公开(公告)号：US08706263B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US12844178

申请日：2010-07-27

Applicant: Robert C. Kline, Jr.

Inventor： Robert C. Kline, Jr.

IPC: G01B5/00 ,  G04F1/00 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B19/05 ,  G05B2219/23258 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F8/34 ,  Y10S715/965 ,  Y10S715/97

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that are capable of synchronizing an industrial process. The industrial process may include a plurality of process levels. A visualization group may be displayed, showing the various levels of a process. A transition group may be graphically defined that allows for the linking of the transitions between the various process levels. In certain embodiments, sequential function charts (SFC) may include expanded capabilities that allow for the visual definition, editing, and review of the transition groups. Such SFC embodiments may be capable of process flow synchronization across any levels of the modeled process.

Abstract translation: 提供了能够同步工业过程的系统和方法。 工业过程可以包括多个处理级别。 可以显示可视化组，显示过程的各个级别。 可以图形地定义转移组，其允许链接各种过程级别之间的转换。 在某些实施例中，顺序功能图（SFC）可以包括允许转换组的视觉定义，编辑和查看的扩展功能。 这样的SFC实施例可能能够跨越建模过程的任何级别的过程流同步。

公开(公告)号：US07827022B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US11535696

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: Robert C. Kline, Jr.

Inventor： Robert C. Kline, Jr.

IPC: G06F9/45

CPC classification number: G05B19/056 ,  G05B2219/13028 ,  G05B2219/13108 ,  G05B2219/13185

Abstract: Automated program validation components are provided to facilitate software program development for industrial control systems and processes. In one aspect, a simulation tool is provided for an industrial automation system. The simulation tool includes a transform component that receives one or more program chart components as input and outputs a subset of model components for simulation. A simulation component executes the subset of model components in order to validate the program chart components.

Abstract translation: 提供自动程序验证组件，以便于工业控制系统和过程的软件程序开发。 在一个方面，为工业自动化系统提供了模拟工具。 仿真工具包括一个变换组件，它接收一个或多个程序图表组件作为输入，并输出用于模拟的模型组件的子集。 模拟组件执行模型组件的子集，以验证程序图表组件。

公开(公告)号：US5499188A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-12

申请号：US293773

申请日：1994-08-22

Applicant: Robert C. Kline, Jr. ,  Emory C. Clements ,  Gretchen L. Krehbiel ,  Darrell R. Tanner ,  James A. Strilich ,  David A. Chappell

Inventor： Robert C. Kline, Jr. ,  Emory C. Clements ,  Gretchen L. Krehbiel ,  Darrell R. Tanner ,  James A. Strilich ,  David A. Chappell

IPC: B23Q41/08 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G05B15/02

Abstract: A process plant has a process control system and a plurality of production lines, each production line having a predetermined equipment configuration. The process control system further includes a controller for interfacing to each production line. The process control system has information pertaining to the equipment configuration of each production line stored in an equipment data base, the operations performed by each production line stored in an operations data base, and raw materials information of the process plant stored in a raw materials data base. A method for controlling the production of a product by a production line comprises the steps of building a formula based on the product to be produced. The formula data provides information relating to relative quantities of raw materials included in the product and the manner of combining the raw materials. The formula also provides a sequence of operations for combining the raw materials compatible with production line operations and consistent with the formula data, the formula being independent of equipment. Based on the formula and a selected production line, a recipe is built for the product, the recipe being a set of procedures unique to the selected production line necessary to produce the product. The recipe is executed by the controller, causing the equipments of the production line to perform the operations in the specified sequence called for in the recipe to generate the product.

Abstract translation: 处理厂具有过程控制系统和多条生产线，每条生产线具有预定的设备配置。 过程控制系统还包括用于与每个生产线接口的控制器。 过程控制系统具有与存储在设备数据库中的每个生产线的设备配置有关的信息，存储在操作数据库中的每个生产线执行的操作以及存储在原始数据中的处理工厂的原材料信息 基础。 用于通过生产线控制产品生产的方法包括以下步骤：基于待生产的产品构建配方。 公式数据提供与产品中包含的原材料的相对数量以及原料的组合方式相关的信息。 该公式还提供了与生产线操作兼容的原材料组合的一系列操作，并与公式数据一致，该公式与设备无关。 根据公式和选定的生产线，为产品制定了一个配方，该配方是生产该产品所需的所选生产线特有的一套程序。 配方由控制器执行，使得生产线的设备按照配方中要求的指定顺序执行操作，以生成产品。

公开(公告)号：US07313453B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-25

申请号：US10951200

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: Robert C. Kline, Jr.

Inventor： Robert C. Kline, Jr.

