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08-06-2018 дата публикации

Устройство сбора данных с приборов учета

Номер: RU0000180379U1

Полезная модель относится к области сбора данных о предоставлении жилищно-коммунальных услуг, а именно к конструкции устройств для считывания показаний с приборов учета (счетчиков и датчиков) с целью дальнейшей передачи информации по сети Wi-Fi пользователям и заинтересованным службам. Техническим результатом полезной модели является снижение энергозатрат при использовании сети Wi-Fi для передачи данных за счет использования двухпроцессорной архитектуры устройства сбора и передачи данных, предусматривающей постоянный сбор данных с приборов учета и кратковременное включение энергозатратного Wi-Fi модуля связи в необходимые моменты времени для передачи данных на сервер, что позволяет использовать химические элементы тока (батарейки, аккумуляторы) в качестве источников питания. Технический результат достигается при использовании устройства сбора данных с приборов учета, содержащего блок питания, реализованный на химических элементах тока, исполнительный модуль для считывания сигналов с приборов учета и управления, имеющий процессор, соединенный с процессором Wi-Fi модуля связи и режимов обмена данными с сервером для создания двухпроцессорной архитектуры, выполненной с возможностью непрерывного сбора данных с приборов учета и кратковременного включения Wi-Fi модуля связи и режимов обмена данными с сервером. 2 з.п. ф-лы. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 180 379 U1 (51) МПК G01D 4/00 (2006.01) G06Q 50/00 (2012.01) G05B 15/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01D 4/00 (2016.11); G05B 15/00 (2016.11); G06Q 50/00 (2018.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2016130066, 22.07.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Лосев Владимир Владимирович (RU), Григорьев Василий Сергеевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 08.06.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 130098 U1 10.07.2013. RU (45) Опубликовано: 08.06.2018 Бюл. № 16 1 8 0 3 7 9 R U (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ...

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15-10-2018 дата публикации

Система автоматизации помещений (варианты)

Номер: RU0000184073U1

Техническое решение относится к автоматическим системам управления, в частности к системам автоматизации жилых и нежилых помещений, позволяющим дистанционно, в том числе через сеть Интернет, и/или автоматически, в том числе по заданным пользователем или пользователями параметрам и сценариям, управлять электрическими приборами, в том числе широким спектром бытовых приборов.Задача, на решение которой направлено заявленное техническое решение, заключается в снижении общей стоимости, повышении надежности базовой автоматизации жилых и нежилых помещений, расширении спектра ее функциональных возможностей в плане способов управления электрическими приборами, а также в улучшении таких ее эксплуатационных характеристик, как быстрота и удобство установки, настройки и последующего технического обслуживания.Данная задача достигается за счет того, что система автоматизации помещений, характеризуется тем, что представляет собой устройство, размещающееся в распределительной коробке электрической сети помещения и состоящее из блока питания соединенного с разъемом для подключения проводников питающего кабеля, при этом блок питания снижает и выпрямляет напряжение для питания управляющего и исполнительных узлов, причем исполнительные узлы соединены с разъемами для подключения проводников кабелей от управляемых электроприборов, а управляющий узел включает в себя модуль синхронизации, коммуникационный модуль, а также вычислительный модуль, который принимает данные с разъемов для подключения проводников кабелей от настенных выключателей и периферии, обменивается данными с модулем синхронизации и коммуникационным модулем, обрабатывает полученные данные и в зависимости от них управляет исполнительными узлами.Техническим результатом, обеспечиваемым приведенной совокупностью признаков, является централизация элементов автоматики каждого отдельного помещения за счет размещения функциональных узлов системы автоматизации в распределительной коробке, расширение функциональных возможностей системы ...

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18-10-2018 дата публикации

Микропроцессорное информационно-управляющее устройство "умный дом" для отдельного помещения

Номер: RU0000184240U1

Полезная модель относится к устройствам цифровой обработки данных для специальных применений, и предназначена для применения в децентрализованных системах контроля и управления зданиями и помещениями типа «Умный дом». Технический результат заключается в реализации указанного назначения (расширение арсенала децентрализованных систем «Умный дом»), а также в упрощении эксплуатации устройства за счет повышения степени физической интеграции элементов устройства в едином корпусе, в расширении функциональных возможностей устройства за счет добавления функции видеомониторинга отдельного помещения, осуществляемого из единого корпуса устройства. Кроме того, расширение системы не требует вторжения в уже смонтированную ее часть, что позволяет избежать прокладки дополнительного кабеля в ранее отремонтированной части квартиры, дома или здания. Микропроцессорное информационно-управляющее устройство «Умный дом» для отдельного помещения содержит единый корпус, включающий плоское основание 1 и разъемно соединенную с ним объемную крышку 2, выполненную, например, в виде купола. Плоское основание 1 снабжено средствами 3 крепления корпуса на конструктивных элементах отдельного помещения, а также клеммами 4 и 5, расположенными с внешней стороны основания 1 и предназначенными для электрического соединения блока питания устройства с электрической сетью питания, а также соответствующих блоков обработки и связи с теми внешними устройствами, связь с которыми осуществляется по проводам. На крышке 2 установлены светодиоды 7. Внутри крышки 2 на плоском основании 1 установлены платы 8. На одной из плат 8 установлен микропроцессор. На другой плате 8 установлен блок питания. На платах 8 также установлены соединенные по проводам с микропроцессором блоки обработки и связи. На верхней (по рисунку) плате установлена видеокамера 9, оптическая ось которой совпадает с осью симметрии 6 крышки 2. В верхней части крышки 2 симметрично относительно оси 6 выполнено отверстие 10, в котором установлена оптическая ...

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16-12-2019 дата публикации

Устройство удаленного управления домофоном через глобальную сеть Интернет

Номер: RU0000194556U1

Полезная модель относится к автоматизированным устройствам контроля и управления доступом в многоквартирных домах и может быть использована в коммунальном хозяйстве.Устройство удаленного управления домофоном выполнено в едином корпусе и содержит размещенные на печатной плате одноплатный микрокомпьютер, соединенный с блоком распознавания данных, с блоком обработки звука, с блоком управления внешними объектами, с блоком индикации, с блоком питания и с блоком сопряжения с датчиками, причем на плате установлены разъемы для соединения блока распознавания данных с шиной передачи данных, блока обработки звука - с шиной передачи звука, блока управления внешними объектами - с внешними объектами, блока сопряжения с датчиками - с внешними датчиками, а микрокомпьютер через интернет связан с удаленным сервером.Полезная модель позволяет расширить функциональные возможности устройства удаленного управления домофоном благодаря возможности согласования с существующими аналоговыми домофонными системами многоквартирных домов. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 194 556 U1 (51) МПК H04M 11/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК H04M 11/025 (2019.08); H04M 11/007 (2019.08); H04Q 5/00 (2019.08); G05B 15/00 (2019.08); G05B 19/00 (2019.08); H04W 4/20 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019119926, 25.06.2019 25.06.2019 Дата регистрации: 16.12.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 16.12.2019 Бюл. № 35 1 9 4 5 5 6 R U (54) Устройство удаленного управления домофоном через глобальную сеть Интернет (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к соединения блока распознавания данных с шиной автоматизированным устройствам контроля и передачи данных, блока обработки звука - с управления доступом в многоквартирных домах шиной передачи звука, блока управления и может быть использована в коммунальном внешними объектами - с внешними объектами, хозяйстве. блока сопряжения с датчиками - с внешними Устройство удаленного управления датчиками, а ...

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18-08-2021 дата публикации

Учебный лабораторный стенд для изучения технических средств автоматизации и основ управления технологическими процессами

Номер: RU0000206052U1

Полезная модель относится к учебному оборудованию, содержащему технические средства, относящиеся к области автоматизации технологических процессов и электронной вычислительной техники, и может быть использовано в высших и средних специальных учебных заведениях для проведения практических и лабораторных занятий по монтажу, наладке и программированию средств автоматизации, изучению основ управления технологическими процессами.Технический результат - расширение функциональных возможностей учебного лабораторного стенда.На лицевой стороне монтажной панели лабораторного стенда расположены физическая модель технологического объекта, программируемый логический контроллер, последовательные порты RS-485 которого соединены для обмена данными с аналогичными последовательными портами модуля дискретного ввода/вывода, модуля аналогового ввода, сенсорной панели оператора, отображающей технологические параметры и обеспечивающей ввод управляющих воздействий, последовательные порты RS-485 контроллера соединены с последовательными портами программируемого реле, к первому аналоговому входу которого подключен встроенный в физическую модель датчик температуры; на монтажной панели расположено устройство задания сигналов, аналоговые входы которого подключены к аналоговым выходам программируемого реле; на монтажной панели расположено твердотельное реле, входы которого подключены к выходам устройства задания сигналов; на монтажной панели расположен датчик температуры окружающей среды, аналоговый выход которого подключен к второму входу аналогового модуля ввода программируемого реле; на монтажной панели расположено охлаждающее оборудование, входы которых соединены с выходом модуля дискретного ввода/вывода, программируемый логический контроллер выполнен с возможностью связи через порты USB Device с портом USB персонального компьютера для обмена данными с установленной SCADA-системой и пакетом прикладных программ для моделирования виртуальных объектов управления.Учебно-лабораторный стенд ...

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Configurable automotive controller

Номер: US20120010732A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

An engine control unit having a one-time integration of a model predictive control template via a potentially long software process. Changes to the control structure may subsequently be made via a calibration dataset connected to the engine control unit without incurring the potentially long and laborious software process of implementing the template of other approaches in the related art.

