In one embodiment, a method for a process facility is disclosed. The method includes identifying a plurality of moving entities and a plurality of movable parts associated with the process facility. The method further includes determining an action event for each of at least some interactions between one or more of the plurality of moving entities and one or more of the plurality of movable parts, where one or more of the at least some interactions include a manipulation of at least one of the plurality of movables parts by at least one of the plurality of moving entities. Moreover, the method includes determining an actual duration for each of at least some of the action events. Additionally, the method includes tracking the actual duration for each of at least some of the action events in relation to an expected duration of each action event.
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G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes
A method and system for generating a digital profile defined by digital behavior expressed by a device includes receiving digital behavior data, identifying information defined by a device in communication with a content server, generating a device profile for the device, associating the device with at least one device population, and generating a population profile defined by the device population. The device profiles and population profiles may be made accessible to users of a social network. Related contents, including identifying information, device behavior analysis, comparative ratings, service and diagnostic information, messages and alerts may be associated with a device profile or population profile and published to the social network. A population profile may define normal digital behavior of the population, such that the population profile may be compared with the device profile of a device, to determine whether the device operation is abnormal with respect to the population profile.
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A system and method for controlling automation includes a machine performing at least one operation and including a sensor for generating data in response to a performance of the operation by the machine. Data generated by the sensor is stored for retrieval by a server in data memory storage. The server includes at least one display template for displaying the data, and the server generates a data display by populating the at least one display template with the data. The data template can be populated with data in real time, to display the data display immediate to the generation of the data. The display template includes a data feature which is differentiated for displaying the data feature in a mode determined by the data populating the data display. The data display can be displayed in real time by a user device in communication with the server.
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G05B 19/409 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'utilisation de l'entrée manuelle des données [MDI] ou par l'utilisation d'un panneau de commande, p. ex. commande de fonctions avec le panneauCommande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par les détails du panneau de commande ou par la fixation de paramètres
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
A system and method for identifying a bottleneck in a process including a plurality of assets configured to repeatedly perform a process cycle including a plurality of operations, each respective asset of the plurality of assets repeatedly performing at least one operation of the plurality of operations and generating asset data defining an asset state of the respective asset, includes a controller configured to receive the asset data from the plurality of assets, a server in communication with a database and configured to receive the asset data from the controller, store the asset data in the database, and for each respective asset, associate in the database the asset data received from each respective asset with the respective asset.
A system and method for generating a map of a plurality of production assets for display on a user interface includes a plurality of production assets, each respective production asset of the plurality of production assets repeatedly performing at least one operation, and generating asset data defined by performance of the at least one operation; receiving, via a controller, the asset data from the plurality of production assets; collecting, via a data collector, the asset data from the controller; a server, in communication with a database, receiving the asset data from the data collector, generating, using the asset data, a plurality of asset bubbles for mapping to a bubble chart, a respective asset bubble corresponding to the respective production asset; mapping the plurality of asset bubbles to a moving bubble chart; and outputting, for display on a user interface, the moving bubble chart.
A system and method for displaying a combination of automation data collected from one or more assets and analog data collected from a system or element related to the assets can be simultaneously displayed on the display screen in a plurality of concurrently displayed cycle displays. In response to a user input to the display screen, the data display is dynamically manipulated to display varying numbers of operating cycles of the assets and the associated analog data collected in real time with the performance of the operating cycles, such that patterns and/or correlations between the analog data and automation data over a displayed timeline can be viewed and analyzed. The automation data is visually differentiated to indicate a condition state of the operating cycle and assets in real time.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC SCALING PROCESS VISUALIZATION AND MONITORING
A system for capturing process data from a plurality of process stations, each respective process station configured to repeatedly perform a process cycle and generate station data defined by each performance of the process cycle, the station data including detailed data and summary data, includes a controller for receiving station data from the process stations, a data collector for collecting station data from the controller, a server and a database. A method includes the server receiving station data from the data collector, associating station data received from each respective process station with the respective process station and storing the data in the database, determining a station status of the respective process station as critical or non-critical, associating the station status with the respective process station in the database, and instructing the data collector to cease collection of detailed data from each respective process station having a non-critical station status.
