公开(公告)号：US08145358B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US11492577

申请日：2006-07-25

Applicant: John P. Miller

Inventor： John P. Miller

IPC: G05D9/00

CPC classification number: G05B23/0254

Abstract: A system facilitates detecting an abnormal operation associated with a level regulatory control loop in a process plant. A model for modeling at least a portion of the level regulatory control loop may be utilized with respect to first and second signals associated with regulatory control of a level of material in a tank. The model may include a first regression model in a first range corresponding to a first operating region of the level regulatory control loop. The model may be capable of being subsequently configured to include at least a second regression model in at least a second respective range corresponding to at least a second respective operating region different than the first operating region. The model may generate a prediction of the second signal as a function of first signal. It may be determined whether the second signal significantly deviates from the prediction of the second signal generated by the model. If there is a significant deviation, this may indicate an abnormal operation associated with the level regulatory control loop.

Abstract translation: 系统便于检测与过程工厂中的级别调节控制回路相关联的异常操作。 相对于与罐中的材料水平的调节控制相关联的第一和第二信号，可以使用用于对水平调节控制回路的至少一部分进行建模的模型。 该模型可以包括在对应于电平调节控制回路的第一操作区域的第一范围内的第一回归模型。 该模型可以能够随后被配置为在对应于不同于第一操作区域的至少第二相应操作区域的至少第二相应范围内包括至少第二回归模型。 该模型可以产生作为第一信号的函数的第二信号的预测。 可以确定第二信号是否显着偏离由模型生成的第二信号的预测。 如果存在显着偏差，则可能表示与电平调节控制回路相关的异常操作。

公开(公告)号：US08131019B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US11869877

申请日：2007-10-10

Applicant: John P. Miller ,  Lun Chan ,  William A. Brosseau

Inventor： John P. Miller ,  Lun Chan ,  William A. Brosseau

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04N5/222

CPC classification number: G07B17/00661 ,  G07B2017/00709

Abstract: An image of a moving object, such as a postage indicium barcode on a mail piece, is captured with the object in motion (e.g., while being transported through a mailing machine). An array of CMOS picture elements is held in a reset condition. A signal asserted on control pin ends the reset condition and places the picture elements in an image capture condition. With the picture elements in a picture capture condition, a strobe light is actuated at a time when the barcode is predicted to be present at the picture element array. After the strobe light has been actuated, the signal on the control pin is de-asserted to initiate a read-out of the image data from the picture elements.

Abstract translation: 移动物体的图像，例如邮件上的邮资标签条形码，与运动中的物体（例如，在通过邮寄机器传送的同时）被捕获。 CMOS像素阵列被保持在复位状态。 在控制引脚上断言的信号结束复位条件，并将图像元素放置在图像捕获状态。 在图像捕捉条件下，在预测条形码存在于图像元素阵列的时刻，启动闪光灯。 在闪光灯被激活之后，控制引脚上的信号被取消置位，以启动从图像元素读出图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US08032341B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-04

申请号：US11619846

申请日：2007-01-04

Applicant: John P. Miller

Inventor： John P. Miller

IPC: G06F7/60 ,  G06F17/10

CPC classification number: C10G11/187 ,  G05B23/021 ,  G05B23/024

Abstract: A system for detecting abnormal operation of at least a portion of a process plant includes a composite model for modeling at least the portion of the process plant. The model may be configurable to include multiple regression models corresponding to multiple different operating regions of the portion of the process plant. A new model may be generated from two or more of the regression models, and the composite model may be revised to replace the two or more regression models with the new model. The system may also include a deviation detector configured to determine if the actual operation of the portion of the process plant deviates significantly from the operation predicted by the composite model. If there is a significant deviation, this may indicate an abnormal operation.

