Abstract: A host and ancillary tool interface methodology for distributed processing is described. The host tool manages a process, except for the generation of a product used in the process. To generate the product, the host tool provides an indication to an ancillary tool that the product is to be generated, and the ancillary tool generates the product after detection of the indication with no further intervention by the host tool. To provide the indication, the host tool preferably activates a control line whose voltage is monitored by the ancillary tool, or alternatively, sets one or more bits in a memory which is periodically checked by the ancillary tool.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling processes related to the amount of fluid in a container subjected to externally-excited motions. Fluid level sensor measurements in processing tanks on-board boats are confused by ocean waves and swells. A hydrodynamic model of a fluid in a tank can be constructed using non-linear dynamic model algorithms with inputs such as multi-axis accelerations, fluid viscosity, and apparent level measurements. The model can be used to filter-out boat motion disturbances to obtain a corrected level of the fluid in the tank. The corrected fluid level signal can be further processed using a dynamic model of the tank and associated input and output flow rates in a closed loop observer. The methods and systems are especially advantageous for offshore equipment such as cementing and fracturing ships.

Abstract: A display method for a supervisory control system that displays on a display screen a result of the interlock judgment for judging the ability of a control operation on each machine under supervisory control from the state information of multiple machines under supervisory control subject to supervisory control by the supervisory control system, includes the steps of performing interlock judgment in advance independently of the control operation, and, upon the control operation, displaying the result of the interlock judgment on a display screen, which displays the machines under supervisory control in advance.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes clutch members having an engaged position, in which torque generated by a drive is transmitted to an output, and a disengaged position, in which torque is not transmitted to the output. The clutch members are capable of slipping with respect to each other in order to prevent damage caused by overload conditions. The clutch mechanism further comprises an actuator associated with a clutch member. If the clutch members slip and a characteristic associated with slipping of the clutch members, such as the temperature rise of the slipping surfaces or the relative rotational speed of the clutch members is above a predetermined value, transmission of torque to the output is interrupted. The clutch mechanism is particularly suited for inclusion in a drive mechanism for the agitator of a surface treating appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for exposing (i.e. bridging) data and services offered by low power, low duty cycle transducers (e.g. sensors and actuators) in a standardized format over existing and established home networking technologies. A transducer access point is a functional component that serves as a proxy for health devices and sensors that are off/asleep the majority of the time to conserver power (e.g. battery life). The transducer access point may be implemented as a stand alone device or embedded within a computing device such as a home PC.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, products are disclosed for providing policy-based operating system services in an operating system on a computing system. The computing system includes at least one compute node. The compute node includes an operating system. The operating system includes a kernel and a plurality of operating system services of a service type. Providing policy-based operating system services in an operating system on a computing system includes establishing, on the compute node, a kernel policy specifying one of the operating system services of the service type for use by the kernel in the operating system, establishing a performance ruleset, the performance ruleset specifying rules for analyzing the performance of the computing system, measuring performance of the computing system, and adjusting the kernel policy in dependence upon the performance ruleset and the measured performance.

Abstract: A method for doing an optimization of the performance envelope initially authorized for an existing rotorcraft engine (M) to enable the engine (M), to be used in an optimized performance envelope that is different from the performance envelope initially authorized for the engine, is remarquable in that this optimization is compensated by modifying the total service life of the engine (M).

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates data transportation between two ore more systems. A manufacturing execution system (MES) can include a portion of recipe data associated with discrete manufacturing. An MES interface component can seamlessly communicate with the manufacturing execution system (MES) to delivery and execute the portion of recipe data within a controller-based discrete automation environment.

Abstract: A control apparatus which is capable of compensating for a control error properly and quickly even under a condition where the control error is temporarily increased e.g. by degradation of reliability of the detection results of reference parameters other than controlled variables, thereby making it possible to ensure a high accuracy of control. An air-fuel ratio controller of the control apparatus calculates modified errors by multiplying e.g.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for developing an agent-based, preferably a multi-agent-based, control system (SS) for an industrial flexible production system (PS). To simplify implementation of a control system for a flexible production system, it is provided that a simulation model (KM) of the production system (PS) is generated, and that the simulation model (KM) derived from the production system (PS) is transformed directly into models of a multi-agent-based control system (MASS).