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A system and method for tracking actions of mobile assets used to perform a process within a facility includes a plurality of object trackers positioned throughout the facility to monitor, detect and digitize locations and actions, including movement, of a mobile asset within the facility. The mobile asset includes an identifier which is detectable by each object tracker to track the movement and location of the detected asset in real time. Each object tracker includes at least one sensor for monitoring and detecting the asset and its identifier, where the input sensed by the sensor is transmitted to a computer within the object tracker for time stamping with a detected time, and processing of the sensor input using one or more algorithms to identify the asset type associated with the detected identifier, and the asset's location in the facility at the detected time.
A system and method for tracking actions of mobile assets used to perform a process within a facility includes a plurality of object trackers positioned throughout the facility to monitor, detect and digitize locations and actions, including movement, of a mobile asset within the facility. The mobile asset includes an identifier which is detectable by each object tracker to track the movement and location of the detected asset in real time. Each object tracker includes at least one sensor for monitoring and detecting the asset and its identifier, where the input sensed by the sensor is transmitted to a computer within the object tracker for time stamping with a detected time, and processing of the sensor input using one or more algorithms to identify the asset type associated with the detected identifier, and the asset's location in the facility at the detected time.
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Display screen or portion thereof with animated graphical user interface
A system for controlling automation includes a machine which collects data generated by performance of an operation by the machine. A user device displays a machine control interface (MCI) corresponding to the machine. The MCI displays the collected data to a touch interface of the user device, and defines at least one touch activated user interface element (UIE) for manipulating the data. The user device can be enabled as an automation human machine interface (HMI) device for controlling an operation performed by the machine, such that a touch action applied to a UIE of the MCI controls the operation. A prerequisite condition to enabling the user device as an automation HMI device can include activation of an enabling switch selectively connected to the user device. The MCI can be stored in a memory of the enabling switch and retrieved from the enabling switch by the user device.
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A method and system for generating a digital profile defined by digital behavior expressed by a device includes receiving digital behavior data and identifying information defined by a device in communication with a content server, generating a device profile for the device, associating the device with at least one device population, and generating a population profile defined by the device population. The device profiles and population profiles may be made accessible to users of a social network. Related contents, including identifying information, device behavior analysis, comparative ratings, service and diagnostic information, messages and alerts may be associated with a device profile or population profile and published to the social network. A population profile may define normal digital behavior of the population, such that the population profile may be compared with the device profile of a device, to determine whether the device operation is abnormal with respect to the population profile.
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Recorded computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and improving automated systems and automation processes; recorded automation software, namely, software to integrate machine operations, track problems, and generate reports; recorded computer software to monitor and analyze automation processes and operations to optimize productivity, reliability, and efficiency; recorded computer software to monitor and analyze automation operations to reduce cycle time, reduce unplanned machine downtime, and anticipate needed maintenance of machines within the automated system; recorded computer software in the field of automation systems, namely, machine vision systems software, production planning software, automation software for monitoring and controlling communication between machines within an automated machine system and for monitoring and controlling communication computers and automated machine systems, industrial machine control software and maintenance software for automation controls; recorded factory automation software to track manufacturing machine operations, analyze time-based performance analytics, and generate predictive maintenance reports; recorded computer software for use in data integration for factory automation and manufacturing; automation systems and equipment, namely, mechanical and electronic devices in the nature of sensors, microprocessors, microprocessor-based hardware and embedded software, high resolution cameras, cameras, imagers, displays and monitors, alarms, and integrated circuits for image processing used to automatically locate, alter, inspect, test or sense materials or products as part of automated processes; computerized vision systems hardware, namely, sensors, microprocessors, microprocessor-based hardware, high resolution cameras, cameras, imagers, displays and monitors, alarms, and integrated circuits for image processing
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Providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and improving automated systems and automation processes; providing use of on-line non-downloadable automation software, namely, software to integrate machine operations, track problems, and generate reports; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software to monitor and analyze automation processes and operations to optimize productivity, reliability, and efficiency; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software to monitor and analyze automation operations to reduce cycle time, reduce unplanned machine downtime, and anticipate needed maintenance of machines within the automated system; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software in the field of automation systems, namely, machine vision systems software, production planning software, automation software for monitoring and controlling communication between machines within an automated machine system and for monitoring and controlling communication computers and automated machine systems, industrial machine control software and maintenance software for automation controls; providing use of on-line non-downloadable factory automation software, to track manufacturing machine operations, analyze time-based performance analytics, and generate predictive maintenance reports; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for use in data integration for factory automation and manufacturing