Abstract translation: 用于检测过程工厂的至少一部分的异常操作的系统包括用于对过程工厂的至少一部分进行建模的复合模型。 该模型可以被配置为包括对应于过程工厂部分的多个不同操作区域的多个回归模型。 可以从两个或多个回归模型生成新模型，并且可以修改复合模型以用新模型替换两个或更多个回归模型。 系统还可以包括偏差检测器，该偏差检测器被配置为确定处理设备的部分的实际操作是否显着偏离由复合模型预测的操作。 如果存在显着偏差，则可能表示异常操作。

公开(公告)号：US20110000756A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：US12496181

申请日：2009-07-01

Applicant: Randall J. Guild ,  John P. Miller ,  Andrew J. Kasal

Inventor： Randall J. Guild ,  John P. Miller ,  Andrew J. Kasal

IPC: F16D23/00 ,  F16F15/10

CPC classification number: F16D13/648 ,  F16D13/683 ,  F16D2300/22

Abstract: A clutch reaction plate includes an annular device having a plurality of radially configured, alternating inwardly-oriented splines and keys, the splines and keys configured to meshingly engage a coaxial correspondingly-splined second device inserted therein. Selected ones of the splines include a bi-directional impact absorption device configured to engage selected ones of the splines of the inserted second device when a torque load is applied in one of a first rotational direction and a second, opposing rotational direction. The remaining splines engage the remaining splines of the inserted second device when the applied torque load exceeds a reaction force of the bi-directional impact absorption device.

Abstract translation: 离合器反作用板包括具有多个径向配置的，向内定向的交替向外的花键和键的环形装置，所述花键和键构造成与插入其中的同轴对应的花键连接的第二装置啮合。 所选择的花键包括双向冲击吸收装置，其构造成当在第一旋转方向和第二相对的旋转方向之一上施加扭矩载荷时，将所插入的第二装置的所选花键啮合。 当施加的扭矩负载超过双向冲击吸收装置的反作用力时，剩余的花键与插入的第二装置的剩余花键啮合。

公开(公告)号：US07705250B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-27

申请号：US12177199

申请日：2008-07-22

Applicant: David W. Beckstrom ,  John P. Miller

Inventor： David W. Beckstrom ,  John P. Miller

IPC: B65H9/16 ,  G01G19/413

CPC classification number: B65H9/106 ,  B65H2515/10 ,  B65H2555/24 ,  B65H2801/78 ,  B65H2220/03

Abstract: The present invention includes apparatus and methods for handling mailpieces. A mailpiece handling device includes a substantially horizontal deck for receiving a mailpiece. The device also includes a substantially vertical registration wall that extends upwardly from an edge of the deck. The device further includes a disk mounted for rotation in a circular opening in the deck adjacent the registration wall. The disk has a substantially horizontal surface. In addition, the device includes an arm mounted above the disk so as to be pivotable in a horizontal direction. Also, the device includes a steering member mounted at a free end of the arm. The steering member is for applying downward pressure to a mailpiece that is in contact with the disk.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括处理邮件的装置和方法。 邮件处理装置包括用于接收邮件的基本水平的甲板。 该装置还包括从甲板的边缘向上延伸的基本垂直的配准壁。 该装置还包括一个盘，其被安装用于在靠近对准壁的甲板中的圆形开口中旋转。 盘具有基本上水平的表面。 此外，该装置包括安装在盘上方的臂，以便能够在水平方向上枢转。 而且，该装置还包括安装在臂的自由端的转向构件。 转向构件用于向与盘接触的邮件施加向下的压力。

公开(公告)号：US20080279660A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12177199

申请日：2008-07-22

Applicant: David W. Beckstrom ,  John P. Miller

Inventor： David W. Beckstrom ,  John P. Miller

IPC: B65H7/02

CPC classification number: B65H9/106 ,  B65H2515/10 ,  B65H2555/24 ,  B65H2801/78 ,  B65H2220/03