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide an articulated robot capable of reducing a number of axes, making the robot light-weighted, reducing fabrication cost and promoting a working efficiency by mounting two or more of hands at a single unit of the robot and sharing portions of axes and its control apparatus. For that purpose, an articulated robot having a plurality of hands at a single unit thereof capable of sharing portions of axes (first axis, second axis) and attaching the hands respectively to tips of a plurality of axes (4A axis, 4B axis) connected to the axes (first axis, second axis) independently therefrom is provided with a control apparatus for subjecting a designated one of the hands to a CP control and switching the hand which is not designated to a PTP control.

Abstract: A method for improving a link schedule used in a communications network is disclosed. While the method applies generally to networks that operate on a scheduled communications basis, it is described in the context of a Foundation FIELDBUS. The method includes: scheduling sequences and their associated publications according to their relative priority, per application; minimizing delays between certain function blocks, and between certain function blocks and publications; and grouping certain publications. Accordingly, advantages such as latency reduction, schedule length reduction, and improved communications capacity are gained.

Abstract: A system with a first random access memory (RAM), a second RAM, a first processor coupled to the first RAM and a second processor coupled to the second RAM. The first RAM is configured to store input/output (I/O) completions from at least two engines. The second RAM is also configured to store I/O completions from at least two engines. When all engines are active, the system writes I/O completions from the engines to the first and second RAMs. The first processor processes I/O completions stored in the first RAM. The second processor processes I/O completions stored in the second RAM.

Abstract: An arrangement for producing at least a part of a dental product including an interface configured to receive and transmit ordering and manufacturing data from a plurality of users of different dental treatment systems. Ordering, manufacturing, and quality operating principles distinguish products from the different dental treatment systems to permit the arrangement to cooperate with the different dental treatment systems. At least one coordinating adapter unit receives and transmits ordering and manufacturing data from the different dental treatment systems. The at least one coordinating adapter unit identifies from which dental treatment system the ordering and manufacturing data comes and converts ordering and manufacturing data from at least one of the different dental treatment system to conform to another of the dental treatment systems. A communications network permits communication among elements of the system. Production units manufacture the dental product utilizing adapted manufacturing data.

Abstract: A system for coordinating remote response services, such as emergency services for safeguarding populations during environmental and other disasters, such as storms, floods, fire in order to ensure that resources are appropriately allocated and emergencies dealt with. The system comprises a host computing system and a number of remote computing systems. The host computing system may be operated by a Management Unit and remote computing systems by remote (field) Units. Each computing system includes the facility to enable entries of Requests For Assistance (RFA) and allocation of tasks responses to the RFAs. A Request For Assistance will include RFA data comprising location data, provided information data on the location of an RFA incident, an incident data, providing emergency information on the incident. The computing systems include sufficient functionality as such that in cases of communications breakdown, RFAs can still be managed.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a machine tool in which appropriate warm-up operation can be performed. Unnecessary warm-up operation before machining is not carried out and damage of bearings caused by the warm-up operation is prevented. A controlling unit 7 stores data of a supply amount of lubricant to bearings 4 and a rotation speed of a main spindle 2 in a memory unit 22 as time-series data. When rotation of the main spindle 2 is started, the time-series data stored in the memory unit 22 is used to calculate an amount of remaining lubricant in the bearings 4 and determination of necessity of warm-up operation is made based upon the stored data. A rotation speed at a start-up time of the main spindle is controlled according to the determination result.

Abstract: A control system for a wind turbine comprises: a sensor arrangement for capturing measures related to the turbine operation and fatigue accumulation; an upper level controller, which, on the basis of a statistical treatment of said measures, calculates optimized control settings at discrete points of time; a measurement module which processes said measures into instantaneous values; and a lower level controller that receives said control settings and said instantaneous values and calculates instantaneous optimal commands to control turbine actuators. The lower level controller comprises a continuous-time damage model which calculates the rate at which damage is accumulated at any time, and an optimal controller which controls operational states of the turbine, either by directly giving feedback of the instantaneous values to the actuators, or by generating a turbine performance objective function which is continuously optimized by repeatedly solving a receding horizon optimization problem.