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Temporary expanding integrated monitoring network

Номер: US20120041574A1
Принадлежит: Smiths Detection Inc

A system for monitoring an industrial process and taking action based on the results of process monitoring. Actions taken may include process control, paging, voicemail, and input for e-enterprise systems. The system includes an input module for receiving a plurality of parameters from a process for manufacture of a substance or object. The system also includes a library module. The library module includes a plurality of computer aided processes. Any one of the computer aided processes is capable of using each of the plurality of parameters to compare at least two of the plurality of parameters against a training set of parameters. The training set of parameters is generally predetermined. The computer aided process is also capable of determining if the at least two of the plurality of parameters are within a predetermined range of the training set of parameters. Additionally, the system includes an output module for outputting a result based upon the training set and the plurality of parameters.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Total energy limiting and controlling device, and total electric power limiting and controlling device and method

Номер: US20120049922A1
Принадлежит: Azbil Corp

A total electric power limiting and controlling device has a total allocated electric power inputting portion receiving information for the total allocated electric power specifying the amount of electric power used by heaters in multiple controlled loops. An electric power value obtaining portion obtains an electric power consumption value for the individual loops. Electric power limiting portions calculate an electric power surplus of the individual loops, from the electric power consumption values, and calculates an operating quantity output upper limit value for each of the loops based on the ratios of the electric power surpluses of the individual loops relative to the total electric power surplus and on the total allocated electric power. A controlling portion, provided for each loop, calculates the operating quantity, performs an upper limit process on the operating quantity, and outputs the operating quantity, after the upper limit process, to the heater of the corresponding loop.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

System for Syncronizing a Plurality of Roller Shades Using Variable Linear Velocities

Номер: US20120050596A1
Принадлежит: Crestron Electronics Inc

Presented is a system for synchronizing movement of roller shades each from a first position to a common second position. The system includes a master controller, a plurality of optical assemblies each configured to obtain information related to the position of one of the roller shades, and a plurality of motor assemblies. Each of the motor assemblies is configured for receiving the position information from one of the plurality of optical assemblies, receiving a master shade movement time from the master controller, and moving one of the of roller shades from the first position to the common second position in response to the received position information so that the roller shade arrives at the common second position simultaneously with the other roller shades in a time equal to the master shade movement time.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Energy management device and method

Номер: US20120059530A1
Автор: Shang-Jue Ding, YI LUO

An energy management device manages a plurality of monitored devices distributed in a plurality of monitored areas. The energy management device determines whether a current time of each monitored area is during a monitored time of the energy management device. The energy management device acquires an area identifier and a body presence information from each of the monitored areas, and determines whether one or more monitored areas are under control and without body presence. If one or more monitored areas are under control and without body presence, the energy management device transmits one or more power-off commands to turn off the monitored devices located in the one or more monitored areas.

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Integrated actuator coil and decoder module for irrigation control

Номер: US20120085950A1
Автор: Michael A. Lorenz
Принадлежит: Rain Bird Corp

An integrated actuator coil and decoder module for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods of manufacture and installation, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises a body, decoder circuitry located within the body, a coil located within the body and coupled to the decoder circuitry, the coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. Also included is an electrical connection coupled to the decoder circuitry and adapted to couple to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system. The decoder circuitry and the coil are integrated into a single device.

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Inferring Building Metadata From Distributed Sensors

Номер: US20120086568A1
Принадлежит: Microsoft Corp

Inferring building metadata from distributed sensors is described. In an embodiment multiple sensors are situated at various locations in a building detecting physical quantities (e.g. light, heat, motion). The data from at least one sensor is analyzed in order to detect events occurring in proximity to the sensor. Data about an event detected at a first sensor is compared with events detected at other sensors in order to identify correlated events from which connections between the sensor locations can be inferred and a building layout generated. In some embodiments a threshold may be applied to the data in order to filter out false events. In some embodiments the building layout may be used as part of a building control system. In some embodiments the sensor data may be used to determine if the sensor has been moved.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Landscape irrigation management with automated water budget & seasonal adjust, and automated implementation of watering restrictions

Номер: US20120095604A1
Автор: George Alexanian
Принадлежит: Individual

Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatus for water conservation with landscape irrigation controllers, plug-in and add-on devices, and centralized systems. In embodiments of the invention, a water budget percentage is determined by comparing current local geo-environmental data with stored local geo-environmental data, and the preliminary irrigation schedule or station run times are automatically modified based upon that water budget percentage. Embodiments of the present invention also provide for automation of mandated landscape watering restrictions alone, or in various combinations with water budgeting methods and apparatus.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Smart nema outlets and associated networks

Номер: US20120095610A1
Принадлежит: Zonit Structured Solutions LLC

A control system ( 300 ) allows standard NEMA receptacles to be remotely monitored and/or controlled, for example, to intelligently execute blackouts or brownouts or to otherwise remotely control electrical appliances. The system ( 300 ) includes a number of smart receptacles ( 302 ) that communicate with a local controller ( 304 ), e.g., via power lines using the TCP/IP protocol. The local controller ( 304 ), in turn, communicates with a remote controller ( 308 ) via the internet.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices

Номер: US20120117200A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices having independent clocking arrangements. A task distribution device is to distribute tasks to a synchrony group comprising a plurality of devices to perform tasks distributed by the task distribution device in synchrony. The task distribution device distributes each task to synchrony group members over a network. Each task is associated with a time stamp that indicates a time, relative to a clock maintained by the task distribution device, at which synchrony group members are to execute the task. Each synchrony group member periodically obtains from the task distribution device an indication of current time indicated by its clock, determines a time differential between the task distribution device's clock and its respective clock and determines therefrom a time at which, according to its respective clock, the time stamp indicates that it is to execute the task.

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Air conditioning wiring system

Номер: US20120122323A1
Принадлежит: Lennox Industries Inc

A wiring system for use in an air conditioning system comprising a printed circuit board having wiring receptacles and wiring connectors. In one aspect, at least some of the wiring receptacles comprise two or more wiring sub-receptacles, and each of the wiring sub-receptacles includes a slotted sub-receptacle connection pattern. Furthermore, the slotted sub-receptacle connection pattern of each of the wiring sub-receptacles is different from every other sub-receptacle connection pattern. Each of the wiring connectors includes a ridged connection pattern that is different from every other ridged connection pattern of the wiring connectors, such that a given wiring connector is receivable within only one of the wiring sub-receptacles. An air conditioning system and a method of manufacturing is also provided.

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24-05-2012 дата публикации

Smart home device management

Номер: US20120130513A1
Принадлежит: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC

A mobile communication device receives information associated with multiple home devices, and generates, based on the home device information, a connected home dashboard that includes a home device item, a modes item, a monitoring item, a security item, and a notifications item. The mobile communication device also provides the connected home dashboard for display to a user, and receives, from the user, a selection of one of the home device item, the modes item, the monitoring item, the security item, or the notifications item. The mobile communication device further provides, based on the home device information and for display to the user, information associated with the selected item.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Method for zone based energy management system with scalable map interface

Номер: US20120135759A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A method of managing energy use of a network device located at a site with a mobile device is provided. The method proceeds by determining a plurality of zones about the site and detecting a current location of the mobile device relative to the plurality of zones. The method continues by altering the operating condition of the network device in response to detecting the mobile device changing zones. A graphical user interface (GUI) is displayed within the display screen of the mobile device. A map presenting the site location, the plurality of zones disposed about the site location, and the current location of the mobile device is displayed within the GUI along with a distance selector including selectable distance values. The method further includes automatically scaling the plurality of zones and the map in response to changing the selectable distance value using the distance selector.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Rules engine with database triggering

Номер: US20120143810A1
Автор: Anker Berg-Sonne
Принадлежит: Individual

An automated facilities management system has the ability to predict occupant behavior by identifying recurring patterns in the way that people use buildings and comparing them with environmental characteristics. This technology is not limited to human behavior patterns, but extends to any mechanical systems or data points that tend to vary in recurring patterns. The data processing is carried out by rules engines triggered by relational database modifications.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Renewable energy-based electricity grid infrastructure and method of grid infrastructure automation and operation

Номер: US20120150361A1
Автор: Spyros J. Lazaris
Принадлежит: Individual

A renewable energy resource management system manages a delivery of a power requirement from a multi-resource offshore renewable energy installation to an intelligent power distribution network. The installation includes multiple renewable energy resource components and is capable of variably and independently generating power from each to microgrids comprising the intelligent power distribution network so that the entire power requirement is satisfied from renewable energy resources. An electricity grid infrastructure is also disclosed in which power production is balanced with power consumption so that power storage requirements are minimized.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Wind Power Plant with a plurality of Wind Power Devices and Method for Controlling the Wind Power Plant

Номер: US20120169052A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A wind power plant for converting wind power of a wind field into electrical energy. The wind power plant includes at least one wind power device having a wind measurement device. Furthermore, the wind power plant comprises a central storage device in which wind profile patterns are stored in a wind profile pattern table. The wind measurement device predictively detects current wind measurement values. The wind power plant has a central pattern recognition device that correlates the current wind measurement values of the wind measurement device with the stored wind profile patterns of the wind profile pattern table. A central control device individually controls each single wind power device of the wind power plant as a function of a wind profile pattern determined by correlation.

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Athletic Performance Sensing and/or Tracking Systems and Methods

Номер: US20120179278A1
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Method for operating a fieldbus interface

Номер: US20120185625A1
Принадлежит: Endress and Hauser Process Solutions AG

A method for operating a fieldbus interface (FI) connected to a fieldbus of process automation technology. The method includes the following: tapping data traffic on the fieldbus by the fieldbus interface; and registering tapped configuration information relative to cyclic data traffic on the fieldbus by the fieldbus interface.

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26-07-2012 дата публикации

Network in wind turbine

Номер: US20120191249A1
Принадлежит: Vestas Wind Systems AS

The invention relates to a wind turbine ( 1 ) comprising a network arranged for communicating with an external network ( 11 ), said network of the wind turbine comprising a first sub-network ( 20 ) and a second sub-network ( 30 ), where the first sub-network ( 20 ) is connectable to the external network ( 11 ) and where the second sub-network ( 30 ) is connectable to and disconnectable from the first network ( 20 ). Thus, two or more independent networks are created within a single wind turbine to allow communication among the different controllers in the wind turbine along with external communication. The second sub-network is disconnectable from the remaining network, while the first sub-network may have permanent remote connection. This network architecture provides for enhanced flexibility, enhanced security and enhanced functionality.

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26-07-2012 дата публикации

System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices

Номер: US20120192071A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices having independent clocking arrangements. A task distribution device is to distribute tasks to a synchrony group comprising a plurality of devices to perform tasks distributed by the task distribution device in synchrony. The task distribution device distributes each task to synchrony group members over a network. Each task is associated with a time stamp that indicates a time, relative to a clock maintained by the task distribution device, at which synchrony group members are to execute the task. Each synchrony group member periodically obtains from the task distribution device an indication of current time indicated by its clock, determines a time differential between the task distribution device's clock and its respective clock and determines there from a time at which, according to its respective clock, the time stamp indicates that it is to execute the task.

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16-08-2012 дата публикации

Method, A Graphic User Interface, A System and A Computer Program for Optimizing Workflow of a Medical Intervention

Номер: US20120207365A1
Принадлежит: 3Mensio Medical Imaging BV

The invention relates to a method of optimizing workflow for an intervention, comprising the steps of reconstruction of an image of a target area representative of an envisaged intervention based on imaging dataset; automatically selecting an optimal viewing direction for enabling a pre-operative quantitative analysis of intervention features. The invention further relates to a computer program and a system for optimizing a workflow of an intervention.

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23-08-2012 дата публикации

Building system with reduced wiring requirements and apparatus for use therein

Номер: US20120212352A1
Автор: Osman Ahmed
Принадлежит: Siemens Industry Inc

An apparatus for use in a building automation system includes a plurality of microelectromechanical sensors disposed on a single substrate, a non-volatile memory, a communication device, and a processing device. The non-volatile memory stores configuration information corresponding to a first functionality of the apparatus. The communication device is operable to communicate sensor values to an external device. The processing device is operably coupled to each of the plurality of microelectromechanical sensors to receive measurement information therefrom. The processing device operable to provide the sensor values to the communication circuit. The sensor values provided by the processing device correspond to a select subset of less than all of the plurality of microelectromechanical sensors, the select subset based on the configuration information stored in the non-volatile memory.

