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Flexible function blocks

  • US 20040194101A1
  • Filed: 06/04/2003
  • Published: 09/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/21/1997
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for operating in a block-oriented open control system comprising:

  • a memory, which includes system management data and a flexible function block;

    wherein the system management data includes a system schedule;

    wherein the flexible function block includes end-user configured parameters and an end-user configured algorithm;

    a processor, operably connected to the memory, wherein the processor executes the flexible function block based on the system schedule; and

    a medium attachment unit, which translates input messages and output messages between the processor and a transmission medium.

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