System and method for dynamic multi-objective optimization of machine selection, integration and utilization

US9729639B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Angel Sustaeta · Austin, US
• Ka-Hing Lin · Shanghai, CN
• Ric Snyder · Austin, US
• John Christopher Theron · Laguna Beach, US
• Mark Funderburk · Austin, US
• Michael Eugene Sugars · Elgin, US
• Frederick M. Discenzo · Brecksville, US
• John J. Baier · Mentor, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 30, 2008
• Grant date: Aug 8, 2017
• Expiry date: Aug 24, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02P90/82
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The invention provides control systems and methodologies for controlling a process having computer-controlled equipment, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. More particularly, the subject invention provides for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation over a time horizon.