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30-08-2012 дата публикации

System and method for using a wireless device as a sensor for an energy management system

Номер: US20120221151A1
Принадлежит: Ecofactor Inc

The invention comprises systems and methods for detecting the use of networked consumer electronics devices as indications of occupancy of a structure for purposes of automatically adjusting the temperature setpoint on a thermostatic HVAC control. At least one thermostat is located inside a structure and is used to control an HVAC system in the structure. At least one networked electronic device is used to indicate the state of occupancy of the structure. The state of occupancy is used to alter the setpoint on the thermostatic HVAC control to reduce unneeded conditioning of unoccupied spaces.

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30-08-2012 дата публикации

Network apparatus and methods for user information delivery

Номер: US20120221412A1
Автор: Robert F. Gazdzinski
Принадлежит: Individual

A network apparatus useful for providing directions and other information to a user of a client device in wireless communication therewith. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes one or more wireless interfaces and a network interface for communication with a server. User speech inputs in the form of digitized representations are received by the apparatus and used by the server as the basis for retrieving information including graphical representations of location or entities that the user wishes to find.

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30-08-2012 дата публикации

Remote hvac control with a customizable overview display

Номер: US20120221956A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

An HVAC control system that accommodates and/or facilitates control from a remote location. The HVAC control system may include a web-enabled building control appliance having a controller, a first port and a second port. The controller may implement a web server that is coupled to the first port for serving up one or more web pages on a first network and for receiving a number of responses. The controller may also be coupled to the second port so as to communicate with one or more communicating thermostats via a second network. The web server may be adapted to provide an overview or summary web-page via the first port that displays information regarding the one or more thermostats, where the information that is displayed may be customized for a particular user.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Servo controller and servo system including the same

Номер: US20120224464A1
Автор: Soo-Yong Kim
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A servo controller in a system includes a kick/brake control unit and a compensation unit. The kick/brake control unit determines an internal parameter based on an external control signal and an operation state of a plant. The compensation unit generates a driving control signal based on an error signal supplied from the plant and the internal parameter, and supplies the driving control signal to the plant. The plant performs a steady-state operation during a first operation mode and a target moving operation during a second operation mode based on the driving control signal.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Home occupancy detection switches

Номер: US20120229298A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Disclosed are methodologies for enabling energy conservation in a home. Occupancy by an entity of the home may be detected and used by a utility meter associated with the home to control and/or adjust operation of energy consuming devices based, at least in part, on the occupancy state of the home. Occupancy detection is based on signals received from devices generally associated with those entities that may from time to time occupy the home. In selected embodiments, detection of a Bluetooth or RFID device associated with a home occupant including items such as key chains, work ID cards, Bluetooth enable equipment such as cell phones and audio equipment or infrared signals from presence detectors may be used to provide indications of home occupancy.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Method for controlling room automation system

Номер: US20120232700A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

User acceptance of energy-optimized room automation can be improved by determining a first value which is a measure of the utilization of the energy used for holding the comfort variable in the comfort band predetermined for the comfort variable in a first operating mode of a room automation system, detecting an event initiated by a user, through which the operating mode of the system is changed, determining a second value which includes a measure for change of energy utilization for keeping the comfort variable in the comfort band applicable for the comfort variable in the changed operating mode of the system, determining a comparison value through which a relationship between the first value and the second value is able to be quantified, and evaluating the comparison value and correspondingly updating information provided to the user in relation to the current utilization of the energy used for the comfort variable.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Customized Electric Power Storage Device for Inclusion in a Collective Microgrid

Номер: US20120232709A1
Принадлежит: Sandia Corp

An electric power storage device is described herein, wherein the electric power storage device is included in a microgrid. The electric power storage device has at least one of a charge rate, a discharge rate, or a power retention capacity that has been customized for a collective microgrid. The collective microgrid includes at least two connected microgrids. The at least one of the charge rate, the discharge rate, or the power retention capacity of the electric power storage device is computed based at least in part upon specified power source parameters in the at least two connected microgrids and specified load parameters in the at least two connected microgrids.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Injection molding flow control apparatus and method

Номер: US20120248644A1
Принадлежит: Synventive Molding Solutions Inc

An apparatus for controlling the rate of flow to a mold cavity including a controller instructing a valve system to drive an actuator and a valve pin and including instructions that instruct the valve system to drive an actuator and a valve pin and including instructions that instruct the valve system to move from a start position to one or more intermediate drive rate positions and subsequently from the one or more intermediate drive rate positions to a high drive rate position on receipt by the controller of a signal from a position sensor that is indicative of the valve pin having reached a second position.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Robot controller and robot system

Номер: US20120253512A1
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A robot controller includes an input unit that receives operation instruction information, a database that stores grasp pattern information, and a processing unit that performs control processing based on information from the input unit and information from the database, and the input unit receives first to N-th operation instructions as operation instruction information, the processing unit loads i-th grasp pattern information that enables execution of the i-th operation instruction and j-th grasp pattern information that enables execution of the j-th operation instruction as the next operation instruction to the i-th operation instruction from the database, and performs control processing based on the i-th grasp pattern information and the j-th grasp pattern information.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Interface and monitoring system and method for a vehicle idling control system

Номер: US20120253595A1
Автор: Jeffrey L. Oakes
Принадлежит: Individual

An idle control system for a vehicle is provided.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Hvac control system and method

Номер: US20120259469A1

A method of controlling the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system of a building, the method comprising the steps of: (a) developing an initial thermal model of the building, and continuously updating the thermal model over time; (b) utilising the thermal model to continuously develop a daily HVAC operating plan for the building; and (c) continuously examining a current HVAC operating plan and optimising the alignment of the current HVAC operation with the current HVAC operating plan.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Automatically adjusting irrigation controller

Номер: US20120259473A1
Принадлежит: Rain Bird Corp

Methods and devices are provided to automatically determine plant water requirements and adjust irrigation in order to make efficient use of water. In one implementation an irrigation control unit comprises at least one input configured to be coupled to and receive signals from a temperature sensor, the signals corresponding to current values of temperature. The unit also includes a memory storing historical values of a plurality of variables and a processor coupled to the at least one input and the memory. The processor is configured to determine plant water requirements at least in part using the historical values of the plurality of variables and the current values of the temperature.

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

Speed adjustment of an actuator for an hvac system

Номер: US20120290136A1
Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Co

An actuator for moving a component of an HVAC system includes a housing, a motor, and a hub configured to receive a shaft. The actuator also includes a processing circuit configured to temporarily shift the actuator from a first speed mode to a second speed mode that is different than the first speed mode upon receiving an input signal.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Companion control interface for smart devices

Номер: US20120303138A1
Автор: John Michael DEMSKIE
Принадлежит: Remote Technologies Inc

A companion remote control system is usable with smart devices for controlling a plurality of controlled components. An overall control system includes: a companion remote configured for remote communication, and providing command options for a user desiring to interact with a controlled component; a software application configured for running on smart devices, which typically includes a graphical interface for the user to select desired controlled component from plurality of controlled components; and a control processor capable of communicating with companion remote, smart device and controlled components. The control processor is programmed to correlate user commands received from companion remote to appropriate instructions for a specific controlled component selection received from smart device. The control processor instructing the controlled component based on those commands, thereby allowing user to interact with selected controlled component using companion remote as if it was dedicated to that controlled component.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for using customized applications to operate a household appliance

Номер: US20120303140A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

An apparatus includes at least one functional device configured to perform at least one specified task, and a controller operatively coupled to the at least one functional device and communicatively coupled to a remote server via a network. The controller is configured to control display of a human machine interface (HMI) via a display device, receive a user input via the HMI to identify a desired application, initiate direct communication with the remote server via the network, and, in response to the initiated communication, to receive data files associated with the identified application from the remote server via the network in response to the user input, wherein the data files include predetermined operation settings associated with the at least one specified task associated with the identified application.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Energy Monitoring System and Method

Номер: US20120303554A1
Автор: Robert Osann, Jr.
Принадлежит: Strategic Design Federation W Inc

A portable energy monitoring point includes at least one power plug receptacle, each power plug receptacle operably coupled to a separate integral power sensor circuit. Each integral power sensor circuit is configured to determine an electrical current drawn by an electrical load connected to the corresponding at least one power plug receptacle. An integral digital communications circuit is configured to wirelessly transmit to a remote device a power consumption for each of the at least one power plug receptacles. The power consumption is derived from the electrical current drawn by the electrical load connected to the corresponding at least one power plug receptacle.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

Номер: US20120306882A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

There is provided an information processing apparatus including a control section which performs control of presenting, in association with each other, actual energy consumption representing an amount of energy consumed by a device in a case where a user performs any one of user actions, the user actions each being capable of being carried out by the user, and estimated energy consumption representing an amount of energy consumed by the device in a case where the user does not perform the user action.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

Intelligent electrical distribution grid control system data

Номер: US20120316697A1
Принадлежит: Alstom Grid Inc

Aspects of a multi-level electrical distribution control system associated with an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. Data access and processing across the multi-level control system and the electrical distribution grid can provide improved utilization of energy within the electrical distribution grid. Further, dynamic reconfiguration of the electric distribution grid can be based distributed processing and access to information relating to the electrical distribution control system or electrical distribution grid. An encapsulated DNNC data element is disclosed as an efficient and secure means of accessing data across the multi-level electrical distribution control system or the associated electrical distribution grid.

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Patient alignment system with external measurement and object coordination for radiation therapy system

Номер: US20120323516A1
Принадлежит: LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY

A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Low cost radio frequency identification (rfid) dispensing systems

Номер: US20130001244A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A radio frequency identification (RFID) dispenser is configured to communicate with an RFID tag provided by a refill cartridge utilizes a multi band pass filter to convert the radio frequency identification into a digital signal. The digital signal read by the dispenser is processed by a controller to enable a dispensing function that is representative of the code associated with the RFID tag. In addition, the dispenser includes a pair of transistors that write to the RFID tag provided by the refill cartridge. The dispenser may also be configured to communicate with the RFID tags that are disposed upon cartridges utilized by the dispenser. In addition, the dispenser may be configured to utilize cartridges that include adjustable or telescoping partitions that allow the size of the cartridge to vary.

