公开(公告)号：US20140369212A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US13953420

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc.

Inventor： Channabasavaraj Raravi ,  Prasad Samudrala ,  Norman R. Swanson ,  Christopher Pulini

IPC: H04W28/12 ,  H04W24/10

CPC classification number: H04W28/12 ,  H04W24/04 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W40/246 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/34

Abstract: A method includes receiving link quality information associated with multiple wireless connections in a wireless network. The method also includes identifying at least one asymmetric communication path in the wireless network using the link quality information. The link quality information could include a statistical value for each of the wireless connections. Identifying the at least one asymmetric communication path could include identifying a first and a second of the statistical values associated with a first and a second of the wireless connections, respectively, and determining whether a difference between the first and second statistical values exceeds a threshold. The method could further include applying a heuristic to indicate that the first and second wireless connections do not form an asymmetric communication path even if the difference between the first and second statistical values exceeds the threshold.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在无线网络中接收与多个无线连接相关联的链路质量信息。 该方法还包括使用链路质量信息识别无线网络中的至少一个非对称通信路径。 链路质量信息可以包括每个无线连接的统计值。 识别至少一个非对称通信路径可以包括分别识别与第一和第二无线连接相关联的第一和第二统计值，以及确定第一和第二统计值之间的差是否超过阈值。 该方法还可以包括应用启发式来指示即使第一和第二统计值之间的差超过阈值，第一和第二无线连接也不形成非对称通信路径。

公开(公告)号：US09191843B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US13947951

申请日：2013-07-22

Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Pulini ,  Norman R. Swanson

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/40

CPC classification number: H04W24/08 ,  H04L12/40176 ,  H04L43/045 ,  H04L43/06 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/36

Abstract: A method includes identifying an amount of time that a wireless device has or does not have redundant connectivity in a wireless network during a specified time period. The method also includes identifying a redundant wireless connection availability of the wireless device during the specified time period. Identifying the amount of time that the wireless device has or does not have redundant connectivity could include identifying connection events associated with the wireless device. The connection events can include events in which a wireless connection with the wireless device is formed and events in which a wireless connection with the wireless device is dropped. Time periods during which multiple wireless connections with the wireless device exist or do not exist can be identified. Identifying the redundant wireless connection availability could include identifying a percentage of the specified time period during which multiple wireless connections with the wireless device exist.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在指定时间段内识别无线设备在无线网络中具有或不具有冗余连接性的时间量。 该方法还包括在指定的时间段内识别无线设备的冗余无线连接可用性。 识别无线设备具有或不具有冗余连接的时间量可以包括识别与无线设备相关联的连接事件。 连接事件可以包括其中形成与无线设备的无线连接的事件以及与无线设备的无线连接被丢弃的事件。 可以识别与无线设备的多个无线连接存在或不存在的时间段。 识别冗余无线连接可用性可以包括识别与无线设备存在多个无线连接的指定时间段的百分比。

公开(公告)号：US20170364424A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-21

申请号：US15594857

申请日：2017-05-15

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Norman R. Swanson ,  Joseph P. Felix ,  Raj Bandekar ,  Michael D. Carney ,  Zhi Yang

IPC: G06F11/20 ,  G06F11/07 ,  G06F11/08 ,  H04L29/14

CPC classification number: G06F11/2028 ,  G06F11/2005 ,  G06F11/2038 ,  H04L69/40

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first hardware assist device having at least one transmitter, at least one receiver, and a timer. The at least one transmitter is configured to transmit at least one first signal to a second hardware assist device of a redundant second apparatus. The at least one first signal indicates that the apparatus is functional. The at least one receiver is configured to receive at least one second signal from the second hardware assist device. The at least one second signal indicates that the second apparatus is functional. The timer is configured to control a driver to block transmission of the at least one first signal in response to a fault associated with the apparatus. The apparatus also includes at least one processing device configured to perform one or more actions in response to a loss of the at least one second signal from the second apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20140355581A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US13908977

申请日：2013-06-03

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Pulini ,  Alexander Chernoguzov ,  Prasad Samudrala ,  Norman R. Swanson ,  William Osei-Bonsu

IPC: H04W80/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L69/18 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04W80/00

