System design, proposal and programming method and apparatus

US7359870B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John D. Hadfield · Greenfield, US
• Louis Kein · Grafton, US
• Erich Heberlein · Oconomowoc, US
• Jon Simons · Franklin, US
• Rich Robb · New Berlin, US
• Wayne H. Wielebski · New Berlin, US
• Kevin Retlich · Wauwatosa, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 28, 2000
• Grant date: Apr 15, 2008
• Expiry date: Dec 24, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02P90/02
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A technique is provided or integrating system design, sales, and manufacturing functions. Systems including networked and programmable electrical components, such as motor control centers, and other electrical power control arrangements are designed, and a database is created for the design, including component and system designation data. The database may further include configuration information, settings, and so forth. The database is used as a tool in establishing a sales solicitation proposal from which sales of the system are offered. The same database is then used to program the various components of the system, such as through a temporary network link or via a permanent data network once the system is assembled.