Patent classifications
G05B2219/25268
Methods and systems for the industrial internet of things
The system generally includes a crosspoint switch in a local data collection system having multiple inputs and multiple outputs including a first input connected to a first sensor and a second input connected to a second sensor. The multiple outputs include a first output and a second output configured to be switchable between a condition in which the first output is configured to switch between delivery of a first sensor signal and a second sensor signal and a condition in which there is simultaneous delivery of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal. Each of multiple inputs is configured to be individually assigned to any of the multiple outputs. The local data collection system includes multiple data acquisition units each having an onboard card set configured to store calibration information and maintenance history. The local data collection system is configured to manage data collection bands.
Presentation of graphical visualizations and control mechanisms in-line with programming logic
Techniques to facilitate programming industrial control systems to operate machinery in an industrial automation environment are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, a user interface is displayed for a control program editor comprising programming logic associated with at least one machine system. Operational data associated with operating the at least one machine system controlled by an industrial controller executing the programming logic is received. The programming logic and the operational data are processed to determine contextual associations between the programming logic and the operational data. In the user interface for the control program editor, the operational data is displayed in context with the programming logic associated therewith based on the contextual associations.
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Methods and systems for the industrial internet of things
The system generally includes a crosspoint switch in a local data collection system having multiple inputs and multiple outputs including a first input connected to a first sensor and a second input connected to a second sensor. The multiple outputs include a first output and a second output configured to be switchable between a condition in which the first output is configured to switch between delivery of a first sensor signal and a second sensor signal and a condition in which there is simultaneous delivery of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal. Each of multiple inputs is configured to be individually assigned to any of the multiple outputs. The local data collection system includes multiple data acquisition units each having an onboard card set configured to store calibration information and maintenance history. The local data collection system is configured to manage data collection bands.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEGMENTING CUSTOMERS WITH MIXED ATTRIBUTE TYPES USING A TARGETED CLUSTERING APPROACH
Systems, methods, and other embodiments are disclosed that are configured to segment customers using mixed attribute types. In one embodiment, a computerized data structure is read. The computerized data structure has numerical demographic attribute data, categorical demographic attribute data, and target attribute data that is associated with customers and is stored in a computerized memory. The numerical demographic attribute data and the categorical demographic attribute data are converted to a same numerical scale, based at least in part on the target attribute data, to form congruent attribute data in a format that is compatible with performing a cluster analysis on the congruent attribute data. The cluster analysis is performed on the congruent attribute data to generate segmented customer data representing a segmentation of the customers. The segmented customer data may be used to control at least one enterprise function performed by a computerized management system.
Methods and systems for the industrial internet of things
The system generally includes a crosspoint switch in the local data collection system having multiple inputs and multiple outputs including a first input connected to the first sensor and a second input connected to the second sensor. The multiple outputs include a first output and a second output configured to be switchable between a condition in which the first output is configured to switch between delivery of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal and a condition in which there is simultaneous delivery of the first sensor signal from the first output and the second sensor signal from the second output. Each of multiple inputs is configured to be individually assigned to any of the multiple outputs. Unassigned outputs are configured to be switched off producing a high-impedance state. The local data collection system includes multiple data acquisition units each having an onboard card set configured to store calibration information and maintenance history of a data acquisition unit in which the onboard card set is located. The local data collection system is configured to manage data collection bands.
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment
Systems and methods for providing network connectivity and remote monitoring, optimization, and control of pool/spa equipment are provided. “Internet-of-Things” (IoT) functionality is provided for pool and spa equipment in a flexible and cost-effective manner. Network connectivity and remote monitoring/control of pool and spa equipment is provided by various components such as a network communication and local control subsystem installed in pool/spa equipment, and other components. Also disclosed are various control processes (“pool logic”) which can be embodied as software code installed in any of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
SYSTEM FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION UPON LOSS OF MAIN POWER IN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM
In accordance with one embodiment, a fan controller operates in a standard mode when main power is provided to the power supply unit in which speed of the fan is controlled in response to a primary pulse width modulation (PWM) signal from a power controller. A loss of the main power to the power supply unit may be detected at a logic circuit, which provides a secondary PWM signal to the fan controller in response to the loss of the main power. In certain embodiments, the fan controller is operated in a power loss mode in response to the secondary PWM signal to direct the speed of the fan to a low-power consumption target speed.
Methods and systems for the industrial internet of things
A method for data collection, processing, and utilization of signals with a platform monitoring at least a first element in a first machine in an industrial environment includes obtaining, automatically with a computing environment, at least a first sensor signal and a second sensor signal with a local data collection system that monitors at least the first machine and connecting a first input of a switch of the local data collection system to a first sensor and a second input of the switch to a second sensor in the local data collection system, switching between a condition in which a first output of the switch alternates between delivery of at least the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal and a condition in which there is simultaneous delivery of the first sensor signal from the first output and the second sensor signal from a second output of the switch.
Extracting maximal frequency response potential in controllable loads
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for extracting maximal frequency response potential in controllable loads. In one example, a method includes assigning a fitness metric to at least one electrical device coupled to a power grid, assigning a frequency threshold based on the fitness metric, and transmitting the assigned frequency threshold to the at least one electrical device. The fitness metric can be based at least in part on an availability component and a quality component associated with the at least one device and the frequency threshold can cause the at least one electrical device to activate autonomously based on a frequency of the power grid.