G PHYSICS G01 MEASURING; TESTING G01B MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS G01B1/00 0 Measuring instruments characterised by the selection of material therefor G01B3/00 0 Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques G01B3/002 1 {Details} G01B3/004 2 {Scales; Graduations} G01B3/006 3 {having both coarse and fine graduation} G01B3/008 2 {Arrangements for controlling the measuring force} G01B3/02 1 Rulers with scales or marks for direct reading (measuring tapes G01B3/10) G01B3/04 2 rigid G01B3/06 3 folding G01B3/08 3 extensible G01B3/10 1 Measuring tapes G01B3/1003 2 characterised by structure or material; characterised by layout or indicia G01B3/1004 3 {Measuring tapes without casings} G01B3/1005 2 Means for controlling winding or unwinding of tapes G01B3/1007 3 Means for locking G01B2003/101 4 {acting on the drum} G01B2003/1012 4 {engaging the tape in a direction parallel to the tape itself} G01B2003/1015 4 {engaging the tape in a direction transversal to the tape itself} G01B2003/1017 4 {acting on the whole coil} G01B3/102 3 Means for damping G01B2003/1023 3 {Winding mechanisms} G01B2003/1025 4 {operated manually, e.g. crank-handles} G01B2003/1028 4 {operated by electric motors} G01B2003/103 4 {operated by springs} G01B2003/1033 3 {Means for activating the locking, braking or releasing of the tape, e.g. buttons} G01B2003/1035 4 {by pivotal operation} G01B2003/1038 4 {by translatory motion operation} G01B3/1041 2 characterised by casings G01B3/1043 3 Details of internal structure thereof, e.g. means for coupling separately moulded casing halves G01B3/1046 3 Details of external structure thereof, e.g. shapes for ensuring firmer hold G01B3/1048 4 Integrated means for affixing or holding G01B2003/1051 3 {specially adapted for two or more tapes within the same casing} G01B2003/1053 3 {Tape exit slots, e.g. shape or exit direction} G01B3/1056 2 Tape end arrangements, e.g. end-hooks G01B2003/1058 2 {Manufacturing or assembling methods} G01B3/1061 2 Means for displaying or assisting reading of length measurement G01B2003/1064 3 {Windows, e.g. lenses, glasses or cross-hairs} G01B2003/1066 3 {Index sliding on tape} G01B3/1069 3 Electronic or mechanical display arrangements G01B3/1071 2 Separate means for supporting or affixing measuring tapes G01B2003/1074 3 {associated with the casings} G01B2003/1076 3 {associated with the end-hooks} G01B2003/1079 3 {associated with the tapes} G01B3/1084 2 Tapes combined with arrangements for functions other than measuring lengths G01B2003/1087 3 {for illuminating} G01B3/1089 3 for marking, drawing or cutting G01B3/1092 3 for performing length measurements and at least one other measurement of a different nature, e.g. bubble-type level G01B3/1094 3 for recording information or for performing calculations G01B2003/1097 3 {Tape measures with an adhesive surface} G01B3/11 1 Chains for measuring length G01B3/12 1 Measuring wheels G01B3/14 1 Templates for checking contours {(templates for mounting doors or windows E04F21/0007)} G01B3/16 1 Compasses, i.e. with a pair of pivoted arms G01B3/163 2 {without measuring scale} G01B3/166 2 {provided with a measuring scale} G01B3/18 1 Micrometers G01B3/20 1 Slide gauges G01B3/205 2 {provided with a counter for digital indication of the measured dimension} G01B3/22 1 Feeler-pin gauges, e.g. dial gauges (for measuring contours or curvatures G01B5/20) G01B3/24 2 with open yoke, i.e. calipers G01B3/26 2 Plug gauges G01B3/28 2 Depth gauges G01B3/30 1 Bars, blocks, or strips in which the distance between a pair of faces is fixed, although it may be preadjustable, e.g. end measure, feeler strip G01B3/303 2 {pre-adjustable, e.g. by means of micrometerscrew} G01B3/306 3 {with inclined slide plane} G01B3/32 2 Holders therefor G01B3/34 1 Ring or other apertured gauges, e.g. "go/no-go" gauge G01B3/36 2 for external screw-threads G01B3/38 1 Gauges with an open yoke and opposed faces, i.e. calipers, in which the internal distance between the faces is fixed, although it may be preadjustable G01B3/40 2 for external screw-threads G01B3/42 2 of limit-gauge type, i.e. "go/no-go" (G01B3/40 takes precedence) G01B3/44 3 preadjustable for wear or tolerance G01B3/46 1 Plug gauges for internal dimensions with engaging surfaces which are at a fixed distance, although they may be preadjustable G01B3/48 2 for internal screw-threads G01B3/50 2 of limit-gauge type, i.e. "go/no-go" (G01B3/48 takes precedence) G01B3/52 3 preadjustable for wear or tolerance G01B3/56 1 Gauges for measuring angles or tapers, e.g. conical calipers G01B3/563 2 {Protractors (for use in geodesy G01C1/00; protractor heads for drawing machines B43L13/08)} G01B3/566 2 {Squares} G01B5/00 0 Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques G01B5/0002 1 {Arrangements for supporting, fixing or guiding the measuring instrument or the object to be measured} G01B5/0004 2 {Supports (G01B5/025 takes precedence)} G01B5/0007 2 {Surface plates} G01B5/0009 2 {Guiding surfaces; Arrangements compensating for non-linearity there-of} G01B5/0011 1 {Arrangements for eliminating or compensation of measuring errors due to temperature or weight} G01B5/0014 2 {due to temperature (on machine tools B23Q11/0003)} G01B5/0016 2 {due to weight (on machine tools B23Q11/001)} G01B5/0018 1 {for measuring key-ways} G01B5/0021 1 {for measuring the volumetric dimension of an object} G01B5/0023 1 {Measuring of sport goods, e.g. bowling accessories, golfclubs, game balls} G01B5/0025 1 {Measuring of vehicle parts (G01B5/003 takes precedence)} G01B5/0028 2 {Brakes, brakeshoes, clutches} G01B5/003 1 {Measuring of motor parts} G01B5/0032 2 {Valves, actuating devices for valves} G01B5/0035 1 {Measuring of dimensions of trees} G01B5/0037 1 {Measuring of dimensions of welds} G01B5/004 1 for measuring coordinates of points G01B5/008 2 using coordinate measuring machines G01B5/012 3 Contact-making feeler heads therefor G01B5/016 4 Constructional details of contacts G01B5/02 1 for measuring length, width or thickness (G01B5/004, G01B5/08 take precedence) G01B5/025 2 {Measuring of circumference; Measuring length of ring-shaped articles (G01B5/0035 takes precedence)} G01B5/04 2 specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving G01B5/043 3 {for measuring length} G01B5/046 3 {for measuring width} G01B5/06 2 for measuring thickness G01B5/061 3 {height gauges} G01B5/063 4 {provided with a slide which may be moved along a vertical support by means of a micrometer screw} G01B5/065 4 {provided with a slide which may be fixed along its vertical support in discrete calibrated position} G01B5/066 3 {of coating} G01B5/068 3 {of objects while moving (G01B5/066 takes precedence)} G01B5/08 1 for measuring diameters {(G01B5/0035 takes precedence; measuring radius of curvature G01B5/213)} G01B5/10 2 of objects while moving G01B5/12 2 internal diameters G01B5/14 1 for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures (G01B5/24 takes precedence) G01B5/143 2 {between holes on a workpiece} G01B5/146 2 {measuring play on bearings} G01B5/16 2 between a succession of regularly spaced objects or regularly spaced apertures G01B5/163 3 {of screw-threads} G01B5/166 3 {of gear teeth} G01B5/18 1 for measuring depth G01B5/20 1 for measuring contours or curvatures G01B5/201 2 {for measuring roundness} G01B5/202 2 {of gears} G01B5/204 2 {of screw-threads} G01B5/205 2 {of turbine blades or propellers} G01B5/207 2 using a plurality of fixed, simultaneously operating transducers (G01B5/213 - G01B5/22 take precedence) G01B5/213 2 for measuring radius of curvature G01B5/22 2 Spherometers G01B5/24 1 for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes G01B5/241 2 {for measuring conicity} G01B5/242 2 {Sine bars; Sine plates} G01B5/243 2 {for measuring chamfer (see G01B3/56)} G01B5/245 2 for testing perpendicularity G01B5/25 2 for testing the alignment of axes G01B5/252 3 for measuring eccentricity, i.e. lateral shift between two parallel axes G01B5/255 2 for testing wheel alignment G01B5/26 1 for measuring areas, e.g. planimeters G01B5/28 1 for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces G01B5/285 2 {for controlling eveness} G01B5/30 1 for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. mechanical strain gauge G01B7/00 0 Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques G01B7/001 1 {Constructional details of gauge heads (G01B7/012 takes precedence)} G01B7/002 1 {Constructional details of contacts for gauges actuating one or more contacts (G01B7/016 takes precedence)} G01B7/003 1 {for measuring position, not involving coordinate determination (coordinate measuring G01B7/004)} G01B7/004 1 for measuring coordinates of points G01B7/008 2 using coordinate measuring machines G01B7/012 3 Contact-making feeler heads therefor G01B7/016 4 Constructional details of contacts G01B7/02 1 for measuring length, width or thickness (G01B7/004, G01B7/12 take precedence) G01B7/023 2 {for measuring distance between sensor and object (G01B7/082 and G01B7/102 take precedence)} G01B7/026 2 {for measuring length of cable, band or the like, which has been paid out, e.g. from a reel (measuring length of objects while moving