Abstract: A remote terminal adapter device is disclosed. The adapter device includes control processors in communication with a bus controller via a dual redundant data bus (e.g., MIL-STD-1553) having primary and secondary data buses or channels. The adapter device includes analog relays connecting the primary and secondary buses to a main remote terminal (RT) device configured for control of an aircraft subsystem. Additional analog relays connect the data bus to one or more auxiliary or additional RTs (e.g., configured to backup the main RT or simulate the controlled subsystem and its responses. The adapter device may monitor the data bus for traffic and allow the redundant RT to access the data bus (from the same remote terminal) address as the main RT by activating and deactivating the analog relays.

Abstract: A circuit for determining and/or compensating for a measurement error of a sheathed sensor due to a property of a sheath of that sheathed sensor comprises a first and a second terminal for connecting to a pair of sensor signal leads of a sensor element in a sheathed sensor and a voltage measurement circuit. A switching unit controls switching an electrical connection between a first and a second state. A correction measurement circuit generates a correction signal indicative of that a measured current running from the first terminal through the switching unit. A controller receives the measurement and correction signal in both the first and second state, and calculates an error value indicative of the measurement error and/or a sensor readout value that is corrected for the measurement error by taking the measurement and correction signal into account as obtained in both the first and second state.

Abstract: A sensor includes a detector configured to sense a parameter, at least one test circuit configured to detect a respective fault condition of the sensor and generate a fault signal in response to detecting the fault condition, a checker configured to test the at least one test circuit to determine the operational status of the at least one test circuit, and an output signal generator, coupled to receive the sensed parameter, the fault signal, and the operational status of the at least one test circuit. The output signal generator is configured to generate an output signal of the sensor to communicate the sensed parameter and the operational status of the at least one test circuit.

Abstract: A method performed by an appliance includes receiving, from a managing server, information about a data pattern detection routine to detect abnormal data among operation data of the appliance, determining whether the operation data of the appliance matches a normal data pattern defined by the data pattern detection routine, determining the operation data as the abnormal data when the operation data does not match the normal data pattern, and transmitting the abnormal data to the managing server.

Abstract: A communication system includes a plurality of controlled devices each including communication IFs compliant with EtherCAT standards; network connected to communication IF of each of controlled devices, network connected to communication IF of each of controlled devices; control apparatus capable of sending out first control data for controlling controlled devices to network; control apparatus capable of sending out second control data for controlling controlled devices to network; and main control apparatus that performs first control that causes control apparatus to send out the first control data. Main control apparatus further performs second control that causes control apparatus to send out the second control data when the sent first control data fails to reach at least one of controlled devices.

Abstract: A system receives operations data and determines operations indicator(s) from the operations data. An operator on a manufacturing line reports a downtime event via a human machine interface device. The system receives downtime event and uptime information. The system calculates an operations indicator, such as an overall equipment effectiveness indicator, from the downtime event and uptime information. A user interface of the system includes the operations indicator(s) and visualizations. Some visualizations include a timeline indicating downtime events and other operations events. Additional downtime and uptime information is received by the system in substantially real-time. The system dynamically calculates updated operations indicator(s) from the additional downtime and uptime information.

Abstract: A system includes a computing system and a cable connector. The computing system includes a plurality of processors and an interconnect circuit configured to connect the plurality of processors to each other. The cable connector is configured to connect to the interconnect circuit and provide a channel identifier to the computing system, and the interconnect circuit is configured to set one of the plurality of processors as a system controller based on the channel identifier.

Abstract: A data location table master system generates a master data location table storing associations of tokens with storage nodes for varying responsibility levels. When the master data location table is updated, the data location table master system updates storage nodes affected by the update as well as other storage nodes and application nodes in the system. Then, the storage nodes and the application nodes store a copy of the master data location table. A token migration and synchronization process reallocates data object storage among the storage nodes based on the updated master data location table.