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Providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and improving automated systems and automation processes; providing use of on-line non-downloadable automation software, namely, software to integrate machine operations, track problems, and generate reports; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software to monitor and analyze automation processes and operations to optimize productivity, reliability, and efficiency; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software to monitor and analyze automation operations to reduce cycle time, reduce unplanned machine downtime, and anticipate needed maintenance of machines within the automated system; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software in the field of automation systems, namely, machine vision systems software, production planning software, automation software for monitoring and controlling communication between machines within an automated machine system and for monitoring and controlling communication computers and automated machine systems, industrial machine control software and maintenance software for automation controls; providing use of on-line non-downloadable factory automation software, to track manufacturing machine operations, analyze time-based performance analytics, and generate predictive maintenance reports; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for use in data integration for factory automation and manufacturing
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Produits et services
Recorded computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and improving automated systems and automation processes; recorded automation software, namely, software to integrate machine operations, track problems, and generate reports; recorded computer software to monitor and analyze automation processes and operations to optimize productivity, reliability, and efficiency; recorded computer software to monitor and analyze automation operations to reduce cycle time, reduce unplanned machine downtime, and anticipate needed maintenance of machines within the automated system; recorded computer software in the field of automation systems, namely, machine vision systems software, production planning software, automation software for monitoring and controlling communication between machines within an automated machine system and for monitoring and controlling communication computers and automated machine systems, industrial machine control software and maintenance software for automation controls; recorded factory automation software to track manufacturing machine operations, analyze time-based performance analytics, and generate predictive maintenance reports; recorded computer software for use in data integration for factory automation and manufacturing; automation systems and equipment, namely, mechanical and electronic devices in the nature of sensors, microprocessors, microprocessor-based hardware and embedded software, high resolution cameras, cameras, imagers, displays and monitors, alarms, and integrated circuits for image processing used to automatically locate, alter, inspect, test or sense materials or products as part of automated processes; computerized vision systems hardware, namely, sensors, microprocessors, microprocessor-based hardware, high resolution cameras, cameras, imagers, displays and monitors, alarms, and integrated circuits for image processing
A distributed automation control system includes a network for connecting members of the system to a central server for communication between the members and the central server. The members can include a device controlled by a microcontroller in communication with the network, a mobile object digitized to communicate with the central server via the network, and a facility component in communication with the central server. A member can be assigned to one or more groups of members for group learning and for generating a group heartbeat. Each member defines a safety volume which is monitored by the central server. When the safety volume of one member overlaps the safety volume of another member, the central server initiates a responsive action which can include ceasing the operation of at least one of the members.
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A system and method for controlling automation includes a machine performing at least one operation and including a sensor for generating data in response to a performance of the operation by the machine. Data generated by the sensor is stored for retrieval by a server in data memory storage. The server includes at least one display template for displaying the data, and the server generates a data display by populating the at least one display template with the data. The data template can be populated with data in real time, to display the data display immediate to the generation of the data. The display template includes a data feature which is differentiated for displaying the data feature in a mode determined by the data populating the data display. The data display can be displayed in real time by a user device in communication with the server.
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A system and method for displaying a combination of automation data collected from one or more assets and analog data collected from a system or element related to the assets can be simultaneously displayed on the display screen in a plurality of concurrently displayed cycle displays. In response to a user input to the display screen, the data display is dynamically manipulated to display varying numbers of operating cycles of the assets and the associated analog data collected in real time with the performance of the operating cycles, such that patterns and/or correlations between the analog data and automation data over a displayed timeline can be viewed and analyzed. The automation data is visually differentiated to indicate a condition state of the operating cycle and assets in real time.
