User interface and system for creating function block diagrams

US6931288B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Jason Lee · Sugar Hill, US
• Douglas J. Reichard · Fairview Park, US
• Unni M. Heineking · Chardon, US
• Bruce A. Christensen · Auburn, US
• Holly E. Johnson · Elyria, US
• Keith M. Hogan · Painesville, US
• Kim L. Skippers · Solon, US
• Diane N. Ritchie · Mentor, US
• Steven A. Zuponcic · Solon, US
• James Harry Jarrett · Baltimore, US
• Christopher E. Stanek · Mayfield Heights, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 16, 2001
• Grant date: Aug 16, 2005
• Expiry date: Apr 18, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G05B2219/23278
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A controller configuration system and user interface therefor are disclosed for creating and editing controller function block diagrams for use in control systems. The interface provides feedback loop identification features, wire connection cross-referencing and hyperlinks, wire connector name matching, pin datatype visualization, correct wiring indication and wiring error indications, and intelligent deletion and restoration features. In addition, the interface provides block morphing, free-form text boxes, error navigation, error indication, and block execution status information.