公开(公告)号：US20050062677A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-24

申请号：US10936978

申请日：2004-09-09

Applicant: Mark Nixon ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Andrew Dove ,  Kent Burr ,  Neil Peterson

Inventor： Mark Nixon ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Andrew Dove ,  Kent Burr ,  Neil Peterson

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L15/28

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/23293 ,  G05B2219/23406 ,  G05B2219/23414 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G06F1/163

Abstract: A portable computer for use in interfacing to a process control system having a host system includes a housing adapted for hand-held operation, a processing unit disposed within the housing and a computer readable memory disposed within the housing and coupled to the processing unit. The portable computer also includes a display, a keypad and a radio frequency transceiver adapted to communicate with the host system, all of which are disposed within the housing and communicatively coupled to the processing unit. A first software routine stored in the computer readable memory processes a user input received from the keypad and sends a command to the host system via the radio frequency transceiver. Additionally, a second software routine stored in the computer readable memory receives process information sent from the host system in response to the command and displays the received process information via the portable computer display.

Abstract translation: 用于与具有主机系统的过程控制系统接口的便携式计算机包括适于手持操作的壳体，设置在壳体内的处理单元和设置在壳体内并耦合到处理单元的计算机可读存储器。 便携式计算机还包括适于与主机系统通信的显示器，小键盘和射频收发器，所有这些都设置在壳体内并且通信地耦合到处理单元。 存储在计算机可读存储器中的第一软件程序处理从小键盘接收的用户输入，并通过射频收发器向主机系统发送命令。 此外，存储在计算机可读存储器中的第二软件程序响应于该命令接收从主机系统发送的处理信息，并且经由便携式计算机显示器显示所接收的处理信息。

公开(公告)号：US06760716B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-06

申请号：US09590630

申请日：2000-06-08

Applicant: Sai Ganesamoorthi ,  Terrence L. Blevins ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Wilhelm K. Wojsznis ,  Ashish Mehta

Inventor： Sai Ganesamoorthi ,  Terrence L. Blevins ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Wilhelm K. Wojsznis ,  Ashish Mehta

IPC: G06F1518

CPC classification number: G05B13/027 ,  G05B13/048

Abstract: An adaptive predictive model includes a standard predictive model, such as a neural network or a natural model, constructed to produce an output that predicts a process parameter and a combiner network that combines the output of the predictive model with one or more measured values of the process parameter to produce an adjusted predicted process parameter during operation of a process. The adaptive predictive model reduces or corrects for non-linear as well as linear errors in the prediction of a process variable without having to reform the predictive model itself, while requiring only minor increases in processing power and time.

Abstract translation: 自适应预测模型包括标准预测模型，例如神经网络或自然模型，其被构造为产生预测过程参数的输出和将预测模型的输出与一个或多个测量值相结合的组合器网络 过程参数以在过程的操作期间产生经调整的预测过程参数。 自适应预测模型减少或校正过程变量的预测中的非线性和线性误差，而不必改变预测模型本身，同时仅需要稍微增加处理能力和时间。

公开(公告)号：US07519083B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US10848960

申请日：2004-05-18

Applicant: Dennis L. Stevenson ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Larry O. Jundt ,  Dan D. Christensen ,  Steve L. Dienstbier

Inventor： Dennis L. Stevenson ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Larry O. Jundt ,  Dan D. Christensen ,  Steve L. Dienstbier

IPC: H04J3/16 ,  H04J3/22

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B2219/23248 ,  G05B2219/31135 ,  G05B2219/31422 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: A process control routine may include a first internal function block for executing a control operation based on an input signal and an information conduit communicatively connected to the first internal function block. The information conduit may have an output adapted to provide the input signal to the first internal function block. The process control routine may further include an external function block communicatively connected to the information conduit and adapted to generate the input signal such that the output signal is directly provided to the information conduit prior to the execution of the control operation.