An automation operating and management system consolidates and analyzes inputs from multiple machines within an automated enterprise to predict failures and provide instructions for counteractions to prevent failures during machine operation, and to identify opportunities for efficiency improvement, including actions for reduction in peak power consumption demand within a facility including multiple machines. A machine can include a machine controller and at least one base layer controller, where the base layer controller acts as a low level controller to directly control the motion of elements in communication with the base layer control, according to parameters set by the machine controller. The base layer controller collects timing data for the elements under its control, compares the timing data with the parameters and sets an alarm when the timing data is outside of tolerance limits defined by the parameters.
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A system and method for displaying a combination of automation data collected from one or more assets and analog data collected from a system or element related to the assets can be simultaneously displayed on the display screen in a plurality of concurrently displayed cycle displays. In response to a user input to the display screen, the data display is dynamically manipulated to display varying numbers of operating cycles of the assets and the associated analog data collected in real time with the performance of the operating cycles, such that patterns and/or correlations between the analog data and automation data over a displayed timeline can be viewed and analyzed. The automation data is visually differentiated to indicate a condition state of the operating cycle and assets in real time.
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A distributed automation control system includes a network for connecting members of the system to a central server for communication between the members and the central server. The members can include a device controlled by a microcontroller in communication with the network, a mobile object digitized to communicate with the central server via the network, and a facility component in communication with the central server. A member can be assigned to one or more groups of members for group learning and for generating a group heartbeat. Each member defines a safety volume which is monitored by the central server. When the safety volume of one member overlaps the safety volume of another member, the central server initiates a responsive action which can include ceasing the operation of at least one of the members.
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Method and system for generating behavior profiles for device members of a network
A method and system for generating a digital profile defined by digital behavior expressed by a device includes receiving digital behavior data and identifying information defined by a device in communication with a content server, generating a device profile for the device, associating the device with at least one device population, and generating a population profile defined by the device population. The device profiles and population profiles may be made accessible to users of a social network. Related contents, including identifying information, device behavior analysis, comparative ratings, service and diagnostic information, messages and alerts may be associated with a device profile or population profile and published to the social network. A population profile may define normal digital behavior of the population, such that the population profile may be compared with the device profile of a device, to determine whether the device operation is abnormal with respect to the population profile.
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A system for controlling automation includes a machine which collects data generated by performance of an operation by the machine. A user device displays a machine control interface (MCI) corresponding to the machine. The MCI displays the collected data to a touch interface of the user device, and defines at least one touch activated user interface element (UIE) for manipulating the data. The user device can be enabled as an automation human machine interface (HMI) device for controlling an operation performed by the machine, such that a touch action applied to a UIE of the MCI controls the operation. A prerequisite condition to enabling the user device as an automation HMI device can include activation of an enabling switch selectively connected to the user device. The MCI can be stored in a memory of the enabling switch and retrieved from the enabling switch by the user device.
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G05B 19/409 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'utilisation de l'entrée manuelle des données [MDI] ou par l'utilisation d'un panneau de commande, p. ex. commande de fonctions avec le panneauCommande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par les détails du panneau de commande ou par la fixation de paramètres
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
An automation operating and management system consolidates and analyzes inputs from multiple machines within an automated enterprise to predict failures and provide instructions for counteractions to prevent failures during machine operation, and to identify opportunities for efficiency improvement, including actions for reduction in peak power consumption demand within a facility including multiple machines. A machine can include a machine controller and at least one base layer controller, where the base layer controller acts as a low level controller to directly control the motion of elements in communication with the base layer control, according to parameters set by the machine controller. The base layer controller collects timing data for the elements under its control, compares the timing data with the parameters and sets an alarm when the timing data is outside of tolerance limits defined by the parameters.