Abstract: The present invention includes apparatus and methods for handling mailpieces. A mailpiece handling device includes a substantially horizontal deck for receiving a mailpiece. The device also includes a substantially vertical registration wall that extends upwardly from an edge of the deck. The device further includes a disk mounted for rotation in a circular opening in the deck adjacent the registration wall. The disk has a substantially horizontal surface. In addition, the device includes an arm mounted above the disk so as to be pivotable in a horizontal direction. Also, the device includes a steering member mounted at a free end of the arm. The steering member is for applying downward pressure to a mailpiece that is in contact with the disk.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括处理邮件的装置和方法。 邮件处理装置包括用于接收邮件的基本水平的甲板。 该装置还包括从甲板的边缘向上延伸的基本垂直的配准壁。 该装置还包括一个盘，其被安装用于在靠近对准壁的甲板中的圆形开口中旋转。 盘具有基本上水平的表面。 此外，该装置包括安装在盘上方的臂，以便能够在水平方向上枢转。 而且，该装置还包括安装在臂的自由端的转向构件。 转向构件用于向与盘接触的邮件施加向下的压力。

公开(公告)号：US07389204B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-17

申请号：US10972155

申请日：2004-10-22

Applicant: Evren Eryurek ,  Kadir Kavaklioglu ,  John P. Miller

Inventor： Evren Eryurek ,  Kadir Kavaklioglu ,  John P. Miller

IPC: G05B11/01 ,  G05B9/02

CPC classification number: G05B23/0272

Abstract: A system for visually presenting data receives signal processing data generated signal processing data collection blocks corresponding to devices associated with a process plant. The signal processing data collection blocks may generate data such as statistical data, frequency analysis data, auto regression data, wavelets data, etc. The system displays an image representative of the devices and representative of a context of the devices within the process plant. Additionally, data based on signal processing data corresponding to one or more devices is displayed. For example, the signal processing data for the device could be displayed. As another example, data may be generated based on the signal processing data and this generated data may be displayed.

Abstract translation: 用于视觉呈现数据的系统接收与处理装置相关联的装置相对应的信号处理数据产生的信号处理数据采集块。 信号处理数据采集块可以产生诸如统计数据，频率分析数据，自动回归数据，小波数据等的数据。系统显示表示设备的图像并代表处理工厂内的设备的上下文。 此外，显示基于对应于一个或多个设备的信号处理数据的数据。 例如，可以显示设备的信号处理数据。 作为另一示例，可以基于信号处理数据生成数据，并且可以显示该生成的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20080082304A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11864727

申请日：2007-09-28

Applicant: John P. MILLER

Inventor： John P. MILLER

IPC: G06G7/48 ,  G05B17/00

CPC classification number: G05B23/021 ,  G05B17/02 ,  G05B23/0254

Abstract: A system and method to facilitate the monitoring and diagnosis of a process control system and any elements thereof is disclosed with a specific premise of abnormal situation prevention in a heat exchanger. Monitoring and diagnosis of faults in a heat exchanger includes statistical analysis techniques, such as regression and load following. In particular, on-line process data is collected from an operating heat exchanger. A statistical analysis is used to develop a regression model of the process. The output may use a variety of parameters from the model and may include normalized process variables based on the training data, and process variable limits or model components. Each of the outputs may be used to generate visualizations for process monitoring and diagnostics and perform alarm diagnostics to detect abnormal situations in the heat exchanger.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于过程控制系统及其任何元件的监控和诊断的系统和方法，其特征在于在热交换器中防止异常情况。 热交换器故障的监测和诊断包括统计分析技术，如回归和负载跟踪。 特别地，从工作热交换器收集在线过程数据。 使用统计分析来开发该过程的回归模型。 输出可以使用来自模型的各种参数，并且可以包括基于训练数据的标准化过程变量，以及过程变量限制或模型组件。 每个输出可用于生成过程监控和诊断的可视化，并执行报警诊断以检测热交换器中的异常情况。

公开(公告)号：US20080082299A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11688737

申请日：2007-03-20

Applicant: Nikola SAMARDZIJA ,  John P. Miller

Inventor： Nikola SAMARDZIJA ,  John P. Miller

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/18 ,  G06F17/40

CPC classification number: G05B23/0245 ,  G05B23/021 ,  G05B23/024 ,  Y10S715/965