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10-01-2013 дата публикации

Controlling the setback and setback recovery of a power-consuming device

Номер: US20130013122A1
Принадлежит: Gridpoint Inc

Systems and methods are provided for controlling a setback mode of a power-consuming device, and for controlling setback recovery of power-consuming devices, in order to make setback and setback recovery more dynamic based on current environmental parameters and previous observed operating parameters, in order to enable more efficient operation of power-consuming devices resulting in reduced energy costs and increased power efficiency.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Web-Based Operator Control Interface to Generator Control Systems

Номер: US20130018490A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A web-based operator control interface system can include an operator interface section including a web browser application, a generator exciter section or a static starter section coupled to the operator interface section, a generator coupled to the generator exciter section and a web server application configured to receive processing requests from the web browser application, and further configured to internally process real-time generator functions.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Minimally invasive surgical training using robotics and telecollaboration

Номер: US20130023898A9
Принадлежит: Intuitive Surgical Inc

A medical system that allows a mentor to teach a pupil how to use a robotically controlled medical instrument. The system may include a first handle that can be controlled by a mentor to move the medical instrument. The system may further have a second handle that can be moved by a pupil to control the same instrument. Deviations between movement of the handles by the mentor and the pupil can be provided as force feedback to the pupil and mentor handles. The force feedback pushes the pupil's hand to correspond with the mentor's handle movement. The force feedback will also push the mentor's hand to provide information to the mentor on pupil's movements. The mentor is thus able to guide the pupil's hands through force feedback of the pupil handles to teach the pupil how to use the system.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Control system and method for fan

Номер: US20130024027A1
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

A safety control method for a fan includes: capturing an image of an object next to the fan and gathering distances between a plurality of points on the object and a depth-sensing camera, obtaining the distance between the object in the scene and the fan, comparing the distance between the object and the fan against a first preset value, and cutting off power to the fan when the distance between the object and the fan is less than the first preset value.

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31-01-2013 дата публикации

System and methodology providing automation security analysis and network intrusion protection in an industrial environment

Номер: US20130031037A1
Принадлежит: Rockwell Automation Technologies Inc

The present invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating automation security in a networked-based industrial controller environment. Various components, systems and methodologies are provided to facilitate varying levels of automation security in accordance with security analysis tools, security validation tools and/or security learning systems. The security analysis tool receives abstract factory models or descriptions for input and generates an output that can include security guidelines, components, topologies, procedures, rules, policies, and the like for deployment in an automation security network. The validation tools are operative in the automation security network, wherein the tools perform security checking and/or auditing functions, for example, to determine if security components are in place and/or in suitable working order. The security learning system monitors/learns network traffic patterns during a learning phase, fires alarms or events based upon detected deviations from the learned patterns, and/or causes other automated actions to occur.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Automated device for a biologic drug distribution

Номер: US20130066465A1
Автор: Michael Har-Noy
Принадлежит: Immunovative Therapies Ltd

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for dispensing biologic drug compositions. The apparatus includes an automated device that can store a biologic drug under the desired conditions. When authorized, the automated device can process the stored biologic drug by performing the desired processing steps to prepare the biologic drug for administration to a patient. The automated device may include a computing system to transmit patient information to a remote location and receive authorization from a remote location.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for microgrid power generation and management

Номер: US20130076140A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Systems and methods for coordinating selective activation of a multiplicity of emergency power generation equipment over a predetermined geographic area for distribution and/or storage to supply a microgrid of electrical power for a substantially similar geographic area.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR CUTTING OF GLASS SHEET

Номер: US20130078891A1
Принадлежит: LG CHEM., LTD

Disclosed herein is a device for cutting a glass sheet, continuously supplied after a melting and solidification process, into quadrangular glass substrates. The glass sheet cutting device includes two or more cutters for cutting a glass sheet into quadrangular glass substrates, a defect inspector for scanning the glass sheet to three-dimensionally check defect positions in a length direction, a width direction and a thickness direction of the glass sheet, a position adjuster for moving at least one of the cutters to a portion of the glass sheet at which few defects are distributed, and a controller for informing the position adjuster of positions of the cutters based on the scanned results received from the defect inspector. 1. A device for cutting a glass sheet , continuously supplied after a melting and solidification process , into quadrangular glass substrates , the glass sheet cutting device comprising:two or more cutters for cutting a glass sheet into quadrangular glass substrates;a defect inspector for scanning the glass sheet to three-dimensionally check defect positions in a length direction, a width direction and a thickness direction of the glass sheet;a position adjuster for moving at least one of the cutters to a portion of the glass sheet at which few defects are distributed; anda controller for informing the position adjuster of positions of the cutters based on the scanned results received from the defect inspector.2. The glass sheet cutting device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the cutters is a diamond knife or a light source for cutting.3. The glass sheet cutting device according to claim 2 , wherein the light source for cutting is a laser.4. The glass sheet cutting device according to claim 1 , wherein the cutters comprise:a first cutter for cutting the glass sheet in the width direction (‘Y direction’) into first glass substrates;a second cutter for cutting each of the first glass substrates in the length direction (‘X direction’) into ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Building automation system

Номер: US20130079903A1
Принадлежит: Gira Giersiepen GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a system for building automation, made up of a portable or handheld apparatus for situation-related information configuration and of at least one stationary unit, in which system the apparatus comprises a proximity sensor, a communication unit for wireless communication with at least one of the stationary units, an evaluation and control unit having at least one processor or logic unit and a memory, an information output unit, and an energy reservoir, the system being designed to create a wireless communication connection between the apparatus and at least one of the stationary units via the communication unit as a consequence of an approach by the apparatus, as ascertained by the proximity sensor, to at least one stationary unit, and to display a state of the at least one stationary unit via the information output unit.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE TO CONTROL AN ELECTRONIC OR COMPUTER SYSTEM USING A FLUID FLOW AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130079904A1
Автор: Bonnat Pierre
Принадлежит:

A device to facilitate a user interface of a computer system utilizing breath includes a body, a user side inlet defined by the body to receive a fluid flow generated by a user, an exhaust opening defined by the body, a conduit positioned between the user side inlet and the one exhaust opening, at least one segment positioned inside the body and one or more contactors positioned to be intermittently in contact with the at least one segment. The contact may occur responsive to the fluid flow generated by the user. The device may include a sensor to react to a movement of the at least one segment. 127-. (canceled)28. A device to facilitate user interaction with a computer system utilizing breath , the device comprising:a body;at least one first opening defined by the body to pass a fluid flow generated by a user;at least one second opening defined by the body through which the fluid flow is either drawn into the device or expelled from the device, responsive to user interaction;at least one conduit connecting the at least one first opening and the at least one second opening to allow passage of the fluid flow;at least one segment having a fixed end, a free end, and an intervening bendable portion, the at least one segment positioned inside the body and being sensitive to the fluid flow; andat least one sensor to react to bending of a corresponding one of the at least one segment.29. The device of claim 28 , wherein bending of the at least one segment by the fluid flow creates an opening between the at least one segment and the body.30. The device of claim 28 , wherein the fluid flow comprises air being inhaled or breath being exhaled claim 28 , by a human.31. The device of claim 28 , wherein the at least one sensor generates a signal that is sensed as an analog input by the computer system.32. The device of claim 28 , wherein the at least one sensor generates an absolute rather than a relative indication of the bending of the corresponding at least one segment.33. The ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Human-Operated Working Machine System

Номер: US20130079905A1
Автор: ITO Kiyoto, Saen Makoto
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd.

In a human-operated working machine system made up of a working machine including an actuator and an operating device, various operations for target objects having various hardnesses and shapes are achieved at a speed not giving stress to an operator. To this end, the working machine has a control structure in which a control program corresponding to an action content is executed with both of displacement information with respect to the working machine inputted from the operating device and information from a sensor of the working machine being taken as inputs. Furthermore, the operating device has a simulator that predicts an action of the working machine so as to quickly provide image information and tactile information regarding the action of the working machine to the operator. 1. A working machine system having a working machine and an operating device for operating the working machine , a movable unit;', 'a sensor mounted on the movable unit; and', 'a control unit controlling a motion of the movable unit, the operating device comprises:', 'a first operation interface unit making an instruction about an operation content to the working machine; and', 'a second operation interface unit making an instruction about a shape displacement target value of the movable unit of the working machine,, 'wherein the working machine comprisesthe control unit of the working machine controls the motion of the movable unit in accordance with a program corresponding to the operation content instructed by the first operation interface unit, and sets an action target value of the movable unit and an action restriction value of the movable unit in accordance with the shape displacement target value instructed by the second operation interface unit,the sensor of the working machine performs sensing at predetermined read intervals, and transmits sensing information to the control unit of the working machine, andthe control unit of the working machine stops the motion of the movable ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Sensor fusion

Номер: US20130080762A1
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

Accurate and reliable techniques for determining a current status of an accessory device in relation to an electronic device are described.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WORKING AN OPTICAL LENS

Номер: US20130084781A1
Автор: SCHNEIDER GUNTER
Принадлежит: SCHNEIDER GMBH & CO. KG

An apparatus and a method for processing an optical lens are proposed, whereby the desired optical data of the lens can be input into the device and lens-production data and/or geometric data of the lens are determined therefrom to control the processing of a surface side of the lens. 136-. (canceled)37. Apparatus for processing an optical lens , with a processing device for cutting or other shape-giving processing of a front side and/or rear side of the lens , with a control device for controlling the processing device and wherein the control device is designed for generating lens-production data from the input desired optical data for the processing of the front side and/or rear side for reaching the desired optical data with the lens, or', 'wherein the control device is designed for determining geometric data from the desired optical data for the processing of at least one of the front side and/or rear side for reaching the desired optical data with the lens., 'with an input device, which is configured in such a way that the desired optical data of the lens can be input directly,'}38. Apparatus according to claim 37 , wherein the input device has a control panel for manual input of the desired optical data.39. Apparatus according to claim 37 , wherein the input device has an interface for an electronic input or pick-up of the desired optical data.40. Apparatus according to claim 37 , wherein the input device has a display device claim 37 , preferably in the form of a dialog box or a screen claim 37 , in particular a touchscreen claim 37 , for user guidance.41. Apparatus according to claim 37 , wherein the control device has or uses a design module with a design model for determining geometric data or production data of the lens from the desired optical data.42. Apparatus according to claim 41 , wherein the design model can be preset or programmed or changed.43. Apparatus according to claim 41 , wherein the design model can be selected from several design models. ...

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

System and method for automatically naming objects in a building automation system

Номер: US20130085588A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A system, process, and method for modeling a building automation system is provided that permits a control program to easily and efficiently add building automation devices and automatically name them to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Occupancy driven patient room environmental control

Номер: US20130085609A1
Автор: Kimberly Ann Barker
Принадлежит: Siemens Industry Inc

Using a real-time location system, the hospital environment is controlled locally. By categorizing individuals detected at different locations, the proper control may be provided to enhance energy savings and maintain a comfortable patient environment without sacrificing safety. By altering the environment within a room for patients and not staff and/or based on the type of patient, more optimized and localized control may be provided, such as implementing a number of air changes per hour appropriate for detected patients within rooms.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for controlling energy use in a building management system using energy budgets

Номер: US20130085614A1
Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Co

Systems and methods for limiting power consumption by a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) subsystem of a building are shown and described. A feedback controller is used to generate a manipulated variable based on an energy use setpoint and a measured energy use. The manipulated variable may be used for adjusting the operation of an HVAC device.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

COMMISSION OF DISTRIBUTED LIGHT FIXTURES OF A LIGHTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130088168A1
Принадлежит: ENLIGHTED, INC.

