Impact Systems, Inc.

Voith Paper Automation, Inc.

Edward W Chapman

Wolfgang Griech

Todd Mead

A publication distribution system and, more specifically, a computer operated feedback control system for controlling a process such as a paper-making process includes an effective common data base to which Publisher and Subscriber means are connected. An actual Publisher and Subscriber data base allows for a once only subscription to link subscriber means to a selected publisher for transfer of only updated or changed data from the original. Thus, only changed data is transferred across a network and computational load is reduced significantly. In the specific context of the present invention, the Publisher may be a scanning sensor for basis weight of paper being manufactured by a paper-making machine and a Subscriber may be an actuator such as a headbox control unit.

Publication distribution system

In a process for controlling on-line a parameter of a moving sheet, scan data from a cross direction scanning sensor (for example, for moisture) is retrieved from a memory while the sensor reverses direction at a turnaround point. This is accomplished by utilizing the direct memory access (DMA) capability of the existing computer system and plugging into the existing address, data and DMA bus of that system a printed circuit board which halts normal computer operation for minimum periods so as not to interfere with its operation.

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Hamlin, NY, United States of America

Edward W Chapman