公开(公告)号：US09651926B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14085404

申请日：2013-11-20

Applicant: ABB Research Ltd.

Inventor： Susanne Timsjo ,  Martin Olausson

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06F3/0489 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B23/0216 ,  G05B2219/25067 ,  G05B2219/31467 ,  G05B2219/31472 ,  G06F3/04895

Abstract: A work station for monitoring and control of an industrial process includes a human machine interface unit for presenting the industrial process in process graphics for an operator. The interface unit is communicatively and operatively connectable to an industrial process, and the work station is provided with a shortcut navigator for coupling a key of a physical keyboard to a process graphic or entity of a process graphic. The shortcut navigator includes a presenter, which is adapted to present a virtual keyboard in the process graphic, and an assigner, which is adapted to assign a shortcut to the currently presented process graphic or entity of the process graphic. The shortcut couples a specific key of the physical keyboard to the presented process graphic, or to the process graphic of the entity, respectively. A method, system, and computer program for monitoring and controlling an industrial process is also provided.

公开(公告)号：US09395891B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14466466

申请日：2014-08-22

Applicant: ABB Research Ltd.

Inventor： Susanne Timsjo ,  Saad Azhar ,  Nils Johansson

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B23/0272 ,  G05B2219/31455 ,  G05B2219/31471 ,  G05B2219/31472 ,  G05B2219/31474 ,  G05B2219/31478

Abstract: A method for providing a navigation tool of a user interface for an industrial control system. The control system is arranged with a plurality of process graphics including one or more software objects. The software objects are arranged in hierarchical groups each representing a process, part-process or an equipment, in which materials are moved and/or processed in a predetermined order. The navigation tool includes a graphic image or map showing the plurality of process graphics symbolically arranged as a plurality of nodes. Each node is spatially arranged at a given distance from the centre of the map according to a hierarchical relationship between the process graphics, and the map is displayed superimposed on top of the process graphic currently displayed on the workstation. A computer program and a workstation are also described. The node representing the currently open process graphic is shown by a visual indicator.

Abstract translation: 一种用于为工业控制系统提供用户界面的导航工具的方法。 控制系统配置有包括一个或多个软件对象的多个处理图形。 软件对象以层次化的方式排列，每组分别表示以预定顺序移动和/或处理材料的过程，零件过程或设备。 该导航工具包括图形图像或地图，该图形或符号表示符号地排列为多个节点的多个处理图形。 根据处理图形之间的分层关系，每个节点在空间上与地图中心距离一定距离，叠加在工作站上当前显示的过程图上。 还描述了计算机程序和工作站。 表示当前打开的进程图形的节点由可视指示符显示。

公开(公告)号：US09250772B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US13858623

申请日：2013-04-08

Applicant: ABB Research Ltd.

Inventor： Martin Olausson ,  Susanne Timsjo ,  Anders Hanberg

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/409

CPC classification number: G06F3/0484 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G05B2219/23316 ,  G05B2219/23434

Abstract: A method for monitoring an industrial process with a graphical user interface of an operator panel. The graphical user interface is adapted to change between a default mode in which it presents a plurality of objects related to the industrial process, and a user-adapted mode in which a subset of the plurality of objects is presented. The subset of objects is selected based on a parameter value which is associated with each object of the plurality of objects. The graphical user interface enters the user-adapted mode by the method determining whether a time of inactivity of the operator panel exceeds a threshold value, and, provided that the threshold value has been exceeded, removing those objects of the plurality of objects on the graphical user interface which are not included in the subset of objects.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用操作面板的图形用户界面监视工业过程的方法。 图形用户界面适于在其呈现与工业过程相关的多个对象的默认模式和在其中呈现多个对象的子集的用户适配模式之间进行切换。 基于与多个对象的每个对象相关联的参数值来选择对象的子集。 图形用户界面通过确定操作面板的不活动时间是否超过阈值的方法进入用户适应模式，并且如果已经超过了阈值，则移除图形上的多个对象的那些对象 不包括在对象子集中的用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US09575488B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US13920865

申请日：2013-06-18

Applicant: ABB Research Ltd.

