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Position based machine control in an industrial automation environment

  • US 20040148039A1
  • Filed: 01/24/2003
  • Published: 07/29/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/24/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling machine operation in an automated industrial facility including at least one machine, the method for regulating machine operations as a function of location of a wireless information device (WID), the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing at least one WID;

    determining if at least one WID is at a restricted facility location; and

    when at least one WID is at a restricted facility location, regulating operation of at least one machine.

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