公开(公告)号：US20040181297A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-16

申请号：US10388147

申请日：2003-03-12

Inventor： Misty McCrea Chambers ,  David J. Hietanen ,  William Todd Shelton

IPC: G05B013/02 ,  G05B019/42

CPC classification number: G05B19/056 ,  G05B2219/31104 ,  G05B2219/31418 ,  G05B2219/31422

Abstract: An automation control module (ACM) includes an ACM central processing unit (CPU) and a file transfer system electrically connected to the ACM CPU. The file transfer system is embedded within the ACM, and is configured to receive at least one update for at least one module from a network and transfer the at least one update to the at least one module.

Abstract translation: 自动化控制模块（ACM）包括ACM中央处理单元（CPU）和与ACM CPU电连接的文件传输系统。 所述文件传输系统嵌入在所述ACM内，并被配置为从网络接收至少一个模块的至少一个更新，并将所述至少一个更新传送到所述至少一个模块。

公开(公告)号：US20040068334A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-08

申请号：US10657114

申请日：2003-09-09

Applicant: Mustek Systems Inc.

Inventor： Michael Tsai ,  Roger Huang

IPC: G05B019/42

CPC classification number: G06F8/65

Abstract: A system relates to the up-to-date of firmware for a computer memory system is disclosed. Firstly, a computer memory will be divided into as four portions using the function of this method according to this present invention. Also, these four portions are employed as the following functions. The first portion is Initial Program, the second portion is Firmware (P1), the third portion is a Backup Firmware (P2), the fourth portion is P1 Firmware Parameter, and finally the fifth portion is P2 firmware, respectively.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种涉及计算机存储器系统的固件的最新的系统。 首先，使用根据本发明的该方法的功能，将计算机存储器分成四部分。 此外，这四个部分被用作以下功能。 第一部分是初始程序，第二部分是固件（P1），第三部分是备份固件（P2），第四部分是P1固件参数，最后第五部分是P2固件。

公开(公告)号：US20040024477A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10211903

申请日：2002-08-02

Inventor： David L. Deitz ,  Grant Wilson ,  Herschel O. Koska ,  Stephen G. Hammack ,  DeeAnn G. Delguzzi

IPC: G05B019/42 ,  G05B013/02

CPC classification number: G06F21/40 ,  G06F21/64

Abstract: A software object authorization system includes the ability to select signers who must approve a software object before it is downloaded to a process control system. The signers are presented with a form allowing them to authenticate their identity with a username and a password. Signers that have authenticated their identity may approve or reject the software object. A software object is authorized when all approvals needed for that software object have been received. Authorized software objects may then be downloaded to the process control system.

Abstract translation: 软件对象授权系统包括在下载到过程控制系统之前选择必须批准软件对象的签名者的能力。 签名者被呈现一个表单，允许他们使用用户名和密码来验证他们的身份。 验证身份的签名者可以批准或拒绝该软件对象。 当接收到该软件对象所需的所有批准时，软件对象都被授权。 然后可以将授权的软件对象下载到过程控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US20030100957A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-29

申请号：US09993493

申请日：2001-11-27

Inventor： Michael C. Chaffee ,  Edward Volcic ,  Kenneth A. Stoddard ,  R. William Kneifel II

IPC: G05B011/01 ,  G05B019/42 ,  G06F009/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/41865 ,  G05B2219/32239 ,  G05B2219/32328 ,  G05B2219/35283 ,  G05B2219/39135 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  Y02P90/083 ,  Y02P90/20 ,  Y02P90/86

Abstract: The present invention is a system for controlling exclusive access by control programs (30) to system resources (52). A system in accordance with the invention includes a plurality of addressable locations (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22) in the system; a communication system (24) connecting the addressable locations which transmits communications between the addressable locations; a plurality of machines (26), the machines being located at at least one of the addressable locations; a plurality of control programs which use resources including a plurality of machine control programs, each machine control program controlling at least one machine; and a plurality of resource managers (32), the resource managers being located at a plurality of the addressable locations, each resource manager communicating over the communication system with at least one other resource manager, and the plurality of resource managers arbitrating which control program of the plurality of control programs is given exclusive use of at least one resource during execution of the control program.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于控制由控制程序（30）到系统资源（52）的独占访问的系统。 根据本发明的系统包括系统中的多个可寻址位置（12,14,16,18,20和22）; 连接可寻址位置之间的通信系统（24），所述可寻址位置在所述可寻址位置之间传送通信; 多个机器（26），所述机器位于所述可寻址位置中的至少一个处; 多个控制程序，其使用包括多个机器控制程序的资源，每个机器控制程序控制至少一个机器; 和多个资源管理器（32），所述资源管理器位于多个所述可寻址位置，每个资源管理器通过所述通信系统与至少一个其他资源管理器通信，并且所述多个资源管理器仲裁哪个控制程序 在控制程序的执行期间，多个控制程序被授予至少一个资源的排他性使用。

