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Industrial controller based on distributable technology objects

  • US 7,117,049 B2
  • Filed: 06/29/2001
  • Issued: 10/03/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An industrial controller comprising a plurality of devices, for use in controlling a system including a plurality of components, the controller comprising:

  • a) a plurality of technology objects corresponding to the components, at least one technology object of the plurality of technology objects comprising;

    a technological functionality independent of the plurality of devices of the industrial controller and a device functionality dependent on at least one of the plurality of devices, wherein the technological functionality does not depend on the device functionality, andat least one command that in part characterizes the at least one technology object and determines behavior of the at least one technology object;

    b) control means independent of the controlled components; and

    c) component control means relating to the controlled components for supplementing the control means, the component control means implemented using the at least one technology object, the at least one technology object distributable on the plurality of devices and including a capability to execute commands that control the devices.

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