Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Mechanical control system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-04
2007-09-04
Von Buhr, M. N. (Department: 2125)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Mechanical control system
Reexamination Certificate
active
10859389
ABSTRACT:
A control system capable of detecting an anomaly in a controlled distribution network, and related method of detecting an anomaly, are disclosed. The control system includes a plurality of autonomous control units associated with elements of a distribution network, which include at least one producer and at least one consumer interconnected by distribution lines and at least one switch. The control units execute a program, are in communication with each other, and are capable of sensing respective parameters of the elements with which they are associated. At least one of the control units is capable of determining an occurrence of an anomaly within the network by comparing sensed parameter values or values based thereupon with one or more thresholds or range limits, and at least one of the control units is capable of identifying a cause of the anomaly by switching the at least one switch and observing the parameters.
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Hall Kenwood Henry
Maturana Francisco Paul
Staron Raymond John
Baxter Keith M.
Buhr M. N. Von
Rockwell Automation Technologies Inc.
Speroff R. Scott
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