Abstract: Data is collected about samples that possess characteristics that change over time and that are contained in any array of containers arranged in a container spatial relationship. A matrix of cells is displayed in a cell spatial relationship corresponding to the container spatial relationship. The matrix user interface allows a user to enter a large number of data points per minute, compared to conventional systems, which may require a user to swipe a bar code, enter an indicia, or enter a row/column position prior to entering data. Data collection of characteristics of samples also can be scheduled, by storing past values of the characteristics of the samples and also storing rules in a rule base. The rules determine whether a characteristic of a sample is to be data collected and, if so, identify the characteristic which is to be data collected, based on the past values of characteristics of samples.

Abstract: An AC power supply includes a digital feedback loop for output regulation. The feedback loop generates an RMS control signal that is mixed with a desired waveform to produce an input for a feedback loop that generates an instantaneous control signal. The instantaneous control signal is used to regulate power supply output.

Abstract: An electrical distribution system for selectively connecting an electrical power source to a load device uses astronomical calculations. The system comprises a switching device electrically connected between an electrical power source and a load device for selectively delivering electrical power to the load device. A control system controls operation of the switching device. The control system comprises a programmed controller for commanding operation of the switching device in accordance with a scheduling routine stored in a memory. The scheduling routine enables control of the switching device based on sunrise and sunset time. The memory further comprises a database of a plurality of geographic locations and coordinate information for the plurality of geographic locations.

Abstract: A jamb and casement system for a window opening defined by a window opening frame is disclosed. The jamb and casement system has a jamb that is sized and configured to fit within the window opening. The jamb has a first side, an opposite second side, a front face extending between the first side and the second side and a rear face extending between the first side and the second side. A casement is connected to the first side of the jamb. An inner covering trim is also provided. A portion of the inner covering trim overlays a portion of the front face of the jamb and extends beyond the front face of the jamb adjacent the second side of the jamb.

Abstract: A system for measuring and controlling the concentration of a chemical agent in a solution has a reaction cell for receiving a sample, a titrant dropper for releasing one or more drops of titrant into the sample, a first photosensor for sensing disruptions of light for every drop of titrant released, and a controller that communicates with the photosensor and computes the concentration of the chemical agent based on the number of disruptions of light at the photosensor. The present invention also includes a method for sensing and controlling the concentration of a chemical agent in a solution. The method includes having a sample containing the chemical agent, triggering the release of a number of drops of titrant into the sample, detecting the number of drops released into the sample, and computing the concentration of the chemical agent in the sample based on the number of drops of titrant released into the sample.

Abstract: Systems and methods for urging a valve plug off a seat of a control valve and toward a set point in the absence of significant delay. Adjustable, user-selected input parameters to the input of a lead-lag filter in communication with the input of a control loop facilitates achieving tunable response by a control valve upon application of small amplitude inputs.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for the automated real-time collection, extraction, transformation, analysis and presentation of statistical process control (SPC) information. One or more monitored systems or processes generate operational process control information that is stored in its native form. An SPC system iteratively accesses this information, transforms it as required, and performs statistical processing to generate database tables, control charts and other predetermined forms of data output. The statistical processing output is then extracted by an automated SPC data extraction system in real-time. The extracted data is placed in a data wrapper and submitted, likewise in real-time, to one or more statistical analysis systems or models, which process the data to derive new specification limits. The new specification limits are applied to monitored systems and processes resulting in the generation of new operational measurements, which are in turn collected and processed.

Abstract: A method of controlling presentation of audio data in a home entertainment system using a wireless home entertainment hub comprises obtaining a registration of at least one audio sink device, where the at least one audio sink device is capable of receiving a first number of audio channels used for presenting the audio data to a user in the home entertainment system. The audio data comprising a second number of audio channels, wherein the second number of audio channels is greater than the first number of audio channels, is received from a source device at the wireless home entertainment hub. The audio data received is processed in response to the capabilities of the at least one audio sink device by down-mixing the audio data to the first number of audio channels. The processed audio data is transmitted to the at least one audio sink device for presentation to the user.

