System and method for automatically updating the memory map...

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2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Vincent, David (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Optimization or adaptive control

C709S246000, C709S249000, C709S252000, C703S003000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07379777

ABSTRACT:
System and method for automatically updating a memory map coupled to or included in a programmable logic controller (PLC). A PLC may automatically detect at least one programmable hardware element (PHE) coupled to the PLC. The PHE may provide a customizable interface, i.e., input and output (I/O) interface, between one or more devices and the PLC. The devices may include one or more measurement, data acquisition, signal generation, automation, motion control, and/or analysis device(s), among others. The PHE may perform one or more functions on the data transmitted between the device(s) and the PLC. One or more of the PHEs and/or device(s) may be local or remote to the PLC. The PLC may automatically update the memory map based on a hardware I/O interface of the at least one programmable hardware element, where the memory map facilitates communications between programs executing on the PLC and the programmable hardware element.

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