公开(公告)号：US20030074088A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-17

申请号：US10154403

申请日：2002-05-22

Applicant: C-SMART Corporation

Inventor： Greg Gonzales ,  Brian D. Baker ,  Sara White

IPC: G05B011/01 ,  G05B019/42 ,  G01M001/38 ,  G05B013/00 ,  G05B015/00 ,  G05B021/00 ,  G05D023/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/2803 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/25218 ,  G05B2219/25232 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2823 ,  H04L12/2829

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a simple user interface for programming scenes and multi-way groups in a home automation and control system is provided. Each device participating in the home automation and control system is equipped with control logic for providing the simple programming interface. Through the control logic, each device maintains its status in a system-wide programming mode and retains knowledge of its inclusion or exclusion in the current scene or multi-way group being programmed. When any device in the system receives indications that affect the system programming mode, such as a press on one of the buttons on the devices, the device broadcasts a notification message to all devices within the home automation and control system. The message maintains the integrity of the system programming mode. Each device knows when a scene or multi-way group being programmed is finally captured and the programming of a new scene or multi-way group has started.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在家庭自动化和控制系统中提供用于编程场景和多路组的简单用户界面的方法和装置。 参与家庭自动化和控制系统的每个设备都配备有用于提供简单编程接口的控制逻辑。 通过控制逻辑，每个设备将其状态保持在系统范围的编程模式，并保留对当前场景或被编程的多路组中包含或排除的知识。 当系统中的任何设备接收到影响系统编程模式的指示时，例如按设备上的其中一个按钮，设备向家庭自动化和控制系统中的所有设备广播通知消息。 该消息保持系统编程模式的完整性。 每个设备知道何时最终捕获正在编程的场景或多路组，并且新场景或多路组的编程已经开始。

公开(公告)号：US20030040833A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：US10212480

申请日：2002-08-05

Inventor： Joseph Gasiorek ,  Andrew H. McMillan ,  Michael McFarland ,  James B. Behm ,  John Brandow ,  Kurudi H. Muralidhar

IPC: G05B019/42 ,  G06F019/00 ,  G01M001/38 ,  G05B013/00 ,  G05B015/00 ,  G05B021/00 ,  G05D023/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/056 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/13044 ,  G05B2219/13108 ,  G05B2219/23258 ,  G05B2219/23291

Abstract: A machine programming and control system includes a computer including a processor, memory, a display and a device associated with a process. A flowcharting module executed by the computer generates and edits a flowchart that contains action and decision blocks which define logic for operating the device to further the process. The flowcharting module allows active description objects to be added to the flowchart. The active description objects provide information relating documentation of the process, maintenance of said device, control variables and the flowchart.

Abstract translation: 机器编程和控制系统包括包括处理器，存储器，显示器和与过程相关联的设备的计算机。 由计算机执行的流程图模块生成并编辑包含动作和决策块的流程图，其定义用于操作该设备的逻辑以进一步处理该过程。 流程图模块允许将活动描述对象添加到流程图中。 活动描述对象提供关于过程的文档，所述设备的维护，控制变量和流程图的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20030023326A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-30

申请号：US10189050

申请日：2002-07-02

Inventor： Pranav Shah

IPC: G05B011/01 ,  G05B019/42

CPC classification number: G05B19/056 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/13044 ,  G05B2219/15044 ,  G05B2219/23043 ,  G05B2219/23409

Abstract: A programming and control system includes a computer and a flowchart module. The flowchart module is executed by the computer and allows a user to create flowchart-based control logic. An embedded controller that is connected to the computer receives and executes the flowchart-based control logic. An operator panel is connected to the embedded controller and includes a character-based screen. The flowchart module includes an operator panel interface that allows a user of the computer to output text to the character-based screen of the operator panel without requiring the user to create the flowchart-based control logic.