Abstract: A method of operating a remote control in a home entertainment system using a wireless home entertainment hub comprises receiving an assignment of actuators for the remote control from the wireless home entertainment hub. A selection by a user to change a parameter of a source device registered with the wireless home entertainment hub based on the user activating one of the actuators of the remote control is received. An indication of the actuator activated by the user is transmitted.

Abstract: A method of registering source devices and sink devices with a wireless home entertainment hub in a home entertainment system includes activating a first registration actuator associated with the wireless home entertainment hub and activating a second registration actuator associated with a first source device in the home entertainment system. The activation of the second registration actuator causes an indication of the registration of the first source device with the wireless home entertainment hub to be stored in the wireless home entertainment hub and the first source device. A designation for a first sink device in the home entertainment system is selected and the first registration actuator is activated. A third registration actuator is activated, such that the third registration actuator causes an indication of the registration of the selected sink device with the wireless home entertainment hub to be stored in the wireless home entertainment hub and the selected sink device.

Abstract: A method of presenting program content to a user moving in a multiple zone home entertainment system using a wireless home entertainment hub comprises causing program content to be presented to a user using a first set of sink devices in a first zone, where each sink device of the first set of sink devices is registered with the wireless home entertainment hub. An indication that the user is in a second zone of the home entertainment system is received. The program content is caused to be presented to the user using a second set of sink devices in the second zone, where each sink device of the second set of sink devices is registered with the wireless home entertainment hub.

Abstract: An engine speed detector detects an engine speed of an engine having a baseline torque versus engine speed curve. A torque sensor detects an engine torque of the engine. A data processor determines if the detected engine speed is within a first speed range and if the detected engine torque is within a first torque range. A motor controller activates an electric motor to rotate substantially synchronously with a corresponding engine speed associated with the detected engine torque in an electric propulsion mode in accordance with a supplemental torque versus engine speed curve if the detected engine speed is within the first speed range and if the detected engine torque is within the first torque range. The supplemental torque versus engine speed curve intercepts the baseline torque versus engine speed curve at a lower speed point and a higher speed point.

Abstract: A method of managing a power state of devices in a home entertainment system using a wireless home entertainment hub comprises obtaining a registration of a plurality of devices, where the plurality of devices includes at least one sink device and at least one source device. A selection of one of the source devices is received for presentation of program content to a user in the home entertainment system. A subset of the at least one sink device is determined for presentation of the program content to the user based on the selection of the source device. Each sink device in the subset of the at least one sink device is ensured to be active.

Abstract: A method of identifying an electrical fault in an electrical system may include coupling an electronic service tool to an electronic control module. The method may also include instructing the electronic control module to disable an enable condition and modify a trip condition set by the electronic control module. The method may further include monitoring the electrical system as a user wiggles a component of the electrical system. The method may further include providing the electronic control module with electrical system data, and generating a fault code when the electrical system data fulfills the modified trip condition. The method may further include communicating the fault code to the user.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for controlling the states of lights and/or other electrical components. In one exemplary embodiment, a system employs a centralized base unit that wirelessly communicates with remote switching units, which control various loads, such as lights and/or other electrical components, based on commands from the base unit. A user can program various scenes for various loads and then implement a desired scene by providing an input to the base unit or the switching units. In response to the input, the base unit communicates with the switching units such that those switching units affected by the desired scene change the states of their loads, if necessary, to comport with the desired scene.

Abstract: The invention relates to the organization of network-wide applications to indicate a possible way by which future requirements of decentralized control systems connected together via a network can be implemented simply and cost-efficiently with high efficiency. A system and a computer program which, in order to provide consistent support to the organization of a process having at least one processing device for carrying out predefinable subprocesses, permit subprocess-specific process structure information to be registered and stored on the basis of the process to be organized in such a way that said information can be used on the basis of predefinable subprocesses or on the basis of a respective organization phase.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to setting up nodes. In aspects, a setup process is started on a node to install software components to provide services to other nodes. The setup process may also install software components on other nodes to provide additional services. A management component displays a graphical representation of the setup state of the nodes. As the setup state changes, the management component changes the representation to correspond to the new setup state of the nodes. In addition, a user may hover a cursor over an icon representing a node to obtain information about the setup state of the node or other information about the node.