G01B7/04)} G01B7/04 2 specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving G01B7/042 3 {for measuring length} G01B7/044 4 {using capacitive means} G01B7/046 4 {using magnetic means} G01B7/048 3 {for measuring width} G01B7/06 2 for measuring thickness {(measuring during the manufacture of coatings C23C14/54)} G01B7/063 3 {using piezo-electric resonators} G01B7/066 4 {for measuring thickness of coating (apparatus or processes for the manufacture of piezo-electric or electrostrictive resonators for obtaining desired frequency H03H3/04)} G01B7/08 3 {using capacitive means} G01B7/082 4 {Height gauges} G01B7/085 4 {for measuring thickness of coating} G01B7/087 4 {for measuring of objects while moving (G01B7/085 takes precedence)} G01B7/10 3 {using magnetic means, e.g. by measuring change of reluctance} G01B7/102 4 {Height gauges} G01B7/105 4 {for measuring thickness of coating} G01B7/107 4 {for measuring objects while moving (G01B7/105 takes precedence)} G01B7/12 1 for measuring diameters G01B7/125 2 {of objects while moving} G01B7/13 2 Internal diameters G01B7/14 1 for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures (G01B7/30 takes precedence) G01B7/142 2 {between holes on a workpiece} G01B7/144 2 {Measuring play on bearings} G01B7/146 2 {Measuring on gear teeth} G01B7/148 2 {Measuring on screw threads} G01B7/15 2 being regularly spaced G01B7/16 1 for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge G01B7/18 2 {using change in resistance} G01B7/20 3 {formed by printed-circuit technique} G01B7/22 2 {using change in capacitance} G01B7/24 2 using change in magnetic properties G01B7/26 1 for measuring depth G01B7/28 1 for measuring contours or curvatures G01B7/281 2 {for measuring contour or curvature along an axis, e.g. axial curvature of a pipeline or along a series of feeder rollers} G01B7/282 2 {for measuring roundness} G01B7/283 2 {of gears} G01B7/284 2 {of screw-threads} G01B7/285 2 {of propellers or turbine blades} G01B7/286 2 {Spherometers} G01B7/287 2 using a plurality of fixed, simultaneously operating transducers (G01B7/293 takes precedence) G01B7/293 2 for measuring radius of curvature G01B7/30 1 for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes G01B7/305 2 for testing perpendicularity G01B7/31 2 for testing the alignment of axes G01B7/312 3 for measuring eccentricity, i.e. lateral shift between two parallel axes G01B7/315 2 for testing wheel alignment G01B7/32 1 for measuring areas G01B7/34 1 for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces G01B7/345 2 {for measuring evenness} G01B9/00 0 Measuring instruments characterised by the use of optical techniques G01B9/02 1 Interferometers G01B9/02001 2 characterised by controlling or generating intrinsic radiation properties G01B9/02002 3 using two or more frequencies G01B9/02003 4 using beat frequencies G01B9/02004 4 using frequency scans G01B9/02005 4 {using discrete frequency stepping or switching} G01B9/02007 3 {Two or more frequencies or sources used for interferometric measurement (using only beat G01B9/02003)} G01B9/02008 4 {by using a frequency comb} G01B9/02009 4 {by using two or more low coherence lengths using different or varying spectral width} G01B9/0201 3 {using temporal phase variation} G01B9/02011 3 {using temporal polarization variation} G01B9/02012 3 {using temporal intensity variation} G01B9/02014 4 {by using pulsed light} G01B9/02015 2 characterised by the beam path configuration G01B9/02016 3 {contacting two or more objects} G01B9/02017 3 with multiple interactions between the target object and light beams, e.g. beam reflections occurring from different locations G01B9/02018 4 Multipass interferometers, e.g. double-pass G01B9/02019 4 {contacting different points on same face of object} G01B9/02021 4 {contacting different faces of object, e.g. opposite faces} G01B9/02022 3 {contacting one object by grazing incidence} G01B9/02023 3 {Indirect probing of object, e.g. via influence on cavity or fibre} G01B9/02024 3 {Measuring in transmission, i.e. light traverses the object} G01B9/02025 3 {Interference between three or more discrete surfaces} G01B9/02027 3 {Two or more interferometric channels or interferometers} G01B9/02028 4 {Two or more reference or object arms in one interferometer} G01B9/02029 3 {Combination with non-interferometric systems, i.e. for measuring the object} G01B9/0203 4 {With imaging systems} G01B9/02031 4 {With non-optical systems, e.g. tactile} G01B9/02032 3 {generating a spatial carrier frequency, e.g. by creating lateral or angular offset between reference and object beam (shearing