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  G05B2219/32095 ,  G05B2219/32098 ,  Y02P90/16 ,  Y02P90/20

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating automated manufacturing processes in an industrial controller environment, wherein a system is provided for automated industrial processing in one aspect. The system includes a processor that determines a plurality of attributes of a class-based recipe in order to facilitate various automated industrial control operations. A rules component resolves how the attributes are applied by the processor to the automated industrial control operations. The rules component can include a binding component that may also include a binding requirements component and a binding preferences component that are utilized to process the attributes.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种促进工业控制器环境中的自动化制造过程的系统和方法，其中在一个方面提供用于自动化工业处理的系统。 该系统包括确定基于类的配方的多个属性以便于各种自动化工业控制操作的处理器。 规则组件解决了处理器将属性应用于自动化工业控制操作的方式。 规则组件可​​以包括绑定组件，其也可以包括用于处理属性的绑定需求组件和绑定首选项组件。

公开(公告)号：US07861085B1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US10952984

申请日：2004-09-29

Applicant: Clark Case ,  Robert C. Kline, Jr.

Inventor： Clark Case ,  Robert C. Kline, Jr.

IPC: G06F7/04 ,  H04L9/32

CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 ,  G05B2219/25232 ,  G05B2219/25235 ,  G05B2219/25423 ,  H04L9/3247

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating automated manufacturing processes in a regulated industrial controller environment, wherein a centralized signature component generates signature events to remote locations and validates signatures required to satisfy such events. A system for distributed signature processing is provided. The system includes a signature component to determine when to generate one or more electronic signature events and to validate electronic signatures that have been received from various local or remote locations. An application layer distributes interface components to the locations in order to facilitate generation of the electronic signature events and validation of the electronic signatures.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及促进受规管工业控制器环境中的自动化制造过程的系统和方法，其中集中签名组件生成到远程位置的签名事件并验证满足这种事件所需的签名。 提供了一种用于分布式签名处理的系统。 系统包括签名组件，用于确定何时生成一个或多个电子签名事件并验证已经从各个本地或远程位置接收到的电子签名。 应用层将接口组件分发到位置，以便于生成电子签名事件和电子签名的验证。

公开(公告)号：US07721273B1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US10860870

申请日：2004-06-04

Applicant: Kenwood H. Hall ,  Stephen D. Ryan ,  Richard Alan Morse ,  Kam-Por Yuen ,  Raymond J. Staron ,  Paul R. D'Mura ,  James H. Jarrett ,  Michael D. Kalan ,  Robert C. Kline, Jr. ,  Charles Martin Rischar ,  Christopher E. Stanek ,  Tao Zhao ,  Kenneth S. Plache ,  Shoshana L. Wodzisz ,  Jan Bezdicek ,  David A. Johnston ,  Jeffery W. Brooks

Inventor： Kenwood H. Hall ,  Stephen D. Ryan ,  Richard Alan Morse ,  Kam-Por Yuen ,  Raymond J. Staron ,  Paul R. D'Mura ,  James H. Jarrett ,  Michael D. Kalan ,  Robert C. Kline, Jr. ,  Charles Martin Rischar ,  Christopher E. Stanek ,  Tao Zhao ,  Kenneth S. Plache ,  Shoshana L. Wodzisz ,  Jan Bezdicek ,  David A. Johnston ,  Jeffery W. Brooks

IPC: G06F9/45 ,  G05B19/18

CPC classification number: G05B19/056 ,  G05B2219/13009

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating automated manufacturing processes in an industrial controller environment. An automation system is provided for automated industrial processing. The system includes an equipment phase object that is executed by a controller engine, wherein the equipment phase object can be accessible from internal instructions within the controller and/or from external instructions directed to the controller such as from a server or another controller across a network connection. A sequencing engine operates with the equipment phase object to facilitate automated industrial processing. The sequencing engine can be adapted to various industrial standards or in accordance with other state type models.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及促进工业控制器环境中的自动化制造过程的系统和方法。 为自动化工业处理提供自动化系统。 该系统包括由控制器引擎执行的设备相位对象，其中可以通过控制器内的内部指令和/或从外部指令访问设备相位对象，例如通过网络从服务器或另一个控制器 连接。 排序引擎与设备相位对象进行操作，以便于自动化工业处理。 排序引擎可以适应各种工业标准或者根据其他状态类型的模型。

公开(公告)号：US07526355B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-28

申请号：US11961651

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Robert C. Kline, Jr.

Inventor： Robert C. Kline, Jr.

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  G05B2219/32095 ,  G05B2219/32098 ,  Y02P90/16 ,  Y02P90/20

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating automated manufacturing processes in an industrial controller environment, wherein a system is provided for automated industrial processing in one aspect. The system includes a processor that determines a plurality of attributes of a class-based recipe in order to facilitate various automated industrial control operations. A rules component resolves how the attributes are applied by the processor to the automated industrial control operations. The rules component can include a binding component that may also include a binding requirements component and a binding preferences component that are utilized to process the attributes.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种促进工业控制器环境中的自动化制造过程的系统和方法，其中在一个方面提供用于自动化工业处理的系统。 该系统包括确定基于类的配方的多个属性以便于各种自动化工业控制操作的处理器。 规则组件解决了处理器将属性应用于自动化工业控制操作的方式。 规则组件可​​以包括绑定组件，其也可以包括用于处理属性的绑定需求组件和绑定首选项组件。