Abstract: In order to flexibly identify the current operating state of control elements which are used to control a process installation, the invention provides a method for identifying the operating state of at least one control element, which is designed for an active and a passive operating state, for a control apparatus, wherein, in the active operating state, the control element controls a process function of an area of a process installation, comprising the following steps: the control apparatus is connected to the process installation, the control element is functionally associated with the process function, and the operating state of the control element is identified as active on the basis of successful functional association of the control element with the process function.

Abstract: An interface or display routine is provided for use in viewing and configuring a function block that performs integrated optimization and control within a process control system. The interface routine may enable a user to view or configure variables, values or other parameters associated with the integrated optimization and control block within the process control system. For example, the interface routine may display the current operating state of the integrated function block, may enable a user to select inputs and output of the function block for use in providing integrated optimization and control, may enable a user to select a particular or desired optimization function for use in the function block, etc. The interface routine may also display the multiple input output curves associated with the optimizer and the controller sections of the integrated function block in a manner that provides ease of view and selection of these curves as part of the algorithm used by the integrated function block.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating network communications between network components operative between a local network and a higher-level, remote, and/or information network in an industrial controller environment. The system includes a data exchange module that maps one or more remote network protocols to one or more local network protocols. The data exchange module can include one or more mapping components that map a plurality of control protocols communicated over an information network to a local protocol that can be subsequently employed to communicate data to a plurality of local network devices in the industrial controller environment.

Abstract: A system and method for providing increased availability of input/output (I/O) drawers during concurrent I/O hub repair are provided. The illustrative embodiments provide an alternative cabling scheme between an I/O planar and a plurality of I/O hubs that facilitates the I/O drawers being available even when an I/O hub fails. With this cabling scheme, a hypervisor or other virtualization mechanism configures routing tables in the firmware of the host system to cause data to be sent/received through the I/O hubs. In the event of a failure of an I/O hub, the routing tables may be updated by the hypervisor to utilize a different I/O hub coupled to the I/O drawer. By virtue of the modified cabling scheme of the illustrative embodiments, such updating of the routing tables allows I/O operations to continue at a single loop, or single barrel, throughput via the other I/O hub.

Abstract: In allocating processing units of a computer system to generate simulated diffraction signals used in optical metrology, a request for a job to generate simulated diffraction signals using multiple processing units is obtained. A number of processing units requested for the job to generate simulated diffraction signals is then determined. A number of available processing units is determined. When the number of processing units requested is greater than the number of available processing units, a number of processing units is assigned to generate the simulated diffraction signals that is less than the number of processing units requested.

Abstract: A process for setting an anesthesia apparatus or respirator with a control unit controlling the respiration is wherein a) after selecting an input sector for a respiration parameter by pressing the rotary and acknowledge switch and keeping it pressed beyond a preset first time threshold and by subsequently adjusting same corresponding to the direction of rotation of the rotary and acknowledge switch, an increase or decrease in the value of the selected parameter is brought about directly via the control unit, b) the set value of the selected parameter is changed over into the presetting by releasing the rotary and acknowledge switch, c) repeated pressing of the rotary and acknowledge switch and keeping it pressed within a second preset time threshold after releasing the rotary and acknowledge switch according to b) leads to the setting of the parameter selected with an increased or decreased value according to a), so that a further adjustment of the selected parameter setting is possible, d) pressing and rele

Abstract: In accordance with aspects of the present invention, provided are systems, methods and computer program products for: creating an inventory of un-harvested logs; simulating the growth of the un-harvested log inventory; estimating current and projected values of the un-harvested log inventory; and, providing a consolidated price-schedule listing normalized, and thus, comparable purchase price information from multiple buyers.