Abstract: When carrying out an industrial process or during the operation of an industrial system or machine, relevant data is to be detected without additionally loading the control of the industrial process or the system or machine in question. For this purpose, the invention provides a control system (1, 4, 5; 1?, 4?, 5?; 1?, 4?, 5?) with a real control (1; 1?; 1?) for controlling an industrial process, a system or a machine; a virtual control (4; 4?; 4?) for simulating the control of the industrial process, the system, or the machine; synchronization means for synchronizing the real control (1; 1?; 1?) and the virtual control (4; 4?; 4?); and a higher-level processor unit (5; 5?; 5?) for detecting and/or generating operating data and/or state data with respect to the process, the system, or the machine, wherein the operating data and/or state data is based on data originating from the virtual control (4; 4?; 4?).

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to implement, in a database system, database engine nodes that implement multi-page writes as an atomic operation. In embodiments, the database system may include multiple database engine nodes that optimistically perform page writes locally without checking for potential conflicts at a shared storage system. The storage system will detect and report conflicting writes on a single page. To ensure that a group of writes to multiple pages occur atomically, the database engine node maintains a transaction context for the group, so that if a page conflict is later detected for any write in the group, the entire group will be rolled back at the database engine node and the storage system. In embodiments, the transaction context will track subsequent writes generated by the node to any page written by the group, so that these subsequent writes are also rolled back with the group.

Abstract: A computing anomaly detection technique includes identifying a plurality of compute resources that are susceptible to compute resource anomalies. A group of similar compute resources from the plurality of compute resources may be determined. A difference in one or more of a plurality of attributes of the compute resources of the group may be determined. An anomaly detection notification, containing a compute resource anomaly, may be output.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a redundant wireless safety system that provides a second level of safety protocol when a worker is exposed to a more dangerous work environment. In an embodiment, such a machine may be configured to perform a specific manufacturing function wherein the machine may include first and second transceivers for maintaining enabling signals for functionality of the machine. The system may further include a base station (e.g., remote control) configured to operate in conjunction with the machine that in turn includes third and fourth transceivers also configured to maintain enabling signals for machine functionality. Machine functionality may be interrupted by an interrupt switch disposed in the machine. That is, the interrupt switch may be configured to enable functionality of the machine if and only if the first transceiver maintains periodic communication with the third transceiver and if the second transceiver maintains periodic communication with the fourth transceiver.

Abstract: A framework diagnostic test planning is described herein. In accordance with one aspect, the framework receives data representing one or more sample patients, diagnostic tests administered to the one or more sample patients, diagnostic test results and confirmed medical conditions associated with the administered diagnostic tests. The framework trains one or more classifiers based on the data to identify diagnostic test plans from the diagnostic tests. The one or more classifiers may then be applied to current patient data to generate a diagnostic test plan for a given patient.

Abstract: A single chip system is disclosed, which includes: a reset pin (110), a control unit (120), a central processing unit CPU (130) and a peripheral (140), the single chip system (100) is connected to a master control system (200) via an end of the reset pin (110), the other end of the reset pin (110) is connected to the control unit (120), and the control unit (120) is connected to the CPU (130) and the peripheral (140), where the master control system (200) controls the reset pin (110) to output a reset electrical level; and the control unit (120) detects a signal duration of the reset electrical level output by the reset pin (110), and trigger to wake or reset a single chip according to the signal duration of the reset electrical level, a signal duration for triggering wakeup is different from a signal duration for triggering a reset.

Abstract: An improved mode of AFM imaging (Peak Force Tapping (PFT) Mode) uses force as the feedback variable to reduce tip-sample interaction forces while maintaining scan speeds achievable by all existing AFM operating modes. Sample imaging and mechanical property mapping are achieved with improved resolution and high sample throughput, with the mode workable across varying environments, including gaseous, fluidic and vacuum.

Abstract: Method for configuring a production plant designed for performing at least one chemical reaction, wherein the production plant has at least one plant module, and a plant module for configuring the production plant, which plant module is chosen from a module database running on a first server system and/or is combined from a component database running on a second server system.

