公开(公告)号：US20070100472A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11263266

申请日：2005-10-31

Applicant: James Johnson ,  Paul McLaughlin

Inventor： James Johnson ,  Paul McLaughlin

IPC: G05B11/01 ,  G05B19/42

CPC classification number: G05B19/4186 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  G05B2219/33187 ,  Y02P90/185

Abstract: A method includes creating a plurality of function blocks. The function blocks are defined by at least one user. The method also includes identifying a plurality of data flows between the function blocks. Each data flow includes at least one of: a flow of data from an output of one of the function blocks and a flow of data into an input of one of the function blocks. The method further includes identifying at least one value for at least one property of one or more of the function blocks. The function blocks, data flows, and at least one property value define a serial interface protocol for communicating over a serial interface. The data flows may be identified by presenting symbols representing the function blocks to the at least one user via a graphical user interface and allowing the at least one user to link inputs and outputs of the symbols.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括创建多个功能块。 功能块由至少一个用户定义。 该方法还包括识别功能块之间的多个数据流。 每个数据流包括以下中的至少一个：来自功能块之一的输出的数据流和数据流输入功能块之一的输入。 该方法还包括识别功能块中的一个或多个的至少一个属性的至少一个值。 功能块，数据流和至少一个属性值定义了串行接口协议，用于通过串行接口进行通信。 可以通过经由图形用户界面向至少一个用户呈现表示功能块的符号来识别数据流，并允许至少一个用户链接符号的输入和输出。

公开(公告)号：US20140059193A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US14061517

申请日：2013-10-23

Applicant: Hans Thilderkvist ,  Thomas Pauly ,  Jeff Harding

Inventor： Hans Thilderkvist ,  Thomas Pauly ,  Jeff Harding

IPC: H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04L41/0806 ,  G05B19/41855 ,  G05B2219/24168 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  H04L41/0883 ,  H04L41/0886 ,  Y02P90/185 ,  Y04S40/162

Abstract: A setup control unit is configured to get activated via a first computer that is to become a node in the process control system and which activation is initiated by a setup tool being brought to the first computer. The setup control unit contacts a configuration control computer, supplies a setup tool identifier to the configuration control computer, accesses system information elements in the configuration control computer, presents system nodes to an operator using the system information elements, receives an operator selection of a system node, sends the node selection to the configuration control computer for registering, based on a setup tool identifier investigation, receives node parameter data associated with the selected system node from the configuration control computer and supplies the first computer with the node parameter data for making it into the selected system node.

Abstract translation: 设置控制单元被配置为经由要成为过程控制系统中的节点的第一计算机被激活，并且由被设置到第一计算机的设置工具启动哪个激活。 设置控制单元接触配置控制计算机，向配置控制计算机提供设置工具标识符，访问配置控制计算机中的系统信息元素，使用系统信息元素向操作员呈现系统节点，接收系统的操作员选择 节点，将节点选择发送到配置控制计算机，用于注册，基于设置工具标识符调查，从配置控制计算机接收与所选系统节点相关联的节点参数数据，并向第一计算机提供节点参数数据，以使其成为 进入所选的系统节点。

公开(公告)号：US6094600A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US599371

申请日：1996-02-06

Applicant: Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jon Westbrock ,  Gene H. Olson ,  Robert Bruck

Inventor： Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jon Westbrock ,  Gene H. Olson ,  Robert Bruck

IPC: G05B19/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/408 ,  G05B19/414 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  G05B2219/31103 ,  G05B2219/31326 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: A computer-based database management method permits management of a configuration database associated with one of a plurality of devices. Each device has a variable configuration which includes at least one adjustable parameter. The method includes the steps of selecting a particular device, selecting a particular parameter of the particular device, assigning a particular value for the particular parameter at a particular time, communicating the particular value for the particular parameter to the particular device at the particular time, creating a transaction record, and storing the transaction record in a configuration database. The transaction record includes an identifier uniquely identifying the particular device and further specifies the particular parameter of the particular device, the particular value for the particular parameter, and the particular time at which the particular value is to be applied to the particular parameter.

Abstract translation: 基于计算机的数据库管理方法允许管理与多个设备之一相关联的配置数据库。 每个设备具有可变配置，其包括至少一个可调参数。 该方法包括以下步骤：选择特定设备，选择特定设备的特定参数，在特定时间为特定参数分配特定值，在特定时间将特定参数的特定值传送到特定设备， 创建事务记录，并将事务记录存储在配置数据库中。 事务记录包括唯一地标识特定设备的标识符，并进一步指定特定设备的特定参数，特定参数的特定值以及将特定值应用于特定参数的特定时间。