Apparatuses, methods, apparatuses and systems for commissioning a light fixture are disclosed. One method includes receiving, by the light fixture, a message from a central controller, wherein reception of the message puts the light fixture into a known condition, establishing communication between the light fixture and a user, and communicating, by either the light fixture or the user, a location of the user at a time of the established communication, to the central controller, thereby allowing the central controller to record a location of the light fixture. 1. A method of commissioning a light fixture , comprising:receiving, by the light fixture, a message from a central controller, wherein reception of the broadcast message puts the light fixture into a known condition;establishing communication between the light fixture and a user; andcommunicating, by either the light fixture or the user, a location of the user at a time of the established communication, to the central controller, thereby allowing the central controller to record a location of the light fixture.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein putting the light fixture in the known condition communicates to the user that the light fixture is prepared for commissioning.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a communication link quality between the light fixture and one or more lighting system devices.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising estimating a location of at least one of the lighting system devices based on the location of the light fixture and the communication link quality between the light fixture and the at least one lighting system device.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising estimating the location of the at least one lighting system device based on locations of a plurality of lighting fixtures claim 4 , and link qualities between the at least one lighting system device and each of the plurality of lighting fixtures.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the one or ...

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Methods and apparatus employing an action engine for monitoring and/or controlling dynamic environments

Номер: US20130090745A1
Принадлежит: Opteon Corp

A dynamic environment (e.g., an automated industrial process) has multiple conditions in response to which corresponding actions are required, and comprises various equipment, control device(s) to control the equipment, and one or more sensors to generate input signal(s) representing a monitored condition of the environment. A control system for the environment comprises a master processor and one or more co-processors, wherein the master processor configures a given co-processor to evaluate only a first subset of conditions expected to occur in the environment within a specified time period (e.g., less than a response time of the master processor), and to provide first control information representing an action to be taken if a particular condition of the first subset is satisfied. The co-processor receives the input signal(s) representing the monitored condition, processes the input signal(s) so as to determine if the particular condition of the first subset is satisfied, and provides the first control information to the control devices so as to control the equipment. Exemplary applications include dynamic environments in which machine vision techniques and/or equipment are employed.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for facilitating home automation

Номер: US20130090746A1
Автор: Gavin James Quail
Принадлежит: EldonTechnology Ltd

Various embodiments facilitate home automation via a receiving device. In one embodiment, a home device manager is provided for execution on a receiving device, such as a set-top box. The home device manager is configured to discover home devices and to obtain device control information from the discovered devices. The home device manager is further configured to, based on the obtained device control information, present a user interface operable by a user to specify commands for controlling a home device, receive a specified command, and control the home device by transmitting the specified command to the home device. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices

Номер: US20130094670A1
Принадлежит: Sonos Inc

An audio information source interface that receives first audio information from an audio information source directly connected to the audio playback device; an ADC configured to sample the first audio information; a network interface configured to connect the audio playback device to a network and to receive packets from the network containing second audio information and playback timing information from a network audio information source; a DAC for generating an analog audio signal based on either the first or second audio information; an audio amplifier interconnected with the DAC and configured to amplify the audio signal; an audio reproduction device interface interconnected with the audio amplifier; and, a control module configured to receive commands via the network interface and to provide to the DAC one of the first or second audio information.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING AND/OR CONTROLLING DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS

Номер: US20130096697A1
Принадлежит: Opteon Corporation

A dynamic environment (e.g., an automated industrial process) has multiple conditions in response to which corresponding actions are required, and comprises various equipment, control device(s) to control the equipment, and one or more sensors to generate input signal(s) representing a monitored condition of the environment. A control system for the environment comprises a master processor and one or more co-processors, wherein the master processor configures a given co-processor to evaluate only a first subset of conditions expected to occur in the environment within a specified time period (e.g., less than a response time of the master processor), and to provide first control information representing an action to be taken if a particular condition of the first subset is satisfied. The co-processor receives the input signal(s) representing the monitored condition, processes the input signal(s) so as to determine if the particular condition of the first subset is satisfied, and provides the first control information to the control devices so as to control the equipment. Exemplary applications include dynamic environments in which machine vision techniques and/or equipment are employed. 1. A control system for monitoring and controlling a dynamic environment having a plurality of conditions in response to which a plurality of actions are required , the control system comprising:a master processor; andat least one co-processor communicatively coupled to the master processor, evaluate only a first subset of the plurality of conditions; and', 'provide first control information representing at least one first action of the plurality of actions if at least one condition of the first subset is satisfied., 'wherein the master processor configures the at least one co-processor to2. The control system of claim 1 , wherein: A1) equipment to implement an automated process;', 'A2) at least one control device to control the equipment in response to at least one control signal; ...

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

ASSET HEALTH MONITORING

Номер: US20130096699A1
Принадлежит: OPTIMIZED SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS LIMITED

A machine management system, including one or more sensors arranged to take readings of one or more operating variables for a machine. Data processing equipment is arranged to receive data indicative of said operating variable readings for the machine and to analyse the received operational data to determine a probability distribution there-for. The processing equipment includes one or more modules of machine-readable code for assigning a value to one or more Stable distribution parameters in dependence on the received operational data, and a departure in the machine operation from a predetermined normal operating condition is determined from the assigned distribution parameter. 1. A machine management system , comprising:one or more sensors arranged to take readings of one or more operating variables for a machine;data processing equipment arranged to receive data indicative of said operating variable readings for the machine and analyse the received operational data to determine a probability distribution there-for,wherein the processing equipment comprises one or more modules of machine-readable code for assigning a value to one or more Stable distribution parameters in dependence on the received operational data, and a departure in the machine operation from a predetermined normal operating condition is determined from the assigned distribution parameter.2. A machine management system according to claim 1 , wherein the or each Stable distribution parameter is one of an index of stability claim 1 , a skewness parameter claim 1 , a scale parameter and a location parameter.3. A machine management system according to claim 1 , wherein a normal operating condition is defined using a Gaussian distribution and the departure in machine operation from the normal operating condition is based upon a difference between the assigned value of the Stable distribution parameter and a distribution parameter value according to said Gaussian distribution.4. A machine management ...

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Controlling The Access To A User Interface For Atmosphere Control With An Atmosphere Creation System

Номер: US20130096702A1
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

The invention relates to accessing user interfaces for atmosphere controlling, particularly to comfortably accessing dedicated user interfaces of a complex atmosphere control system. A basic idea of the invention is to provide several user interfaces, each of which is provided for a certain control configuration for atmosphere control with an atmosphere creation system and to control the access to the user interfaces. In an embodiment of the invention, a system for controlling the access to a user interface for atmosphere control with an atmosphere creation system ( 10 ), which is provided to create atmospheres in an environment, is provided, wherein the user interface access control system comprises—several user interfaces ( 12 ), wherein each use interface is provided for a certain control configuration for atmosphere control with the atmosphere creation system,—several access control codes ( 14, 16 ), wherein each access control code is assigned to one of the several user interfaces, and—user interface access control means ( 18, 20 ) being adapted to receive an access control code and to access the user interface assigned to the received access control code.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A DRIVEN SPINDLE IN A MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20130096712A1
Автор: Notz Markus
Принадлежит: Netstal-Maschinen AG

In a device and a method for operating a driven spindle in a machine tool, in particular in an injection-molding machine, at least two different drives are coupled to form a common effective drive, wherein the performance and energy consumption data for each drive are stored in the form of characteristic values or characteristic curves. To use the effective drive as optimally as possible in terms of energy, it is proposed to determine the performance requirement for the driven spindle, to determine the particular operational combination of the different drives that requires the least expenditure of energy based on the determined performance requirement and to drive the drives with the determined particular operational combination. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for operating a driven spindle in a machine tool , in particular an injection molding machine , wherein at least two different drives are coupled to form a common effective drive , comprising:storing performance data for each of the at least two different drives in the form of characteristic values or characteristic curves,specifying a performance profile for the effective drive,determining a performance requirement for the driven spindle,based on the performance requirement, determining from the stored performance data an operational combination of the at least two different drives that produces the performance profile, andoperating the at least two different drives with the determined operational combination.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the specified performance profile has a lowest possible energy consumption.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the specified performance profile has lowest possible energy consumption commensurate with a predetermined minimum dynamics.18. The method of claim 15 , wherein at least one drive of the at least two different drives is embodied as an electric machine which operates as a drive motor or as a generator depending on a respective requirement.19. The method of ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Integrating sensing systems into thermostat housing in manners facilitating compact and visually pleasing physical characteristics thereof

Номер: US20130099124A1
Принадлежит: Nest Labs Inc

An occupancy sensing electronic thermostat is described that includes a thermostat body having a curved exterior front surface, a dot matrix display mounted within the body viewable by a user in front of the front surface, a passive infrared sensor for measuring infrared energy and a shaped Fresnel lens having a smooth outer surface that extends across only a portion of the exterior front surface of the thermostat body. The Fresnel lens is shaped and curved so as to conform to and form a part of the curved exterior front surface of the thermostat body. A second downwardly directed passive infrared sensor can also be provided to aid in the detection of an approaching user who intends to interact with the thermostat.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Method for avoiding an unwanted collision between a tool and a workpiece in a machine tool

Номер: US20130103180A1
Автор: Tom Tolkmitt
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A method for avoiding an unwanted collision between a tool and a workpiece in a machine tool is disclosed, wherein when a parts program starts to run, the determination of setpoint movement values for controlling a relative movement between tool and workpiece is started based on the parts program and a determination of the material removal at the workpiece by the tool is started based on the determined setpoint movement values. It is then checked whether a tool model overlaps with a workpiece model. When an overlap is detected, the relative movement between tool and workpiece is slowed down until the relative movement stops. A related facility employing the method for controlling a machine tool is also disclosed. Unwanted collisions between a tool and a workpiece in a machine tool can thus be avoided, while attaining short machining times for the workpiece.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DEPOSITION OF SEMIFINISHED ELEMENTS FOR TYRE PRODUCTION

Номер: US20130103181A1
Принадлежит:

