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Controller equipment model systems and methods

US7721273B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2004
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/13009
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

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.

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