Method for controlling the operation of a system, sub-system...

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2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Knight, Anthony (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Having protection or reliability feature

C700S032000, C700S052000, C700S175000, C702S034000, C702S084000, C702S176000, C702S184000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06922597

ABSTRACT:
In order to improve the reliability of a system, sub-system or component, a method for controlling the operation of a system, sub-system or component, comprises the steps ofa) repeatedly recording an operation time of said system, sub-system or component and at least one further parameter relevant to system, sub-system or component agingb) evaluating a usage profile based on said recorded operation time and said at least one further parameter, said usage profile being indicative of the accumulated stress at the time of the evaluation, andc) if a difference between said evaluated usage profile and a nominal usage value at the time of the evaluation exceeds a predetermined threshold value, adjusting an operation parameter of said system, sub-system or component.

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