A method of controlling the deposition of semifinished elements for tyre production, includes: sending a first radiation onto one tyre being processed, consisting of one forming support with at least one portion of the tyre component laid on the support, the tyre component being at least partly formed of a plurality of semifinished elements defining a radially external layer of the tyre being processed; receiving a first reflected radiation from a radially external surface of the tyre being processed; determining, as a function of the reflected radiation, parameters representative of the thickness of the layer; comparing the parameters with reference values; and generating an alarm signal as a function of the comparison. 138-. (canceled)39. A method of controlling the deposition of semifinished elements for tyre production , comprising:sending a first radiation onto at least one component of a tyre being processed, said component being at least partly formed with a plurality of semifinished elements defining a radially external layer of said tyre being processed;receiving a corresponding first reflected radiation from a radially external surface of said tyre being processed;determining, as a function of at least said first reflected radiation one or more parameters representative of a thickness of said radially external layer;comparing said one or more parameters with corresponding reference values; andgenerating an alarm signal as a function of said comparison.40. The method as claimed in claim 39 , wherein said first reflected radiation is representative of a distance between the radially external surface of the tyre being processed and a receiving point of said reflected radiation.41. The method as claimed in claim 39 , wherein said one or more parameters comprise a first parameter representative of mutual overlapping of said semifinished elements.42. The method as claimed in claim 41 , wherein determining said one or more parameters comprises:determining a ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Event Management Systems and Methods for Motion Control Systems

Номер: US20130110259A1
Принадлежит: ROY-G-BIV CORPORATION

A motion control system comprising a machine platform, at least one event destination, and an event handler. The machine platform carries out automated tasks and generates events. The event handler is configurable to receive at least one event from the machine platform and send the at least one event to the at least one event destination. 1. A motion system comprising:a network;a set of controller independent media commands;a set of event tokens;a set of motion events each associated with at least one event token;a set of motion media each comprising at least one media command;a motion control device;a motion control component capable of executing motion media to command at least one motion control device;a motion event manager that associates at least one event token with at least one motion media; wherebythe motion event manager instructs the motion control component to command at least one motion control device after receiving across the network at least one event token associated with at least one motion event.2. A system as recited in claim 1 , where in at least one motion event is a text event.3. A system as recited in claim 2 , where in at least one text event is communicated from an instant messaging service.4. A system as recited in claim 3 , where in at least one text event is communicated by E-mail.5. A system as recited in claim 1 , where in at least one motion event is associated with a person speaking.6. A system as recited in claim 1 , where in at least one motion event is associated with a user action.7. A system as recited in claim 1 , where in at least one motion event is associated with an operating system event.8. A system as recited in claim 1 , where in at least one motion event is associated with an event from a third-party software application.9. A system as recited in claim 1 , where in at least one motion media is comprised of scripts.10. A system as recited in claim 1 , where in at least one motion media contains at least one controller ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Energy-aware computing system

Номер: US20130110301A1
Принадлежит: SAP SE

An apparatus, method and computer-readable storage medium for a centralized mechanism in systems and processes (both local and remote) to efficiently view and control energy consumption and pollution production of various systems. A central profile menu may display multiple profiles to a user. These profiles may include energy saving profiles and/or pollution reduction profiles. The user may select a particular profile from the list of profiles, resulting in one or more messages which conform to an application programming interface (API) being sent to one or more applications. The one or more messages may include parameters corresponding to the selected profile. In response to the messages, the receiving applications may change one or more application settings which affect energy consumption or pollution production of one or more systems controlled by the applications.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Interface device between a user and a surgical or dental instrument

Номер: US20130116805A1
Принадлежит: Bien Air Holding SA

Portable human-machine interface device intended to be removably connected to a controller ( 2 ) of at least one surgical or dental instrument ( 4 ), the controller ( 2 ) being installed in a power and control unit ( 6 ) or a table top equipment ( 8 ), the interface device ( 1 ) including hardware and software means allowing a user to enter an instruction or data into the interface device ( 1 ) to control, via the controller ( 2 ), the operation of the surgical or dental instrument ( 4 ).

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

COMPUTER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT WITH CONTROL VARIABLES, PERFORMANCE METRICS AND/OR DESIRABILITY FUNCTIONS

Номер: US20130123950A1
Автор: Monroe Eric M.
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of techniques and systems for managing performance of a computing system are described. In embodiments, parameters may be received describing control variables for a computing system, workloads that are performed on the computing system, and performance metrics for the computing system. An experimental plan may be generated for modifying the control variables during execution of the computing system and observing performance metrics during this execution. The recorded observations may then be used in to determine one or more relationships between the control variables and the performance metrics. Relationships between the control variables and a desirability function associated with performance of the computer system may also be determined. These relationships may be displayed in visualizations to a user, and may be used to by the user to select values for the computing system which increase the desirability function. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. 1. One or more computer-readable storage media comprising instructions that , in response to execution by a computing device , cause the computing device , for managing performance a computer system , to:receive one or more parameters describing the computer system executing one or more processes, the computer system controlled by a set of control variables;generate an experimental plan directing modification of values of one or more of the control variables during execution of the one or more processes;record observations of one or more performance metrics for the computing system executing the one or more processes during modification of one or more of the control variables according to the experimental plan; andbased on the recorded observations of the control variables, determine one or more relationships between the control variables and a desirability metric associated with performance of the computer system.2. The computer-readable media of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC WORKFLOWS IN A MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEM WITH PREMIER INTEGRATION

Номер: US20130123965A1
Принадлежит: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is provided that leverages industry-specific workflows to process business requests. The MES system can maintain activity sets representing industry-specific workflows that can be selected and executed in order to satisfy business-driven goals. The activity sets can comprise both business-level and control-level operations, and can be configured using an intuitive graphical interface that mitigates the need for low-level programming by the end user. Some features of the MES system are enabled or disabled based on data type compatibility with devices in communication with the MES system. 1. A system for controlling enablement of operational features based on device selection , comprising:a verification component, in a first device having a first set of operational features and a second set of operational features, configured to determine whether a second device communicatively coupled to the first system device supports a data type compatible with the second set of operational features; and in response to a determination by the verification component that the second device supports the data type, enable operation of the first device according to the first set of features and preventing operation of the first device according to the second set of operational features, and', 'in response to a determination by the verification component that the second device does not support the data type, enable operation of the first device according to the first set of operational features and the second set of operational features., 'an enable component configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first device is a manufacturing and execution system (MES) device relating to a manufacturing and execution system claim 1 , and the second device is an industrial controller.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the second set of operational features includes enablement of an interface in the MES device that facilitates browsing of data tags in ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

System For Maintaining Unified Access To Scada And Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Information

Номер: US20130124460A1
Принадлежит: Invensys Systems Inc

A system is disclosed that simplifies configuring an MES entity corresponding to a SCADA system object representing plant equipment. The system includes an equipment model builder (EMB) that receives a set of configured UCO information for a modeled piece of plant equipment in a SCADA system. The EMB extracts relevant MES information from the utilization capability object and invokes an application interface on an MES database to create a corresponding entity (e.g., a database element). Another aspect of the disclosed system and methods involves the enhancement of a SCADA system object, through a new MES facet, to support acquiring and reporting equipment status received via the SCADA system to a corresponding MES entity. A raw reason code configuration interface is provided by UCO configurator computer software executed on a computer. Each raw reason code is associated with a prioritized logical expression defining circumstances under which the reason code becomes true.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Data Synchronization in a Cooperative Distributed Control System

Номер: US20130131838A1
Принадлежит: Schneider Electric USA Inc

A data synchronization method and apparatus are provided for a distributed control system where multiple controllers can control a plurality of actuators or sensors. The actuators or sensors are assigned to logical groups that share a common state. One of the actuators or sensors within a logical group serves as a reference device for a state variable. Before taking a control action, the controllers read the current value of the state variable from the reference device. Data synchronization is maintained by one or more refresh master controllers.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

CRIMPING PROCESS AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20130131855A1
Принадлежит: CUSTOM MACHINING SERVICES, INC.

Processes and systems suitable for producing hose assemblies. The crimping processes and systems make use of a database that contains crimping settings for hose assemblies comprising combinations of hoses and fittings. The database further contains barcodes that are individually assigned to the hose assemblies and/or to the hoses and the fittings thereof. The barcodes are associated with the crimping settings within the database. In operation, a barcode is scanned into a controller of a crimping machine, the controller associates the barcode with a crimping setting for a hose assembly or for a combination of a hose and fitting, and then the crimping machine is operated to automatically use the crimp setting to produce the hose assembly by crimping the fitting to the hose. 1. A crimping process comprising:providing a database containing crimping settings for hose assemblies comprising combinations of hoses and fittings, the database further containing barcodes that are individually assigned to the hose assemblies and/or to the hoses and the fittings thereof, the barcodes being associated with the crimping settings within the database;scanning at least a first of the barcodes into a controller of a crimping machine;operating the controller to associate at least the first barcode with a first of the crimping settings for a first of the hose assemblies or for a combination of a first of the hoses and a first of the fittings that when assembled form the first hose assembly; and thenoperating the crimping machine to automatically use the first crimp setting to produce the first hose assembly by crimping the first fitting to the first hose.2. The crimping process of claim 1 , wherein the database is stored in the controller of the crimping machine.3. The crimping process of claim 1 , wherein the database is stored remotely from the controller and is accessed by the controller via the Internet.4. The crimping process of claim 1 , wherein the controller accesses the crimp ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

HOSPITAL BED COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF PATIENT ROOM ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20130131870A1
Принадлежит: HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.

A point-of-care computer system is provided, including a display positioned in a point-of-care location. The point-of-care computer includes hardware coupled to a frame of a hospital bed. 1. A hospital bed for use in a patient room having a curtain , the hospital bed comprisinga frame to support a patient,computer hardware coupled to the frame, anda display screen coupled to the frame and coupled to the computer hardware, the display screen being operable by the patient to display at least one first icon which is selectable by the patient to control movement of the curtain in the patient room.2. The hospital bed of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first icon includes an open icon to open the curtain and a close icon to close the curtain.3. The hospital bed of claim 2 , wherein the display screen has a first indicator that is activated when the curtain is fully opened and the display has a second indicator that is activated when the curtain is fully closed.4. The hospital bed of claim 1 , wherein the display screen is also operable to display at least one second icon which is selectable by a patient to control room lighting.5. The hospital bed of claim 4 , wherein the at least second first icon includes a lighting up icon to increase the room lighting and a lighting down icon to decrease the room lighting.6. The hospital bed of claim 5 , wherein the display screen has a first indicator that is activated when the room lighting is turned off and the display has a second indicator that is activated when the room lighting is adjusted to maximum brightness.7. The hospital bed of claim 4 , wherein the at least one first icon and the at least one second icon are displayed on the display screen simultaneously.8. The hospital bed of claim 1 , wherein the display screen is also operable to display at least one second icon which is selectable by a patient to control a reading light.9. The hospital bed of claim 8 , wherein the at least one second icon includes a reading light ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Cooking management

Номер: US20130132214A1
Принадлежит: Starbucks Corp

A cooking management system is described that identifies a customer and orders a product for the customer based at least on current temporal data. The cooking management system identifies customers associated with previous product requests that occurred during a predetermined range of time based at least on a comparison of current temporal data with temporal data associated with the previous product requests. The cooking management system causes presentation of identifiers of the identified customers on a display. Responsive to determining that the identifier for a particular customer has been selected, the cooking management system automatically causes a cooking device to prepare a product for the particular customer based at least on customer data associated with the particular customer.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