Abstract: A system for extracting and saving web content for future reference, the system comprising an identifying means for allowing a user to identify the web content to be extracted and saved, a manipulation means for allowing the user to manipulate the identified web content such that it is extracted and saved, an extracting means for extracting operable elements of the identified web content, and a saving means for saving the extracted operable elements of the identified web content. The system further comprising a rendering means for rendering the saved operable elements of the identified web content on a local device, the rendering means not requiring access to the web content.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for saving electricity consumed by a computer. The method includes the steps of defining a plurality of items of service so that a user can select one of the items of service, identifying at least one device, driver and application corresponding to the selected item of service and providing a simplified process for actuating the device, driver and application corresponding to the selected item of service.

Abstract: There is described a method and a system allowing the use of at least one resource of a first automation system in at least one second automation system, whereby the resource is made available by the first automation system and an identification characteristic is used for the unique identification of the resource in the at least second automation system. A user is enabled to navigate in a simple manner between the application locations of originator and user of a resource. This is achieved by the fact that the use of the resource of the first automation system in the at least second automation system is mapped as a bilateral reference in each case between the automation systems and is stored in each case in a storage area in the automation systems, whereby the bilateral reference also contains application locations of the resource in the respective automation system.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring the status of various types of fixtures and products sold in commercial, e.g., retail environments. The system is arranged to automatically detect and notify store personnel of undesirable conditions, specifically: out of stock, low-stock, and rapid product dispensing or removal. The system consists of an FMS Intelligent Controller (FMS-IC) which is a microprocessor based input/output device mounted on the monitored display device or fixture, and sensors that are connected to inputs used to trigger the FMS-IC when a sensor senses the presence of an item of merchandise to be monitored. The FMS is battery powered and is used with various embodiments of fixtures that may be mounted to shelves within the retail environment.

Abstract: A method and system for quantifying and correcting spatial-intensity trends for each channel of a microarray data set having one or more channels. The method and system of one embodiment of the present invention selects a set of features from each channel of the microarray data set. Based on the selected set of features, a surface is used to determine the intensities for all features in each channel of the microarray data set. Spatial-intensity trends within the microarray data set are quantified, based on the surface to the intensities for each channel of the microarray data set. After the surface has been determined, the spatial-intensity trend can be removed from the microarray data set.

Abstract: A method of testing and installing a remote control unit (RCU) for controlling elements (ACT1, ACT2, ACT3) of a home automation network, intended for managing the security or heat or light comfort in a building, comprising the use of software (ALS) emulating the remote control unit in a computer (PCU) to define a virtual remote control unit (VRCU), and the configuring of the virtual remote control unit to enable the elements of the network to be controlled, wherein sending rights are assigned to the virtual remote control unit at the time of that configuration and wherein the cancellation of these sending rights results at least from a step for copying the configuration (CFG) of the virtual remote control unit in the remote control unit.

Abstract: A memory module comprises a plurality of storage bits for each memory location, and a plurality of error management storage bits for each memory location. A memory controller is operable to change error management modes on the memory module. Changing error management modes comprises in one example using an error management mode providing the greatest error management capability for the number of operable memory components available within the memory module.

Abstract: A process control system includes multiple zones containing process control network communicatively interconnected to exchange information necessary to monitor the system and to perform process control. Each zone may include an inter-zone server that controls the exchange of information between the zones via communication links. In addition to controlling the routing of information between the zones, the inter-zone servers may perform additional processing on the information being exchanged, such as security monitoring, language translation and version control.

Abstract: A system and method of fluctuation enhanced gas-sensing using SAW devices includes processes for improved chemical analyte detection, identification, and quantification through the measurement and spectral analysis of frequency fluctuations in the instantaneous frequency of a chemical sensor arranged to produce an oscillatory output signal when exposed to chemical substances. The system and method may use a chemical sensor, such as a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device. The spectral analysis produces the power spectral density of the frequency fluctuations, which are represented as a pattern that includes information about the analyte(s) such as, total adsorbed gas mass and diffusion coefficients. The diffusion coefficients may then be used to determine the number of molecule types and/or the concentration of each.