Modular object and host matching

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8818757
APP PUB NO 20100082123A1
SERIAL NO

12241319

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An object can be used in an industrial control configuration in relation to performing a function or task. Matching can occur such that an object with operational requirements can bind with a host that has capabilities that meet those operational requirements—matching can occur automatically as well as through user operation. Once matched, different functionality can be presented to a user pertaining to the object. To assist the user, the object can include external references, logic, local or private data, as well as others in addition to resources. To facilitate operation, capabilities and resources can be published in a directory that can be accessed by different entities—sometimes with security constraints in order to protect configuration integrity. Likewise, a subscription system can be employed such that when a change to a related entity is made, a notice can transfer to related entities and operation can alter based upon the change.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bliss, Ronald Eric Twinsburg, US 6 118
Brandes, Russell William Brunswick, US 3 53
Govindaraj, Subbian Solon, US 74 1468
Hall, Kenwood Henry Hudson, US 8 269
Jarrett, James Harry Baltimore, US 9 169
Jasper, Taryl Jon South Euclid, US 19 1204
Kalan, Michael Dan Highland Heights, US 3 53
Kretschmann, Robert John Bay Village, US 3 53
Plache, Kenneth Scott Scottsdale, US 10 167
Reichard, Douglas James Fairview, US 15 1028
Seger, Daniel Baliey Kennesaw, US 3 28
Staron, Raymond John Chagrin Falls, US 9 165

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