Electronic fingerprints for machine control and production machines
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1. An electronic fingerprint apparatus for a machine, comprising:
- an automation component comprising a controller for controlling movements of at least one component of the machine, the automation component adapted for capturing electronic fingerprints representative of a state of the machine; and
a fingerprint device for selecting for measurement a plurality of movements of the machine to generate an electronic fingerprint that is representative of a condition of the machine.
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Abstract
An electronic fingerprint measures a state of a machine and/or process. A controller controls movements of at least one component of the machine and a fingerprint device selects, for measurement, certain movements of the machine for generating an electronic fingerprint that that is representative of a condition of the machine tool or process.
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25 Claims
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1. An electronic fingerprint apparatus for a machine, comprising:
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an automation component comprising a controller for controlling movements of at least one component of the machine, the automation component adapted for capturing electronic fingerprints representative of a state of the machine; and
a fingerprint device for selecting for measurement a plurality of movements of the machine to generate an electronic fingerprint that is representative of a condition of the machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for generating electronic fingerprints of a machine, the method comprising the steps of:
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selecting for measurement parameters associated with at least one component of the machine that are representative of a condition of the machine;
reading the parameters; and
storing the read parameters, thereby creating an electronic fingerprint representative of a condition of the machine. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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