Air conditioner

An outdoor machine (2) is provided with: first, second, third, and fourth connection terminals, to which indoor machines are connected; a power conversion unit (31); and a switch unit (27) that is provided between the first connection terminal and the power conversion unit. Each of indoor machines (1a, 1b) is provided with: a first indoor machine-side terminal connected to the first connection terminal; a second indoor machine-side terminal connected to the second connection terminal; a third indoor machine-side terminal connected to the third connection terminal; a fourth indoor machine-side terminal connected to the fourth connection terminal; and a switch apparatus (15) that is provided between the first indoor machine-side terminal and the fourth indoor machine-side terminal. The switch unit is provided with: a first switch apparatus (23) that is to be in a closed state when power is supplied from the second and fourth connection terminals; and a second switch apparatus (24) connected ...

COMPENSATING FOR TEMPERATURE

Air conditioner and control method and device for air conditioner

Multi-equipment cooperative optimization method and system of ground source heat pump air conditioning system

Air conditioner management method and system, and computer readable storage medium

Air conditioner compressor operating power detection method and air conditioner

Control method of air conditioner and air conditioner

METHOD OF AIR FLOW CONTROL CONSTANT FORWARD POWER CONTROL MW AND THE HVAC SYSTEM MOTOR USING THE SAME

CLIMATE CONTROL ADAPTIVE TEMPERATURE SETPOINT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The present disclosure presents techniques for improving operational efficiency of climate control systems. A climate control system may include climate control equipment, a sensor that measures temperature in a building, and a control system that controls operation of the equipment using a first temperature schedule, which associates each time step with a temperature setpoint, when the building is occupied. When not occupied, the control system determines an expected return time based on historical occupancy data associated with the building, determines the temperature setpoint associated with the expected return time, determines candidate schedules each expected to result in the inside air temperature meeting the temperature setpoint, determines efficiency metrics each associated with one of the candidates based on historical performance data resulting from previous operation of the climate control system, and controls operation of the equipment based on a second temperature schedule ...

Management apparatus for plurality of air conditioning apparatuses

A management apparatus manages a plurality of air conditioning apparatuses based on a power consumption amount adjustment request. The management apparatus includes a distribution information generation unit and an information acquisition unit that acquires current state information for each air conditioning apparatus. The distribution information generation unit, when the power consumption amount adjustment is requested, generates distribution information used to distribute the power consumption amount adjustment request to the air conditioning apparatuses. The distribution information generation unit calculates a probability of each air conditioning apparatus canceling the power consumption amount adjustment request at a future time relative to a time point of the current state information, based on the current state information. The distribution information is updated by reducing a distribution amount to one of the air conditioning apparatuses and allocating the distribution amount to ...

Acquisition system capable of monitoring real-time power consumption of central air conditioner conveniently

Low-cost commissioning method for existing large-scale public building air conditioner system

Heat storage control method of air conditioner

Energy consumption simulation method and device for, air conditioning system

Portable central air conditioner energy efficiency monitoring and early warning method

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AIR CONDITIONER, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A method and device for controlling an air conditioner, and a computer readable storage medium. The method for controlling an air conditioner comprises the following steps: upon detecting a power-on or power-off command corresponding to an internal unit of a central air conditioner, acquiring a current predicted load of the central air conditioner; determining whether the predicted load meets an external unit change condition; and if so, adjusting an operating state of an external unit of the central air conditioner on the basis of the predicted load.

OPERATION CONTROL SYSTEM, OPERATION CONTROL DEVICE, AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD

Provided is an operation control system capable of suppressing efficiency decrease in demand response control. An operation control system (100) comprises a storage unit (71) and a determination unit (72). The storage unit stores power information therein. The determination unit determines, on the basis of the power information, a special operation timing to perform special operation of a refrigeration cycle device installed in one or more articles or one or more areas. The power information includes at least one of power supply/demand adjustment request information on power supply/demand adjustment request from the outside to an article or an area, and power market price information on power market prices. The special operation is at least one of a cooling oil return operation, which is an oil return operation at the time of cooling operation of the refrigeration cycle device, a heating oil return operation, which is an oil return operation at the time of heating operation of the refrigeration ...

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM, CONTROLLER, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

The present invention addresses the problem of conserving energy in an entire air-conditioning system while maintaining as much as possible the comfort of persons using a facility. A temperature/humidity adjustment device (8) adjusts the temperature and humidity of an air-conditioned space (111) to a target temperature and a target humidity. A power measurement device (9) measures the power consumption of the temperature/humidity adjustment device (8). A controller (10) controls a ventilation device (4), an air supply device (5), and the temperature/humidity adjustment device (8) on the basis of a measured value from an air quality sensor (3) and a measured value from the power measurement device (9). After the ventilation amount of the ventilation device (4) and the air supply amount of the air supply device (5) have been increased to greater than their steady state on the basis of the measured value from an air quality sensor (3), when a value associated with the power consumption of ...

Heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning device with targeted power-supply management

A ventilation or air-conditioning device includes a first component for generating heat or cold, a programmer second component, a power supply circuit shared by the first and second components, and a controller for the power supply circuit. The first and the second components cooperate to output air at a selected temperature. The device includes a relay for cutting off the supply of power to the first component. The relay is activated separately from the controller, and is arranged in the circuit such that the supply of power to the second component is independent of the state of activation of the relay.

Frequency response optimization based on a change in battery state-of-charge during a frequency response period

A frequency response optimization system includes a battery configured to store and discharge electric power, a power inverter configured to control an amount of the electric power stored or discharged from the battery at each of a plurality of time steps during a frequency response period, and a frequency response controller. The frequency response controller is configured to receive a regulation signal from an incentive provider, determine statistics of the regulation signal, use the statistics of the regulation signal to generate an optimal frequency response midpoint that achieves a desired change in a state-of-charge (SOC) of the battery while participating in a frequency response program, and use the midpoints to determine optimal battery power setpoints for the power inverter. The power inverter is configured to use the optimal battery power setpoints to control the amount of the electric power stored or discharged from the battery.

VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW, ROOM AIR CONDITIONER, AND PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL SYSTEMS WITH COST TARGET OPTIMIZATION

A building cooling system includes a controller and a cooling device operable to affect indoor air temperature of a building. The controller is configured to obtain a cost function that characterizes a cost of operating the cooling device over a future time period, obtain a dataset relating to the building, determine a current state of the building by applying the dataset to a neural network, select a temperature bound associated with the current state, augment the cost function to include a penalty term that increases the cost when the indoor air temperature violates the temperature bound, and determine a temperature setpoint for each of a plurality of time steps in the future time period. The temperature setpoints achieve a target value of the cost function over the future time period. The controller is configured to control the cooling device to drive the indoor air temperature towards the temperature setpoint.

Predictive building control system with neural network based constraint generation

A predictive building control system includes equipment operable to provide heating or cooling to a building and a predictive controller. The predictive controller includes one or more optimization controllers configured to perform an optimization to generate setpoints for the equipment at each time step of an optimization period subject to one or more constraints, a constraint generator configured to use a neural network model to generate the one or more constraints, and an equipment controller configured to operate the equipment to achieve the setpoints generated by the one or more optimization controllers at each time step of the optimization period.

HEATING, VENTILATION AND/OR AIR-CONDITIONING DEVICE WITH TARGETED POWER-SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

L'invention concerne un dispositif de chauffage, ventilation et/ou climatisation 1 comprenant au moins un premier composant 9 de génération de chaleur et/ou de froid, au moins un second composant 13, un circuit d'alimentation 3 électrique commun au premier et second composants, et une commande 4 du circuit d'alimentation 3. Les premier et second composants coopèrent pour produire en sortie de l'air à une température choisie. Le dispositif est remarquable en ce qu'il comprend en outre un relai 5, pour interrompre l'alimentation du premier composant 9. Le relai 5 peut être activé indépendamment de la commande 4 et est disposé dans le circuit de sorte que l'alimentation du second composant 13 est indépendante de l'état d'activation du relai 5.

Energy consumption optimization method and system of water-cooled water chilling unit based on machine learning

Method for on-line monitoring and control system for judging defrosting of outdoor unit of air conditioner

Power consumption control method, device, computer device, air conditioner and storage medium

A building energy consumption control energy-saving system and method thereof

Heat storage control method of air conditioner

Heat storage control method of air conditioner

METHOD OF CONTROLLING COOLING SYSTEM TO REDUCE OPERATING COSTS OF FREEZING SYSTEM

A method of controlling a cooling system to reduce operating costs of a freezing system including a load, a freezing device to exchange heat with the load through a cooling water line, a cooling top to exchange heat through the freezing device and the cooling water line, the cooling top including a heat-exchanging unit to cool the temperature of a high-temperature cooling water heat-exchanged in the freezing device and a blowing fan to supply wind to the heat-exchanging unit includes: a first operating determination step to measure a temperature of cooling water at an exit of the heat-exchanging unit to determine the operating step of the cooling water pump; a first cooling water pump operating step to maximize the revolutions per a minute of the cooling water pump and to lower the cooling water temperature at the exit of the heat-exchanging unit to less than the increasing setting temperature, when the temperature of the cooling water at the exit of the heat-exchanging unit is equal to ...

CHARGING SYSTEM

A charging system comprising: a communication unit that receives a value for the electric power to an air conditioning device; a state monitor unit that monitors the state of the air conditioning device and that calculates a first power consumption amount consumed during water temperature maintenance control operation by way of detecting the start time and stop time for the water temperature maintenance control operation in the air conditioning device and finding the difference between the values for electric power at start time and stop time acquired via the communication unit; and a charge calculation unit that calculates a first charge amount on the basis of the first power consumption amount calculated by the state monitor unit.

User type access HVAC control system

Systems and methods are described for synchronizing an HVAC control system. A method, includes: a synchronization sequence including: reading a base time from an internal clock at a first time and saving the base time; measuring an elapsed time interval, from the first time to a second time, by counting an external clock using a frequency counter; and then resetting the internal clock to the base time plus the elapsed timeregulating user access to an interactive user interface of a programmable thermostat, each user identified by a personal identification number associated with a user type, wherein each personal identification number is recognized by the programmable thermostat as belonging to an access level and users identified as building owners or maintenance personnel are granted further system access.

Building automation system with a parallel relationship computation engine

A method for executing computations in parallel for a building management system of a building includes receiving a computing job request to determine values for one or more particular properties, receiving a property model indicating dependencies between a plurality of properties, the plurality of properties including the one or more particular properties, wherein the plurality of properties include building data for the building, and generating one or more computing threads based on the property model, wherein each computing thread includes a sequence of computations for determining values for the plurality of properties. The method further includes executing the computing threads in parallel to determine the values for the particular properties.

BUILDING SYSTEM WITH A BUILDING MODEL EDITOR

A building management system for generating a building model for a building and operating building equipment of the building based on the building model. The system includes a processing circuit configured to receive a context, wherein the context includes metadata defining the building model for the building and generate a building model editor interface for viewing and editing the received context, wherein the building model interface includes building elements for the building model, wherein the building elements are based on the received context and represent the building equipment. The processing circuit is configured to receive user edits of the context via the building model interface, wherein the user edits include edits to the building elements, generate an updated context based on the user edits of the context, and deploy the updated context to control environmental conditions of the building with the building equipment based on the updated context.

Dynamic load curtailment system and method

A system and method are disclosed for dynamically learning the optimum energy consumption operating condition for a building and monitor/control energy consuming equipment to keep the peak demand interval at a minimum. The dynamic demand limiting algorithm utilized employs two separate control schemes, one for HVAC loads and one for non-HVAC loads. Separate operating parameters can be applied to the two types of loads and multiple non-HVAC (control zones) loads can be configured. The algorithm uses historical peak demand measurements in its real-time limiting strategy. The algorithm continuously attempts to reduce peak demand within the user configured parameters. When a new peak is inevitable, the algorithm strategically removes and/or introduces loads in a fashion that limits the new peak magnitude and places the operating conditions within the user configured parameters. In an embodiment, the algorithm that examines the previous seven days of metering information to identify a peak demand ...

