Failsafe switching of intelligent controller method and device
    31.
    发明申请
    Failsafe switching of intelligent controller method and device 有权
    智能控制器方法和装置故障安全切换

    公开(公告)号:US20060025871A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-02

    申请号:US10948085

    申请日:2004-09-23

    CPC classification number: G05B9/03

    Abstract: The present invention relates to control of and data collection from sensors associated with tools. In particular, it relates to using a controller to mediate communications among a tool, sensors associated with the tool and data users, such as a host system or distributed processors. Particular aspects of the present invention are described in the claims, specification and drawings.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及与工具相关的传感器的控制和数据收集。 特别地,它涉及使用控制器来调解工具之间的通信,与工具相关联的传感器和诸如主机系统或分布式处理器的数据用户之间的通信。 在权利要求书,说明书和附图中描述了本发明的特定方面。

    Enhanced System and Method for String-Balancing
    33.
    发明申请
    Enhanced System and Method for String-Balancing 有权
    增强的字符串平衡系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130026842A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-31

    申请号:US13418279

    申请日:2012-03-12

    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for configuring and managing solar panels to form strings of photovoltaic energy generators with improved performance and reduced cost. The photovoltaic energy generators are connected via one or more combined local management units (CLMUs), each having a plurality of direct current converters connected to and configured to receive direct current power from a respective solar panel. A controller unit shared by the CLMU's direct current converters is utilized to separately control the operation of each converter such that the power extracted from the solar panels is maximized. A communications unit coupled with the controller unit is utilized to facilitate communications between the controller unit and a system unit remote from the CLMU to report measurements and receive control signals.

    Abstract translation: 用于配置和管理太阳能电池板以形成具有改进的性能并降低成本的太阳能发电机串的装置和方法。 光伏能量发生器通过一个或多个组合的本地管理单元(CLMU)连接,每个组合的本地管理单元(CLMU)具有连接到并被配置为从相应的太阳能电池板接收直流电力的多个直流电转换器。 利用CLMU的直流转换器共享的控制器单元来分别控制每个转换器的操作,使从太阳能电池板提取的功率最大化。 与控制器单元耦合的通信单元用于促进控制器单元与远离CLMU的系统单元之间的通信以报告测量和接收控制信号。

    AUTOMATED MODEL BUILDING AND MODEL UPDATING
    34.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATED MODEL BUILDING AND MODEL UPDATING 审中-公开
    自动模型建筑和模型更新

    公开(公告)号:US20120303142A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-29

    申请号:US13568881

    申请日:2012-08-07

    Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for creating a new model or updating a previously-created model based on a template are described. A template is generated from a previously-created model. The previously-created model specifies a set of parameters associated with a manufacturing process, a process tool or chamber. Variables associated with the manufacturing process are acquired, monitored, and analyzed. A statistical analysis (or multivariate statistical analysis) is employed to analyze the monitored variables and the set of parameters. When any of the monitored variables satisfy a threshold condition, a new model is created or the parameters of the previously-created model are updated, adjusted, or modified based on the template and the monitored variables. A user interface facilitating communication between a user and the systems and display of information is also described.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于创建新模型或基于模板更新先前创建的模型的系统和计算机实现的方法。 从先前创建的模型生成模板。 先前创建的模型指定与制造过程,过程工具或室相关联的一组参数。 获取,监测和分析与制造过程相关的变量。 采用统计分析(或多变量统计分析)来分析监测变量和参数集。 当任何受监视的变量满足阈值条件时,将根据模板和监视变量创建新模型或先前创建的模型的参数进行更新,调整或修改。 还描述了便于用户和系统之间的通信以及信息显示的用户界面。

    Systems and Methods for an Identification Protocol Between a Local Controller and a Master Controller
    35.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for an Identification Protocol Between a Local Controller and a Master Controller 有权
    本地控制器和主控制器之间的识别协议的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120215367A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-23

    申请号:US13460545

    申请日:2012-04-30

    Abstract: Systems and methods for local and master management units in a photovoltaic energy system. In one embodiment, a method implemented in a computer system includes sending a first identification code from a local management unit to a master management unit. The first identification code is associated with the first local management unit, and the local management unit controls a solar module. An authentication of the first identification code is received from the master management unit. In response to receiving the authentication, active operation of the local management unit is continued (e.g., for a set time period).