Abstract: A model-based human machine interface (HMI) system is provided. The HMI system includes a plurality of output devices each having output capabilities that include at least one unique output capability level and a semantics library that is configured to receive SUC component models each having an output format and data. The semantics library is configured to analyze the data relative to the SUC component models and to transmit each of the SUC component models to one or more of the plurality of output devices. The one or more of the plurality of output devices are selected based on a correlation between the output capabilities of the plurality of output devices and the output format of the SUC component models.

Abstract: Memory is dynamically shared or allocated in an embedded computer system. The types of memory that are part of the system are first determined. Thereafter, the amount of memory available for use is determined. The type of memory required by a program or application is determined as is the amount of space that is required. If the amount of memory space that can be allocated to the program in a first type of requested memory is greater than or at least equal to the amount of memory space required by the computer program, the program is then loaded into the available memory. If the requested type of memory is not available or there is not enough of the requested memory available, other types of memory devices are considered and used, if sufficient space in one or more of them exists.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure include methods, systems, and computer-readable storage mediums for test optimization based on actual use of configuration parameters. Actions include receiving a parameter set from a monitoring system, the parameter set including multiple configuration parameters corresponding to development artifacts detected by the monitoring system, retrieving statistical data from a central data analysis infrastructure, the statistical data being retrieved from application systems executing software created out of the development artifacts, processing the parameter set using the statistical data to generate parameter clusters, and providing the parameter clusters to an integrated development environment to generate a test scope proposal based on the parameter clusters.

Abstract: Disclosed are an intelligent safety relay and a circuit applied thereby. The intelligent safety relay includes: a first processing chip MCU A, a second processing chip MCU B, first and second input driving circuits, first to third input sampling circuits, first and second diagnostic signal generation circuits, first and second logic circuits, a diagnostic signal detection circuit, first and second relay driving circuits, and first and second relay circuits. The first processing chip MCU A and the second processing chip MCU B can automatically control, based on samples of the input driving circuits taken by the input sampling circuits, connection or disconnection of contacts in the first and second relay circuits so as to switch on or off an output.

Abstract: A method for evaluation of faulty behavior of at least one event-data-generating machine including a data logging device for providing event data, comprising: transferring logged event data, the logged event data representing a sequence of events, from the event-data-generating machines to a central processor, mining multi-dimensional sequential patterns and/or mining multi-dimensional sequential rules and/or mining anomalies and/or exceptions within the transferred event data wherein the event data additionally comprises at least one dimensional attribute holding information indicating the event-data-generating machine or at least one event-data-generating machine property; the difference between timestamps of first and last events included in an identified sequential pattern and/or sequential rule and/or anomaly and/or exception may not exceed a predefined time window; and storing at least one reference sequential pattern, sequential rule and/or anomaly and/or exception as an output of the mined multi-dimen

Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.

Abstract: A system includes: a storage that stores a degree of deterioration determined from information that, for each part of each of air-conditioning facilities and/or refrigeration facilities during past inspections, an inspection worker perceived from the part; a first determiner that corrects and determines, on the basis of a history of degrees of deterioration of each part of the air-conditioning facilities and/or the refrigeration facilities during the past inspections, at least either scheduled dates of inspection of the air-conditioning facilities and/or the refrigeration facilities, or a priority of inspection work that is performed on each part of an air-conditioning facility and/or a cooling facility to be inspected; and a controller that causes an indicator to display at least either information indicating the scheduled dates of inspection or information indicating the priority of inspection work as determined by the first determiner.