Remote device control and energy monitoring by analyzing and applying rules

Techniques are described for providing remote device (e.g., thermostat, lighting, appliance, etc.) control and/or energy monitoring. A system monitors sensor data captured by one or more sensors that sense attributes relevant to user presence at one or more monitored properties and status of one or more energy consuming devices associated with the one or more monitored properties. The system analyzes the monitored sensor data and the monitored device status with respect to a set of one or more rules and performs an operation related to controlling the one or more energy consuming devices based on the analysis of the monitored sensor data and the monitored device status with respect to the set of one or more rules.

VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS

An HVAC unit includes an HVAC motor and a system controller. The HVAC motor is coupled to a motor controller. The motor controller is configured to receive a command signal bearing a digitally encoded operating level of the HVAC motor. The system controller is coupled to the motor controller, and is configured to transmit the command signal to the motor controller. The system controller modulates the command signal with the digitally encoded operating level in response to a service demand.

APPLIANCE INCORPORATING LOAD SELECTIVITY WITHOUT EMPLOYMENT OF SMART METERS

Methods and a system are disclosed for one or more appliances including a controller for managing power consumption within a household. The controller is configured to receive and process a signal indicative of one or more energy parameters of an associated energy utility, including at least a peak demand period or an off- peak demand period. A generated serial number is obtained from an original serial number of the appliance or controller, which is configured for a signal to communicate to the appliance within a population and command the appliance to operate in an energy savings mode and a normal mode at various time periods. The generated serial number (GSN) is used to segregate a total population into segments to provide granularity in assigning DR activations and deactivations based upon the GSN.

Method for energy-saving regulation and control of central air conditioner by artificial intelligence AI expert system

TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD, THEPARATURE CONTROL DEVIVE AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM

Air conditioning group controller of NB-IOT for pet environment temperature management

Intelligent air conditioner regulation and control method and device based on peak valley optimization

The invention discloses an air conditioner intelligent regulation and control method and device based on peak valley optimization, and the method comprises the steps: determining the current working period of an air conditioner for regulation and control, and determining the period type of the current working period according to the current working period of the air conditioner; and according to the period type to which the current working period belongs, whether regulation and control operation needs to be executed on the air conditioner or not is judged, if yes, regulation and control parameters needed for regulating and controlling the air conditioner are determined based on the period type to which the current working period belongs, and regulation and control operation is executed on the air conditioner according to the regulation and control parameters. Therefore, the air conditioner can be regulated and controlled based on the period type to which the current working period of the ...

Control method for cool and hot water circulating system and, its controlling apparatus

BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC COMFORT CONSTRAINT GENERATION

A controller for maintaining occupant comfort in a space of a building. The controller includes processors and non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by the processors, cause the processors to perform operations. The operations include obtaining building data and obtaining occupant comfort data. The operations include generating an occupant comfort model relating the building data to a level of occupant comfort within the space based on the building data and the occupant comfort data. The operations include generating time-varying comfort constraint for an environmental condition of the space using the occupant comfort model and include performing a cost optimization of a cost function of operating building equipment over a time duration to determine a setpoint for the building equipment. The operations include operating the building equipment based on the setpoint to affect the variable state or condition of the space.

DYNAMIC CENTRAL PLANT CONTROL BASED ON LOAD PREDICTION

Disclosed herein are related to a system, a method, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for operating an energy plant. In one aspect, the system generates a regression model of a produced thermal energy load produced by a supply device of the plurality of devices. The system predicts the produced thermal energy load produced by the supply device for a first time period based on the regression model. The system determines a heat capacity of gas or liquid in the loop based on the predicted produced thermal energy load. The system generates a model of mass storage based on the heat capacity. The system predicts an induced thermal energy load during a second time period at a consuming device of the plurality of devices based on the model of the mass storage. The system operates the energy plant according to the predicted induced thermal energy load.

HVAC performance and energy usage monitoring and reporting system

A system and method for monitoring a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system of a building is provided. A monitoring server, located remotely from the building, is configured to receive power consumption data and control signal data from a monitoring device at the building and to receive energy pricing data from a customer device associated with the HVAC system or a database that stores energy pricing data. The monitoring server is configured to determine energy cost data for segments of a selected time period based on the power consumption data, the control signal data, and the energy pricing data. The monitoring server is also configured to communicate the energy cost data to the customer device for display on the customer device.

Automatic changeover mode in an HVAC controller with reversible deadband enforcement

An HVAC controller is configured to automatically change between a HEAT mode and a COOL mode in accordance with a sensed temperature in the building structure, a HEAT temperature set point and a COOL temperature set point. The user is allowed to adjust the HEAT temperature set point and the COOL temperature set point, with the HVAC controller automatically adjusting one of the set points in response to the user making a change to the other of the other of the set points that violates a minimum deadband. If the user readjusts the user-adjusted set point in a way that no longer violates the minimum deadband, the HVAC controller will adjust the other set point back towards its previous setting.

CUSTOMIZED INSTANTIATION OF PROVIDER-DEFINED ENERGY SAVING SETPOINT ADJUSTMENTS

Techniques for instantiating energy saving setpoint adjustments are described. In an example, a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is controlled via a thermostat during a first time period according to a first temperature setpoint schedule including one or more temperature setpoints and a first usage amount of the HVAC system is monitored during the first time period. After it is determined that the first usage amount of the HVAC system during the first time period has met a first predefined HVAC runtime threshold criterion, a second temperature setpoint schedule is generated with at least one of the one or more temperature setpoints being adjusted to decrease energy usage by the HVAC system compared to the first temperature setpoint schedule. The HVAC system is then controlled via the thermostat during a second time period according to the second temperature setpoint schedule.

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AMOUNT OF POWER OF AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

An air conditioning system (1000) comprises one or more air conditioners (100) through which refrigerant circulates, and a first controller (1). For each of one or more indoor units (20), a score corresponding to a cost of using the indoor unit (20) is preset. The first controller (1) calculates, for each of the one or more air conditioners (100), a first total value of a score of each of the one or more indoor units (20) included in the air conditioner (100). The first controller (1) calculates a second total value of the first total value of each of the one or more air conditioners (100). When an electrical energy limit condition is satisfied, the first controller (1) sets for each of the one or more air conditioners (100) a drive frequency for a compressor (11) included in the air conditioner (100) according to a ratio of the first total value of the air conditioner (100) to the second total value.

POWER STEALING IN ENERGY BUFFERED BUILDING CONTROL UNIT

A thermostat includes a plurality of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) wire connectors for receiving a plurality of HVAC control wires corresponding to an HVAC system. The thermostat also includes a thermostat processing and control circuit configured to at least partially control the operation of the HVAC system and a powering circuit coupled to the HVAC wire connectors and configured to provide an electrical load power to the thermostat processing and control circuit. The powering circuit has a power extraction circuit configured to extract electrical power from one or more of the plurality of received HVAC control wires up to a first level of electrical power, a rechargeable battery, and a power control circuit coupled to the power extraction circuit, the rechargeable battery, and the thermostat processing and control circuit. The power control circuit is configured to provide the electrical load power using power from the power extraction circuit and the rechargeable ...

Central air conditioner energy consumption control method based on improved particle swarm algorithm

Room temperature adjusting method and charging method and room temperature control valve of heating air conditioning system

Heat storage control method of air conditioner

ENERGY-SAVING CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, SERVER DEVICE, HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, AND MEDIUM

An energy-saving control method and apparatus, a server device, a household appliance, and a medium. The method comprises: after obtaining a demand instruction, when a monitoring period of time reaches an execution period of time indicated by the demand instruction, transmitting a control message used for controlling an authorized device to execute an energy-saving operation, and if the monitoring period of time exceeds the execution period of time indicated by the demand instruction, transmitting a second control message used for controlling the authorized device to stop executing the energy-saving operation.

HVAC system remote monitoring and diagnosis

A method of operating a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) monitoring system includes, at a remote monitoring apparatus, receiving and storing frames of data from a local monitoring device installed at a building. Each of the frames includes time domain current data based on a measured aggregate current supplied to a plurality of components of an HVAC system of the building and frequency domain data based on the measured aggregate current. The method includes, based on the frequency domain current data and exclusive of individual current data from a plurality of individual current sensors, determining an individual contribution of a first component of the HVAC system to the measured aggregate current. The method includes transmitting information based on the stored current data to an HVAC manufacturer. The method includes, if a problem is identified with the first component using the determined individual contribution, transmitting an alert message.

Light switch apparatus, control system, and control method thereof

A light switch apparatus includes a network communication unit and an output unit. The network communication unit is configured to receive electricity price rate server information from a server, and generate a first high range electricity price output data and a second low range electricity price rate data according to the electricity price rate server information. The output unit is configured to display at least a first output color in response to receiving the first high range electricity price output data from the network communication unit, and a second output color in response to receiving the second low range electricity price rate data from the network communication unit.

ADAPTIVE THERMAL COMFORT LEARNING FOR OPTIMIZED HVAC CONTROL

A facility providing systems and methods for managing and optimizing thermal comfort is provided. The facility is a software algorithm that intelligently detects the thermal comfort preferences of residential smart thermostat users, where a user's “comfort preference” is defined to refer to an estimate of a measurement of the user's comfort across varying values of some set of exogenous factors, including but not limited to indoor temperature, the time of day, the day of the week, and weather conditions. This facility encompasses the use of this “comfort preference” for the creation of an optimal schedule of setpoints for a residential thermostat which is configured to optimize some objective, including potentially user comfort, energy efficiency, load shift, or cost.

Air conditioner

An outdoor machine (2) is provided with: first, second, third, and fourth connection terminals, to which indoor machines are connected; a power conversion unit (31); and a switch unit (27) that is provided between the first connection terminal and the power conversion unit. Each of indoor machines (1a, 1b) is provided with: a first indoor machine-side terminal connected to the first connection terminal; a second indoor machine-side terminal connected to the second connection terminal; a third indoor machine-side terminal connected to the third connection terminal; a fourth indoor machine-side terminal connected to the fourth connection terminal; and a switch apparatus (15) that is provided between the first indoor machine-side terminal and the fourth indoor machine-side terminal. The switch unit is provided with: a first switch apparatus (23) that is to be in a closed state when power is supplied from the second and fourth connection terminals; and a second switch apparatus (24) connected ...

Multi-split air conditioner control method, device and system, and computer-readable storage medium

Method and system for optimizing energy consumption of air-cooled water chilling unit based on machine learning

Air conditioner host parameter detection method, detection device and detection system

Water heater system and control method thereof

Heat storage control method of air conditioner

METHOD TO CONTROL CLEANROOM CONDITIONS

The method to control cleanroom conditions, including zone particle concentration, occupancy status, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system conditions, includes detecting a zone particle concentration, an occupancy status, and HVAC system conditions. The cleanroom includes the HVAC system in communication with the zone of the cleanroom and with a computer processor as a control unit of the cleanroom. The zone particle concentration, the occupancy status, and the HVAC system conditions are communicated to the computer processor, and a desired zone particle concentration is determined based on a range of desired HVAC system conditions with model predictive control. A first control signal to the HVAC system based on the occupancy status, the zone particle concentration, and the desired zone particle concentration is determined. The first control signal is communicated to the HVAC system, and the HVAC system activates according to the first control signal.

Energy-saving control method of air conditioner

Air conditioner energy efficiency automatic control method, system and air conditioner

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

An air-conditioning system (1) equipped with a heat exchanger (21) for heat storage, wherein a refrigerant circuit (50) is configured such that when the operating state of the refrigerant circuit (50) switches during a cooling operation in which the heat exchanger (21) for heat storage functions as a radiator and an indoor heat exchanger (41) functions as an evaporator, both the indoor heat exchanger (41) and a receiver (13) are made to communicate with the heat exchanger (21) for heat storage.

HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL TOOL FOR BUILDING INFECTION CONTROL

A heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system (HVAC) design and operational tool includes one or more processors and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations including obtaining a dynamic temperature model and a dynamic infectious quanta model for one or more building zones, determining an infection probability, and performing a plurality of simulations for a plurality of different equipment configurations using the dynamic temperature model, the dynamic infectious quanta model, and the infection probability to generate results. The operations include generating, using the results of the plurality of simulations, at least one of design including one or more recommended design parameters data or operational data including one or more recommended operational parameters for the HVAC system and initiating an automated action using at least one of the design data or the operational data.

AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE ESTIMATION DEVICE, METHOD OF ESTIMATING AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An air conditioning performance estimation device includes a processor, a data estimator, and a heat quantity estimator. The processor is configured to extract data to be used for estimating a generated heat quantity among indoor equipment data which is data relating to input/output of indoor equipment, and perform processing of converting the extracted data into a format used for estimating the generated heat quantity. The data estimator is configured to estimate unacquired data from acquired data, the acquired data being different from the unacquired data, in a case where there is the unacquired data that is data not included in the indoor equipment data among data used for estimating the generated heat quantity. And the heat quantity estimator is configured to estimate the generated heat quantity on a basis of the acquired data and the estimated data.

PREDICTIVE BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING ENERGY USE AND THERMAL COMFORT FOR A BUILDING OR NETWORK OF BUILDINGS

Wall-mounted air-conditioning zero-power-consumption standby intelligent power line

ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

MACHINE LEARNING DEVICE, DEMAND CONTROL SYSTEM, AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM

Provided is a machine learning device that can determine a set temperature for achieving a prescribed demand target value. A machine learning device (100) learns a set temperature of a subject space, the set temperature being for achieving a demand target value which is the upper-limit value of the amount of power consumed by an air conditioning device (110) within the subject space within a prescribed time limit. The machine learning device (100) is provided with a learning unit (103), a state variable acquisition unit (101), an evaluation data acquisition unit (105), and a function update unit (104). The state variable acquisition unit (101) acquires the amount of power consumed by the air conditioning device (110), and a state variable that includes at least one indoor state value that correlates to the state of the subject space. The evaluation data acquisition unit (105) acquires evaluation data that evaluates control results from the air conditioning device (110). The function update ...

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

An air-conditioning system (1) executes a first operation for air-conditioning using a user side heat exchanger (41) while utilizing a heat-storing heat exchanger (21) as a heat source, in accordance with a suppression command for suppressing commercial power consumed by the entire system. The air-conditioning system (1) is provided with a power suppression unit (5, 11, 100) that executes a first control for controlling the commercial power consumed by the entire system to a first value or less in synchronization with the start timing of the first operation.

Monitoring system for air conditioning systems based on distributed power generation and air conditioning system using same

A monitoring system for air conditioning systems based on distributed power generation and an air conditioning system using same. The monitoring system for air conditioning systems comprises a distributed power generation monitoring subsystem, a heating and ventilation energy management subsystem and a main monitoring system. The distributed power generation monitoring subsystem and the heating and ventilation energy management subsystem respectively monitor power generation status information of a distributed power generation device in an air conditioning system based on distributed power generation and power consumption status information of inherent devices in the system. The main monitoring system acquires monitoring data of the two subsystems by using a uniform first transmission protocol. In addition, the main monitoring system controls the distributed power generation device and the inherent devices in the air conditioning system according to the power generation status information ...

MACHINE LEARNING DEVICE, DEMAND CONTROL SYSTEM AND AIR-CONDITIONER CONTROL SYSTEM

A machine learning device learns a set temperature, in a target space, in order to achieve a demand target value that is an upper-limit value of a power consumption of an air conditioner, installed in the target space, in a predetermined period. The machine learning device includes a learning unit, first and second acquisition units, and an updating unit. The first acquisition unit acquires a first variable including at least one of the power consumption of the air conditioner and an indoor state value correlated with a state in the target space. The second acquisition unit acquires evaluation data useable to evaluate a control result of the air conditioner. The updating unit updates, by using the evaluation data, a learning state of the learning unit. The learning unit performs learning in accordance with an output of the updating unit. The evaluation data includes the power consumption of the air conditioner.

MANAGING EMISSIONS DEMAND RESPONSE EVENT INTENSITY

Techniques for performing an emissions demand response event are described. In an example, a cloud-based HVAC control server system obtains an emissions rate forecast for a predefined future time period. Using the emissions rate forecast, a future emissions rate event during the predefined future time period is identified. The future emissions rate event comprises an indication of predicted magnitude and a time period when a predicted emissions rate will be at an increased or decreased level. A confidence value indicating a certainty of the future emissions rate event occurring as predicted is determined. Based on the identified future emissions rate event and the confidence value, an emissions demand response event having a start time and an end time during the future emissions rate event is generated. The cloud-based HVAC control server system then causes a thermostat to control an HVAC system in accordance with the generated emissions demand response event.

System and apparatus for conditioning of indoor air

A control system is provided for controlling heating and/or cooling with a conditioning load such as fan coils and chilled beams. Based on user input and ambient conditions, the control system determines a desired temperature for the liquid entering the load and combines fresh supply liquid (e.g., from a chiller or boiler) with a portion of the liquid that has passed through the load, to achieve the target load input temperature for the liquid. A recirculation pump may be used to return a portion of the liquid exiting the load for mixing with the fresh supply liquid and a control valve may be used to adjust the ratio of fresh supply liquid and recirculated liquid to achieve the targeted temperature. The control systems can be compatible with a variety of liquid supply systems such as two- and four-pipe systems.

CONTROL DEVICE, AIR ENVIRONMENT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM, AIR ENVIRONMENT ADJUSTMENT METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Provided are a control device, an air environment adjustment system, an air environment adjustment method, a program, and a recording medium that, even when temperature is not adjusted by an air conditioning apparatus through switching of an operation mode of a hot-water supply air-conditioning system in a room for which air conditioning is performed by the hot-water supply air-conditioning system, can suppress a change of room temperature and adjust the air environment in the room. This control device controls operation of a ventilation apparatus that ventilates the inside of a to-be-air-conditioned room where the temperature thereof is adjusted to a preset temperature by the air conditioning apparatus of the hot-water supply air-conditioning system provided with a heat pump for supplying heat to a hot-water supply apparatus or the air conditioning apparatus. The control device is provided with: a communication unit that acquires room temperature and operation information about the hot-water ...

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

A control device (5) is configured so as to implement a first operation in which the air-conditioning capacity of an air-conditioning unit (1A) approaches a required air-conditioning capacity while energy from an energy storage unit (21a, 100) is used in the air-conditioning carried out by the air-conditioning unit (1A), and a second operation in which, after the first operation, the air-conditioning capacity of the air-conditioning unit (1A) is reduced. During the first operation, when a condition is satisfied in which a second value indicating the remaining energy in the energy storage unit (21a, 100) reaches a first value indicating the total energy required for the second operation, the control device (5) switches to the second operation.

AIR-CONDITIONING DATA ANALYSIS METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and proposed thereby are an air-conditioning data analysis method and apparatus, and a computer-readable storage medium. The air-conditioning data analysis method of the present disclosure comprises: acquiring air-conditioning data information, the air-conditioning data information comprising one or more of device information, setting information, environmental information, status information, or fault information; disassembling the air-conditioning data information by means of semantic analysis to obtain a plurality of dimensions of air-conditioning data; determining the relationship between each dimension of air-conditioning data and energy consumption; and adjusting air-conditioning parameters or guiding product design according to the relationship between each dimension of air-conditioning data and energy consumption so as to reduce energy consumption. By means of such a method, it is possible to acquire and ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONALIZED THERMAL COMFORT CONTROL

A control system for controlling a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, uses a thermal comfort model (TCM), an airflow dynamics model (ADM) and an HVAC model connecting thermal states at air vents with states of actuators of the HVAC system, for determining a target thermal state at the air vents connecting the HVAC system to an environment, such that the target thermal state at the air vents results in a thermal state at the location of an occupant according to the ADM connecting uneven distribution of thermal states at different locations in the environment. Further, the control system determines and submits control commands to one or multiple actuators of the HVAC system producing the target thermal state at the air vents.

Outdoor equipment for load driving apparatus and air conditioner, and load driving method

Air supply system

VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS

An HVAC unit includes an HVAC motor and a system controller. The HVAC motor is coupled to a motor controller. The motor controller is configured to receive a command signal bearing a digitally encoded operating level of the HVAC motor. The system controller is coupled to the motor controller, and is configured to transmit the command signal to the motor controller. The system controller modulates the command signal with the digitally encoded operating level in response to a service demand.

HVAC/R SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES AND TIME-BASED SELECTION LOGIC

A heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration system includes one or more variable frequency drives (VFD) controlled by one or more VFD controller, which are configured to provide three-phase power to one or more three-phase AC motors and single-phase power to one or more single-phase AC motors. The system also includes a power source controller configured to select from a plurality of power sources based on availability of one or more power sources and time so as to maximize the economic efficiency of operating the system.

User micro grid energy optimizing method and device, readable medium and electronic device

Standby control device and air conditioner

Composite air conditioning system for data center and control method thereof

AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE, CONTROL DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

This air conditioning device estimates the time of arrival of a user to a space air-conditioned by the air conditioning device. An operation schedule for the air conditioning device before the estimated arrival time is determined on the basis of the temperature and/or humidity of the air-conditioned space, the estimated arrival time, and the target value for the degree of comfort at the estimated arrival time. The operation of the air conditioning device is controlled on the basis of the operation schedule.

Thermostat user interface

An occupancy sensing electronic thermostat is described that includes a thermostat body, an electronic display that is viewable by a user in front of the thermostat, a passive infrared sensor for measuring infrared energy and an infrared energy directing element formed integrally with a front surface of the thermostat body. The passive infrared sensor may be positioned behind the infrared energy directing element such that infrared energy is directed thereonto by the infrared energy directing element. The thermostat may also include a temperature sensor and a microprocessor programmed to detect occupancy based on measurements from the passive infrared sensor.

Air filter operation and use modification according to identify a filter resistance of an air handling unit

The present disclosure is related to an air filter operation and use modification system. The system properly determines average filter resistance based upon determined air velocities in the air handling unit. Once accurate average filter resistance is determined, various energy use measurement determinations can be made for a proposed filter in the system. Such determinations can be based on estimated or desired filter energy use measurements. The system can modify the air handling unit operations to meet the proposed filter energy use measurements. Furthermore, the user will have the ability to review the range of potential operational points and then be able to select the service cycle based on the air handling unit owner's preferred preventive maintenance and budget cycles.

SERVER-BASED THERMOSTAT CONTROL

A system, method and apparatus for remote control of a thermostat by a network-based server, when the thermostat is not connected to a local or wide-area network. A network-based server calculates a modified temperature profile for a thermostat based on a utility's time-of-use pricing and/or weather forecasts. After the server has calculated the modified temperature profile, it is provided to a mobile device via a wide-area network, and the mobile device provides the modified temperature profile directly to the thermostat when the mobile device is within range of the thermostat.

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR CONDITIONING OF INDOOR AIR

A control system is provided for controlling heating and/or cooling with a conditioning load such as fan coils and chilled beams. Based on user input and ambient conditions, the control system determines a desired temperature for the liquid entering the load and combines fresh supply liquid (e.g., from a chiller or boiler) with a portion of the liquid that has passed through the load, to achieve the target load input temperature for the liquid. A recirculation pump may be used to return a portion of the liquid exiting the load for mixing with the fresh supply liquid and a control valve may be used to adjust the ratio of fresh supply liquid and recirculated liquid to achieve the targeted temperature. The control systems can be compatible with a variety of liquid supply systems such as two- and four-pipe systems.

Energy-saving device of air conditioner

Comfort level adjusting method of elevator air conditioner

Building automation system with an energy optimization builder and generic data model designer

A building management system for generating a building model for a building and operating building equipment of the building based on the building model. The system includes a processing circuit configured to receive a context, wherein the context includes metadata defining the building model for the building and generate a building model editor interface for viewing and editing the received context, wherein the building model interface includes building elements for the building model, wherein the building elements are based on the received context and represent the building equipment. The processing circuit is configured to receive user edits of the context via the building model interface, wherein the user edits include edits to the building elements, generate an updated context based on the user edits of the context, and deploy the updated context to control environmental conditions of the building with the building equipment based on the updated context.

Air supply system

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

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 ...

Configurable automotive controller

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Integrated actuator coil and decoder module for irrigation control

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.

Inferring Building Metadata From Distributed Sensors

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.

Smart home device management

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.

Rules engine with database triggering

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.

Method for operating a fieldbus interface

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.

Network in wind turbine

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.