Abstract translation: 编程和控制系统包括计算机和流程图模块。 流程图模块由计算机执行，并允许用户创建基于流程图的控制逻辑。 连接到计算机的嵌入式控制器接收并执行基于流程图的控制逻辑。 操作面板连接到嵌入式控制器，并包括基于字符的屏幕。 该流程图模块包括一个操作面板界面，允许计算机的用户将文本输出到操作面板的基于字符的屏幕，而不需要用户创建基于流程图的控制逻辑。

公开(公告)号：US20020059005A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-16

申请号：US09873775

申请日：2001-06-04

Inventor： Larry C. Sarver

IPC: G05B019/42

CPC classification number: G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/23417

Abstract: A method of providing process control instructions to an irrigation site using a smart card. Instructions for adjusting equipment of an irrigation system are stored on a smart card at a remote location. The smart card is transported to the irrigation site. The stored instructions are read from the smart card and downloaded to a control computer. The computer adjusts the process conditions for the irrigation system based on the downloaded instructions.

Abstract translation: 使用智能卡向灌溉站提供过程控制指令的方法。 用于调整灌溉系统设备的说明书存储在远程位置的智能卡上。 智能卡被运送到灌溉地点。 存储的指令从智能卡读取并下载到控制计算机。 计算机根据下载的指令调整灌溉系统的工艺条件。

公开(公告)号：US20010056306A1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-27

申请号：US09845361

申请日：2001-05-01

Inventor： Satoru Nakai ,  Eiji Hayashi

IPC: G05B019/42

CPC classification number: G05B19/056 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/13144 ,  G05B2219/15007 ,  G05B2219/15011 ,  G05B2219/23258 ,  G05B2219/25067 ,  G05B2219/25099

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a system for developing application systems and implementing thereof for an automated machine, which can reduce the burden of the user to install the peripheral devices with a controller. The system comprises a controller, a monitor connected with the controller, and at least one object to be controlled. The object is connected with the controller. The control system further comprises development means for developing a program for the controlled object, implement means for implementing the program developed by the development means, and a software module uniquely assigned to the object. The software module is in a form of software providing at least one of procedures including, an icon procedure for displaying an icon for the object in a display area on the monitor, a description procedure for describing a control process for the object, and an implement procedure for implementing the control process developed for the object.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于开发自动化机器的应用系统及其实现的系统，其可以减轻用户使用控制器安装外围设备的负担。 该系统包括控制器，与控制器连接的监视器以及至少一个待控制的对象。 对象与控制器连接。 控制系统还包括用于开发用于受控对象的程序的开发装置，用于实现由开发装置开发的程序的实现装置，以及唯一地分配给对象的软件模块。 软件模块是软件形式，提供至少一个过程，包括用于在监视器的显示区域中显示对象的图标的图标过程，用于描述对象的控制处理的描述过程以及实现 实现为对象开发的控制过程的过程。

公开(公告)号：US20040260405A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-23

申请号：US10464722

申请日：2003-06-18

Inventor： Ron Eddie ,  Mark J. Nixon ,  Michael L. Sheldon

IPC: G05B019/18 ,  G05B011/01 ,  G05B009/02 ,  G05B019/42

CPC classification number: G06F8/60 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/23342 ,  G05B2219/25014 ,  G05B2219/25081 ,  G05B2219/25106 ,  G05B2219/25428 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B20/0021 ,  G11B20/00695 ,  H04L12/40032 ,  H04L2012/4026

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture that provide modular monitoring, control and device management in a process control system. According to one example a method of replacing a first field device of a process control system with a second field device, wherein the first field device includes a removable data storage device includes extracting the removable storage device from the first field device, removing the first field device from the process control system, installing the second field device into the process control system; and installing the removable data storage device into the second field device.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了在过程控制系统中提供模块化监控，控制和设备管理的方法，装置和制品。 根据一个示例，用第二现场设备替换过程控制系统的第一现场设备的方法，其中所述第一现场设备包括可移动数据存储设备，包括从所述第一现场设备提取所述可移动存储设备，移除所述第一现场设备 设备从过程控制系统，将第二现场设备安装到过程控制系统中; 以及将所述可移动数据存储设备安装到所述第二现场设备中。