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G05B 19/409 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'utilisation de l'entrée manuelle des données [MDI] ou par l'utilisation d'un panneau de commande, p. ex. commande de fonctions avec le panneauCommande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par les détails du panneau de commande ou par la fixation de paramètres
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
A system and method for tracking actions of mobile assets used to perform a process within a facility includes a plurality of object trackers positioned throughout the facility to monitor, detect and digitize actions, including movement, of a mobile asset within the facility. The mobile asset includes an identifier which is detectable by each object tracker to track the movement and location of the detected asset in real time. Each object tracker includes at least one sensor for monitoring and detecting the asset and its identifier, where the input sensed by the sensor is transmitted to a computer within the object tracker for time stamping with a detected time, and processing of the sensor input using one or more algorithms to identify the asset ID and the asset type associated with the detected identifier, and the asset's location in the facility and interactions at the detected time.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Computer software, recorded; computer software applications, downloadable; computer programmes [programs], recorded; monitors [computer programs]; testing apparatus not for medical purposes; electronic data processing equipment; real-time data processing apparatus; computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and improving automated systems and automation processes; factory automation software; computer software in the field of automation systems, namely, vision systems, production planning software, automation software, machine control software, maintenance software; factory and manufacturing automation systems and equipment, namely, mechanical and electronic devices used to automatically locate, alter, inspect, test or sense materials or products as part of automated processes; computerized vision systems hardware, all aforementioned not in connection with the billing for treatments of private patients and legally or privately insured patients.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and improving automated systems and automation processes; providing use of on-line non-downloadable automation software, namely, software to integrate machine operations, track problems, and generate reports; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software to monitor and analyze automation processes and operations to optimize productivity, reliability, and efficiency; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software to monitor and analyze automation operations to reduce cycle time, reduce unplanned machine downtime, and anticipate needed maintenance of machines within the automated system; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software in the field of automation systems, namely, machine vision systems software, production planning software, automation software for monitoring and controlling communication between machines within an automated machine system and for monitoring and controlling communication computers and automated machine systems, industrial machine control software and maintenance software for automation controls; providing use of on-line non-downloadable factory automation software, to track manufacturing machine operations, analyze time-based performance analytics, and generate predictive maintenance reports; providing use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for use in data integration for factory automation and manufacturing
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Recorded computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and improving automated systems and automation processes; recorded automation software, namely, software to integrate machine operations, track problems, and generate reports; recorded computer software to monitor and analyze automation processes and operations to optimize productivity, reliability, and efficiency; recorded computer software to monitor and analyze automation operations to reduce cycle time, reduce unplanned machine downtime, and anticipate needed maintenance of machines within the automated system; recorded computer software in the field of automation systems, namely, machine vision systems software, production planning software, automation software for monitoring and controlling communication between machines within an automated machine system and for monitoring and controlling communication computers and automated machine systems, industrial machine control software and maintenance software for automation controls; recorded factory automation software to track manufacturing machine operations, analyze time-based performance analytics, and generate predictive maintenance reports; recorded computer software for use in data integration for factory automation and manufacturing; automation systems and equipment, namely, mechanical and electronic devices in the nature of sensors, microprocessors, microprocessor-based hardware and embedded software, high resolution cameras, cameras, imagers, displays and monitors, alarms, and integrated circuits for image processing used to automatically locate, alter, inspect, test or sense materials or products as part of automated processes; computerized vision systems hardware, namely, sensors, microprocessors, microprocessor-based hardware, high resolution cameras, cameras, imagers, displays and monitors, alarms, and integrated circuits for image processing
30.
Method and system for generating behavior profiles for device members of a network
A method and system for generating a digital profile defined by digital behavior expressed by a device includes receiving digital behavior data and identifying information defined by a device in communication with a content server, generating a device profile for the device, associating the device with at least one device population, and generating a population profile defined by the device population. The device profiles and population profiles may be made accessible to users of a social network. Related contents, including identifying information, device behavior analysis, comparative ratings, service and diagnostic information, messages and alerts may be associated with a device profile or population profile and published to the social network. A population profile may define normal digital behavior of the population, such that the population profile may be compared with the device profile of a device, to determine whether the device operation is abnormal with respect to the population profile.
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
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G06Q 50/00 - Technologies de l’information et de la communication [TIC] spécialement adaptées à la mise en œuvre des procédés d’affaires d’un secteur particulier d’activité économique, p. ex. aux services d’utilité publique ou au tourisme
A method and system for generating a heartbeat of a process including at least one machine configured to perform a process cycle consisting of timed events performed in a process sequence includes determining the duration of each timed event during performance of the process cycle, ordering the durations of the timed events in the process sequence, and generating a heartbeat defined by the ordered durations of a process cycle. One or more process parameters can be sensed and displayed with the heartbeat in real time. The variance of a current heartbeat to a baseline heartbeat and/or a comparison of a process parameter to a parameter limit can be analyzed to monitor and/or control the process or machine. The heartbeat, the process parameter corresponding to the heartbeat can be displayed on a user interface which can include a message corresponding to the heartbeat and/or the process parameter.
