Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Generic control system – apparatus or process – Digital positioning
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-18
2007-09-18
Knight, Anthony (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Generic control system, apparatus or process
Digital positioning
C700S009000, C700S017000, C455S456100, C715S864000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10351572
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for controlling machine operations in an automated industrial facility including at least one machine, the method for restricting machine operation when a wireless information device associated with a facility user is within a restricted facility location and comprising the steps providing at least one wireless information device, determining if the at least one wireless information device is within a restricted facility location and, where the at least one wireless information device is within a restricted facility location, regulating operation of the at least one machine.
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Brandt David D.
Farchmin David W.
Vasko David Alan
Gerasimow Alexander M.
Knight Anthony
Norton Jennifer L.
Quarles & Brady LLP
Rockwell Automation Technologies Inc.
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