公开(公告)号：US08335575B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-18

申请号：US12704156

申请日：2010-02-11

Applicant: Josef Papenfort ,  Ralf Heitmann ,  Gerd Hoppe ,  Itzko Christow

Inventor： Josef Papenfort ,  Ralf Heitmann ,  Gerd Hoppe ,  Itzko Christow

IPC: G05B11/01 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/407 ,  B65G2207/14 ,  G05B19/0421 ,  G05B19/41845 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  G05B2219/31233 ,  G05B2219/32019 ,  G05B2219/32052 ,  G05B2219/32248 ,  G05B2219/33149 ,  G05B2219/33273 ,  H04L41/0806 ,  H04L41/26 ,  H04L2012/4026 ,  Y02P90/12 ,  Y02P90/16 ,  Y02P90/185 ,  Y02P90/20

Abstract: A control node has a sequence table and subscribers, with the sequence table having data records each having an identification for an action of a manufacturing sequence associated with the control node, an identification for a subscriber carrying out the action and an identification of a parameter set associated with the action, and wherein each subscriber has a sequence interpreter which is designed to read and to interpret the sequence table, and to initiate the actions associated with the subscriber.

Abstract translation: 控制节点具有序列表和订户，序列表具有各自具有与控制节点相关联的制造序列的动作的标识的数据记录，用于执行动作的订户的标识和参数集的标识 与所述动作相关联，并且其中每个订户具有被设计为读取和解释所述序列表并且发起与所述订户相关联的动作的序列解释器。

公开(公告)号：US20080077886A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11900889

申请日：2007-09-13

Applicant: Ingo Eichner

Inventor： Ingo Eichner

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04L41/22 ,  G05B19/41885 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  H04L41/12 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/26

Abstract: There is described a method, to a program and to a system for graphically displaying and projecting at least one network of devices of an automation system, a high density of information usually occurring at the user interface. To allow a user to selectively display devices in a network, in addition to a large quantity of overview information, a solution is proposed in which a user can display individual devices in more detail in an overview. The user can therefore select a device, the instantaneously non-visible details of which he wishes to access, and change the appearance of the device from a not very detailed display to a very detailed display by way of further interaction. This applies to any desired number of devices which can be simultaneously displayed in detail. One advantage is that the network interfaces of devices may also be displayed which cannot be displayed with all network interfaces in the overview without the user being forced to have to change to a different, detail-oriented view.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种方法，程序和用于图形显示和投影自动化系统的至少一个设备网络的系统，通常在用户界面处发生的高密度信息。 为了允许用户在网络中选择性地显示设备，除了大量的概览信息之外，提出了一种解决方案，其中用户可以在概述中更详细地显示各个设备。 因此，用户可以通过进一步的交互来选择设备，即他想要访问的设备的瞬时不可见的细节，并且将设备的外观从非常详细的显示改变为非常详细的显示。 这适用于可以同时显示的所需数量的设备。 一个优点是，也可以显示设备的网络接口，其不能与概述中的所有网络接口一起显示，而不会迫使用户必须改变为不同的，面向细节的视图。

公开(公告)号：US5903455A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US764057

申请日：1996-12-12

Applicant: Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Robert Bruck ,  Richard Wagenknecht ,  Jon D. Westbrock ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  James W. Kieley

Inventor： Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Robert Bruck ,  Richard Wagenknecht ,  Jon D. Westbrock ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  James W. Kieley

IPC: G05B19/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/408 ,  G05B19/414 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B9/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  G05B2219/31103 ,  G05B2219/31326 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: An interface control for use in a field device management system coupled to a set of smart field devices automatically performs functions related to communication between a device, a database and a user of the management system and functions related to interfacing with a user in a manner which is transparent to the software application running on the management system. The control monitors a device, or a block or a parameter of a device, displays information pertaining to the device, block or parameter to a user, receives information pertaining to such device, block, or parameter from a user and the device, automatically updates the displayed information, and implements changes to the device block or parameter specified by the user. A timeline control specifies a time at which past, present or future configurations of devices, blocks, parameters, or other data associated with one or more devices is to be displayed.

Abstract translation: 用于耦合到一组智能现场设备的现场设备管理系统中的接口控制自动执行与设备，数据库和管理系统的用户之间的通信相关的功能以及与用户以与用户接口的方式相关的功能 对管理系统上运行的软件应用程序是透明的。 控制器监视设备或设备的块或参数，向用户显示与设备，块或参数有关的信息，从用户和设备接收与这样的设备，块或参数有关的信息，自动更新 显示信息，并对用户指定的设备块或参数进行更改。 时间轴控制指定要显示与一个或多个设备相关联的设备，块，参数或其他数据的过去，当前或将来配置的时间。

公开(公告)号：US07962860B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-14

申请号：US11900889

申请日：2007-09-13

Applicant: Ingo Eichner

Inventor： Ingo Eichner

IPC: G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04L41/22 ,  G05B19/41885 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  H04L41/12 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/26