Home occupancy detection switches

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.

Method for controlling room automation system

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.

Room thermal comfort monitor

A system for monitoring thermal comfort of a room. Sensor data concerning temperature, relative humidity, air speed and air flow may be collected from the room. The sensor data may provide thermal comfort level information about the room. The level information may be quantified in terms of a thermal comfort level index, such as a predicted mean vote, which can be used to identify one or more thermal comfort levels in the room with a numerical measure. The one or more levels may be portrayed as a visualization in terms of a 3D plot of temperature, humidity and air speed, several 2D plots, a dashboard, or other items. The visualization may easily enable one to see where setpoint adjustment is possible in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system to save energy while maintaining thermal comfort acceptable to occupants in the room, whether during a heating season or a cooling season.

Robot controller and robot system

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.

Hvac control system and method

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.

Automatically adjusting irrigation controller

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.

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

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.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

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.

Intelligent electrical distribution grid control system data

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.

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

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.

Web-Based Operator Control Interface to Generator Control Systems

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.

DEVICE FOR CUTTING OF GLASS SHEET

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 ...

Building automation system

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.

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

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 ...

Human-Operated Working Machine System

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 ...

Sensor fusion

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

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WORKING AN OPTICAL LENS

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. ...

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

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.

COMMISSION OF DISTRIBUTED LIGHT FIXTURES OF A LIGHTING SYSTEM

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 ...

Systems and methods for facilitating home automation

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.

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

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; ...

ASSET HEALTH MONITORING

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 ...

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

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 ...

Event Management Systems and Methods for Motion Control Systems

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 ...

Energy-aware computing system

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.

Interface device between a user and a surgical or dental instrument

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 ).

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Data Synchronization in a Cooperative Distributed Control System

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.

CRIMPING PROCESS AND SYSTEM

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 ...

HOSPITAL BED COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF PATIENT ROOM ENVIRONMENT

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 ...

Cooking management

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.

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

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 ...

MOTOR STARTER HAVING COMMUNICATION MODULE AND CONTROL METHOD OF MOTOR STARTER

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 ...

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

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 ...

COMPUTER BASED ENERGY MANAGEMENT

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 ...

TECHNICIAN CONTROL SYSTEM

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

METHOD OF CONTROL OF TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

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 ...

Safety-Oriented Controller in Combination with Cloud Computing

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 ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IRRIGATION AND CLIMATE CONTROL

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 ...

PLANT MONITORING CONTROLLER

A plant monitoring controller, provided with a monitor, that obtains process information from a plant and provides an operation signal to the plant, comprising: a process information database in which process information about the plant is recorded and accumulated; an operation video information database in which operation video information, which is video information displayed on a screen on the monitor, is recorded and accumulated as history information; and a history information database in which manipulation histories of the manipulable devices displayed on a screen on the monitor are accumulated as manipulation history information; wherein the process information, the operation video information, and the manipulation history information are recorded along with time information; and an operation video screen is provided as a screen displayed on the monitor, the operation video screen displaying a change from previous operation video information, read from the operation video information database, along with the time information. 1. A plant monitoring controller , provided with a monitor , that obtains process information from a plant and provides an operation signal to the plant , characterized in that;the plant monitoring controller comprising:a process information database in which process information about the plant is recorded and accumulated;an operation video information database in which operation video information, which is video information displayed on a screen on the monitor, is recorded and accumulated as history information; anda history information database in which manipulation histories of the manipulable devices displayed on a screen on the monitor are accumulated as manipulation history information;wherein manipulable devices are displayed by being distinguished with each other on a screen given on the monitor;the process information, the operation video information, and the manipulation history information are recorded along with time ...

Distributed energy services management system

Systems and methods for distributed energy services management are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: receiving an input command via a network interface at a site gateway, the input command including information for controlling one or more physical devices at a site; converting, by use of a data processor, the input command to a virtualized command in a common command format; executing, by use of the data processor, one or more executor modules to cause execution of one or more corresponding virtual devices associated with the virtualized command; and using the executed one or more virtual devices to control the corresponding one or more physical devices at the site.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STATION ENERGY CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT AND PRESENTATION

The present invention discloses a station energy consumption management method, which includes: obtaining location information of a station and an energy consumption value that corresponds to the station; according to the obtained location information and corresponding energy consumption value of the station, graphically representing the station and the energy consumption value on a display interface; generating an energy consumption value selection control that is graphical and presented on the display interface; obtaining the at least one target energy consumption value or the target energy consumption value range through the energy consumption value selection control, and accordingly highlighting, the graphical station complying with a preset display rule and the corresponding graphical energy consumption value. 1. A station energy consumption management method , comprising:obtaining location information of a station and an energy consumption value that corresponds to the station;according to the obtained location information and corresponding energy consumption value of the station, graphically representing the station and the energy consumption value that corresponds to the station on a display interface;generating an energy consumption value selection control that is graphically represented on the display interface, wherein the energy consumption value selection control is configured to select at least one target energy consumption value or a target energy consumption value range; andobtaining the at least one target energy consumption value or the target energy consumption value range selected through the energy consumption value selection control, and highlighting the graphical station complying with a preset display rule and the graphical energy consumption value that corresponds to the graphical station complying with the preset display rule according to the target energy consumption value or the target energy consumption value range selected by the energy ...

WORKING MACHINE, DATA COMMUNCATION SYSTEM FOR WORKING MACHINE, OPERATION SYSTEM FOR WORKING MACHINE, AND SETTING CHANGE SYSTEM FOR WORKING MACHINE

A working machine is provided with a control device that can make wireless communication with a mobile terminal storing a mobile-use ID code and stores a working machine-use ID code, wherein the control device is provided with: ID code checking means adapted to check the mobile-use ID code obtained by ID code obtaining means and the working machine-use ID code with each other; data communication means adapted, in the case where as a result of the checking by the checking means, matching between the ID codes is established, to allow data communication between the mobile terminal and the control device, and in the case where the matching is not established, not to allow the data communication; and ID code registration means adapted to register the working machine-use ID code in the mobile terminal as the mobile-use ID code. 1. A working machine comprisinga control device that can make wireless communication with a mobile terminal and stores a working machine-use ID code, whereinsaid control device comprises:ID code registration means adapted to register said working machine-use ID code in said mobile terminal as said mobile-use ID code;ID code checking means adapted to check said mobile-use ID code and said working machine-use ID code with each other; anddata communication means adapted to, in a case where as a result of the checking by said checking means, matching between the ID codes is established, enable data communication between the mobile terminal and said control device, and in a case where the matching is not established, disable the data communication.2. The working machine according to claim 1 , wherein:said control device stores a registration code; anda registration code different from said mobile-use ID code is transmitted from the mobile terminal to said ID code registration means, and in a case where matching between the registration code transmitted from said mobile terminal and said registration code is established, said ID code registration means ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DUPLICATING KEYS

Systems and methods for duplicating keys are provided. In some embodiments, a systems for creating keys are provided, the systems comprising: at least one hardware processor that: receives security information from a user; and receives geometric information about a first key associated with the security information from a storage device; and a key shaping device that creates a second key using the geometric information. 1. A system for creating keys , the system comprising: receives security information from a user; and', 'receives geometric information about a first key associated with the security information from a storage device; and, 'at least one hardware processor thata key shaping device that creates a second key using the geometric information.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the storage device is a server.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the storage device is a portable electronic device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one hardware processor also:receives the security information from an input device;validates the security information;indicates to the user an identity of one or more keys associated with the security information using a display coupled to the hardware processor upon validating the security information; andreceives an identification from the input device of a key to create from the one or more keys associated with the security information.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the input device further comprises at least one of: a biometric sensor claim 4 , a keypad claim 4 , a keyboard claim 4 , a touchscreen claim 4 , an image sensor claim 4 , and a near-field communication receiver.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the security information comprises at least one of the following: a username claim 4 , a password claim 4 , biometric information of the user claim 4 , a barcode claim 4 , a Quick Response code claim 4 , a radio signal encoded with account information claim 4 , and a light signal encoded with account information ...

Method for controlling a compressor

A compressor includes a control unit and a model unit. The control unit determines at least two actuation values of at least two actuating elements of the compressor via a transmitted setpoint value of a parameter of the compressor from a characteristic diagram of the compressor or at least two corrected actuation values of the at least two actuating elements via a model-based theoretical setpoint value from the characteristic diagram of the compressor. The model unit determines a model-based theoretical state of the compressor via the actuation values or the corrected actuation values by using a state model of the compressor. The model-based theoretical state of the compressor is described at least with the model-based theoretical setpoint value of the parameter of the compressor. The control unit controls at least one of the actuating elements as a function of the corrected actuation value of this actuating element.

INSOLE AND A METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR INSOLE MANUFACTURE

A method, apparatuses and a system for manufacturing an insole, a shoe or a sole for a shoe. Foot information is determined on the shape and dimensions of a foot, and a pin matrix is formed at least partially based on the foot information. An insole or sole preform is placed on the pin matrix for shaping the insole preform, and an insole or sole is formed from the preform based on the foot information using the pin matrix. A positive and a negative pin matrix at least partially based on the foot information can be formed wherein the negative pin matrix essentially corresponds to the positive pin matrix. 149-. (canceled)50. A method for manufacturing an insole at an apparatus , comprisingdetermining foot information on shape and dimension of a foot wherein the foot information is determined in digital form,forming an insole from an insole preform based on said foot information,forming at least one at least partial pin matrix at least partially based on the digital foot information, andpositioning an insole preform on said at least one at least partial pin matrix for shaping said insole preform.51. A method according to claim 50 , whereinthe insole perform comprises thermoplastic material, and the method further comprisesheating the insole preform.52. A method according to claim 50 , whereinthe foot information is determined using a scanning system.53. A method according to claim 50 , whereinthe foot information is determined using a pin matrix.54. A method according to further comprising:forming at least one at least partial positive pin matrix at least partially based on the foot information,forming at least one at least partial negative pin matrix at least partially based on the foot information wherein said at least one at least partial negative pin matrix essentially corresponds to the at least one at least partial positive pin matrix, andpositioning an insole preform between said at least one at least partial positive pin matrix said and at least one at least ...

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM, AND SUBSTRATE TRANSFER METHOD

To provide a substrate processing apparatus, including a control unit that performs control to transfer a prescribed substrate into each chamber, wherein when error is detected during transfer of the substrate, the control unit performs control to: specify a place where the error is generated; select a fallback operation table according to a processing status of the substrate, which is the table defining a processing content for each part of the substrate processing apparatus including the place where the error is generated; and transfer the substrate based on the selected fallback operation table. 1. A substrate processing apparatus , comprising a control unit that performs control to transfer a prescribed substrate into each chamber ,wherein when error is detected during transfer of the substrate, the control unit performs control to:specify a place where the error is generated;select a fallback operation table according to a processing status of the substrate, which is the table defining a processing content for each part of the substrate processing apparatus including the place where the error is generated; andtransfer the substrate based on the selected fallback operation table.2. A substrate processing method claim 1 , which is executed by the substrate processing apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising the steps of:detecting error during transfer of the substrate;specifying a place where the error is generated;selecting a fallback operation table according to the place where the error is generated, which is the table in which a processing content is defined for each part of the substrate processing apparatus including the place where the error is generated, according to a processing status of the substrate; andtransferring the substrate based on the selected fallback operation table.3. A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium in which a fallback operation program is recorded claim 1 , for executing a fallback operation of disconnecting a ...

Dialogue System and Method for Examining a Machining Process

A dialogue system for examining a processing operation carried out on a machine tool and establishing a proposal for improving at least one quality feature of a subsequent processing operation, the dialogue system having input means to predetermine the quality feature to be improved and a proposal module which, by accessing stored expert knowledge, can establish at least one proposal for improving the quality feature. In some implementations, the proposal module is operable to read data established by one or more of a machine tool sensor system and image data of a processed workpiece together with associated material and processing data to provide the proposal. 1. A dialogue system for the examination of a processing operation which is carried out on a machine tool to establish a proposal for improving at least one quality feature of a subsequent processing operation , the dialogue system comprising:input means through which an operator can identify the quality feature that is to be improved; anda proposal module that is configured to access stored expert knowledge, and to provide at least one proposal for improving the quality feature, wherein, to provide the at least one proposal, the proposal module is further configured to read one or more of data provided from a machine tool sensor system and image data of a processed workpiece together with associated material and processing data.2. The dialogue system according to claim 1 , wherein the dialogue system is further configured to request additional operator inputs and to process the additional operator inputs together with the one or more of the data provided from the machine tool sensor system and the image data of the processed workpiece together with the associated material and processing data in order to establish the proposal.3. The dialogue system according to claim 1 , wherein the dialogue system is further configured to initiate one or more of a processing operation and a measurement by the machine tool ...

