Method, computer-readable medium, and system for discovery and registration of controlled devices associated with self-describing modules
US8954541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/2807
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and computer-readable medium for the discovery and registration of controlled devices associated with self-describing Modules in a control system are provided. A controlled device associated with a self-describing module is coupled with a master controller on which the self-describing module is installed. A remote monitoring system is communicatively coupled with the master controller, and a remote monitoring system agent is installed on the master controller. The agent discovers a Module associated with the controlled device and queries the Module for a version thereof. The agent then evaluates whether the Module is self-describing. In the event the Module is self-describing, the agent requests a run-time capabilities object from the Module and registers the controlled device with the remote monitoring system according to the capabilities object.
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