Abstract: There is described a method, to a program and to a system for graphically displaying and projecting at least one network of devices of an automation system, a high density of information usually occurring at the user interface. To allow a user to selectively display devices in a network, in addition to a large quantity of overview information, a solution is proposed in which a user can display individual devices in more detail in an overview. The user can therefore select a device, the instantaneously non-visible details of which he wishes to access, and change the appearance of the device from a not very detailed display to a very detailed display by way of further interaction. This applies to any desired number of devices which can be simultaneously displayed in detail. One advantage is that the network interfaces of devices may also be displayed which cannot be displayed with all network interfaces in the overview without the user being forced to have to change to a different, detail-oriented view.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种方法，程序和用于图形显示和投影自动化系统的至少一个设备网络的系统，通常在用户界面处发生的高密度信息。 为了允许用户在网络中选择性地显示设备，除了大量的概览信息之外，提出了一种解决方案，其中用户可以在概述中更详细地显示各个设备。 因此，用户可以通过进一步的交互来选择设备，即他想要访问的设备的瞬时不可见的细节，并且将设备的外观从非常详细的显示改变为非常详细的显示。 这适用于可以同时显示的所需数量的设备。 一个优点是，也可以显示设备的网络接口，其不能与概述中的所有网络接口一起显示，而不会迫使用户必须改变为不同的，面向细节的视图。

公开(公告)号：US5960214A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-28

申请号：US759387

申请日：1996-12-04

Applicant: Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jon D. Westbrock

Inventor： Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Craig R. Tielens ,  Jon D. Westbrock

IPC: G05B19/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/408 ,  G05B19/414 ,  G05B19/418

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  G05B2219/31103 ,  G05B2219/31326 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: A field device management system includes an interface which provides communication between a software application implemented on the system and a set of smart field devices coupled to the system. The interface accesses information from and/or writes information to the smart field devices, a database and device descriptions associated with the smart field devices to provide a consistent communication connection with such devices, database and device descriptions, irrespective of the types of smart field devices connected to the system. The interface is based on a predefined hierarchy of categories of information defining the device data associated with the smart field devices, and is implemented using an OLE object for each of the predefined categories of information. In particular, each OLE object stores device data associated with one of the predefined categories of information and includes instructions for communicating with one of the smart field devices, one of the device descriptions and/or the database to effect a command related to the stored device data.

Abstract translation: 现场设备管理系统包括提供在系统上实现的软件应用与耦合到系统的一组智能现场设备之间的通信的接口。 该接口从智能现场设备访问信息和/或写入信息，与智能现场设备相关联的数据库和设备描述，以提供与这种设备，数据库和设备描述的一致的通信连接，而不管智能现场设备的类型如何 连接到系统。 接口基于定义与智能现场设备相关联的设备数据的信息类别的预定义层级，并且使用用于每个预定类别的信息的OLE对象来实现。 特别地，每个OLE对象存储与预定义的信息类别之一相关联的设备数据，并且包括用于与智能现场设备中的一个进行通信的指令，设备描述和/或数据库之一，以实现与所存储的设备相关的命令 数据。

公开(公告)号：US5796602A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-18

申请号：US682833

申请日：1996-07-12

Applicant: Jeffrey W. Wellan ,  Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Jon D. Westbrock

Inventor： Jeffrey W. Wellan ,  Richard R. Sharpe, Jr. ,  Jon D. Westbrock

IPC: G05B19/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/408 ,  G05B19/414 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B9/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/4185 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  G05B2219/31103 ,  G05B2219/31326 ,  Y02P90/18

Abstract: A field device management system communicates with a smart device using a device description written in a communication protocol associated with the smart device and accesses data pertaining to a conventional or non-smart field device using a device description written in conformance with the smart device communication protocol. The field device management system uses the device description for the conventional device to initially request certain data pertaining to the conventional device from a user and then stores this data in a memory for future access.

Abstract translation: 现场设备管理系统使用写入与智能设备相关联的通信协议中的设备描述与智能设备进行通信，并使用根据智能设备通信协议书写的设备描述访问有关传统或非智能现场设备的数据 。 现场设备管理系统使用常规设备的设备描述从用户开始请求与常规设备有关的某些数据，然后将该数据存储在存储器中以供将来访问。

公开(公告)号：US09819539B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14061517

申请日：2013-10-23

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Hans Thilderkvist ,  Thomas Pauly ,  Jeff Harding

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  G05B19/418

CPC classification number: H04L41/0806 ,  G05B19/41855 ,  G05B2219/24168 ,  G05B2219/31098 ,  H04L41/0883 ,  H04L41/0886 ,  Y02P90/185 ,  Y04S40/162

Abstract: A setup control unit is configured to get activated via a first computer that is to become a node in the process control system and which activation is initiated by a setup tool being brought to the first computer. The setup control unit contacts a configuration control computer, supplies a setup tool identifier to the configuration control computer, accesses system information elements in the configuration control computer, presents system nodes to an operator using the system information elements, receives an operator selection of a system node, sends the node selection to the configuration control computer for registering, based on a setup tool identifier investigation, receives node parameter data associated with the selected system node from the configuration control computer and supplies the first computer with the node parameter data for making it into the selected system node.