System and method for dynamic multi-objective optimization of machine selection, integration and utilization

US8417360B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Angel Sustaeta · Austin, US
• Ka-Hing Lin · Shanghai, CN
• Ric Snyder · Austin, US
• John Christopher Theron · Laguna Beach, US
• Mark Funderburk · Austin, US
• Michael Eugene Sugars · Elgin, US
• Frederick M. Discenzo · Brecksville, US
• John J. Baier · Mentor, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 30, 2008
• Grant date: Apr 9, 2013
• Expiry date: Dec 22, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02P90/82
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methodologies are provided for controlling a process having computer-controlled equipment, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. The systems and methods provide for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation over a time horizon.