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Multivariable process matrix display and methods regarding same

  • US 6,587,108 B1
  • Filed: 07/01/1999
  • Issued: 07/01/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/01/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A graphical user display for providing real-time process information to a user for a continuous multivariable process, wherein the continuous multivariable process is operable under control of a plurality of process variables, wherein the plurality of process variables include at least manipulated variables and controlled variables, the graphical user display comprising:

  • a matrix array of information describing at least one relationship between one or more controlled variables of a set of controlled variables displayed along a first axis of the array and one or more manipulated variables of a set of manipulated variables displayed along a second axis of the array; and

    one or more graphical devices, wherein each graphical device is positioned in proximity to a corresponding process variable of the set of controlled variables and the set of manipulated variables, and further wherein each graphical device is representative of at least a state of the corresponding process variable.

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