Abstract: A method is provided for determining at least one faulty piece of equipment from amongst a plurality of pieces of equipment of an aircraft. A system is also provided that implements the method. The method comprises the steps of reading a plurality of predetermined parameters for monitoring said equipment; defining a list of symptoms associated with said parameters read, using a predetermined correspondence table; attributing a value associated with each symptom according to the parameters read, which value is selected from amongst a predetermined list of values; evaluating for each piece of equipment an occurrence of one or more fault modes for said piece of equipment on the basis of at least one predetermined truth table which associates a fault mode with each combination of symptom values; and determining at least one faulty piece of equipment from amongst one or more pieces of equipment, of which at least one fault mode is currently occurring, referred to as potentially faulty equipment.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses are provided for detecting faults. The system includes a fault diagnostic computer in an autonomous vehicle configured to, via at least a first platform and a second platform, receive parameter data for processing simultaneously the parameter data in each platform wherein the first and second platforms are redundant configurations of each other wherein the parameter data includes a characteristic of a data; a check platform, coupled to the first and second platforms, for performing a method for checking the parameter data processed by both platforms using a collision test, the method includes: detecting, by applications of the collision test to one or more corresponding data found on each platform, collisions of the data within a tolerance prescribed by the collision test; and determining faults, in either the first platform, the second platform or both, based on results of comparisons of parameter data of the detected collisions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating an engine and determining relative compression ratio differences from a reference cylinder are disclosed. In one example, an engine is rotated via a starter or another type of electric machine and engine deceleration rates related to each engine cylinder are determined. The engine deceleration rates form a basis for compression ratio factors for each engine cylinder.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel and advantageous systems and methods of processing and managing data in critical or large-scale systems, such as airliner, automobile, space station, power plant, and healthcare systems. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to a rules-driven data and control method mapped onto complementary physical architecture for a more reliable operational system. By maintaining an algebraic encoding of control and application data at fine granularities, whether static or in transit, it is possible to detect, isolate, and correct many errors that would otherwise go undetected. This more dynamic and precise method addresses cases where deteriorating conditions or cataclysmic events affect much of the system simultaneously, including the control system itself.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for exclusive control of shared memory objects. The method computer-implemented includes transmitting and performing a plurality of accesses to the shared memory objects from local and remote locations via read requests and write requests made to a memory, and controlling the read and write requests by a memory controller including a read queue, a write queue, and a lock address list. The computer-implemented method further includes initiating each read request to the memory via the memory controller whatever the corresponding lock bit is, initiating each write request to the memory from the recently read location via the memory controller when the corresponding lock bit is enabled, otherwise notify the requesting local or remote locations as incomplete, and enabling and disabling the corresponding lock bit after the initiation of the read and write requests to the memory, respectively.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for exclusive control of shared memory objects. The method computer-implemented includes transmitting and performing a plurality of accesses to the shared memory objects from local and remote locations via read requests and write requests made to a memory, and controlling the read and write requests by a memory controller including a read queue, a write queue, and a lock address list. The computer-implemented method further includes initiating each read request to the memory via the memory controller whatever the corresponding lock bit is, initiating each write request to the memory from the recently read location via the memory controller when the corresponding lock bit is enabled, otherwise notify the requesting local or remote locations as incomplete, and enabling and disabling the corresponding lock bit after the initiation of the read and write requests to the memory, respectively.

Abstract: Techniques for calculating a test confidence metric (TCM) are disclosed. Calculating the TCM involves obtaining test results of a testing application. Calculating the TCM is based on confidence scores corresponding respectively to the test results. Calculate a confidence score for a particular test result involves identifying a failure reason for the test result, determining a weight corresponding to the failure reason, and calculating the confidence score based on the weight.

Abstract: A method for manipulating aircraft flight plan segments is provided. A result of an avionics calculation, such as a flight plan sequencing, is selected from among a plurality of results determined by a plurality of systems executed in parallel and placed in competition, each system communicating to at least part of the other systems conditions to be satisfied by the result of a calculation, the method comprises the steps of a given system from among the plurality of systems shares its own calculation result with at least one other system only if its own calculation result satisfies the conditions received from at least one other system. Developments describe various modalities of negotiation and/or selection of the results, the switch to independent and/or the deactivation of a system, voting and/or weighting mechanisms. Software and system aspects are described.

Abstract: A method of ensuring operation of a calculator includes causing, by a CPU, the calculator to perform a predetermined operation verification calculation of which a correct value that is a resultant value in normal operation is set to ae predetermined value; acquiring, by the CPU, the resultant value of the calculation; referencing, by the CPU using a relative address referencing capability of the CPU, an address that is stored in an address acquired by adding the acquired resultant value to the starting address of the memory; and executing, by the CPU, a function stored at the referenced address.

