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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4685144 | Image processing system with transformation detection Provision is made in a serial neighborhood transformation stage for generating statistical information relating to the number of transformations performed by the stage. This information can be transferred back to a host computer separately from the image ... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4677433 | Two-speed clock scheme for co-processors The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for a system utilizing a microprocessor having a faster maximum operating frequency and a numeric data processor having a slower maximum operating frequency which runs the system at the lower clockin... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4675803 | System for processing information A system is provided to receive and process information including a processor, an operator station and an interconnect processor. The interconnect processor is coupled to the processor by a first bus, and the interconnect processor is coupled to the opera... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4672530 | Distributed control with universal program A distributed control system controlling a plurality of subprocesses wherein each of the process control computers (44, 46, 48) executes a preprogrammed set of instructions (50-62) identical to the preprogrammed set of instructions (50-62) in the other pr... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4660166 | Electronic network for collective decision based on large number of connections between signals Amplifiers, optionally having complementary (positive and negative) outputs, are connected to a matrix of input and output conductors (where the output conductors are each a pair for the case of complementary amplifier outputs). Each connection is impleme... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4654812 | Simulation system A simulation system to make computers and automatic controllers for controlling the operation of a work processing system according to a predetermined sequence execute simulated control actions, having a unit which provides the logical sum of the output s... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4653112 | Image data management system Digitized image data provided by plural diverse non-destructive test apparatus is organized in a common format and routed, via a high speed continuous ring-type data transmission network, to a mass data storage system for redundant storage. Stored image d... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4644461 | Dynamic activity-creating data-driven computer architecture A computer architecture wherein data inputs causes the dynamic creation of appropriate activities employing stored functions as necessary to accomplish the desired end result for the data. The architecture employs a large scale multi-processing environmen... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4634110 | Fault detection and redundancy management system A fault detection and redundancy management system for a dual redundancy based network architecture in which the principal control components (master units) are configured and programmed to repetitively carry out intra- and inter-unit performance tests as... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4628436 | Digital controller A digital controller for controlling a plurality of processes. In view of the fact that in case a plurality of processes of a like nature are to be controlled, same operands are used for performing a similar arithmetic operation a number of times, instruc... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4628437 | Telecontrol system A telecontrol system is disclosed whose substations contain a control unit and plug-in interface modules for entering messages or measured values and delivering commands. Both the control unit and the interface modules are equipped with microcomputers and... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4627025 | Memory programmable controller with word and bit processors A memory-programmable controller of the multiprocessor type, has both a fast bit processor for processing bit oriented operations and a slower word processor for processing word oriented operations. The bit and word operations are stored in a user program... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4610206 | Micro controlled classification yard A modular control system for a railroad classification yard is described. The control system can automatically perform those functions necessary to control the various elements of a railroad classification yard to enable the train of cars to be switched f... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4608661 | Programmable sequence controller A hierarchy system constituted by a plurality of sequence controllers, each said controller having a central processing unit, a first memory unit for storing a system program, a second memory unit for storing a sequence program, a third memory unit for st... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4604561 | Control apparatus for multi-jointed arm mechanism In a control apparatus for a multi-jointed arm mechanism having a plurality of arm elements in order to enhance the operating speed of each arm element, a true control error between a fore end of the arm element and a target position therefor, resulting f... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4600988 | Memory-programmable control A multiprocessor system having a memory-programmable control of the type having a processor unit, coupling memories and input and output modules for transferring signals to and from a process which is to be controlled. Each processor unit is provided with... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4594651 | Concurrent processor for control This computer architecture is optimized for computing the state transitions of a controller, whereas conventional computers are optimized for data manipulation. The concurrent processor for control efficiently implements both the continuous and discrete c... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4590549 | Control system primarily responsive to signals from digital computers A system controlled by digital computers includes first and second dissimilar digital computers which are distinctly programmed to generate respective nominally identical control signals alternately. The computer alternately generates limiting values for ... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4587605 | Inverter-drive controlling apparatus In a controlling apparatus for a simulated sinusoidal wave of unequal width PWM inverter, wherein PWM signal comprises a data region and a HALT region in each of carrier period timer, the carrier period timer T0 and data unit timer T2 | 05/06/1986 |
| 4570257 | Communication system with slot time error detection A data communication system allocates use of a common data communication medium shared by a plurality of stations. During each transmission cycle, the communication medium carries data packets of varying priority which each station receives. The stations ... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4531182 | Machine control system operating from remote commands A machine control system is provided, being connected to a remote source of machine commands. In a preferred embodiment, a computerized numerical control (CNC) system is provided for controlling a machine and is arranged for communication with a remote co... | 07/23/1985 |
| 4527259 | Semiconductor device having insulated gate type non-volatile semiconductor memory elements A highly integrated semiconductor device has two or more circuits employing non-volatile memory elements built into the same semiconductor substrate, along with read, write and erase, which may operate independently of each other. The memory includes firs... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4504905 | Digital control system including means for maintaining signals supplied thereby within limiting values An apparatus, for example a gas turbine engine is normally controlled by a digital first computer which is responsive to engine operating conditions. A second computer is responsive to selected ones of said conditions. Control signals from the digital com... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4456951 | Numerical machine tool control A numerical machine tool control has several processors. A monitoring circuit is associated with each processor which, upon the appearance of a predetermined address, interrupts the address stepping action in all processors by an interrupt command with hi... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4424559 | Modular instrumentation for monitoring and control of biochemical processes A modular instrumentation system for monitoring and control of biochemical processes, and in particular of fermentation processes is provided. The system includes a plurality of function monitoring and control modules each including a microprocessor and a... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4418381 | Single loop control system A microprocessor based single loop control instrument is described which can operate as any one of several different types of controllers, each of which can provide two or more different modes of operation. The control instrument comprises a microprocesso... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4413319 | Programmable controller for executing block transfer with remote I/O interface racks A programmable controller has a main processor and a scanner circuit in a unit that is connected through a multi-channel, multi-drop serial data link to a plurality of remotely located I/O racks. The I/O racks are adapted for connection to I/O devices con... | 11/01/1983 |
| 4319338 | Industrial communications network with mastership determined by need An industrial communications network includes microprocessor-based interface circuits which each connect a controller such as a programmable controller to a high speed serial data link. Each interface circuit connects to the data link and its associated c... | 03/09/1982 |
| 4306803 | Microprocessor and control apparatus in a photocopier A copier/duplicator machine is disclosed having a plurality of devices for controlling different operations within the machine which comprises a programmable controller having program memory storage means for storing program words defining an operating pr... | 12/22/1981 |
| 4234926 | System & method for monitoring & diagnosing faults in environmentally controlled containers, such system and method being especially adapted for remote computer controlled monitoring of numerous transportable containers over existing on-site power wiring An environmentally controlled transportable container monitoring system including a data acquisition unit mounted to each container monitorable by the system, and a central microcomputer system located at a container storage site, e.g. a container ship or... | 11/18/1980 |
| 4212078 | Computer controlled facility management system (FMS) A central control system includes a central processing unit (CPU) installed in a central location of a facility, and interconnected with a plurality of remote controllers, each located in an associated one of several buildings in the facility and each inc... | 07/08/1980 |
| 4204253 | Device for generating and correcting a user program The invention relates to a programming panel which preferably comprises a micro-processor and whereby an operator can generate or modify the contents of steps of a user program by means of a number of selection means and value input means, inter alia on t... | 05/20/1980 |
| 4151590 | Process control system A process control system for multiplex operation of several process control loops. The system includes process input and process output units, analog and computer operation units and operator's interface stations, the exchange of process information betwe... | 04/24/1979 |
