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Presenting field users on process graphics

US9690285B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2013
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/31197
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method, field user presenting arrangement and a computer program product for enabling an operator of a process control system to determine the location of field users in the process control system are provided. The arrangement includes a presentation control unit that obtains position data of the position of a field user, obtain the positions of objects in the process control system, compares the position of the field user with the positions of the objects, determines that the field user is in the vicinity of an object if the distance between the position of the field user and the position of the object is below a proximity threshold, and presents the field user on graphics depicting the process, where a field user deemed to be in the vicinity of an object is presented at this object in the graphics.

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