Systems and methods for extending physical sensor range using virtual sensors
US8977373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B13/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A control system is disclosed. The control system may have a physical sensor that may output a physical output value, and a virtual sensor network that may output a virtual output value. The control system may also have an electronic control module that may be configured to receive the physical output value from the physical sensor and receive the virtual output value from the virtual sensor. The electronic control module may be further configured to determine a trust level of the physical sensor based on the physical output value, and determine that the trust level of the physical sensor is below a first threshold trust value. The electronic control module may control a machine based on the virtual output value responsive to determining that the trust level of the physical sensor is below the first threshold trust value.
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