A system and method for capturing automation data from an automated system uses a multi-array populated by an automation controller with automation data including timing data defined by a controller clock. The multi-array includes at least one member corresponding to a sensor sensing a state of the member and a plurality of member-defined data elements, which may correspond to a start time and end time of the member state. Automation data is captured from the controller multi-array by a computing device in communication with the controller including a first data table corresponding with the controller multi-array for efficient collection of the automation data from the controller memory, and a second data table for associating each data element with its defining member and storing the associated data in a historical database which may be used for analysis of cycle time data of a member, device or operation of the automated system.
An automation operating and management system consolidates and analyzes inputs from multiple machines within an automated enterprise to predict failures and provide instructions for counteractions to prevent failures during machine operation, and to identify opportunities for efficiency improvement, including actions for reduction in peak power consumption demand within a facility including multiple machines. A machine can include a machine controller and at least one base layer controller, where the base layer controller acts as a low level controller to directly control the motion of elements in communication with the base layer control, according to parameters set by the machine controller. The base layer controller collects timing data for the elements under its control, compares the timing data with the parameters and sets an alarm when the timing data is outside of tolerance limits defined by the parameters.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
G05B 19/409 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'utilisation de l'entrée manuelle des données [MDI] ou par l'utilisation d'un panneau de commande, p. ex. commande de fonctions avec le panneauCommande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par les détails du panneau de commande ou par la fixation de paramètres
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer software, recorded; computer software applications, downloadable; computer programmes [programs], recorded; monitors [computer programs]; testing apparatus not for medical purposes; electronic data processing equipment; real-time data processing apparatus; computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and improving automated systems and automation processes; factory automation software. computer software design; computer system analysis; computer software consultancy; maintenance of computer software; quality control; computer programming; technical consulting, research, development, and implementation of computer software in the field of automation, automation processes, and automated systems; research relating to the computerised automation of technical processes; research relating to the computerised automation of industrial processes; creation of control programs for automated measurement, assembly, adjustment and related visualisation.
A system for controlling automation includes a machine which collects data generated by performance of an operation by the machine. A user device displays a machine control interface (MCI) corresponding to the machine. The MCI displays the collected data to a touch interface of the user device, and defines at least one touch activated user interface element (UIE) for manipulating the data. The user device can be enabled as an automation human machine interface (HMI) device for controlling an operation performed by the machine, such that a touch action applied to a UIE of the MCI controls the operation. A prerequisite condition to enabling the user device as an automation HMI device can include activation of an enabling switch selectively connected to the user device. The MCI can be stored in a memory of the enabling switch and retrieved from the enabling switch by the user device.
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G05B 19/409 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'utilisation de l'entrée manuelle des données [MDI] ou par l'utilisation d'un panneau de commande, p. ex. commande de fonctions avec le panneauCommande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par les détails du panneau de commande ou par la fixation de paramètres
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
36.
Automation management interface using touch-activated display templates differentiated by mode of data features determined by data populating the display
A system and method for controlling automation includes a machine performing at least one operation and including a sensor for generating data in response to a performance of the operation by the machine. Data generated by the sensor is stored for retrieval by a server in data memory storage. The server includes at least one display template for displaying the data, and the server generates a data display by populating the at least one display template with the data. The data template can be populated with data in real time, to display the data display immediate to the generation of the data. The display template includes a data feature which is differentiated for displaying the data feature in a mode determined by the data populating the data display. The data display can be displayed in real time by a user device in communication with the server.