Inventor： Susanne Timsjo ,  Martin Olausson

IPC: G02B27/00 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G05B23/027 ,  G02B27/0093 ,  G05B23/0272 ,  G05B2219/35427 ,  G06F3/013

Abstract: A method for notifying at least a first condition in an industrial system by way of a monitoring system in order to draw the attention of an operator monitoring the industrial system to the at least one condition. The method includes displaying the first condition in a first portion of a display screen of the monitoring system, determining by eye tracking an area where a user focuses on the display screen, the area where the user focuses differing from the first portion, and alerting the user of the first condition in order to allow the user to be notified of the first condition in the industrial system. A monitoring system is also presented herein.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过监视系统通知工业系统中的至少第一状况的方法，以便引起监视工业系统的操作者的注意力至该至少一个状态。 该方法包括在监视系统的显示屏幕的第一部分中显示第一条件，通过眼睛跟踪确定用户聚焦在显示屏幕上的区域，用户对焦于不同于第一部分的区域，并且警告 用户的第一条件，以便允许用户通知工业系统中的第一条件。 本文还介绍了一种监控系统。

公开(公告)号：US09552616B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-24

申请号：US14084078

申请日：2013-11-19

Applicant: ABB Research Ltd.

Inventor： Susanne Timsjo ,  Martin Olausson ,  Anders Hanberg

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  G05B19/042

CPC classification number: G06T1/00 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/31472

Abstract: A method and device for generating a set of graphical objects to be displayed by using OPC UA (Unified Architecture) specification. The method includes indicating, by using OPC UA nodes, graphical objects to be displayed, the graphical objects representing physical components of a monitored process. Further, the method includes indicating, by using OPC UA references, how an indicated graphical object should be interconnected to another indicated graphical object when displayed. Next, the respective OPC UA node is associated with a corresponding predetermined graphical object, the set of graphical objects is generated from the associations and the individual graphical objects of the set is interconnected in accordance with the indicated interconnections. Finally, the generated set of graphical objects is displayed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于生成将通过使用OPC UA（统一架构）规范显示的一组图形对象的方法和装置。 该方法包括通过使用OPC UA节点来指示要显示的图形对象，所述图形对象表示被监视进程的物理组件。 此外，该方法包括通过使用OPC UA参考来指示当显示时指示的图形对象应如何与另一指示的图形对象互连。 接下来，相应的OPC UA节点与对应的预定图形对象相关联，该组图形对象是从关联生成的，并且该集合的各个图形对象根据指示的互连互连。 最后，显示生成的图形对象集。

公开(公告)号：US09471052B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14177801

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: ABB Research Ltd.

Inventor： Susanne Timsjo ,  Saad Azhar ,  Hongyu Pei-Breivold

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G05B23/0235 ,  G05B23/0272

Abstract: A method and device of controlling an industrial process. The method includes the steps of monitoring a plurality of values of at least one physical property of the industrial process to be controlled and determining whether the respective value of the at least one physical parameter deviates from a nominal value. Further, the method includes the step of displaying on a display screen, in chronological order, current state of the at least one physical property over time, which current state reflects the deviation of the respective value from the nominal value. Finally, the method includes the steps of providing on the display screen, when a user selects one of the current states, detailed information pertaining to the selected state and controlling the industrial process on the basis of the detailed information.

Abstract translation: 控制工业过程的方法和装置。 该方法包括以下步骤：监视待控制的工业过程的至少一个物理属性的多个值，并确定至少一个物理参数的相应值是否偏离标称值。 此外，该方法包括以下步骤：按照时间顺序在显示屏上显示至少一个物理属性随时间的当前状态，该当前状态反映相应值与标称值的偏差。 最后，该方法包括以下步骤：在用户选择当前状态之一时，在显示屏幕上提供与所选状态有关的详细信息，并根据详细信息来控制工业过程。

公开(公告)号：US09471051B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14065934

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: ABB Research Ltd.

