Multiple Boolean inputs and outputs for device function blocks
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1. A system, comprising:
- a distributed automation control device comprising;
a memory circuit storing a multi-Boolean function block configured to receive a plurality of inputs, to perform multiple Boolean logical operations based on the inputs, and to output any one of a plurality of logical outputs based upon the Boolean logical operations, wherein the plurality of inputs are accessible from the multi-Boolean function block as both a single bundle of the plurality of inputs and as the plurality of individual inputs, and the plurality of logical outputs are accessible from the multi-Boolean function block as both a single bundle of the plurality of logical outputs and as the plurality of individual logical outputs;
a processor configured to execute the multiple Boolean logical operations; and
an interface configured to output any of the plurality of logical outputs based upon the operations executed by the processor; and
an automation controller coupled to the distributed automation control device via a network;
wherein the distributed automation control device is configured to communicate with the automation controller via the network, but receives the plurality of inputs and outputs any one of the plurality of logical outputs without command from the automation controller.
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Abstract
The present invention provides techniques for splitting bundled inputs and outputs into separated Boolean inputs and outputs for function blocks of automation devices. More specifically, previously-defined bundled inputs and outputs may be used, whereas separated Boolean inputs and outputs may be used as well. In other words, the newly added Boolean inputs and outputs do not replace, but rather compliment, the previously defined bundled inputs and outputs.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a distributed automation control device comprising; a memory circuit storing a multi-Boolean function block configured to receive a plurality of inputs, to perform multiple Boolean logical operations based on the inputs, and to output any one of a plurality of logical outputs based upon the Boolean logical operations, wherein the plurality of inputs are accessible from the multi-Boolean function block as both a single bundle of the plurality of inputs and as the plurality of individual inputs, and the plurality of logical outputs are accessible from the multi-Boolean function block as both a single bundle of the plurality of logical outputs and as the plurality of individual logical outputs; a processor configured to execute the multiple Boolean logical operations; and an interface configured to output any of the plurality of logical outputs based upon the operations executed by the processor; and an automation controller coupled to the distributed automation control device via a network; wherein the distributed automation control device is configured to communicate with the automation controller via the network, but receives the plurality of inputs and outputs any one of the plurality of logical outputs without command from the automation controller. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A distributed automation control device, comprising:
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a memory circuit storing a multi-Boolean function block configured to receive a plurality of inputs, to perform multiple Boolean logical operations based on the inputs, and to output any one of a plurality of logical outputs based upon the Boolean logical operations, wherein the plurality of inputs are accessible from the multi-Boolean function block as both a single bundle of the plurality of inputs and as the plurality of individual inputs, and the plurality of logical outputs are accessible from the multi-Boolean function block as both a single bundle of the plurality of logical outputs and as the plurality of individual logical outputs; a processor configured to execute the multiple Boolean logical operations; and an interface configured to output any of the plurality of logical outputs based upon the operations executed by the processor. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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Current AssigneeRockwell Automation Technologies Incorporated (Rockwell Automation, Inc.)
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Original AssigneeRockwell Automation Technologies Incorporated (Rockwell Automation, Inc.)
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InventorsShah, Harsh, Joe, James Edward, Feng, Jian, Song, Tao, Wei, Zhen
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Primary Examiner(s)JARRETT, RYAN A
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Application NumberUS14/537,401Publication NumberTime in Patent Office561 DaysField of SearchNoneUS Class Current1/1CPC Class CodesG05B 19/0426 Programming the control seq...G05B 19/045 using logic state machines,...G05B 19/054 Input/outputG05B 2219/23258 GUI graphical user interfac...G05B 2219/23274 Link graphical data for dis...G05B 2219/25232 DCS, distributed control sy...
