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Methods and apparatus to conceal portions of a visual object diagram in a process control system

US8689118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2009
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/31478
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Example methods and apparatus to conceal portions of a visual object diagram in a process control system are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving a selection to conceal a first functional block within a visual object diagram, wherein the first functional block is associated with a first view parameter, determining a link from a process control parameter within the first functional block to a first intersection within a second functional block within the visual object diagram, wherein the link is associated with a second view parameter, coupling the first view parameter and the second view parameter to the first intersection, and concealing the link and the first functional block.

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