Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Electrical power generation or distribution system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Masinick, Michael D (Department: 2128)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Electrical power generation or distribution system
C700S297000, C307S082000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07962249
ABSTRACT:
A central array controller for an energy generating array is provided. The array includes a plurality of energy generating devices, and each energy generating device is coupled to a corresponding local converter. The central array controller includes a diagnostic module that is capable of receiving, from each local converter in the array, device data for the energy generating device corresponding to the local converter. In one embodiment, the diagnostic module is also capable of receiving, from each local converter in the array, local converter data for the local converter.
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Djabbari Ali
Lisi Gianpaolo
Zhang Jianhui
Masinick Michael D
National Semiconductor Corporation
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