Abstract translation: 过程控制程序可以包括用于基于输入信号执行控制操作的第一内部功能块和通信地连接到第一内部功能块的信息管道。 信息管道可以具有适于将输入信号提供给第一内部功能块的输出。 过程控制程序还可以包括通信地连接到信息管道并适于产生输入信号的外部功能块，使得在执行控制操作之前将输出信号直接提供给信息管道。

公开(公告)号：US07245271B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-17

申请号：US10936978

申请日：2004-09-09

Applicant: Mark J. Nixon ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Andrew P. Dove ,  Kent A. Burr ,  Neil J. Peterson

Inventor： Mark J. Nixon ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Andrew P. Dove ,  Kent A. Burr ,  Neil J. Peterson

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/23293 ,  G05B2219/23406 ,  G05B2219/23414 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G06F1/163

Abstract: A portable computer for use in interfacing to a process control system having a host system includes a housing adapted for hand-held operation, a processing unit disposed within the housing and a computer readable memory disposed within the housing and coupled to the processing unit. The portable computer also includes a display, a keypad and a radio frequency transceiver adapted to communicate with the host system, all of which are disposed within the housing and communicatively coupled to the processing unit. A first software routine stored in the computer readable memory processes a user input received from the keypad and sends a command to the host system via the radio frequency transceiver. Additionally, a second software routine stored in the computer readable memory receives process information sent from the host system in response to the command and displays the received process information via the portable computer display.

Abstract translation: 用于与具有主机系统的过程控制系统接口的便携式计算机包括适于手持操作的壳体，设置在壳体内的处理单元和设置在壳体内并耦合到处理单元的计算机可读存储器。 便携式计算机还包括适于与主机系统通信的显示器，小键盘和射频收发器，所有这些都设置在壳体内并且通信地耦合到处理单元。 存储在计算机可读存储器中的第一软件程序处理从小键盘接收的用户输入，并通过射频收发器向主机系统发送命令。 此外，存储在计算机可读存储器中的第二软件程序响应于该命令接收从主机系统发送的处理信息，并且经由便携式计算机显示器显示所接收的处理信息。

公开(公告)号：US06806847B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-19

申请号：US09951715

申请日：2001-09-13

Applicant: Mark J. Nixon ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Andrew P. Dove ,  Kent A. Burr ,  Neil J. Peterson

Inventor： Mark J. Nixon ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Andrew P. Dove ,  Kent A. Burr ,  Neil J. Peterson

IPC: G09G500

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/23293 ,  G05B2219/23406 ,  G05B2219/23414 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G06F1/163

Abstract: A portable computer for use in interfacing to a process control system having a host system includes a housing adapted for hand-held operation, a processing unit disposed within the housing and a computer readable memory disposed within the housing and coupled to the processing unit. The portable computer also includes a display, a keypad and a radio frequency transceiver adapted to communicate with the host system, all of which are disposed within the housing and communicatively coupled to the processing unit. A first software routine stored in the computer readable memory processes a user input received from the keypad and sends a command to the host system via the radio frequency transceiver. Additionally, a second software routine stored in the computer readable memory receives process information sent from the host system in response to the command and displays the received process information via the portable computer display.

Abstract translation: 用于与具有主机系统的过程控制系统接口的便携式计算机包括适于手持操作的壳体，设置在壳体内的处理单元和布置在壳体内并耦合到处理单元的计算机可读存储器。 便携式计算机还包括适于与主机系统通信的显示器，小键盘和射频收发器，所有这些都设置在壳体内并且通信地耦合到处理单元。 存储在计算机可读存储器中的第一软件程序处理从小键盘接收的用户输入，并通过射频收发器向主机系统发送命令。 此外，存储在计算机可读存储器中的第二软件程序响应于该命令接收从主机系统发送的处理信息，并且经由便携式计算机显示器显示所接收的处理信息。