ON-DEMAND PRODUCTION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESSORIES

An on-demand production system for accessories for use with electronic devices is configured to generate digital templates defining the design of the accessories and provide the digital templates to retail or other locations. The retail or other locations may receive access to the digital templates automatically and/or electronically within a week, a day, or even minutes, of the digital template being created. When a customer requests an accessory, the digital template may be accessed. Using an electronic production machine and a supply of stock material, the accessory can be cut, formed, printed, or otherwise produced based on instructions or designs of the digital template. The electronic production machine may automatically read the digital template to automate the production at a retail location. The electronic production machine may produce the accessory on-demand, and production of the accessory may be completed within two hours, or potentially within ten minutes, of a request. 1. A method for providing a retail location with on-demand and near real-time access to digital templates for production of electronic device accessories , comprising:creating a digital template defining an accessory configured for use with a substrate;storing the digital template as computer-executable instructions on computer-readable media; andproviding the digital template to a recipient having an electronic production machine capable of producing the accessory defined by the digital template.2. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the electronic production machine includes an electronic cutting machine.3. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the digital template defines a protective film accessory.4. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the electronic production machine includes a printer.5. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the digital template defines a decorative skin accessory.6. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a particular model of an ...

CONTROL APPARATUS OF MANIPULATOR SYSTEM, MANIPULATOR SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD OF MANIPULATOR SYSTEM

A manipulator system includes a slave control circuit. The slave control circuit generates termination identification information representing a termination form at the time of termination of the manipulator system, stores the termination identification information, and reads the termination identification information at the time of activation of the manipulator system. 1. A control apparatus of a manipulator system comprising:an information generation unit configured to generate termination identification information representing a termination form at the time of termination of the manipulator system;a storage unit configured to store the termination identification information; anda read unit configured to read the termination identification information at the time of activation of the manipulator system.2. The control apparatus of the manipulator system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a determination unit configured to determine, at the time of activation of the manipulator system based on the termination identification information read by the reading unit, whether a preceding termination form of the manipulator system is forced termination; anda presentation unit configured to, when the determination unit has determined that the preceding termination form of the manipulator system is forced termination, present a notification of the forced termination to an operator of the manipulator system.3. The control apparatus of the manipulator system according to claim 2 , further comprising an initialization processing unit configured to determine claim 2 , after presentation by the presentation unit claim 2 , whether an operation of initializing the surgical manipulator system has been performed claim 2 , and upon determining that the operation has been performed claim 2 , initialize the surgical manipulator system.4. The control apparatus of the manipulator system according to claim 1 , whereinthe manipulator system is a master-slave manipulator system,the ...

DEVICE INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD

A device information display apparatus displaying device information acquired by communicating with a field device may include a storage unit that associates and stores first position information indicating a position at which the device information displayed on the display device is acquired and reproduction information for reproducing display content of the display device that has been modified based on an operation instruction for the device information displayed on the display device; a position information acquisition unit that acquires second position information indicating a current position of the device information display apparatus; and a display control unit that calculates a distance between positions indicated by the first position information and the second position information, wherein if the distance is no greater than a prescribed reference distance, the reproduced information corresponding to the first position information is used to reproduce the display content of the display device on the display device. 1. A device information display apparatus that displays device information acquired by communicating with a field device on a display device , the device information display apparatus comprising:a storage unit configured to associate and store first position information, which indicates a position at which the device information displayed on the display device is acquired, and reproduction information, which is for reproducing display content of the display device that has been modified based on an operation instruction for the device information displayed on the display device;a position information acquisition unit configured to acquire second position information that indicates a current position of the device information display apparatus; anda display control unit configured to calculate a distance between positions indicated by the first position information and the second position information, wherein if the distance is no greater than a ...

APPLIANCE CONSOLE WITH CONNECTOR-FREE ATTACHMENT TO APPLIANCE

A configuration system for an appliance such as a dryer or washing machine provides for multiple interchangeable consoles having different user controls and displays that may be attached to standardized appliance housings to change the functionality of the appliance allowing for multiple appliance styles to be offered with reduced inventory stocking requirements 1. An appliance system comprising:an appliance body providing a cabinet housing with at least one of electrical actuators and electrical sensors for implementing a function of the appliance;a first and second appliance console providing different user accessible controls implementing at least some different appliance functions, the appliance consoles interchangeably attaching to the appliance body;wherein the appliance body supports at least one primary coil attached proximate to a location of an appliance console when an appliance console is attached to the appliance body, the primary coil attached to driving circuitry providing an oscillating magnetic field passing from the appliance body;and wherein the first and second appliance console each support at least one secondary coil attached proximate to the primary coil of the appliance body when the appliance console is attached to the appliance body, the secondary coils being electrically connected to receiving circuitry to rectify an alternating current signal induced in the secondary coil by the primary coil to provide power to the appliance console.2. The appliance system of further including a wireless transceiver pair positioned one in the console and one in the appliance body for transmitting and receiving data respectively between at least one of the user accessible control and one of sensors and actuators in the appliance body.3. The appliance system of wherein the user accessible controls are selected from the group consisting of: manually operated electrical switches and visual displays.4. The appliance system of wherein the primary and secondary ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

An information processing apparatus includes a switching unit configured to switch between supply and cutoff of power to the information processing apparatus, a driving unit configured to cause the switching unit to be OFF-state to cut off the supply of power to the information processing apparatus, and a control unit configured, in a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied, to drive the driving unit to cause the switching unit to be OFF-state, in which, if the supply of power to the information processing apparatus is not cut off in response to the control unit driving the driving unit, the control unit reboots the information processing apparatus. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a switching unit configured to switch between supply and cutoff of power to the information processing apparatus;a driving unit configured to cause the switching unit to be OFF-state to cut off the supply of power to the information processing apparatus; anda control unit configured, in a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied, to drive the driving unit to cause the switching unit to be OFF-state;wherein, if the supply of power to the information processing apparatus is not cut off in response to the control unit driving the driving unit, the control unit reboots the information processing apparatus.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit repetitively drives the driving unit a predetermined number of times before rebooting the information processing apparatus claim 1 , and if the supply of power to the information processing apparatus is not cut off in response to the control unit repetitively driving the driving unit a predetermined number of times claim 1 , the control unit reboots the information processing apparatus.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit executes shutdown preparation processing of the information processing apparatus before driving the ...

CONTROL OF A HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PIECE OF FURNITURE

The present invention relates to a height adjustable piece of furniture comprising an electric motor for driving the height adjustable piece of furniture, a control unit for control of the operation of the electric motor, wherein the height adjustable piece of furniture further comprises an interface for communicative connection to a computing device and wherein the interface enables control of the control unit by the computing device 1. A height adjustable piece of furniture comprising:an electric motor for driving the height adjustable piece of furniture,a control unit for control of the operation of the electric motor,wherein said height adjustable piece of furniture further comprises an interface for communicative connection to a computing device and wherein said interface enables control of said control unit by said computing device.2. A height adjustable piece of furniture as according to claim 1 , wherein said interface is further adapted to enable control of electrical power outlets.3. A height adjustable piece of furniture according to claim 1 , wherein said interface is further adapted to enable control of lighting.4. A height adjustable piece of furniture according to claim 1 , wherein said interface is further adapted to enable control of a computer.5. A height adjustable piece of furniture according to claim 1 , wherein said interface is further adapted to enable control of a telephone.6. A height adjustable piece of furniture according to claim 1 , wherein the communicative connection between said interface and said computing device is a wireless connection.7. A height adjustable piece of furniture according to claim 6 , wherein said wireless connection is a near field communication connection.8. A height adjustable piece of furniture according to claim 1 , wherein said computing device is a mobile device.9. A height adjustable piece of furniture according to claim 1 , wherein the communicative connection between said interface and said computing ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IRRIGATION AND CLIMATE CONTROL

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 at least one device configured to monitor environmental , soil , or climate conditions and/or configured to control irrigation or climate , 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 at least one device in each landscape or agricultural environment over a communications network for receiving data from and controlling operation of the at least one device, 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 devices;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 user selected data from the server computer system, 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, wherein the user selected data displayed to the end-user corresponds to at least one site for which the user is authorized to access data such that the data from the at least one site is displayed together to the end-user.2. The remote monitoring and control system of wherein the user selected data displayed to the end-user corresponds to the at least one site for which the user is authorized to access the data ...

HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE

A washer-dryer is provided with a time shift function for performing timer presetting processing on the basis of a time shift computation result which indicates an operation start time suitable for operation. The washer-dryer includes: an input operation unit for allowing a user to perform operations for operating the washer-dryer; a display unit for displaying information relating to the operation of the washer-dryer; and an operation control unit for controlling the operation of the washer-dryer on the basis of the time shift computation result. When a start button on the input operation unit is operated by the user, the operation control unit automatically performs the timer presetting processing on the basis of the time shift computation result and also displays a timer preset time at the display unit. 1. A household electrical appliance equipped with a time shift function of performing timer presetting processing on the basis of a time shift computation result indicating an operation start time or an operation end time at which an electricity cost relating to operation is the lowest ,the household electrical appliance comprising:an input operation unit for allowing a user to perform operations for operating the household electrical appliance;a display unit for displaying information relating to the operation of the household electrical appliance; andan operation control unit for controlling the operation of the household electrical appliance on the basis of the time shift computation result, whereinwhen the user operates a start button of the input operation unit, the operation control unit automatically performs the timer presetting processing on the basis of the time shift computation result and causes the display unit to display the timer preset time, andthe operation control unit fixes the timer presetting in a case where an indication of timer presetting cancelation has not been inputted from the input operation unit within a predetermined time interval ...

System and Method for Providing Enterprise Information Technology Lifecycle Tools Synchronization Platform

The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating and assembling plurality of service delivery tools created on disparate technologies on a product assembly platform. Further, the invention provides a reference architecture and method for orchestrating the assembled plurality of service delivery tools and monitoring the lifecycle activities of the plurality of service delivery tools. 1. A system for integrating a plurality of service delivery tools on a product assembly platform , the system comprises of:a processor; a service registry module configured to register the plurality of service delivery tools and a plurality of events associated with the plurality of service delivery tools; and store registration information and the plurality of events associated with the plurality of service delivery tools, wherein each service delivery tool of the plurality of service delivery tools is based upon one of disparate technologies and similar technologies;', 'an information gateway configured to facilitate an information exchange between the plurality of service delivery tools, a composite service user interface (UI) module, and a process orchestration engine;', 'the composite service user interface (UI) module configured to display the plurality of service delivery tools to a user, wherein the composite service (UI) module is further configured to assemble and integrate the plurality of service delivery tools on the product assembly platform; and', 'the process orchestration engine communicatively coupled to the information gateway, wherein the process orchestration engine is configured to orchestrate and monitor lifecycle activities of the plurality of service delivery tools over the product assembly platform based on the registration details of the plurality of service delivery tools., 'a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory stores the product assembly platform capable of being executed by the processor, the product assembly platform ...

Pressure control system for relief and shutdown of flow

This disclosure is related to a non-electronic pressure control system for a pressurized system that receives fluid from a fluid supply. The pressure control system includes a control module, an actuator and a flow control device. The control module monitors the pressure of fluid either upstream or downstream of the flow control device. The control module can send a pneumatic signal to the actuator to open or close the flow control device responsive to the pressure monitored by the control module and the pressure required for the pressurized system.

Distributed control system operation and configuation

A device including a controller; and a communication interface coupled to the controller and configured to be coupled to a control system including a plurality of control system components where each control system component configured to include an associated configuration. The controller is configured to identify a configuration of the control system through the communication interface, and the configuration of the control system includes the configurations associated with the control system components.

