US patent no. 6,816,810 B2: Process monitoring and control using self-validating sensors

Self-validating (SEVA) sensors implemented in a control process provide various metrics regarding sensed variables to a central control unit. Specifically, SEVA sensors provide measurements of the variables and validity information about the measurements, which may include fault information about th...

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Autores principales: Henry, M, Sandoz, D, Clarke, D
Formato: Patent
Publicado: United States Patent and Trademark Office 2004