System and methodology providing flexible and distributed...

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2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Follansbee, John (Department: 2154)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer network managing

Computer network monitoring

C700S020000, C700S089000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07058712

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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