Industrial process data acquisition and analysis

• US 20060224254A1
• Filed: 03/29/2005
• Published: 10/05/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Pro Mach Integrated Solutions (Canada) Inc.
• Original Assignee: Zarpac Inc.
• Inventors: Baird, John, Norris-Lue, Chris, Rintjema, Tim, Wu, Yvonne, Zepf, Paul J., Rumi, Eric M.
• Granted Patent: US 7,218,974 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 700/28
• CPC Class Codes: G05B 13/0275 using fuzzy logic only

Abstract

A method for optimizing an industrial process data is disclosed. The method includes collecting data from a plurality of sensor elements, wherein each sensor element collects data from a portion of the industrial process and verifying the data collected. The method further includes analyzing the data collected for efficiency and generating at least one recommendation for optimizing the industrial process. The method further includes presenting the at least one recommendation generated to an administrator of the industrial process.

Claims

1. A method for optimizing an industrial process, comprising:

collecting data from a plurality of sensor elements, wherein each sensor element collects data from a portion of the industrial process;

verifying the data collected;

analyzing the data collected for efficiency;

generating at least one recommendation for optimizing the industrial process; and

presenting the at least one recommendation generated to an administrator of the industrial process.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the industrial process comprises a plurality of portions.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein a sensor element collects data from any one of:

a machine;

a material input into a machine; and

a human operator.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of generating comprises:

generating at least one recommendation for optimizing the industrial process, wherein a recommendation includes a proposed change in training of an operator of the industrial process.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of generating comprises:

generating at least one recommendation for optimizing the industrial process, wherein a recommendation includes a proposed change in a machine of the industrial process.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of generating comprises:

generating at least one recommendation for optimizing the industrial process, wherein a recommendation includes a proposed change in an input material of the industrial process.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of presenting comprises:

presenting the at least one recommendation generated to an administrator of the industrial process via a display.

8. A computer readable medium including computer instructions for optimizing an industrial process, the computer instructions including instructions for:

collecting data from a plurality of sensor elements, wherein each sensor element collects data from a portion of the industrial process;

verifying the data collected;

analyzing the data collected for efficiency;

generating at least one recommendation for optimizing the industrial process; and

presenting the at least one recommendation generated to an administrator of the industrial process.

9. The computer readable medium of claim 8, wherein the industrial process comprises a plurality of portions.

10. The computer readable medium of claim 8, wherein a sensor element collects data from any one of:

a machine;

a material input into a machine; and

a human operator.

11. The computer readable medium of claim 8, wherein the instructions for generating comprise instructions for:

generating at least one recommendation for optimizing the industrial process, wherein a recommendation includes a proposed change in training of an operator of the industrial process.

12. The computer readable medium of claim 8, wherein the instructions for generating comprise instructions for:

generating at least one recommendation for optimizing the industrial process, wherein a recommendation includes a proposed change in a machine of the industrial process.

13. The computer readable medium of claim 8, wherein the instructions for generating comprise instructions for:

generating at least one recommendation for optimizing the industrial process, wherein a recommendation includes a proposed change in an input material of the industrial process.

14. The computer readable medium of claim 8, wherein the instructions for presenting comprise instructions for:

presenting the at least one recommendation generated to an administrator of the industrial process via a display.

15. An information processing system for optimizing an industrial process, comprising:

a memory for storing data from a plurality of sensor elements, wherein each sensor element collects data from a portion of the industrial process;

a processor configured for verifying the data collected, analyzing the data collected for efficiency and generating at least one recommendation for optimizing the industrial process; and

an interface for presenting the at least one recommendation generated to an administrator of the industrial process.

16. The information processing system of claim 15, wherein the industrial process comprises a plurality of portions.

17. The information processing system of claim 15, wherein a sensor element collects data from any one of:

a machine;

a material input into a machine; and

a human operator.

18. The information processing system of claim 15, wherein a recommendation includes a proposed change in training of an operator of the industrial process.

19. The information processing system of claim 15, wherein a recommendation includes a proposed change in a machine of the industrial process.

20. The information processing system of claim 15, wherein a recommendation includes a proposed change in an input material of the industrial process.