QUASI-TRANSLATOR, FOURIER MODULATOR, FOURIER SPECTROMETER, MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND SIGNAL PROCESSOR CIRCUIT

Номер: US20130138226A1
Принадлежит: FTRX LLC

A quasi-translator for economically producing pure, smooth translational motion with broad arcuate or error-free motion regardless of orientation, which is useful in numerous interferometer applications including spectroscopy, a Fourier modulator and a Fourier spectrometer are provided. The quasi-translator utilizes a support, an arm including a driving magnet on a first end and a driven element on a second end, an axis for rotation of the arm, a bearing system that controls the rotation of the arm about the axis, a drive coil and a drive amplifier to drive the arm in the arcuate motion. The quasi-translator may be employed in a Fourier modulator to change the optical path difference of the interferometer/quasi-translator at a substantially constant rate of change. The quasi-translator and/or Fourier modulator may be used in a Fourier spectrometer to create an optical spectrum from a light beam and/or electrical signal created from the light beam. 1. A motion control system for controlling the motion of a quasi-translator or actuator , the motion control system comprising at least one processor connected to the quasi-translator or actuator , the at least one processor operating to at least one of: (i) control a drive amplifier of the quasi-translator or actuator , thereby controlling a driving element and a driven element of the quasi-translator or actuator; and (ii) change a path length of a beam interacting with the driven element at a predetermined rate.2. The motion control system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined rate is determined by a wavelength of a laser and a crystal claim 1 , a frequency of the crystal or a frequency of an oscillator that is controlled by the crystal claim 1 , the crystal operating as a reference frequency.3. The motion control system of claim 2 , further comprising a frequency to period converter that operates to at least one of:(i) compare a laser fringe rate to the reference frequency;(ii) determine the time between two successive ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

MOTOR STARTER HAVING COMMUNICATION MODULE AND CONTROL METHOD OF MOTOR STARTER

Номер: US20130138228A1
Автор: PARK Ki Hun
Принадлежит: LSIS CO., LTD.

A motor starter according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an MMS status input unit configured to receive a status of the MMS, an MC status input unit configured to receive a status of the magnetic contactor, a communication unit connected through a wired cable to communicate data with a monitoring control console, and a controller configured to transmit MMS information received from the MMS status input unit and MC information received from the MC status input unit to the monitoring control console, and control the magnetic contactor based on a control signal and the MC information when the control signal is received from the monitoring control console. 1. A motor starter comprising a manual motor starter and a magnetic contactor , the motor starter comprising:an MMS status input unit configured to receive a status of the manual motor starter;an MC status input unit configured to receive a status of the magnetic contactor;a communication unit connected through a communication cable to communicate data with a monitoring control console; anda controller configured to transmit MMS information received from the MMS status input unit and MC information received from the MC status input unit to the monitoring control console, and control the magnetic contactor based on a control signal and the MC information when the control signal is received from the monitoring control console.2. The motor starter of claim 1 , wherein the controller transmits a control complete message to the monitoring control console through the communication unit while at the same time controlling the magnetic contactor to be normally operated to on position when the status information received from the MMS status input unit is on and the status information received from the MC status input unit is off upon receiving a command signal for controlling the magnetic contactor to be turned on from the monitoring control console.3. The motor starter of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

VARIATION OF AN MRI SEQUENCE PARAMETER TO MINIMIZE THE VARIANCE OF A MEASURED VALUE

Номер: US20130141099A1
Автор: Heid Oliver
Принадлежит:

In a magnetic resonance system and a method and device for generating a control command sequence for operating the magnetic resonance system, a magnetic resonance data acquisition sequence is provided to a processor and is modified in the processor. The sequence operates the magnetic resonance system to acquire magnetic resonance data from a subject in multiple individual data acquisitions for subsequent automated evaluation of the individual data acquisitions with respect to an evaluation parameter. The individual evaluation results are combined into an overall evaluation result. The control command sequence is automatically modified in the processor by varying at least one sequence control parameter between different individual data acquisitions so that a variance of a measurement error in the overall evaluation result is minimized. 114-. (canceled)15. A method to automatically generate a control command sequence for operating a magnetic resonance data acquisition unit , comprising:in a processor, generating a magnetic resonance data acquisition sequence for operating a magnetic resonance apparatus to acquire magnetic resonance data from an examination subject in a plurality of individual data acquisitions in a form allowing subsequent automated evaluation of the individual data acquisitions with respect to an evaluation parameter and to combine respective evaluation results from the individual data acquisitions into an overall evaluation result of the magnetic resonance data acquisition sequence;designing said control command sequence to operate said magnetic resonance data acquisition unit to cause at least one sequence control parameter to be varied between different individual data acquisitions in a manner that causes a variance of a measurement error in said overall evaluation result to be minimized; andmaking said control command sequence available at an output of said processor in electronic form as signals for operating said magnetic resonance data ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Method of positioning a control surface to reduce hysteresis

Номер: US20130142620A1
Принадлежит: Rolls Royce PLC

A method of determining the actual position of a control surface ( 27 ). The method comprises receiving a signal ( 34 ) representative of a required position of the control surface ( 27 ), repositioning the control surface ( 27 ) in response to the signal ( 34 ) by moving an actuator ( 26 ), measuring a secondary position indicator, calculating the actual position of the control surface ( 27 ) on the basis of the secondary position indicator and, comparing the actual position with the required position.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

PHOTOCHROMIC LENS MANUFACTURING SYSTEM, PHOTOCHROMIC LENS MANUFACTURING DEVICE, PHOTOCHROMIC LENS MANUFACTURING PROGRAM, RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING PHOTOCHROMIC LENS MANUFACTURING PROGRAM RECORDED THEREUPON, AND PHOTOCHROMIC LENS MANUFACTURING METHOD

Номер: US20130142948A1
Принадлежит: HOYA CORPORATION

A photochromic lens manufacturing system has an orderer side computer () and a manufacturer side computer () connected with each other through a communication line (), and is adapted to manufacture a photochromic lens with an optical surface forming device (), a photochromic film forming device () and a hard film forming device () under control of the manufacturer side computer (). The orderer side computer () transmits lens substrate data related to a substrate material of the lens, optical surface data related to optical surfaces of the lens, data related to the photochromic film and data related to a hard film to the manufacturer side computer () through the communication line (). 1. A photochromic lens manufacturing system having an orderer side computer and a manufacturer side computer connected with each other through a communication line , and adapted to manufacture a photochromic lens using an optical surface forming device , a photochromic film forming device and a hard film forming device arranged on the manufacturer side and controlled by the manufacturer side computer ,wherein the orderer side computer transmits the following data to the manufacturer side computer through the communication line: lens substrate data related to substrate material of the lens, optical surface data related to optical surfaces of the lens, data related to a photochromic film, and data related to a hard film, a lens substrate selecting means adapted to select a lens substrate formed of a suitable material based on the lens substrate data received from the orderer side computer;', 'an optical surface forming data selecting means adapted to select suitable optical surface forming data based on the optical surface data and output the selected data to the optical surface forming device;', 'a photochromic film forming data selecting means adapted to select at least forming data of the photochromic film based on the data related to the photochromic film, and output the selected data ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

System and method for optimizing use of plug-in air conditioners and portable heaters

Номер: US20130144445A1
Принадлежит: Ecofactor Inc

Thermostatic HVAC and other energy management controls that are connected to a computer network. For instance, remotely managed load switches incorporating thermostatic controllers inform an energy management system, to provide enhanced efficiency, and to verify demand response with plug-in air conditioners and heaters. At least one load control device at a first location comprises a temperature sensor and a microprocessor. The load control device is configured to connect or disconnect electrical power to the an attached air conditioner or heater, and the microprocessor is configured to communicate over a network. In addition, the load control device is physically separate from an air conditioner or heater but located inside the space conditioned by the air conditioner or heater.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

COMPUTER BASED ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20130144453A1
Автор: Subbloie Albert
Принадлежит:

Aspects include an adaptor and a method for providing computer based energy management. Commands specifying a control device from energy management host software located on a host system are received at an adaptor via a server network. The commands include control instructions and requests for energy usage data. Energy usage data are received from the control device in response to a command including a request for energy usage data. The energy usage data includes energy usage for one or more energy devices. The energy usage data are transmitted to the energy management host software. Sensor data are received from one or more sensors and transmitted to the energy management host software. Control commands are received from the energy management host software. The control commands are transmitted to the control device to alter a function of at least one of the one or more energy devices. 1. A method for providing computer based energy management , the method comprising:receiving commands specifying a control device from energy management host software located on a host system, the commands received at an adaptor via a server network, the adaptor comprising one or more sensors, and the commands including control instructions and requests for energy usage data;transmitting the commands to the control device via a control device interface on the adaptor;receiving energy usage data from the control device in response to a command including a request for energy usage data, the energy usage data including energy usage for one or more energy devices in communication with the control device;transmitting the energy usage data to the energy management host software;receiving sensor data from the one or more sensors;transmitting the sensor data to the energy management host software;receiving control commands at the adaptor from the energy management host software, the receiving responsive to the sensor data and the energy usage data; andtransmitting the control commands to the ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

TECHNICIAN CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20130150983A1
Принадлежит: Accenture Global Services Limited

Technician control, in which a control system is configured to control scheduling and dispatch operations for work orders being handled by technicians. Multiple technician devices are each associated with one or more technicians, are configured to communicate, over a network, with the control system, and also are configured to provide output in response to communications that are received from the control system and that are related to the scheduling and dispatch operations performed by the control system. A set of scheduling configuration options may be pre-defined and user input weighting at least one of the scheduling configuration options relative to other of the scheduling configuration options may be received. A scheduling application used by the control system to perform scheduling operations may be configured based on configuration data that reflects the weighting and scheduling operations may be performed using the configured scheduling application. 1. A technician control system comprising:a control system configured to control scheduling and dispatch operations for work orders being handled by technicians associated with a client;at least one electronic data store configured to store data associated with the client; andmultiple technician devices that are each associated with one or more technicians, configured to communicate, over a network, with the control system, and configured to provide output in response to communications that are received from the control system and that are related to the scheduling and dispatch operations performed by the control system, identifying technicians supervised by a particular supervisor that uses a particular device;', 'determining progress of scheduled work orders for each of the identified technicians;', 'enabling the supervisor to view data reflecting the determined progress of scheduled work orders;', 'monitoring progress of the scheduled work orders for each of the identified technicians;', 'based on the ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Method And Computer Program Products For Enabling Supervision And Control Of A Technical System

Номер: US20130150986A1
Принадлежит:

A method for enabling supervision and control of a technical system, the method being implemented in a supervisory control system including a display unit. The display unit displays an HMI display view over a process application of the technical system, the HMI display view including one or more graphical process objects representing physical process devices of the process application of the technical system. The method includes the steps of: providing on the HMI display view a visual reference; receiving input signals indicating, in the visual reference, a selection of one of the graphical process objects; and in response to receiving the input signals outputting, in the HMI display view, one or more lens views, each of the lens views corresponding to a particular type of information or functionality relating to the selected graphical process object. The invention further relates to computer program products. 1. A method for enabling supervision and control of a technical system , said method being implemented in a supervisory control system comprising a display unit , said display unit displaying an HMI display view over a process application of said technical system , said HMI display view comprising one or more graphical process objects representing physical process devices of said process application of said technical system , the method comprising the steps of:providing, on said HMI display view, a visual reference comprising a transparent or semi-transparent sight area which can be moved over the HMI display view,receiving input signals indicating, in said visual reference, a selection of one of said graphical process objects, and selecting one lens view, and', 'outputting, in said HMI display view, sub-lenses, comprising additional information, of said selected lens view in a hierarchical manner., 'in response to receiving said input signals outputting, in said HMI display view, one or more lens views, each of said lens views showing a particular type of ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

X-RAY MICROSCOPY FOR CHARACTERIZING HOLE SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS IN SURGICAL NEEDLES

Номер: US20130150992A1
Принадлежит: ETHICON, INC.