Abstract: A device system includes a terminal device which is usable by a plant worker, and an information processor which is connectable to the terminal device through a network. The terminal device includes a collector configured to collect a detection result from a sensor which detects a state around a device installed in a plant, and a communicator configured to transmit the detection result collected by the collector to the information processor. The information processor includes a storage which stores teacher data in which past detection results obtained by the sensor and data representing whether or not an abnormality exists in the device are associated with each other, and an analyzer configured to determine whether or not an abnormality exists in the device based on the detection result transmitted from the communicator and the teacher data stored in the storage.

Abstract: An operation support apparatus includes an operation control device controlling a target operation performed for a target facility on the basis of operation control information, which indicates each performed operation, including information of the target facility representing a facility that is a target for performing an operation and information of the target operation indicating contents of the operation performed for the target facility.

Abstract: An improved mode of AFM imaging (Peak Force Tapping (PFT) Mode) uses force as the feedback variable to reduce tip-sample interaction forces while maintaining scan speeds achievable by all existing AFM operating modes. Sample imaging and mechanical property mapping are achieved with improved resolution and high sample throughput, with the mode workable across varying environments, including gaseous, fluidic and vacuum.

Abstract: A method includes receiving information defining multiple functional configurations associated with an industrial process control and automation system. The functional configurations identify operations to be performed by the control and automation system. The method also includes receiving, at a test system integrated in the control and automation system, information defining multiple tests to be performed on the control and automation system. The method further includes executing the tests using the test system, where the test system accesses data from both the test system and the control and automation system.

Abstract: A safety module for an automation system including a communication interface, which is configured for a signal-transmitting connection to a communication system including an output interface, which is configured for a signal-transmitting connection to consumers, which can be attached downstream, and including a processing device which is connected to both interfaces and is configured for processing communication signals from the communication interface and for providing processing results as output signals at the output interface. The processing device is configured such that a safety-related output signal is provided at the output interface if a safety signal, which is contained in a communication signal, is present, and if at least two data records, which are respectively provided in a communication signal, are encoded differently and are directed at the processing device, conform with one another.

Abstract: Configuration states for a computing device and/or associated peripherals (“profiles”) are stored in one or more non-volatile logic (“NVL”) arrays. Using the non-volatile sub-system for the computing device, triggers for reconfiguration of the respective device or peripherals are provided to an NVL array controller, which controls provision of the new profile(s) for the respective device or peripherals over a dedicated bus to a configuration register that stores the active profiles for the device and associated peripherals.

Abstract: In the present invention, provided is a monitoring device (10) including an operating-state-change information acquisition unit (11) that acquires operating-state-change information indicating a time-series change in operating states of an electrical device, the device being capable of assuming multiple types of operating states, a standard transition pattern storage unit (12) that stores standard transition pattern information indicating a pattern of transition between operating states generated in a normal electrical device, and a monitoring unit (13) that determines whether or not the electrical device is normal using the operating-state-change information and the standard transition pattern information.

Abstract: An arrangement having two redundant modules that monitor one another and that each contain a current or voltage source, which is connected to a first line terminal via a first controllable switch and a first current sensor, wherein each module also has a second line terminal and a ground terminal, between which lies a second current sensor in series with a second controllable switch, where each module, when in the functioning state, closes the controllable switches contained therein, and contains a monitoring device connected to the two current sensors of the modules, the monitoring device generating a monitoring signal identifying the corresponding other module as functioning if at least one of the two current sensors detects a current flow.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to, among other things, performing automated configuration of infrastructure components associated with a software system. In some examples, configuration information associated with an infrastructure component of a software system may be received. Additionally, a set of instructions configured to enable configuration of the software system may be generated. Based at least in part on execution of the set of instructions, remote feedback associated with the software system may be received. Additionally, in some examples, the infrastructure component may be configured based at least in part on the received remote feedback.

Abstract: A biological information detection device or the like which can determine a mounted state or an unmounted state with high accuracy, or can appropriately present information on the basis of a determination result is to be provided. A biological information detection device includes a pulse wave detection unit 10 that outputs a pulse wave sensor signal and a processing unit 100 that processes the pulse wave sensor signal, in which the processing unit 100 performs a detachment detection process of the biological information detection device on the basis of a DC component change value of the pulse wave sensor signal in a predetermined period.