Abstract: A system and method of monitoring and diagnosing on-line multivariate process variable data in a process plant, where the multivariate process data comprises a plurality of process variables each having a plurality of observations, includes collecting on-line process data from a process control system within the process plant when the process is on-line, where the collected on-line process data comprises a plurality of observations of a plurality of process variables and where the plurality of observations of the set of collected process data comprises a first data space having a plurality of dimensions, performing a multivariate statistical analysis to represent the operation of the process based on a set of collected on-line process data comprising a measure of the operation of the process when the process is on-line within a second data space having fewer dimensions than the first data space, performing a univariate analysis to represent the operation of the process as a multivariate projection of the on-line process data by a univariate variable for each of the process variables, where the univariate variable unifies the process variables, and generating a visualization comprising a first plot of a result generated by the multivariate statistical representation of the operation of the process and a second plot of a result generated by the univariate representation of the operation of the process.

Abstract translation: 一种在过程工厂中监测和诊断在线多变量过程变量数据的系统和方法，其中多变量过程数据包括多个具有多个观测值的过程变量，包括从过程控制系统收集在线过程数据 在过程在线的过程工厂内，收集的在线过程数据包括多个过程变量的多个观测值，并且其中所收集的过程数据集合的多个观测值包括具有第一数据空间的第一数据空间， 多个维度，执行多变量统计分析以基于一组收集的在线过程数据来表示所述过程的操作，所述一组收集的在线过程数据包括当所述过程在第二数据空间内在线时所述过程的操作的度量 比第一个数据空间更小的维度，执行单变量分析，以将过程的操作表示为多维度 通过单变量对每个过程变量的单变量投影在线过程数据，其中单变量统一过程变量，以及生成可视化，其包括通过多变量统计表示生成的结果的第一图 该过程和由过程操作的单变量表示产生的结果的第二个图。

公开(公告)号：US07162459B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US10326511

申请日：2002-12-19

Applicant: John E. Massucci ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  John P. Miller

Inventor： John E. Massucci ,  Robert A. Cordery ,  John P. Miller

IPC: G06F17/60 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G07B17/02

CPC classification number: G01G19/005 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q30/0284 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G07B2017/00701

Abstract: A weight estimating system for estimating the weight of a mailpiece and a postage metering system including such a weight estimating system. The weight estimating system includes a measuring system, a diverter mechanism and a microprocessor system. The measuring system includes a transport, a first plurality of detectors for measuring the dimensions of the mailpiece and a second plurality of detectors for measuring values of other characteristics of the mailpiece which are indicative of the presence of non-paper materials in the mailpiece as the mailpiece is transported. The microprocessor is responsive to the second detectors to determine if non-paper materials are included in the mailpiece and, if not, determines the volume from the dimensional measurements and estimates the weight as the product of the volume and a density for paper output an appropriate postage amount to the meter and the mailpiece to the printer. The postage metering system prints the mailpiece with a postal indicium and accounts for the postage amount expended. Otherwise the microprocessor controls the diverter mechanism to reject the mailpiece for separate processing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于估计邮件的重量的权重估计系统和包括这样的权重估计系统的邮资计费系统。 重量估计系统包括测量系统，分流机构和微处理器系统。 测量系统包括传送装置，用于测量邮件尺寸的第一多个检测器和用于测量邮件的其它特征值的第二多个检测器，这些检测器指示邮件中存在非纸材料作为 邮件被运送。 微处理器响应于第二检测器以确定邮件中是否包含非纸材料，如果不是，则从尺寸测量结果确定体积，并且将重量估计为纸张输出的体积和密度的乘积适当 邮资量到仪表和邮件到打印机。 邮资计费系统使用邮政邮件打印邮件，并记录支付的邮资金额。 否则，微处理器控制分流器机构以拒绝邮件以进行单独处理。