Methods and Systems for Machine-Related Information Delivery

Embodiments of the present invention comprise methods and systems for training, maintenance, trouble-shooting and repair of machinery and equipment. 1. A method for providing computer-based , machine-related information through a computing device , said method comprising:a) receiving a machine event selection for a machine wherein said selection identifies a machine event; andb) displaying an event-specific visual representation of said machine, wherein said event-specific visual representation comprises at least one component representation for at least one component of said machine, wherein said at least one component is represented in a condition defined by said machine event and wherein said at least one component representation comprises a selectable component link to information related to said at least one component.2. A method as described in wherein said event-specific visual representation comprises a schematic diagram of said machine and said at least one component representation comprises a schematic symbol of said at least one component.3. A method as described in wherein said event-specific visual representation comprises a digital image of said machine and said at least one component representation comprises a portion of said image.4. A method as described in wherein selection of said selectable component link provides access to at least one of a component digital image claim 1 , a component training animation claim 1 , a component video claim 1 , component repair data claim 1 , a component part list claim 1 , component identification data claim 1 , a component programmable logic controller (PLC) address claim 1 , component-related PLC code claim 1 , a component diagnostic process and a component ordering process.5. A method as described in wherein said receiving comprises receiving user input identifying said machine event through a menu selection.6. A method as described in further comprising displaying a link to at least one alternative claim 1 , ...

ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR STEERING A MACHINE TOOL

The invention relates to systems for steering machine tools and in particular to systems that display information to an operator of the machine tool. Such a system comprises a manually controlled cutting tool. The system receives data that defines a model of a desired cut to be made on a workpiece by the cutting tool. The system receives further data related to the current position of the cutting tool in, at least, two dimensions. A processor generates from the received data a display. The display shows the desired cut to be made and a cutting tool icon at the current position of the cutting tool relative to the desired cut. The display also shows an indication of the current error between either the current position, or direction of travel, of the cutting tool and the desired cut. An operator does not need to look at the workpiece, a drawing and the Digital Read Out simultaneously as with existing systems. 1. An assistance system for steering a machine tool comprising a manually controlled cutting tool , the assistance system comprising:a first data port to receive data defining a model of a desired cut to be made on a workpiece by the cutting tool,a second data port to receive data related to the current position of the cutting tool in, at least, two dimensions, the desired cut to be made, a cutting tool icon at the current position of the cutting tool relative to the desired cut, and', 'an indication of the current error between either the current position, or direction of travel, of the cutting tool and the desired cut., 'a processor to generate from the received data a display showing2. The assistance system of claim 1 , wherein the data defining a model of a desired cut to be made on a workpiece by the cutting tool is a representation of a drawing.3. The assistance system of claim 1 , wherein the data defining a model of a desired cut to be made on a workpiece by the cutting tool is position data of the cutting tool.4. The assistance system of claim 1 , ...

ARTICLE ASSEMBLING DEVICE USING ROBOT

An assembling device which does not use a positioning device for articles to be assembled, nor a feeder mechanism and a pneumatic mechanism for a bolt for assembling. The article assembling device includes a first robot which takes out and aligns a bolt by using a detection result of a first camera; a second robot which grips a first article by using a detection result of a second camera and conveys the first article to a position where the first article can be attached to a second article; and a bolt holding and fastening section which fastens the articles by using the aligned bolt. 1. An article assembling device for taking out and aligning bolts , and attaching a first article to a second article by means of the aligned bolt , the assembling device comprising:a first detecting section which detects a position of at least one bolt to be taken out among a plurality of randomly located bolts;a first robot having a first robot hand configured to take out the bolt by using positional information of the bolt detected by the first detecting section, and then align and locate the taken out bolt on a bolt placement table;a second detecting section which detects a position of the first article;a second robot having a second robot hand configured to grip the first article by using positional information of the first article detected by the second detecting section, and then move the first article to an assembling position where a connecting part of the first article and a connecting part of a second article located at a predetermined place contact each other; anda bolt holding and fastening section configured to take out and hold the bolt aligned and located on the bolt placement table, and then rotate the bolt about an axial direction thereof,wherein the bolt holding and fastening section takes out and holds the bolt aligned and located on the bolt placement table, and then assembles the first article and the second article by fastening the first and second articles with ...

Automated, three dimensional mappable environmental sampling system and methods of use

An automated, 3D mappable environmental sampling system and methods of use is disclosed herein. The method includes routing one or more sensors throughout a facility. The method further includes collecting environmental data on a continuous basis from the one or more sensors at various locations throughout the facility. The method further includes determining whether discrepancies exist between the collected environmental data and acceptable levels of environmental data.

Method of Operating a Mobile Control Unit of a Home-Automation Installation

Method of operating a mobile control unit intended to form part of a home-automation installation comprising elements including items of equipment fixed in a building, the elements of the installation communicating over a home-automation network, each element being furnished with an identifier which is specific to it and with an authentication key, termed “common key”, identical for all the elements of the home-automation network and authenticating an element's membership to the home-automation network, characterized in that it comprises:—a step of locating the mobile control unit with respect to a contour containing the elements of the home-automation installation, the mobile unit comprising a means of network linking to the home-automation network,—a step of automatic invalidation of the common key contained in the mobile control unit in the case where the mobile control unit is situated outside the contour. 1. A method of operating a mobile control unit intended to form part of a home-automation installation comprising elements including appliances fixed in a building , the elements of the installation communicating on a home-automation network , each element being provided with its own specific identifier and with an authentication key , termed “common key” , identical for all the elements of the home-automation network and authenticating an element's membership of the home-automation network , wherein the method comprises:a step of locating the mobile control unit with respect to a contour containing the elements of the home-automation installation, the mobile unit comprising a means for network linking to the home-automation network,a step of automatically invalidating the common key contained in the mobile control unit in the case where the mobile control unit is situated outside the contour.2. The operating method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the contour is defined by geolocation claim 1 , the mobile control unit comprising a localization means (LOC) ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONFIGURING SENSOR TO CONFIGURE BUILDING ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Disclosed is an apparatus and method for automatically configuring a sensor to configure a building energy management system (BEMS). The apparatus may include an information input unit to receive input of information on a building in which a BEMS is to be built, information on a sensor used to build the BEMS, and information on a budget allocated to build the BEMS, a sensor disposition unit to calculate a position for the sensor to be disposed in the building based on the input information on the building, the sensor and the allocated budget, and a user interface unit to display the disposed position for the sensor. 1. An apparatus for automatically configuring a sensor , the apparatus comprising:an information input unit to receive input of information on a building in which a building energy management system (BEMS) is to be built, information on a sensor used to build the BEMS, and information on a budget allocated for building the BEMS;a sensor disposition unit to calculate a position at which the sensor is to be disposed in the building based on the input information on the building, the sensor, and the allocated budget; anda user interface unit to display the position at which the sensor is to be disposed.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the information input unit comprises:a building information input module to receive input of information on a structure and characteristics of each floor/space of the building;a vulnerability information and special requirement input module to receive input of vulnerability information on the building and a special user requirement;a budget information input module to receive input of the information on the preset allocated budget;a sensor characteristic information input module to receive an input of information on characteristics and a standard of the sensor; anda sensor disposition knowledge input module to receive an input of information on disposition knowledge of the sensor for selecting the position at which the ...

DEVICE WITH AUGMENTED REALITY

The invention relates to a device for processing and/or transporting food products. The device comprises an operating element () controlling the device (), the position of the operating element () relative to the device () being variable. The invention is characterized in that the current position and/or the orientation of the operating element () relative to the device () can be detected by a position detection device (), and that information () for the operation and/or diagnosis of the device () can be displayed to a user by the operating element () depending on the determined position. 118181. Device () for processing and/or transporting food products with an operating element () controlling the device () , wherein the position of the operating element () relative to the device () is variable ,characterized in that{'b': 8', '1', '15', '19', '1', '8, 'i': 'a', 'the current position and/or the orientation of the operating element () relative to the device () can be detected by a position detection device (), and that information () for the operation and/or diagnosis of the device () can be displayed to a user by the operating element () depending on the determined position.'}2198. Device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the information () can be displayed to the user by the operating element () visually and/or audibly and/or sensibly.38. Device according to or claim 1 , characterized in that the operating element () is adapted for communication with further food-processing devices.48181. Device according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterized in that the operating element () is stationarily mounted at the device () claim 1 , where the operating element () can be swiveled and/or rotated relatively to the device ().58161718. Device according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterized in that the operating element () furthermore comprises a display panel () by which at least two different images ( claim 1 , ) can be ...

INTEGRATED MONITORING AND CONTROLLING OF VARIOUS CITY FUNCTIONALITIES

Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to communications systems and methods for monitoring and/or controlling a multitude of functionalities within various facilities and/or buildings. More particularly, the present invention relates to communications systems and methods for remotely monitoring and/or controlling a plurality of site functionalities relating to various utility, security, maintenance, etc., systems within a town or city. 1. A computer-implemented method for monitoring and controlling a plurality of site functionalities , comprising:monitoring a first status of a first functionality at a first site;monitoring a second status of a second functionality at a second site;determining an event based on one of the first or second status;determining a categorization of the event; andperforming a service in response to the categorization of the event.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the first site is associated with at least one of a geographic location claim 1 , facility claim 1 , building claim 1 , building structure claim 1 , equipment claim 1 , or equipment component.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the step of determining an event comprises determining whether at least one of the first status or the second status is not within a predefined range.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying the first status on a display device in real-time to be used for standard operating procedure (SOP) management.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising generating event information associated with the event and displaying the event information on a display device.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the first functionality is associated with at least one of a sudden occurrence claim 1 , a fire claim 1 , a water leakage claim 1 , a light management function claim 1 , a clean air management function claim 1 , or an emergency management ...

LIGHT FIXTURE MONITORING-CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A light fixture monitoring/control system/method allowing a lamp associated with a lighting fixture to be controlled in response to localized lighting fixture sensor inputs and/or remote wireless commands is disclosed. The system utilizes a light fixture adapter (LFA) as a dimming control and monitoring interface between a light fixture and the lamp installed in the LFA. Dimming control is directed by a computing device based on a LFA program (LFAP) that analyzes information from one or more sensors integrated within the LFA. The LFA supports a web-based browser interface and a wireless communication link allowing remote users to define the LFAP and/or directly control lamp dimming and/or access data from LFA sensors. The LFA permits low-cost retrofitting of existing light fixtures with “smart” networked lighting controls that may incorporate advanced spatially diverse security monitoring functions including audio and/or video surveillance. 1. A light fixture monitoring/control system comprising a light fixture adapter (LFA) further comprising:(a) source electrical input connector (SEIC); and(b) sink electrical output connector (SEOC);(c) lamp dimmer control (LDC);(d) integrated computing device (ICD);(e) light fixture adapter sensor (LFAS); and(f) wireless communication interface (WCI);whereinsaid LDC is configured to control the flow of electrical current from said SEIC to said SEOC under direction of said ICD;said ICD is configured to monitor said LFAS;said ICD is configured to control said LDC in response to inputs from said LFAS;said ICD is configured to monitor said WCI;said ICD is configured to control said LDC in response to inputs from said WCI;said ICD is configured with a web-browser interface permitting remote monitoring of said LFAS via said WCI;said ICD is configured with a web-browser interface permitting remote control of said LDC via said WCI;said ICD is configured to execute instructions stored in a lamp fixture adapter program (LFAP);said LFAP is ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN APPARATUS

A method is provided for controlling an electric apparatus having a sensor unit, the apparatus being operated in a first potential motion mode and/or in a second potential motion mode; a sensor signal being generated in the sensor unit; the first information and/or the second information being calculated as function of the sensor signal, as a function of a requirement for providing a first information with respect to the presence of the first potential motion mode and/or a second information with respect to the presence of the second potential motion mode. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for controlling an electric apparatus having a sensor unit , the apparatus being operated in at least one of a first potential motion mode and a second potential motion mode , the method comprising:generating a sensor signal in the sensor unit; andcalculating, as a function of a requirement for providing at least one of the first information with respect to a presence of the first potential motion mode and the second information with respect to the presence of the second potential motion mode, at least one of a first information and a second information as a function of the sensor signal.12. The method as recited in claim 11 , further comprising:determining at least one of a first event corresponding to the first potential motion mode and a second event corresponding to the second potential motion mode in a processing unit as a function of the sensor signal, at least one of the first event and the second event being used for at least one of triggering and controlling calibration of the sensor signal.13. The method as recited in claim 11 , wherein claim 11 , for the generating of the sensor signal in the sensor unit claim 11 , at least one of an acceleration sensor claim 11 , a magnetic field sensor claim 11 , a gyroscope claim 11 , a pressure sensor and an approach sensor claim 11 , are used.14. The method as recited in claim 11 , further comprising:filtering and storing the sensor ...

MACHINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A machine management system is constructed by connecting machine tools to a computer through a network. ID information of a machine tool is acquired, and whether or not there is display data matching the acquired ID on the computer is checked. When there is such display data, after an event occurs, the display data on the side of the computer is compared with the display data on the side of the machine tool. When it is found, as a result of the comparison, that the display data on the side of the computer is not identical to the display data on the side of the machine tool, the display data is transferred from the machine tool to the computer and is stored. 1. A machine management system in which a computer and a plurality of machines are connected with each other through a network , wherein the computer comprises:a state data acquiring unit which acquires state data which changes according to a state of the machine;a first display data storage unit which stores display data of the machine;a display data selecting unit which selects the display data of the machine matching the state data acquired by the state data acquiring unit, from among display data of machines stored in the display data storage unit; anda data display unit which displays the display data selected by the display data selecting unit,wherein the machine comprises:a second display data storage unit which stores the display data of the machine; anda display data transferring unit which transfers to the computer the display data stored in the second display data storage unit,wherein the computer further comprises:an ID information acquiring unit which acquires, when a machine is connected, ID information of the machine; anda display data checking unit which checks whether or not the display data matching the ID information acquired by the ID information acquiring unit is stored in the first display data storage unit, and when there is no display data, the computer acquires the display data from the ...

SYSTEM DESIGN DEVICE

A system design device includes: a storage unit that stores therein configuration diagrams of FA devices designed by the device itself as design-target-unit configuration diagrams and stores therein configuration diagrams of a plurality of FA devices that are not designed by the device itself as a general-purpose-unit configuration diagram that is one configuration diagram; an input unit that has input thereto command information for specifying at least one of the design-target-unit configuration diagrams and the general-purpose-unit configuration diagram; a system-configuration-diagram creation unit that reads a design-target-unit configuration diagram and a general-purpose-unit configuration diagram from the storage unit according to command information input from the input unit and creates a system configuration diagram of the FA system; and a display unit that displays a system configuration diagram created by the system-configuration-diagram creation unit, thereby displaying the plurality of FA devices as a general-purpose-unit configuration diagram that is one configuration diagram. 1. A system design device comprising:a storage unit that stores therein configuration diagrams of FA devices designed by the device itself among FA devices that are constituent elements of an FA system as design-target-unit configuration diagrams and stores therein configuration diagrams of a plurality of FA devices that are not designed by the device itself among the FA devices as a general-purpose-unit configuration diagram that is one configuration diagram;an input unit that has input thereto command information for specifying at least one of the design-target-unit configuration diagrams and the general-purpose-unit configuration diagram;a system-configuration-diagram creation unit that reads a design-target-unit configuration diagram and a general-purpose-unit configuration diagram from the storage unit according to command information input from the input unit and creates a ...

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS

Systems and methods synchronize automation cell definition and control logic definition during design of an industrial automation system. The method includes adding a description of a subassembly to the automation cell definition stored in a first database; the subassembly being a component used in the industrial automation system; adding a description of an object to the control logic definition stored in a second database, the object providing logic to control the subassembly; comparing the automation cell definition and the control logic definition for identifying any inconsistencies between the automation cell definition and the control logic definition; presenting any inconsistencies to a user; accepting instructions from the user that indicate which of the inconsistencies are to be eliminated; and eliminating the indicated inconsistencies by modifying one of the description of the subassembly and the description of the object to synchronize the automation cell definition and the control logic definition. 1. A method for synchronizing an automation cell definition and a control logic definition during design of an industrial automation system , the method comprising the steps of:adding a description of a subassembly to the automation cell definition, the automation cell definition being stored in a first database; the subassembly being a component used in the industrial automation system;adding a description of an object to the control logic definition, the control logic definition being stored in a second database, the object providing logic to control the subassembly;comparing the automation cell definition and the control logic definition, the comparing identifying any inconsistencies between the automation cell definition and the control logic definition;presenting the any inconsistencies to a user;accepting instructions from the user that indicate which of the any inconsistencies are to be eliminated; andeliminating the indicated inconsistencies by ...

ALIGNMENT CORRECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

A system and method is provided for correcting alignment of a product on a tool and, more particularly, to a system and method for correcting alignment of a wafer on a chuck of a tool. The system is a tool including at least one contact near a circumference of the tool and a grounded contact proximate to the at least one contact. 1. A tool , comprising:at least one contact near a circumference of the tool;a grounded contact proximate to the at least one contact; anda computing infrastructure having executable code configured to calculate an angle of displacement of a wafer based on measured resistances of opposing branches of the contact from a point of electrical contact with the wafer.2. A tool , comprising:at least one arc shaped contact about a portion of a circumference of the tool;a grounded contact proximate to the at least one arc shaped contact;ammeters coupled to opposing sides of the arc shaped contact via low resistance connecting wires; anda control configured to perform angular alignment calculations of a wafer on the tool based on differences in measured current or resistance of the arc shaped contact as measured by the ammeters.3. The tool of claim 2 , further comprising at least one spring on an underside of the arc shaped contact to provide an upward biasing force.4. The tool of claim 2 , wherein the arc shaped contact and grounded contact form a closed circuit when a contact on a back of the wafer bridges a gap therebetween.5. The tool of claim 2 , further comprising an independently moveable inner cylinder or plate which is configured and structured to lift claim 2 , rotate and lower a wafer.6. The tool of claim 5 , wherein the independently moveable inner cylinder or plate is controllable by the control to correct the angular alignment of the wafer based on the calculations.7. The tool of claim 2 , further comprising a wafer “W” with at least one conducting contact.8. The tool of claim 7 , wherein the at least one conducting contact is three or ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLEXIBLY REPRESENTING AND PROCESSING ASSAY PLATES

A flexible instrument control and data storage/management system and method for representing and processing assay plates having one or more predefined plate locations is disclosed. The system utilizes a graph data structure, layer objects and data objects. The layer objects map the graph data structure to the data objects. The graph data structure can comprise one node for each of the one or more predefined plate locations, wherein the nodes can be hierarchically defined according to a predefined plate location hierarchy. Each node can be given a unique node identifier, a node type and a node association that implements the predefined plate location hierarchy. The layer objects can include an index that maps the node identifiers to the data objects. 111.-. (canceled)12. A method of controlling an instrument to process an assay plate , the assay plate having associated geometry data that includes one or more predefined points of interest , the method employing a computerized set of instructions implementing a tree of one or more multi-dimensional coordinate space objects , wherein the tree has a root coordinate space and each coordinate space object has a plurality of subspaces , each of the subspaces being anchored in the coordinate space object at a predefined subspace anchor point and wherein one or more of the plurality of subspaces may contain one or more of the predefined points of interest , the method comprising:ascertaining the point of interest;resolving the point of interest to the root coordinate space;instructing the instrument to move to the ascertained point of interest by traversing the tree of coordinate spaces.13. A computerized instrument control and data storage/management system for representing and processing an assay plate having one or more predefined plate locations having at least one central processing unit (CPU) , and at least one memory storage device having stored therein a set of instrument control and data storage/management ...

PARAMETER ACQUIRING DEVICE AND METHOD

A parameter acquiring device for acquiring parameters for a control valve has a controlling valve operating unit, a valve opening signal acquiring unit and a parameter calculator. The controlling valve operating unit operates a controlling valve in an opening direction and in a closing direction by changing, in a specific sequence, a control signal that controls an opening of a regulator valve. The valve opening signal acquiring unit acquires a signal indicating an actual opening of the regulator valve. The parameter calculator acquires data pairs of control signals and valve opening signals. The parameter calculator calculates a parameter of the control valve based on the data pairs that have been acquired. 1: A parameter acquiring device for acquiring parameters for a control valve that is structured from a regulator valve and a positioner that controls an opening of the regulator valve , the parameter acquiring device comprising:a controlling valve operating unit that operates a controlling valve in an opening direction and in a closing direction by changing, in a specific sequence, a control signal that controls the opening of the regulator valve;a valve opening signal acquiring unit that acquires, as a valve opening signal, a signal indicating an actual opening of the regulator valve; anda parameter calculator that defines, as a first data pair, the valve opening signal and the control signal when the regulator valve is at a first intermediate opening when the regulator valve is operating in the opening direction, defines, as a second data pair, the valve opening signal and the control signal when the regulator valve is at a second intermediate opening when the regulator valve is operating in the opening direction, defines, as a third data pair, the valve opening signal and the control signal when the regulator valve is at a third intermediate opening when the regulator valve is operating in the closing direction, defines, as a fourth data pair, the valve ...

DETECTION OF BLOCKAGES AND INTERRUPTIONS WITH AN ASPIRATING SMOKE DETECTOR (ASD)

An aspirating smoke detector detects blockages and interruptions in a pipe system. Air is aspirated, by a ventilator and via the pipe system, from rooms and devices that are to be monitored, and monitoring takes place for any characteristics of burning. The air flow of at least one part of the aspirated air is measured, as is the air temperature. A blockage signal is emitted if the air flow falls below a predetermined lower limit value and/or an interruption signal is emitted if the air flow rises above a predetermined upper limit value. The rotational speed of the ventilator is increased as air temperature rises and reduced as air temperature lowers. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for detecting a blockage or an interruption in a pipe system of an aspirated smoke detector (ASD) , comprising:using a ventilator to aspirate air via the pipe system, from an area or device to be monitored for burning;measuring an air flow for at least a part of the aspirated air;measuring an air temperature of the aspirated air;emitting a blocking signal if the air flow falls below a predetermined lower limit value;emitting an interruption signal if the air flow exceeds a predetermined upper limit value;increasing a rotational speed of the ventilator as the air temperature increases; anddecreasing the rotational speed of the ventilator as the air temperature decreases.17. The method as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the rotational speed of the ventilator is increased or decreased in a substantially linear fashion claim 16 , proportional to the air temperature.18. The method as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the rotational speed of the ventilator is adjusted as a function of the air temperature in such a way that air flow remains substantially unchanged.19. The method as claimed in claim 16 , whereinan air pressure is measured,the rotational speed of the ventilator is decreased as the air pressure increases, andthe rotational speed of the ventilator is increased as the air pressure decreases. ...

ENTERPRISE ENERGY AUTOMATION

Systems and methods for enterprise energy automation are provided. An enterprise energy automation system determines an energy performance model for each of a plurality of building automation systems using data extracted from the plurality of building automation systems. The performance models for each of the plurality of building automation systems are used in conjunction with pricing information received from an energy supply and delivery system to determine an optimum operating strategy for the plurality of building automation systems. 1. An enterprise energy automation system comprising:a communications interface configured to conduct electronic data communications with a plurality of building automation systems in a group of buildings and with an energy supply and delivery system; and (a) monitor data from the energy supply and delivery system;', '(b) extract data from the plurality of building automation systems;', '(c) determine an energy performance model for each of the plurality of building automation systems using the extracted data from the plurality of building automation systems, wherein each energy performance model comprises a speed of response to a load shifting strategy and a magnitude of load shifting available;', '(d) use the energy performance model for each of the plurality of building automation systems to build a portfolio-wide energy performance model defining a flexibility of the portfolio of buildings on both a day-ahead and real-time basis;', '(e) determine an optimum operating strategy for the plurality of building automation systems using the portfolio-wide energy performance model and pricing information received as a part of the monitored data from the energy supply and delivery system; and', '(f) send a bid to the energy supply and delivery system for an energy supply and delivery system product as a part of the determined optimum operating strategy., 'processing electronics communicably connected with the communications interface, ...