Abstract: A method includes receiving data from multiple wireless field devices using multiple wireless communication protocols. The method also includes normalizing the data from the wireless field devices using one or more templates associated with the wireless field devices. The method further includes transmitting the normalized data in a unified format. The method could also include generating the one or more templates using device description (DD) files associated with the wireless field devices. Each template may provide, for one wireless field device or type of wireless field device, (i) an indication of a type of data provided by the wireless field device or type of wireless field device, (ii) a range of data provided by the wireless field device or type of wireless field device, and (iii) how to normalize data from the wireless field device or type of wireless field device into the unified format.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括使用多个无线通信协议从多个无线现场设备接收数据。 该方法还包括使用与无线现场设备相关联的一个或多个模板来规范来自无线现场设备的数据。 该方法还包括以统一格式发送归一化数据。 该方法还可以包括使用与无线现场设备相关联的设备描述（DD）文件来生成一个或多个模板。 每个模板可以为一个无线现场设备或无线现场设备的类型提供（i）由无线现场设备或无线现场设备的类型提供的数据类型的指示，（ii）由 无线现场设备或无线现场设备的类型，以及（iii）如何将数据从无线现场设备或无线现场设备的类型归一化为统一格式。

公开(公告)号：US09661079B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US13908977

申请日：2013-06-03

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Pulini ,  Alexander Chernoguzov ,  Prasad Samudrala ,  Norman R. Swanson ,  William Osei-Bonsu

IPC: H04W80/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/64

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L69/18 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04W80/00

Abstract: A method includes receiving data from multiple wireless field devices using multiple wireless communication protocols. The method also includes normalizing the data from the wireless field devices using one or more templates associated with the wireless field devices. The method further includes transmitting the normalized data in a unified format. The method could also include generating the one or more templates using device description (DD) files associated with the wireless field devices. Each template may provide, for one wireless field device or type of wireless field device, (i) an indication of a type of data provided by the wireless field device or type of wireless field device, (ii) a range of data provided by the wireless field device or type of wireless field device, and (iii) how to normalize data from the wireless field device or type of wireless field device into the unified format.

公开(公告)号：US09241281B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US13948077

申请日：2013-07-22

Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Pulini ,  Jeffrey B. Scott ,  Norman R. Swanson ,  Niral Sanghavi

IPC: H04W24/10 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W84/18

CPC classification number: H04W24/10 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A method includes identifying multiple statistics associated with each of multiple wireless connections. The multiple wireless connections form a single communication path between two wireless nodes in a wireless network. The method also includes identifying an overall quality associated with the communication path using the statistics. The method can also include assigning a quality value to each statistic for each wireless connection, where the overall quality is based on at least one of the quality values assigned to the statistics (such as a lowest of the quality values). The statistics could include a Received Signal Quality Indicator (RSQI), a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI), and a transmit success/fail ratio. The quality value assigned to each statistic could include a “good” quality, a “fair” quality, or a “poor” quality.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括识别与多个无线连接中的每一个相关联的多个统计。 多个无线连接在无线网络中的两个无线节点之间形成单个通信路径。 该方法还包括使用统计信息识别与通信路径相关联的整体质量。 该方法还可以包括为每个无线连接的每个统计量分配质量值，其中总体质量基于分配给统计信息的质量值（例如质量值的最低值）中的至少一个。 统计可以包括接收信号质量指示符（RSQI），接收信号强度指示（RSSI）和传输成功/失败率。 分配给每个统计量的质量值可以包括“良好”质量，“公平”质量或“差”质量。

公开(公告)号：US09154996B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US13953420

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc.