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G05B 19/409 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'utilisation de l'entrée manuelle des données [MDI] ou par l'utilisation d'un panneau de commande, p. ex. commande de fonctions avec le panneauCommande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par les détails du panneau de commande ou par la fixation de paramètres
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Design and development of diagnostic and analytical tools and software associated therewith in the field of automation and automation processes; consulting services in the field of automation and automation processes; consulting services in the field of the implementation and use of computer software systems in the fields of automation and automation processes
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Design and development of diagnostic and analytical tools and software associated therewith in the field of automation and automation processes; consulting services in the field of automation and automation processes; consulting services in the field of the implementation and use of computer software systems in the fields of automation and automation processes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Automation software, namely, software to integrate machine operations, track problems, and generate reports; computer software to monitor, analyze, and improve automation processes; computer software to monitor and analyze automation processes and operations to optimize productivity, reliability, and efficiency; computer software to monitor and analyze automation operations to reduce cycle time, reduce unplanned machine downtime, and anticipate needed maintenance of machines within the automated system
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Automation software, namely, software to integrate machine operations, track problems, and generate reports; computer software to monitor, analyze, and improve automation processes; computer software to monitor and analyze automation processes and operations to optimize productivity, reliability, and efficiency; computer software to monitor and analyze automation operations to reduce cycle time, reduce unplanned machine downtime, and anticipate needed maintenance of machines within the automated system
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer software, recorded; computer software applications, downloadable; computer programmes [programs], recorded; monitors [computer programs]; testing apparatus not for medical purposes; electronic data processing equipment; real-time data processing apparatus; computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and improving automated systems and automation processes; factory automation software. computer software design; computer system analysis; computer software consultancy; maintenance of computer software; quality control; computer programming; technical consulting, research, development, and implementation of computer software in the field of automation, automation processes, and automated systems; research relating to the computerised automation of technical processes; research relating to the computerised automation of industrial processes; creation of control programs for automated measurement, assembly, adjustment and related visualisation.
42.
Method and system for generating behavior profiles for device members of a network
A method and system for generating a digital profile defined by digital behavior expressed by a device includes receiving digital behavior data and identifying information defined by a device in communication with a content server, generating a device profile for the device, associating the device with at least one device population, and generating a population profile defined by the device population. The device profiles and population profiles may be made accessible to users of a social network. Related contents, including identifying information, device behavior analysis, comparative ratings, service and diagnostic information, messages and alerts may be associated with a device profile or population profile and published to the social network. A population profile may define normal digital behavior of the population, such that the population profile may be compared with the device profile of a device, to determine whether the device operation is abnormal with respect to the population profile.
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
H04L 29/08 - Procédure de commande de la transmission, p.ex. procédure de commande du niveau de la liaison
G06Q 50/00 - Technologies de l’information et de la communication [TIC] spécialement adaptées à la mise en œuvre des procédés d’affaires d’un secteur particulier d’activité économique, p. ex. aux services d’utilité publique ou au tourisme
A method and system for generating a heartbeat of a process including at least one machine configured to perform a process cycle consisting of timed events performed in a process sequence includes determining the duration of each timed event during performance of the process cycle, ordering the durations of the timed events in the process sequence, and generating a heartbeat defined by the ordered durations of a process cycle. One or more process parameters can be sensed and displayed with the heartbeat in real time. The variance of a current heartbeat to a baseline heartbeat and/or a comparison of a process parameter to a parameter limit can be analyzed to monitor and/or control the process or machine. The heartbeat, the process parameter corresponding to the heartbeat can be displayed on a user interface which can include a message corresponding to the heartbeat and/or the process parameter.
An automation operating and management system consolidates and analyzes inputs from multiple machines within an automated enterprise to predict failures and provide instructions for counteractions to prevent failures during machine operation, and to identify opportunities for efficiency improvement, including actions for reduction in peak power consumption demand within a facility including multiple machines. A machine can include a machine controller and at least one base layer controller, where the base layer controller acts as a low level controller to directly control the motion of elements in communication with the base layer control, according to parameters set by the machine controller. The base layer controller collects timing data for the elements under its control, compares the timing data with the parameters and sets an alarm when the timing data is outside of tolerance limits defined by the parameters.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
G05B 19/409 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'utilisation de l'entrée manuelle des données [MDI] ou par l'utilisation d'un panneau de commande, p. ex. commande de fonctions avec le panneauCommande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par les détails du panneau de commande ou par la fixation de paramètres
A method and system for generating a heartbeat of a process including at least one machine configured to perform a process cycle consisting of a plurality of timed events performed in a process sequence under an identified condition includes determining the duration of each of the timed events during the process cycle performed under the identified condition, ordering the durations of the plurality of timed events in the process sequence, and generating a heartbeat defined by the ordered durations of a process cycle. The identified condition may be one of a design intent, baseline, learnt, known, current or prior condition. The variance of the heartbeat between a first and at least a second identified condition may be analyzed to monitor and/or control the process or machine. The system may display the process heartbeat information and may generate a message in response to the heartbeat and/or variance thereof.