公开(公告)号：US06738388B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-18

申请号：US09151084

申请日：1998-09-10

Applicant: Dennis L. Stevenson ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Larry O. Jundt ,  Dan D. Christensen ,  Steve L. Dienstbier

Inventor： Dennis L. Stevenson ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Larry O. Jundt ,  Dan D. Christensen ,  Steve L. Dienstbier

IPC: H04J316

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B2219/23248 ,  G05B2219/31135 ,  G05B2219/31422 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: A process controller that is communicatively coupled to an external field device via a communication network uses a shadow function block disposed within a process controller to enable implementation of a control routine that uses both an internal function block disposed within the process controller and an external function block disposed within the external field device. The shadow function block includes a communication port that communicates with the external function block via the communication network to thereby receive data pertaining to the external function block, a memory that stores the received data according to a configuration protocol of the internal function block and an output that provides the stored external function block data to the internal function block according to the configuration protocol of the internal function block. The communication port of the interface function block may include an output that sends data generated by the controller or the internal function block to the external function block using the communication protocol associated with the external function block.

Abstract translation: 通过通信网络通信地耦合到外部现场设备的过程控制器使用设置在过程控制器内的阴影功能块来实现使用设置在过程控制器内的内部功能块和外部功能块的控制程序 设置在外部现场设备内。 阴影功能块包括通过通信网络与外部功能块通信的通信端口，从而接收与外部功能块有关的数据;存储器，其根据内部功能块的配置协议存储接收到的数据;以及输出 根据内部功能块的配置协议向外部功能块提供存储的外部功能块数据。 接口功能块的通信端口可以包括使用与外部功能块相关联的通信协议将由控制器或内部功能块生成的数据发送到外部功能块的输出。

公开(公告)号：US06445963B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-03

申请号：US09412078

申请日：1999-10-04

Applicant: Terrence L. Blevins ,  Wilhelm K. Wojsznis ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Dirk Thiele

Inventor： Terrence L. Blevins ,  Wilhelm K. Wojsznis ,  Vasiliki Tzovla ,  Dirk Thiele

IPC: G05B1302

CPC classification number: G05B13/0285 ,  G05B11/32 ,  G05B13/048 ,  Y10S706/92

Abstract: An advanced control block that implements multiple-input/multiple-output control, such as model predictive control, within a process control system is initiated by creating an initial control block having generic control logic and desired control inputs and control outputs communicatively connected to process outputs and process inputs within a process control routine. A waveform generator within the control block systematically upsets each of the process inputs via the control block outputs using excitation waveforms designed for use in developing a process model. At the same time, a data collection routine collects data indicating the response of each of the process outputs to the waveforms delivered at each of the process inputs. After sufficient data has been collected, a process modeling routine generates a process model from the collected data and a control logic parameter creation routine creates control logic parameters for the control logic from the process model. The control logic parameters and the process model are then downloaded to the control block to complete formation of the advanced control block. Thereafter, the advanced control block is used to provide advanced process control within the process control routine. Likewise, the process model is used to provide simulation of the process or to produce virtual process outputs.

Abstract translation: 通过创建具有通用控制逻辑的初始控制块和通信地连接到过程输出的所需控制输入和控制输出来启动在过程控制系统内实现多输入/多输出控制（例如模型预测控制）的高级控制块 并在过程控制程序中处理输入。 控制块内的波形发生器通过使用设计用于开发过程模型的激励波形，经由控制块输出系统地扰乱每个过程输入。 同时，数据采集程序将指示每个过程输出的响应的数据收集到在每个过程输入处传送的波形。 在收集足够的数据之后，过程建模程序从收集的数据生成过程模型，并且控制逻辑参数创建例程从过程模型创建控制逻辑的控制逻辑参数。 然后将控制逻辑参数和过程模型下载到控制块，以完成高级控制块的形成。 此后，高级控制块用于在过程控制程序中提供先进的过程控制。 同样，过程模型用于提供过程的仿真或产生虚拟过程输出。