Inventor： Channabasavaraj Raravi ,  Prasad Samudrala ,  Norman R. Swanson ,  Christopher Pulini

IPC: H04W28/12 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W84/18

CPC classification number: H04W28/12 ,  H04W24/04 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W40/246 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/34

Abstract: A method includes receiving link quality information associated with multiple wireless connections in a wireless network. The method also includes identifying at least one asymmetric communication path in the wireless network using the link quality information. The link quality information could include a statistical value for each of the wireless connections. Identifying the at least one asymmetric communication path could include identifying a first and a second of the statistical values associated with a first and a second of the wireless connections, respectively, and determining whether a difference between the first and second statistical values exceeds a threshold. The method could further include applying a heuristic to indicate that the first and second wireless connections do not form an asymmetric communication path even if the difference between the first and second statistical values exceeds the threshold.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在无线网络中接收与多个无线连接相关联的链路质量信息。 该方法还包括使用链路质量信息识别无线网络中的至少一个非对称通信路径。 链路质量信息可以包括每个无线连接的统计值。 识别至少一个非对称通信路径可以包括分别识别与第一和第二无线连接相关联的第一和第二统计值，以及确定第一和第二统计值之间的差是否超过阈值。 该方法还可以包括应用启发式来指示即使第一和第二统计值之间的差超过阈值，第一和第二无线连接也不形成非对称通信路径。

公开(公告)号：US20140369211A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US13948077

申请日：2013-07-22

Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Pulini ,  Jeffrey B. Scott ,  Norman R. Swanson ,  Niral Sanghavi

IPC: H04W24/10 ,  H04W24/08

CPC classification number: H04W24/10 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A method includes identifying multiple statistics associated with each of multiple wireless connections. The multiple wireless connections form a single communication path between two wireless nodes in a wireless network. The method also includes identifying an overall quality associated with the communication path using the statistics. The method can also include assigning a quality value to each statistic for each wireless connection, where the overall quality is based on at least one of the quality values assigned to the statistics (such as a lowest of the quality values). The statistics could include a Received Signal Quality Indicator (RSQI), a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI), and a transmit success/fail ratio. The quality value assigned to each statistic could include a “good” quality, a “fair” quality, or a “poor” quality.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括识别与多个无线连接中的每一个相关联的多个统计。 多个无线连接在无线网络中的两个无线节点之间形成单个通信路径。 该方法还包括使用统计信息识别与通信路径相关联的整体质量。 该方法还可以包括为每个无线连接的每个统计量分配质量值，其中总体质量基于分配给统计信息的质量值（例如质量值的最低值）中的至少一个。 统计可以包括接收信号质量指示符（RSQI），接收信号强度指示（RSSI）和传输成功/失败率。 分配给每个统计量的质量值可以包括“良好”质量，“公平”质量或“差”质量。

公开(公告)号：US10409270B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-10

申请号：US15078832

申请日：2016-03-23

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Paul F. McLaughlin ,  Cathleen F. Kilpatrick ,  Norman R. Swanson ,  Joseph P. Felix

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F11/20 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06F8/34 ,  G06F17/50

Abstract: A method includes installing new communication interfaces in first process controllers of an industrial process control and automation system. The first process controllers are configured to communicate over a first supervisory network, and the communication interfaces are configured to communicate over a second supervisory network of a different type. The method also includes migrating the first process controllers to second process controllers of a different type while maintaining control over an industrial process being controlled by the first process controllers. The second process controllers are configured to communicate over the second supervisory network.

公开(公告)号：US20160299497A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US15078832

申请日：2016-03-23

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Paul F. McLaughlin ,  Cathleen F. Kilpatrick ,  Norman R. Swanson ,  Joseph P. Felix

IPC: G05B19/418

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/0421 ,  G05B19/41855 ,  G05B2219/25204 ,  G05B2219/31115 ,  G05B2219/32403 ,  G06F8/34 ,  G06F11/2094 ,  G06F17/50

Abstract: A method includes installing new communication interfaces in first process controllers of an industrial process control and automation system. The first process controllers are configured to communicate over a first supervisory network, and the communication interfaces are configured to communicate over a second supervisory network of a different type. The method also includes migrating the first process controllers to second process controllers of a different type while maintaining control over an industrial process being controlled by the first process controllers. The second process controllers are configured to communicate over the second supervisory network.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在工业过程控制和自动化系统的第一过程控制器中安装新的通信接口。 第一过程控制器被配置为通过第一监控网络通信，并且通信接口被配置为通过不同类型的第二监控网络进行通信。 该方法还包括将第一过程控制器迁移到不同类型的第二过程控制器，同时保持对由第一过程控制器控制的工业过程的控制。 第二过程控制器被配置为通过第二监控网络进行通信。