Systems and methods for associating wireless devices of an hvac system

A building control network may have a first central device, a second central device and one or more peripheral devices. An illustrative method may include placing the second central device into an associate mode, and sending an associate command from a perimeter device to associate the perimeter device with the second central device. The associate command may be received by the first central device. The first central device may send one or more commands to the second central device, where the one or more commands may cause the second central device to be taken out of its associate mode and to reconfigure the second central device to a perimeter device. The first central device may then be put in an associate mode, and both the second central device and the perimeter device may be associated as perimeter devices with the first central device.

CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH A CONTROL DEVICE

A control device () is provided by the present invention. The control device comprises a base element () and an actuation element () that is supported by the base element (). The actuation element () can be moved relative to the base element () for actuating different functions provided by the control device (). The control device () is configured to be operated in two modes, namely a calibration mode and a control mode. In the calibration mode the control device () is configured to define different functions of the control device (). In the control mode the control device () is configured to perform the functions defined in the calibration mode by an actuation of the actuation element (). 110101014101414101414: A control device () for controlling at least two different functions of an instrument in communication with the control device () , the control device () comprising an actuation element () configured to be actuated in at least two different ways , wherein the control device () is configured to be operated in a calibration mode and an actuation mode such that in the calibration mode a respective function of the at least two functions can be assigned to the at least two different ways of actuating the actuation element () and such that in the actuation mode an actuation of the actuation element () of the calibrated control element () in either one of the at least two different ways of actuating the actuation element () actuates the function assigned to the respective way of actuating the actuation element ().2101414: The control device () of claim 1 , wherein in the calibration mode the assignment of a respective function of the at least two functions to the at least two different ways of actuating the actuation element () is effected by an actuation of the actuation element ().3101410: The control device () of claim 1 , wherein in the calibration mode the assignment of a respective function of the at least two functions to the at least two different ways of ...

INPUT OPERATION APPARATUS, INPUT OPERATION CONTROL METHOD, AND INPUT OPERATION CONTROL PROGRAM

An input operation apparatus includes: an operating unit capable of performing a tilt operation and a depression operation; a detecting unit that detects a tilt direction and depression of the operating unit; and a control unit that manages a plurality of modes, each mode including a plurality of select items, and controls input change or input confirmation according to an input operation made by the operating unit. The control unit processes an operation of the operation unit in a tilt direction equivalently with the depression operation in a predetermined mode. 1. An input operation apparatus comprising:an operating unit capable of performing a tilt operation and a depression operation;a detecting unit that detects a tilt direction and depression of the operating unit; anda control unit that manages a plurality of modes, each mode including a plurality of select items, and controls input change or input confirmation according to an input operation made by the operating unit, whereinthe control unit processes an operation of the operation unit in a tilt direction equivalently with the depression operation in a predetermined mode.2. The input operation apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe operating unit is further capable of performing a rotation operation,the detecting unit further detects rotation of the operating unit, andwhen the rotation operation of the operating unit is allocated to change of the select item in a predetermined mode, the control unit processes an operation of the operating unit in a tilt direction equivalently with the depression operation.3. The input operation apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe operating unit is further capable of performing a rotation operation,the detecting unit further detects rotation of the operating unit, andwhen the rotation operation of the operating unit is allocated to raising and lowering of a set level in a predetermined mode, the control unit processes an operation of the operating unit in a tilt ...

AS-i APPARATUS

An apparatus for an AS-i system with a first AS-i master is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first and a second terminal. Within the AS-i system is a second AS-i master for a downstream AS-i slave connected to the first terminal and is an AS-i slave for the first AS-i master connected to the second terminal. The apparatus is embodied such that it represents the downstream AS-i slave connected to it via the first terminal as an AS-i slave via the second terminal. 1. An apparatus for an AS-i system with a first AS-i master , the apparatus comprising:a first and a second terminal, wherein within the AS-i system is a second AS-i master for a downstream AS-i slave connected to the first terminal and is an AS-i slave for the first AS-i master connected to the second terminal, and wherein the apparatus is embodied to represent the downstream AS-i slaves connected to the apparatus via the first terminal as an AS-i slave via the second terminal.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus represents via the second terminal claim 1 , in each respective case claim 1 , the down-stream AS-i slaves connected to the apparatus via the first terminal as a separate respective AS-i slave.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus outputs payload data of a telegram of the downstream AS-i slaves arriving via the first terminal unchanged via the second terminal as an AS-i slave.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus outputs payload data of a telegram of the first AS-i master arriving via the second terminal unchanged as second AS-i master via the first terminal.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus uses at least one of a different AS-i address and a different AS-i channel for communication with the AS-i slave to be represented claim 1 , than the apparatus uses for communication with the first AS-i master.6. An AS-i system comprising:a first AS-i master;at least one downstream AS-i slave; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': ...

LOGIC DIAGRAM PROCESSING DEVICE AND LOGIC DIAGRAM PROCESSING METHOD

A logic diagram processing device has a logic diagram relocating unit which relocates operation elements while maintaining control logics equivalently so that the operation elements as compared overlap in the case where a plurality of designated logic diagrams are overlapped, and a logic diagram overlapping unit which overlaps the plurality of designated logic diagrams in which the operation elements are relocated by the logic diagram relocating unit. The logic diagram processing device also includes a display unit which displays the plurality of designated logic diagrams overlapped by the logic diagram overlapping unit in a predetermined display method by which a common part or the difference of the operation elements can be discriminated, and a display control unit which switches the predetermined display method to display in the display unit in accordance with an instruction from the outside. 1. A logic diagram processing device for processing a logic diagram expressing content of monitor and control performed on a device by a monitor and control system , comprising:a logic diagram designating unit which designates said logic diagram to be displayed;a logic diagram analyzing unit which analyzes a plurality of designated logic diagrams which are the plurality of said logic diagrams designated as objects to be displayed by said logic diagram designating unit;a control logic comparing unit which compares control logics of said plurality of designated logic diagrams on the basis of an analysis result of said logic diagram analyzing unit;an operation element location comparing unit which compares locations of operation elements disposed on said plurality of designated logic diagrams on the basis of a comparison result of said control logic comparing unit;a logic diagram relocating unit which relocates said operation elements while maintaining said control logics equivalently so that said operation elements as compared overlap in the case where said plurality of ...

PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

A process control system performing control of an industrial process implemented in a plant, may include: a network provided in the plant; a plurality of field devices connected to the network, each of the plurality of field devices is configured to perform at least one of measurement and actuation required for control of the industrial process; and a controller, connected to the network, having a virtual part configured to operate in hardware in place of hardware, and a control unit configured to operate in the virtual part and to control operations of the field devices via the network, the controller being configured to enable replacement of hardware without changing the control unit. 1. A process control system performing control of an industrial process implemented in a plant , the process control system comprising:a network provided in the plant;a plurality of field devices connected to the network, each of the plurality of field devices is configured to perform at least one of measurement and actuation required for control of the industrial process; anda controller, connected to the network, having a virtual part configured to operate in hardware in place of hardware, and a control unit configured to operate in the virtual part and to control operations of the field devices via the network, the controller being configured to enable replacement of hardware without changing the control unit.2. The process control system according to claim 1 , wherein the virtual part is a hypervisor.3. The process control system according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the controllers are provided and operate redundantly.4. The process control system according to claim 1 , further comprising:input/output nodes connecting to the network, the input/output nodes being configured to relay a signal input/output at the field devices and a signal communicated via the network.5. The process control system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a spare controller connecting to ...

DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A CONTROL UNIT PROGRAM

A development system for creating a control unit program, in which a control unit program is configured to control an electronic control unit in a vehicle. The development system includes an electronic computer unit, which is configured to generate the control unit program. The development system includes an input unit assigned to the electronic computer unit and a display unit assigned to the electronic computer unit. The display unit has a first display area and a second display area. At least one build process step can be executed by means of the development system. 1. A development system for creating a control unit program , the control unit program being configured to control an electronic control unit in a vehicle , the system comprising:an electronic computer unit configured to generate the control unit program;an input unit assigned to the electronic computer unit; and a first display area, in which the display unit graphically displays a build process of the control unit program in the form of a flowchart, the flowchart comprising one or more successive build process steps in the build process, the one or more successive build process steps being selectable via the input unit; and', 'a second display area, in which the display unit graphically displays at least one element of a model of the control unit program, the element being assigned to the selected build process step,, 'a display unit assigned to the electronic computer unit, the display unit comprisingwherein at least one build process step is executable by the development system.2. The development system according to claim 1 , wherein an element or a selected element that is assigned to a build process step claim 1 , is modified and/or updated during an execution of the build process step.3. The development system according to claim 1 , wherein a selected build process step is visually highlighted for visual differentiation from a non-selected build process step.4. The development system according ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

A method for operating an operator control system having a graphical display unit and a touch-sensitive interface, wherein coordinates from information presented on the display unit are associated with coordinates of the touch-sensitive interface. Also disclosed is an operator control system for a vehicle having a graphical display unit that presents a piece of information for a user; a touch-sensitive interface that detects a touch by the user; and a control unit coupled to the display unit and the touch-sensitive interface, the control unit controlling presentation of at least one operator control panel on the display unit. 1. A method for operating an operator control system for a vehicle , wherein the operator control system comprises a graphical display unit and a touch-sensitive interface , wherein coordinates from information presented on the display unit are associated with coordinates of the touch-sensitive interface , the method comprising:presenting at least one operator control panel on the display unit, wherein the at least one operator control panel is provided for a user to touch to operate an operator control function;detecting of a touch on the touch-sensitive interface by the user;determining whether the at least one operator control panel has been hit during the touch based on comparison of coordinates of the touch with coordinates of the at least one operator control panel;recognizing the touch as a mishit based on a determination that the touch-sensitive interface has been touched outside coordinates of the at least one operator control panel; andenlarging presentation of the at least one operator control panel if a mishit is determined, wherein the at least one operator control panel is one of a plurality of operator control panels and the enlargement produces an enlarged presentation of only one operator control panel from the plurality of operator control panels, wherein the only one operator control panel is enlarged such that it comprises ...

Method for prediction and control of tire uniformity parameters from crown thickness variation

Improved and more easily implemented methods for predicting uniformity parameters such as uneven mass distribution, radial run out and high speed radial force variation utilize other measurements such as the tire crown thickness variation. When high speed radial force variation is calculated, low speed radial force variation is also measured. Tire crown thickness variation can be measured in different fashions depending on the particular tire manufacturing process employed. By electronically determining resultant uniformity parameters, tires can be improved by rectification to address the uniformity levels. In addition, tire manufacturing can be improved by altering the resultant location of tire crown thickness variation relative to other aspects of the tire and/or tire manufacturing process.

AUTOMATED DETERMINATION OF JET ORIENTATION PARAMETERS IN THREE-DIMENSIONAL FLUID JET CUTTING

Methods, systems, and techniques for automatically determining jet orientation parameters to correct for potential deviations in three dimensional part cutting are provided. Example embodiments provide an Adaptive Vector Control System (AVCS), which automatically determines speeds and orientation parameters of a cutting jet to attempt to insure that a part will be cut within prescribed tolerances where possible. In one embodiment, the AVCS determines the tilt and swivel of a cutting head by mathematical predictive models that examine the cutting front for each of “m” hypothetical layers in a desired part, to better predict whether the part will be within tolerances, and to determine what corrective angles are needed to correct for deviations due to drag, radial deflection, and/or taper. 1. A method in a fluid jet apparatus control system for automatically determining and generating motion instructions to control a fluid jet cutting head to cut a three dimensional target part within one or more designated tolerances using a fluid jet , comprising:receiving an indication of a geometry of the three dimensional target part, the geometry indicative of a jet entrance contour that is not the same as a jet exit contour, such that the fluid jet, when cutting, cuts the jet entrance contour and the jet exit contour from a workpiece in at least one of different speeds or in different directions;receiving an indication of at least one of a desired surface finish, quality, or speed;automatically determining, by examining at least one of speed or direction changes along the depth of the intended cut of the jet determined from a point on the jet entrance contour to a point on the jet exit contour, whether the intended cut has three dimensional curvature characteristics that are outside the designated tolerances when the target part is cut at speeds corresponding to the indicated desired surface finish, quality, or speed;when determined that the intended cut has three dimensional ...