G06F 15/18 - dans lesquels un programme est modifié en fonction de l'expérience acquise par le calculateur lui-même au cours d'un cycle complet; Machines capables de s'instruire (systèmes de commande adaptatifs G05B 13/00;intelligence artificielle G06N)
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A system and method for capturing automation data from an automated system uses a multi-array populated by an automation controller with automation data including timing data defined by a controller clock. The multi-array includes at least one member corresponding to a sensor sensing a state of the member and a plurality of member-defined data elements, which may correspond to a start time and end time of the member state. Automation data is captured from the controller multi-array by a computing device in communication with the controller including a first data table corresponding with the controller multi-array for efficient collection of the automation data from the controller memory, and a second data table for associating each data element with its defining member and storing the associated data in a historical database which may be used for analysis of cycle time data of a member, device or operation of the automated system.
A method and system for generating a heartbeat of a process including at least one machine configured to perform a process cycle consisting of a plurality of timed events performed in a process sequence under an identified condition includes determining the duration of each of the timed events during the process cycle performed under the identified condition, ordering the durations of the plurality of timed events in the process sequence, and generating a heartbeat defined by the ordered durations of a process cycle. The identified condition may be one of a design intent, baseline, learnt, known, current or prior condition. The variance of the heartbeat between a first and at least a second identified condition may be analyzed to monitor and/or control the process or machine. The system may display the process heartbeat information and may generate a message in response to the heartbeat and/or variance thereof.
G06F 15/18 - dans lesquels un programme est modifié en fonction de l'expérience acquise par le calculateur lui-même au cours d'un cycle complet; Machines capables de s'instruire (systèmes de commande adaptatifs G05B 13/00;intelligence artificielle G06N)
A method and system for generating a digital profile defined by digital behavior expressed by a device includes receiving digital behavior data and identifying information defined by a device in communication with a content server, generating a device profile for the device, associating the device with at least one device population, and generating a population profile defined by the device population. The device profiles and population profiles may be made accessible to users of a social network. Related contents, including identifying information, device behavior analysis, comparative ratings, service and diagnostic information, messages and alerts may be associated with a device profile or population profile and published to the social network. A population profile may define normal digital behavior of the population, such that the population profile may be compared with the device profile of a device, to determine whether the device operation is abnormal with respect to the population profile.
G06F 15/173 - Communication entre processeurs utilisant un réseau d'interconnexion, p. ex. matriciel, de réarrangement, pyramidal, en étoile ou ramifié
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H04L 29/08 - Procédure de commande de la transmission, p.ex. procédure de commande du niveau de la liaison
49.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION
A system for management of multimedia content having a processor and memory configured to execute software instructions for implementing a content management component operative to upload the multimedia content and to create at least one compilation from the multimedia content, a market management component operative to assign market-specific data to the compilation, and a store builder resource component operative to generate one or more online stores for promotion of the compilation having the assigned market-specific data.
G06Q 50/00 - Technologies de l’information et de la communication [TIC] spécialement adaptées à la mise en œuvre des procédés d’affaires d’un secteur particulier d’activité économique, p. ex. aux services d’utilité publique ou au tourisme
A method for monitoring performance of at least one task in controlled equipment is disclosed herein. The method includes collecting a series of signals associated with the at least one task, at least some of the signals in the series define timing values for the at least one task. comparing each of at least some of the timing values to a reference value, generating an accumulated variance value based on the comparisons and selectively generating a predictive failure indication based on the generated accumulated variance value.
