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System and method for visual presentation of information in a process control system

US8589814B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2010
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/32128
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various graphical displays used for visualization of control techniques in a process control system can be provided to an operator. For example, the graphical display could include an image associated with a portion of a process and icons that are associated with corresponding process variables. At least some of the icons include a symbol that represents a change of one value of the associated process variable relative to another value of the process variable. Another graphical display could include a pigeonhole display that includes visual elements associated with corresponding process variables. Selection of a visual element could present the operator with a peephole display that includes information associated with process variables associated with the selected visual element. Each visual element displays layers of information that are associated with its process variable.

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