Industrial automation interfaces integrated with enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) systems

US8010218B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Robert Joseph McGreevy · Oswego, US
• Micheal John Pantaleano · Willoughby, US
• Bruce Gordon Fuller · Edmonton, CA
• Ian Edward Tooke · Barrie, CA
• Kevin John Albert · Wauwatosa, US
• John J. Baier · Mentor, US
• Jan Pingel · New Berlin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 30, 2008
• Grant date: Aug 30, 2011
• Expiry date: Oct 13, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02P90/80
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A visualization system integrated with an enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) system utilizing preconfigured EMI data models, workflow reports and process event notifications to optimize a manufacturing process. The visualization system and the EMI system exchange data and information providing both systems with a broader process view than either system has independently. The visualization system can specifically target information and action requests to different classes of manufacturing personnel such as operators and engineers. Additionally, the visualization system maintains an audit log of all production identities, raw material usage, and requested corrective actions.