System for assisting configuring a process control environment
US5940294A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A configuration assistant system is disclosed which guides a user through configuring a process control environment via a sequence of screen presentations. The configuration assistant system advantageously enables a process control designer or user to quickly and easily configure a process control environment. The screen presentations may be contained within a plurality of instructional sections to further assist the process control designer in configuring the process control environment.
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