Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer network managing – Computer network monitoring
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-03
2010-11-16
Lin, Kenny S (Department: 2452)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer network managing
Computer network monitoring
C709S226000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07836168
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating flexible resource distribution in an industrial control environment. A query component is provided to determine one or more system resources from a networked industrial controller system, wherein the resources can include listings of applications, configurations, variable settings, and performance capabilities associated with a controller. Upon receiving available resource listings from various control devices, a distribution component can update the devices based in part on the resource listings and according to various criteria. A configuration component can be utilized in the controller system to provide network updates of controller parameters and to facilitate automated protocol selections when interacting with out-of-network devices. An analysis component can interact with the query, distribution, and configuration components to support higher-level decision-making in the resource distribution and allocation process.
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Baier John Joseph
Batke Brian Alan
Brooks Paul David
Callaghan David Michael
Morse Richard Alan
Lin Kenny S
Miller John M.
Rockwell Automation Technologies Inc.
Speroff R. Scott
Turocy & Watson LLP
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