A novel method of characterizing laser drilled boreholes is disclosed. The method uses x-ray microscopy for dimensional characterization. The x-ray output may be processed to control manufacturing equipment in automated production systems, including laser drilling systems and swaging apparatus. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of characterizing a laser drilled borehole in a surgical needle , comprising:directing an x-ray beam from an x-ray generator at a proximal end of a surgical needle containing a laser-drilled borehole;digitally generating an image of the proximal end of the needle including an image of the borehole from a sensor which the x-ray beam impinges upon, wherein the proximal end of the needle is in between the x-ray generator and the sensor;converting the digital image into a pixilated image having a pattern of pixel light densities; and,processing the pixilated image to determine a deviation from a standard dimensional specification for the borehole by comparing the pattern of pixel light densities with a template having a pattern of pixel light densities.22. The method of wherein the needle is given a unique digital identifier.23. The method of wherein the deviation is converted to a signal that is sent to a controller.24. The method of wherein the controller computes a signal that is sent to a laser drilling apparatus to modify the parameters of the laser to control the dimensions of the boreholes drilled by the laser drilling apparatus.25. The method of claim 23 , wherein the controller computes a signal for each identified needle that is sent to a swaging apparatus to control the parameters of the swaging apparatus based upon the dimensional measurements of each needle that is characterized and further based upon the diameter of a suture.26. The method of claim 21 , wherein the light density comparison is converted into a linear measure.27. The method of claim 21 , wherein the digital image is stored in a database.28. The method of claim 21 , wherein ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING AN ACTUATOR WITH A BRUSHLESS ELECTRIC MOTOR

Номер: US20130154539A1
Принадлежит:

An actuator system for operating a flap valve in a motor vehicle, comprising: a drive system having an electronically commutated electric motor; a movable actuating member; a mechanism that couples the drive system to the actuating member so that a displacement of the actuating member is brought about upon activation of the drive system; a position sensor for sensing a position of the actuating member on the actuating member or in the mechanism, and for making available a corresponding position indication; a control unit to activate the drive system to move the actuating member, the electric motor of the drive system being electronically commutated, the control unit being configured to make available to the electric motor, in order to move the actuating member, activation signals dependent on the position indication made available, which signals bring about a predefined drive torque or a predefined rotation speed of the electric motor. 113-. (canceled)14. An actuator system for operating a flap valve in a motor vehicle , comprising:a drive system having an electronically commutated electric motor;a movable actuating member;a mechanism that couples the drive system to the actuating member so that a displacement of the actuating member is brought about upon activation of the drive system;a position sensor to sense a position of the actuating member one of on the actuating member or in the mechanism, and to make available a corresponding position indication; anda control unit configured to activate the drive system to move the actuating member, the control unit being configured to make available to the electric motor, in order to move the actuating member, activation signals dependent on the position indication made available, which signals bring about one of a predefined drive torque or a predefined rotation speed of the electric motor.15. The actuator system as recited in claim 14 , wherein the mechanism includes a linkage having a predetermined step-up or step-down ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROL OF TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20130158678A1
Принадлежит: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG

The disclosure relates to a method and system for control and remote monitoring the condition of a technical equipment or plant provided with tags or labels as an electronic identifier where a user identifies the apparatus/machine, while on-site, a unique ID, stored data on the tag and sensor data are read, a mobile device application sends a control request from the identified apparatus to a central automation system for approval. The request and data can be analyzed by the central automation system to determine: is control request allowed/authorized so that no misoperation is possible; and which functionality is allowed via mobile device. If control is allowed, then the commands, related to configuration, action, and the like, requested are sent to the central automation/control system for controlling/passing the commands, and executing command for the technical equipment. 1. A method for control and remote monitoring of a condition of technical equipment , provided with tags as an electronic identifier , by a processor coupled to a non-transitory memory , the method comprising:identifying technical equipment on-site by a unique ID, and stored data on the tag, and reading sensor data from the equipment;sending a control request for the identified technical equipment from on-site, by a mobile device using a mobile device application, to a central automation system for approval; whether the control request is allowed/authorized;', 'which functionality is allowed via the mobile device; and', 'sending allowed commands to the central automation system for executing commands for the technical equipment., 'analyzing the request and data by the central automation system for determining2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:transmitting at least one of the stored date and the sensor data to be read via cable communication.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:transmitting at least one of the stored data and the sensor date the data to be read by wireless ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Safety-Oriented Controller in Combination with Cloud Computing

Номер: US20130158681A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A control device cyclically accepts each safety-oriented input signal from an industrial-technical process in a fail-safe manner, and transfers the safety-oriented input signals to a Cloud using a fail-safe protocol over a link to a computer network. The control device also accepts signals from the Cloud over the link to the computer network, using the fail-safe protocol for the industrial-technical process specific safety-oriented control signals, and decides based on additional information in a fail-safe manner whether it recognizes the safety-oriented control signals determined by the Cloud for the industrial-technical process as correct. Depending on the result of the decision, the device controls the industrial-technical process in accordance with the safety-oriented control signals in a fail-safe manner or places the industrial-technical process into a safe state in a fail-safe manner. 1. An operating method for a control device for an industrial-technical process , the method comprising the cyclical steps of:accepting, by the control device, safety-oriented input signals from the industrial-technical process in a fail-safe manner;transferring, by the control device, the safety-oriented input signals to a Cloud using a fail-safe protocol over a link to a computer network;receiving, by the control device, specific safety-oriented control signals from the Cloud using the fail-safe protocol for the industrial-technical process via the link to the computer network;deciding, by the control device, based on additional information in a fail-safe manner, whether it recognizes as correct the safety-oriented control signals determined by the Cloud intended for the industrial-technical process; anddepending on results of the decision, one of controlling the industrial-technical process in accordance with the safety-oriented control signals in the fail-safe manner and placing the industrial-technical process into a safe state in the fail-safe manner.2. The operating ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

APPLIANCE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20130158684A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

The appliance control system includes a control device, a human detection sensor, and a manual operation switch. The control device includes a selecting unit configured to select a mode of an appliance driving unit controlling an appliance, from an operation mode in which the appliance driving unit operates the appliance, a limited mode in which the appliance driving unit limits an operation of the appliance, and a rest mode in which the appliance driving unit terminates the operation of the appliance. The selecting unit changes the appliance driving unit to the operation mode when the manipulation switch is turned on. The selecting unit changes the appliance driving unit to the rest mode when the manipulation switch is turned off. The selecting unit changes the appliance driving unit to the waiting mode when the human detection sensor does not detect a human within waiting time while the appliance driving unit is in the operation mode. While the appliance driving unit is in the waiting mode, the selecting unit changes the appliance driving unit to the operation mode when the human detection sensor detects a human within waiting time, and changes the appliance driving unit to the rest mode when the human detection sensor does not detect a human within waiting time. While the appliance driving unit is in the rest mode, the selecting unit does not change the appliance driving unit to the operation mode even if the human detection sensor detects a human. 1. An appliance control system comprising:a control device;a human detection sensor; anda manual operation switch,wherein said control device includes:a controlling unit configured to control an appliance;a selecting unit configured to select a mode of said controlling unit from an operation mode in which said controlling unit operates the appliance, a limited mode in which said controlling unit limits an operation of the appliance, and a rest mode in which said controlling unit terminates the operation of the ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

System and method for using a network to control multiple power management systems

Номер: US20130158726A1
Автор: Richard A. Mauk
Принадлежит: Kohler Co

Some embodiments relate to a method a method of using a network which to control multiple power management systems. The method includes using the network to access multiple generator controllers where each generator controller operates an internal combustion engine driven generator that is part of a respective power management system. Each respective power management system includes an automatic transfer switch that is configured to receive power from the internal combustion engine driven generator and a primary power source. In some embodiments, using the network to access multiple generator controllers includes using a server on the network to access multiple generator controllers. The method further includes using the network to exchange communications with the generator controller in each of the multiple power management systems in order permit the generator controllers to exercise the internal combustion driven generators in each of the respective power management systems.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IRRIGATION AND CLIMATE CONTROL

Номер: US20130162390A1
Принадлежит: CLIMATEMINDER, INC.

Methods and systems are provided for monitoring and controlling irrigation and climate conditions in landscapes (such as, e.g., municipal parks, gardens, and sports fields) and agricultural environments (such as, e.g., open agricultural fields, greenhouses, and other sites growing crops). 1. A remote monitoring and control system for landscape or agricultural environments , each of the landscape or agricultural environments having a sensor network comprising a plurality of sensor nodes for monitoring environmental , soil , or climate conditions and controlling irrigation or climate control systems , the remote monitoring and control system comprising:a server computer system located remotely from the landscape or agricultural environments, said server computer system coupled to the sensor network in each landscape or agricultural environment over a communications network for receiving data from and controlling operation of the sensor nodes in the sensor network, said server computer system also coupled to client devices operated by end-users over a communications network for transmitting data to and receiving remote control commands or queries from the end-users for respective sensor networks;wherein said server computer system provides a configurable user interface to the end-users, said user interface comprising a dashboard having a plurality of separate windows that can be customized by each end-user to display selected data from the server computer system, said windows being movable by end-users to different positions on the dashboard, wherein settings for dashboards configured by end-users are stored by the server computer system and used in subsequent log-ins by the end-users.2. The remote monitoring and control system of claim 1 , wherein the windows in a dashboard can be configured to separately display information on current site status claim 1 , crop health claim 1 , events claim 1 , alerts claim 1 , pump status claim 1 , farm management claim 1 , soil ...

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