Jan P Pingel

US Patent:

8010218, Aug 30, 2011

Filed:

Sep 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/242141

Inventors:

Robert Joseph McGreevy - Oswego IL, US
Micheal John Pantaleano - Willoughby OH, US
Bruce Gordon Fuller - Edmonton, CA
Ian Edward Tooke - Barrie, CA
Kevin John Albert - Elm Grove WI, US
John Joseph Baier - Mentor OH, US
Jan Pingel - New Berlin WI, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

700108, 700121, 705 712, 705 727

Abstract:

A visualization system integrated with an enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) system utilizing preconfigured EMI data models, workflow reports and process event notifications to optimize a manufacturing process. The visualization system and the EMI system exchange data and information providing both systems with a broader process view than either system has independently. The visualization system can specifically target information and action requests to different classes of manufacturing personnel such as operators and engineers. Additionally, the visualization system maintains an audit log of all production identities, raw material usage, and requested corrective actions.

US Patent:

8055375, Nov 8, 2011

Filed:

Sep 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/242140

Inventors:

Jan Pingel - New Berlin WI, US
Micheal John Pantaleano - Willoughby OH, US
Bruce Gordon Fuller - Edmonton, CA
Robert Joseph McGreevy - Oswego IL, US
Ian Edward Tooke - Innisfil, CA
Kevin John Albert - Wauwatosa WI, US
John Joseph Baier - Mentor OH, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G05B 19/18

US Classification:

700173, 700159, 700160, 700161, 700174, 700180, 700 47, 700 28

Abstract:

A guidance system of an industrial process captures process parameter data that is correlated with a human-machine interface (HMI) in order to learn how an experienced operator selects visualizations of key performance indicators (KPI) in order to take a corrective action to address an abnormal or non-optimal performance condition. Such solution learning can be invoked to recognize onset of another similar occurrence and responding by suggesting visualizations utilized by the experienced operator to diagnose the problem. Analytics can further determine which visualizations provided useful information relative to the problem. In addition, the corrective action can be suggested or automatically implemented.

US Patent:

8437984, May 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/190349

Inventors:

Robert Joseph McGreevy - Oswego IL, US
Michael John Pantaleano - Willoughby OH, US
Bruce Gordon Fuller - Edmonton, CA
Ian Edward Tooke - Barrie, CA
Kevin John Albert - Wauwatosa WI, US
John Joseph Baier - Mentor OH, US
Jan Pingel - New Berlin WI, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F 11/30

US Classification:

702183

Abstract:

A visualization system for creating, displaying and animating overview and detail heat map displays for industrial automation. The visualization system connects the heat map displays to an interface component providing manual or automatic input data from an industrial process or an archive of historical industrial process input data. The animated heat map displays providing quality, prognostic or diagnostic information.

US Patent:

8473854, Jun 25, 2013

Filed:

Aug 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/193948

Inventors:

Robert Joseph McGreevy - Oswego IL, US
Michael John Pantaleano - Willoughby OH, US
Bruce Gordon Fuller - Edmonton, CA
Ian Edward Tooke - Barrie, CA
Kevin John Albert - Wauwatosa WI, US
John Joseph Baier - Mentor OH, US
Jan Pingel - New Berlin WI, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

715762, 715763

Abstract:

A visualization system utilizing pre-configured visualization profiles and templates to reduce the level of effort and time required to commission an industrial automation visualization system. The preconfigured visualization profiles and templates include graphic displays, informational reports and data sampling and collection strategies appropriate for the specific sector of manufacturing or industry.

