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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2020
Filed:
Aug. 01, 2017
Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc., Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Angel Sustaeta, Austin, TX (US);
Ka-Hing Lin, Markham, CA;
Ric Snyder, Austin, TX (US);
John Christopher Theron, Laguna Beach, CA (US);
Mark Funderburk, Austin, TX (US);
Michael Eugene Sugars, Elgin, TX (US);
Frederick M. Discenzo, Brecksville, OH (US);
John J. Baier, Mentor, OH (US);
Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc., Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Abstract
The invention provides control systems and methodologies for controlling a process having computer-controlled equipment, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. More particularly, the subject invention provides for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation over a time horizon.