motion sensors configured to generate motion data. The RC vehicle includes a processor coupled to the motion sensors and to the receiver. The processor is configured to transform the command data into control data based on the motion data and in accordance with a second coordinate system from a perspective of the RC vehicle. The control data includes yaw-velocity control data. The yaw-velocity control data is related to the yaw-velocity command data. The RC vehicle includes control devices coupled to the processor and configured to control motion of the RC vehicle based on the control data.

Abstract: Using an imaging device of a user device associated with a public user, an image of an autonomous vehicle (AV) operating in an area is captured. The public user associated with the user device is other than an occupant or controller of the AV. Image processing of the image is performed to extract a set of visual characteristics of the AV. A visual characteristic in the set of visual characteristics is insufficient to uniquely identify the AV. From a set of AVs a subset of candidate AVs is selected where each candidate AV in the subset of candidate AVs matches within a tolerance at least one visual characteristic in the set of visual characteristics, the subset of candidate AVs including the AV. A stop command is sent to the AV, causing the AV to execute a stopping operation resulting in a change in a velocity of the AV.

Abstract: A system includes an electro-dermal potential sensing system to sense electro-dermal potential of a person and configured to output an electro-dermal potential signal, as well as at least one physiological sensor to measure at least one physiological state and output at least one physiological signal. The system also includes a controller to receive the electro-dermal potential signal from the electro-dermal potential sensing system and the at least one physiological signal to determine a drowsiness state of the person.

Abstract: An architecture for receiving and responding to requests in a vehicle system may include transmitting requests to a remote processing system configured to verify the authenticity of requests and determine responsive actions. The action jobs may be maintained at a location remote from the vehicle, and the vehicle may be configured to retrieve action jobs from the remote location.

Abstract: A movable body utilization system includes: a vehicle configured to perform automated driving; and a server configured to communicate with the vehicle. When the server receives a utilization application for utilizing the vehicle for a predetermined purpose by a user who is not an owner of the vehicle, the server is configured to transmit, to the vehicle, an instruction for allowing the user to utilize the vehicle in accordance with the utilization application. In accordance with the instruction, the vehicle is configured to move to the user who has made the utilization application.

Abstract: A functional module for an operational assistance system of a work apparatus or for a driving assistance system of a transportation vehicle for controlling a function of a piece of equipment of the work apparatus or of the transportation vehicle having a main function unit to produce and provide a function parameter set having at least one function parameter for control of the function of the piece of equipment and having a test and auxiliary function unit. The test and auxiliary function unit tests the function parameter set of the main function unit and takes a result of the test as a basis for outputting the function parameter set of the main function unit in a normal mode of operation to control the function of the piece of equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for a mobile robot to move in proximity to an obstacle. In the method, the mobile robot moves at a preset speed in a preset direction when it is detected that a distance between the mobile robot and the obstacle reaches a preset distance; a robot predicted moving space of the mobile robot in a next moving cycle is calculated based on the preset speed and the preset direction; and an adjusted speed and an adjusted direction of the mobile robot are determined based on the robot predicted moving space, so as to make the mobile robot move in proximity to the obstacle at the adjusted speed in the adjusted direction.

Abstract: Provided is a process executed by a robot, including: traversing, to a first position, a first distance in a backward direction; after traversing the first distance, rotating 180 degrees in a first rotation; after the first rotation, traversing, to a second position, a second distance in the second direction; and after traversing the second distance, rotating 180 degrees in a second rotation such that the field of view of the sensor points in the first direction.