US Patent:

8624921, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Sep 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/242159

Inventors:

Robert Joseph McGreevy - Oswego IL, US
Micheal John Pantaleano - Willoughby OH, US
Bruce Gordon Fuller - Edmonton, CA
Ian Edward Tooke - Barrie, CA
Kevin John Albert - Elm Grove WI, US
John Joseph Baier - Mentor OH, US
Jan Pingel - New Berlin WI, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G09G 5/00
G06T 11/20
G09G 5/14
G06T 11/00
G06T 19/00

US Classification:

345629, 345633, 345440, 345441, 345442, 345443, 3454401, 3454402

Abstract:

A visualization system utilizing preconfigured overlay models and data models to create overlay displays representing different views of the same data or a single view of different data. The visualization system provides for collecting and sharing overlay displays and data sets with other communicatively connected visualization systems. The overlays can be automatically created by the visualization system and can be presented in different formats such as a three-dimensional or a translucent display.

US Patent:

20100082118, Apr 1, 2010

Filed:

Sep 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/242242

Inventors:

Robert Joseph McGreevy - Oswego IL, US
Micheal John Pantaleano - Willoughby OH, US
Bruce Gordon Fuller - Edmonton, CA
John Joseph Baier - Mentor OH, US
Ian Edward Tooke - Barrie, CA
Kevin John Albert - Wauwatosa WI, US
Jan Pingel - New Berlin WI, US

Assignee:

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G05B 19/00
G10L 11/00
H04L 9/32
G06N 5/02

US Classification:

700 17, 704273, 726 9, 706 11, 704275

Abstract:

A visualization system utilizing preconfigured process problem solution models and graphical solution objects to create operator implemented solutions to process problems. The visualization system provides for collecting and sharing the intelligence and experience of the operator in addition to the process data associated with the solution. The operator can include both operator movements around the process and equipment and voice commentary in the solution.

US Patent:

20100082143, Apr 1, 2010

Filed:

Sep 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/242436

Inventors:

Michael John Pantaleano - Willoughby OH, US
Bruce Gordon Fuller - Edmonton, CA
Robert Joseph McGreevy - Oswego IL, US
Ian Edward Tooke - Barrie, CA
Kevin John Albert - Elm Grove WI, US
John Joseph Baier - Mentor OH, US
Jan Pingel - New Berlin WI, US

Assignee:

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G05B 13/04
G06F 17/00
G06N 5/02

US Classification:

700105, 700108, 706 46

Abstract:

Systems and methods for efficiently improving manufacturing conditions are presented herein. A data collection component can record one or more manufacturing parameters of a product during a manufacture of the product. A historical component can retrieve stored manufacturing information related to the product. In addition, a prediction component can predict, during the manufacture, an outcome associated with the manufacture. The prediction can be based on, at least in part, the recorded manufacturing parameter(s) and the retrieved information. A specification component can determine a desired characteristic state for at least one of the recorded manufacturing parameters, and a suggestion component can recommend, during the manufacture, an adjustment of at least one parameter based on, at least in part, the predicted outcome and the desired characteristic state for the at least one recorded manufacturing parameter(s). A notification component can alert one or more factory personnel of the recommendation during the manufacture.

US Patent:

20100082292, Apr 1, 2010

Filed:

Sep 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/242122

Inventors:

Michael John Pantaleano - Willoughby OH, US
Bruce Gordon Fuller - Edmonton, CA
Robert Joseph McGreevy - Oswego IL, US
Ian Edward Tooke - Innisfil, CA
Kevin John Albert - Wauwatosa WI, US
John Joseph Baier - Mentor OH, US
Jan Pingel - New Berlin WI, US

Assignee:

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G21C 17/00
G06F 3/048
G05B 15/02

US Classification:

702182, 715771, 700 83

Abstract:

A process context analyzer of an industrial process allows the flexibility of a client to customize process data that is captured, which can allow data capture to encompass a larger hierarchy of an enterprise or lower subset of a hierarchy with a requisite need for customization to match its architecture. Although analytics can be readily accessed for fixed context for which key performance indicators (KPIs) visualizations are defined, an opportunity for addressing abnormal operation or non-optimal performance is addressed by brining enhanced analytics that benefit from recognizing attributes of the flexible context. Thereby, requested calculated tags can be supplied, as well as offering a return on investment increase by pattern recognition of time frame dependent or ambient condition dependent variations in the flexible context.