Inventor： Susanne Timsjo ,  Martin Olausson

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B23/0216 ,  G05B2219/31467 ,  G05B2219/31469

Abstract: A method for displaying visual representation of at least one user interface, UI, of a process control system, the at least one UI being displayed on an electronic visual display unit connectable to the process control system and being adapted to visually indicate relationship between a plurality of components included in at least a part of a process controlled by the process control system, is disclosed. Data associated with different components in the process controlled by the process control system indicative of the operational status of the respective component is used to visualize the operational status of the components in each UI on the electronic visual display unit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于显示过程控制系统的至少一个用户界面UI的视觉表示的方法，所述至少一个UI被显示在可连接到过程控制系统的电子可视显示单元上，并且适于可视地指示多个 包括在由过程控制系统控制的过程的至少一部分中的部件。 用于由表示各个组件的操作状态的过程控制系统控制的过程中的不同组件的数据用于可视化电子视觉显示单元上每个UI中组件的操作状态。

公开(公告)号：US09454136B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14057515

申请日：2013-10-18

Applicant: ABB Research Ltd

Inventor： Susanne Timsjo

IPC: G05B9/02 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: G05B9/02 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G05B23/0267 ,  G05B2219/35444 ,  G05B2219/36153 ,  G05B2219/36168

Abstract: A method of controlling an industrial system by a control system including a user interface having a main display arranged to provide a status view of at least a portion of the industrial system and a secondary display enabling user interaction with the industrial system and the main display. The method includes: receiving an alert concerning a status change in a part of the industrial system; displaying, on the secondary display, an alert object associated with the part of the industrial system generating the alert; detecting a selection of the alert object based on gesture-based user input; displaying the alert object on the main display; receiving an adjustment command of a parameter via gesture-based user input, the parameter being associated with the part of the industrial system generating the alert; adjusting the parameter based on the adjustment command; and controlling the part generating the alert based on the adjusted parameter.

Abstract translation: 一种通过控制系统控制工业系统的方法，所述控制系统包括具有主显示器的用户界面，所述主显示器布置成提供所述工业系统的至少一部分的状态视图，以及允许用户与所述工业系统和所述主显示器进行交互的辅助显示器。 该方法包括：接收关于工业系统的一部分状态变化的警报; 在辅助显示器上显示与产生警报的工业系统的一部分相关联的警报对象; 基于基于手势的用户输入来检测所述警报对象的选择; 在主显示屏上显示警报对象; 通过基于手势的用户输入接收参数的调整命令，所述参数与产生警报的工业系统的部分相关联; 根据调整指令调整参数; 以及基于经调整的参数来控制生成警报的部分。

公开(公告)号：US09239665B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US14076574

申请日：2013-11-11

Applicant: ABB Research Ltd.

Inventor： Susanne Timsjo ,  Martin Olausson

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G05B19/418

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B2219/31472 ,  G06F9/451 ,  Y02P90/02

Abstract: A method in a UI of a process control system is disclosed. The UI is configured to be displayed on an electronic visual display unit connectable to the process control system. The UI is adapted to visually indicate a plurality of components included in at least a part of a process controlled by the process control system. At least one sub-UI, such as a faceplate, is generated, each sub-UI corresponding to a respective component of the plurality of components. The at least one sub-UI is displayed on the display unit. Each of the at least one sub-UI is adapted such that a number of operation information and/or control elements visually indicated in each sub-UI when the at least one sub-UI is displayed on the display unit depends on the number of sub-UIs that are displayed on the display unit at the same time. Furthermore, such a UI is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种过程控制系统的UI中的方法。 UI被配置为显示在可连接到过程控制系统的电子可视显示单元上。 该UI适于在视觉上指示包括在由过程控制系统控制的过程的至少一部分中的多个组件。 生成至少一个子UI，例如面板，每个子UI对应于多个组件的相应组件。 至少一个子UI被显示在显示单元上。 所述至少一个子UI中的每一个被适配成使得当在所述显示单元上显示所述至少一个子UI时，在每个子UI中可视地指示的操作信息和/或控制元素的数量取决于子 -UI在显示单元上同时显示。 此外，公开了这样的UI。