    Abstract translation: 光伏能源系统中的本地和主管理单位的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,在计算机系统中实现的方法包括将第一识别码从本地管理单元发送到主管理单元。 第一识别码与第一本地管理单元相关联,并且本地管理单元控制太阳能模块。 从主管理单元接收到第一识别码的认证。 响应于接收到认证,继续本地管理单元的主动操作(例如,设定的时间段)。

    Systems and Method for Limiting Maximum Voltage in Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems
    36.
    发明申请
    Systems and Method for Limiting Maximum Voltage in Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems 有权
    限制太阳能光伏发电系统最大电压的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120119584A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-17

    申请号:US13357331

    申请日:2012-01-24

    CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 Y02E10/50 Y10T307/685 Y10T307/696

    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for regulating or limiting the voltage output from solar modules connected in series such that the voltage on a string bus connecting those solar modules does not exceed regulatory or safety limitations. This can be accomplished via a controller, local management units (for downconverting solar module voltage output), or a combination of the two.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于调节或限制串联连接的太阳能模块的电压输出的装置和方法,使得连接这些太阳能模块的串总线上的电压不超过监管或安全限制。 这可以通过控制器,本地管理单元(用于下变频太阳能模块电压输出)或两者的组合来实现。

    Systems and method for limiting maximum voltage in solar photovoltaic power generation systems
    37.
    发明授权
    Systems and method for limiting maximum voltage in solar photovoltaic power generation systems 有权
    太阳能光伏发电系统中最大电压限制的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08102074B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-24

    申请号:US12562933

    申请日:2009-09-18

    CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 Y02E10/50 Y10T307/685 Y10T307/696

    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for regulating or limiting the voltage output from solar modules connected in series such that the voltage on a string bus connecting those solar modules does not exceed regulatory or safety limitations. This can be accomplished via a controller, local management units (for downconverting solar module voltage output), or a combination of the two.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于调节或限制串联连接的太阳能模块的电压输出的装置和方法,使得连接这些太阳能模块的串总线上的电压不超过监管或安全限制。 这可以通过控制器,本地管理单元(用于下变频太阳能模块电压输出)或两者的组合来实现。

    Systems and Methods for a Communication Protocol Between a Local Controller and a Master Controller
    39.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for a Communication Protocol Between a Local Controller and a Master Controller 有权
    本地控制器和主控制器之间的通信协议的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110161722A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-30

    申请号:US12895745

    申请日:2010-09-30

    CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 H04L1/22 H04L67/12 Y02E10/50

    Abstract: Systems and methods for local management units in a photovoltaic energy system. In one embodiment, a method implemented in a computer system includes: attempting to communicate on a first active channel with a master management unit from a local management unit that controls a solar module; if communication with the master management unit on the first active channel has not been established, attempting to communicate on a second active channel with the master management unit.

    Abstract translation: 光伏能源系统中本地管理单位的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,在计算机系统中实现的方法包括:尝试在来自控制太阳能模块的本地管理单元的主管理单元的第一活动信道上进行通信; 如果与第一活动信道上的主管理单元的通信尚未建立,则试图在主管理单元与第二活动信道进行通信。

    SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR LIMITING MAXIMUM VOLTAGE IN SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS
    40.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR LIMITING MAXIMUM VOLTAGE IN SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS 有权
    限制太阳能发电系统最大电压的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110025130A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-03

    申请号:US12562933

    申请日:2009-09-18

    CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 Y02E10/50 Y10T307/685 Y10T307/696

    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for regulating or limiting the voltage output from solar modules connected in series such that the voltage on a string bus connecting those solar modules does not exceed regulatory or safety limitations. This can be accomplished via a controller, local management units (for downconverting solar module voltage output), or a combination of the two.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于调节或限制串联连接的太阳能模块的电压输出的装置和方法,使得连接这些太阳能模块的串总线上的电压不超过监管或安全限制。 这可以通过控制器,本地管理单元(用于下变频太阳能模块电压输出)或两者的组合来实现。

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