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Archive and restore system and methodology for on-line edits utilizing non-volatile buffering

US7487316B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2001
Grant dateFeb 3, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/24137
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and methodology to mitigate memory current requirements in an industrial controller and to facilitate efficient on-line editing, storage and retrieval of user programs and data. A segmented memory architecture is provided, wherein a first memory segment is loaded with programmed instructions and other data that is relatively static in nature. A second memory segment is provided for storage of dynamic information such as controller data table variables that change frequently and/or rapidly during program execution of the controller. An execution memory is concurrently loaded with the user program to facilitate high performance program execution and to enable on-line edits of the user program during operation of the controller.

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