Abstract: A robot system includes at least one robot configured to interact with a plurality of operators in a warehouse. The robot has a proximity detector configured to detect the presence of an operator of the plurality of operators when they are within a predetermined distance of the at least one robot. There is a processor configured to retrieve from a memory a set of operator interaction preferences for the operator detected. And, there is a display device configured to allow the at least one robot to interact with the detected operator based on the set of operator interaction preferences of the detected operator.

Abstract: Systems, methods, non-transitory computer readable media can be configured to access a plurality of sensor logs corresponding to a first machine, each sensor log spanning at least a first period. Access first computer readable logs corresponding to the first machine, each computer readable log spanning at least the first period, the computer readable logs comprising a maintenance log comprising a plurality of maintenance task objects, each maintenance task object comprising a time and a maintenance task type. Determine a set of statistical metrics derived from the sensor logs; determine a set of log metrics derived from the computer readable logs. Determine, using a risk model that receives the statistical metrics and log metrics as inputs, fault probabilities or risk scores indicative of one or more fault types occurring in the first machine within a second period.

Abstract: A method for fault detection in a fabrication system is provided. The method includes transferring a reticle carrier containing a reticle from an original position to a destination position. The method further includes detecting environmental condition in the reticle carrier during the transfer of the reticle carrier using a metrology tool that is positioned at the reticle carrier. The method also includes issuing a warning when the detected environmental condition is outside a range of acceptable values.

Abstract: A method of actuating a parking brake for a vehicle having an electromechanical brake device in a situation whereat driving dynamics state information is not available in the vehicle and whereat a driver operates the parking brake includes producing an electromechanical braking force with a magnitude that is less than a maximum braking force of the parking brake.

Abstract: Approaches for automatically determining of correlation for incident, problem and change items. Approaches may perform the steps of: (i) automatically extracting relevant information that includes any of (a) a time of occurrence, (b) important keywords, (c) a category, or sub-category classification, (d) related configuration items, (e) a group membership of the user who worked on, and (f) outage records associated with the incident, problem, and change items; and (ii) automatically analyzing persisted correlation maps using the essence key phrases associated with the incidents to identify essence key phrases of contributing problems, and changes; and (iii) automatically clustering the incidents, optionally with (A) the problems, and (B) the changes to identify clusters of related incident, problem and change items based on the relevant information associated with the incident, problem, and change items.

Abstract: A nonvolatile memory system, a nonvolatile memory controller and a method for assuring retention are disclosed. The nonvolatile memory controller includes a retention monitor that stores test characteristics corresponding to a use case and determines, each time that a read of a codeword is performed, whether the number of errors in the codeword exceed a retention threshold. If the number of errors in the codeword exceed the retention threshold, the block containing the codeword is retired. The retention monitor performs retention tests during the operation of the memory controller and adjusts the retention threshold when the results of the retention tests indicate deviation from the test characteristics corresponding to a use case.

Abstract: A disclosed system includes a switching power supply including a switching circuit and one or more monitoring circuits configured to monitor one or more power characteristics of the switching power supply, and a processing circuit configured to control the one or more monitoring circuits to perform a built-in test (BIT) of the one or more monitoring circuits.

Abstract: A load control system comprises a load control device and a battery-powered occupancy sensor, which transmits a first wireless signal to the load control device in response to detecting the presence of an occupant in a space. The load control system further comprises a visual indicator for providing a visual indication when the magnitude of a battery voltage of a battery of the occupancy sensor has dropped below a predetermined low-battery voltage threshold. The occupancy sensor may comprise the visual indicator, such that the visual indicator is illuminated when the occupancy detects the presence of the occupant in the space and the magnitude of the battery voltage is less than the predetermined threshold. Alternatively, the load control device may comprise the visual indicator, such that the visual indicator is illuminated in response to receiving a second wireless signal, which is transmitting by the occupancy sensor when the magnitude of the battery voltage is less than the predetermined threshold.