Module structure and use for industrial control systems

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2006-09-29

2010-12-21

DeCady, Albert (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Sequential or selective

Reexamination Certificate

active

07856279

ABSTRACT:
A logical module for an industrial automation system is provided. This includes one or more resources to perform an action and a logic component to control a state of the resources. A module employs the resources and the logic component to expose functionality of the module while providing generic interfaces to external components of the module.

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