Distributed control systems and methods

Details Distributed control systems and methods Distributed control systems and methods

2006-08-08

2006-08-08

Knight, Anthony (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Plural processors

C700S295000, C700S079000, C700S080000, C700S053000, C700S017000, C700S065000, C700S066000, C165S254000, C072S043000, C029S03800E

Reexamination Certificate

active

07089066

ABSTRACT:
Distributed control systems and methods. An embodiment of distributed control system may comprise at least first and second nodes operatively associated with one another, the first node issuing a signal to at least the second node in response to an event. A load controlled by the second node, and a distributed controller provided at the second node. The distributed controller executing at least one script corresponding to the signal to control the load.

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