Method for simulating a process line
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1. A method for simulating a process line, comprising:
- generating a digital description of physical characteristics associated with a process line;
generating process information via a sensor associated with a component of the process line;
storing the digital description and process information in a memory component; and
integrating the stored data to model the function and structure of the process line.
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Abstract
Methods for monitoring a process line and simulating changes in the process are described.
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1. A method for simulating a process line, comprising:
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generating a digital description of physical characteristics associated with a process line;
generating process information via a sensor associated with a component of the process line;
storing the digital description and process information in a memory component; and
integrating the stored data to model the function and structure of the process line. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for simulating a process line, comprising:
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generating a digital description of physical characteristics associated with a process line;
generating process information via a sensor associated with a component of the process line, wherein the at least one sensor is dedicated to a component;
storing the digital description and process information in a memory component;
manipulating at least one of the digital description and process information; and
integrating the stored data to model the function and structure of the process line. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system comprising:
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a process line;
an integration platform, comprising;
a first input component for receiving a digital description of physical characteristics associated with a process line;
a second input component for receiving process information via a sensor associated with a component of the process line;
a third input component for receiving virtual reality planning data; and
a processing component for integrating a plurality of the input components to model the structure and function of the process line;
an output component for displaying the model.
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