interferometers G01B9/02098)} G01B9/02034 2 {characterised by particularly shaped beams or wavefronts} G01B9/02035 3 {Shaping the focal point, e.g. elongated focus} G01B9/02036 4 {by using chromatic effects, e.g. a wavelength dependent focal point} G01B9/02037 4 {by generating a transverse line focus} G01B9/02038 3 {Shaping the wavefront, e.g. generating a spherical wavefront} G01B9/02039 4 {by matching the wavefront with a particular object surface shape} G01B9/02041 2 {characterised by particular imaging or detection techniques} G01B9/02042 3 {Confocal imaging} G01B9/02043 3 {Imaging of the Fourier or pupil or back focal plane, i.e. angle resolved imaging} G01B9/02044 3 {Imaging in the frequency domain, e.g. by using a spectrometer} G01B9/02045 3 {using the Doppler effect} G01B9/02047 3 {using digital holographic imaging, e.g. lensless phase imaging without hologram in the reference path} G01B9/02048 3 {Rough and fine measurement} G01B9/02049 2 {characterised by particular mechanical design details} G01B9/0205 3 {of probe head} G01B9/02051 3 {Integrated design, e.g. on-chip or monolithic} G01B9/02052 3 {Protecting, e.g. shock absorbing, arrangements} G01B9/02054 3 {Hand held} G01B9/02055 2 Reduction or prevention of errors; Testing; Calibration G01B9/02056 3 Passive reduction of errors G01B9/02057 4 {by using common path configuration, i.e. reference and object path almost entirely overlapping} G01B9/02058 4 {by particular optical compensation or alignment elements, e.g. dispersion compensation} G01B9/02059 4 {Reducing effect of parasitic reflections, e.g. cyclic errors} G01B9/02061 4 Reduction or prevention of effects of tilts or misalignment G01B9/02062 3 {Active error reduction, i.e. varying with time} G01B9/02063 4 {by particular alignment of focus position, e.g. dynamic focussing in optical coherence tomography} G01B9/02064 4 {by particular adjustment of coherence gate, i.e. adjusting position of zero path difference in low coherence interferometry} G01B9/02065 5 {using a second interferometer before or after measuring interferometer} G01B9/02067 4 {by electronic control systems, i.e. using feedback acting on optics or light} G01B9/02068 5 {Auto-alignment of optical elements} G01B9/02069 5 {Synchronization of light source or manipulator and detector} G01B9/0207 3 {Error reduction by correction of the measurement signal based on independently determined error sources, e.g. using a reference interferometer} G01B9/02071 4 {by measuring path difference independently from interferometer} G01B9/02072 4 {by calibration or testing of interferometer} G01B9/02074 5 {of the detector} G01B9/02075 3 {of particular errors} G01B9/02076 4 {Caused by motion} G01B9/02077 5 {of the object} G01B9/02078 4 {Caused by ambiguity} G01B9/02079 5 {Quadrature detection, i.e. detecting relatively phase-shifted signals} G01B9/02081 6 {simultaneous quadrature detection, e.g. by spatial phase shifting} G01B9/02082 4 {Caused by speckles} G01B9/02083 2 {characterised by particular signal processing and presentation} G01B9/02084 3 {Processing in the Fourier or frequency domain when not imaged in the frequency domain} G01B9/02085 3 {Combining two or more images of different regions} G01B9/02087 3 {Combining two or more images of the same region} G01B9/02088 3 {Matching signals with a database} G01B9/02089 3 {Displaying the signal, e.g. for user interaction} G01B9/0209 2 Low-coherence interferometers G01B9/02091 3 Tomographic interferometers, e.g. based on optical coherence G01B9/02092 2 {Self-mixing interferometers, i.e. feedback of light from object into laser cavity} G01B9/02094 2 {Speckle interferometers, i.e. for detecting changes in speckle pattern} G01B9/02095 3 {detecting deformation from original shape} G01B9/02096 3 {detecting a contour or curvature} G01B9/02097 2 Self-interferometers G01B9/02098 3 Shearing interferometers G01B9/021 2 using holographic techniques G01B9/023 3 for contour producing (G01B9/025 - G01B9/029 take precedence) G01B9/025 3 Double exposure technique G01B9/027 3 in real time G01B9/029 3 by time averaging G01B9/04 1 Measuring microscopes G01B9/06 1 Measuring telescopes G01B9/08 1 Optical projection comparators G01B9/10 1 Goniometers for measuring angles between surfaces G01B11/00 0 Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques G01B11/002 1 {for measuring two or more coordinates} G01B11/005 2 {coordinate measuring machines} G01B11/007 3 {feeler heads therefor} G01B11/02 1 for measuring length, width or thickness (G01B11/08 takes precedence) G01B11/022 2 {by means of tv-camera scanning} G01B11/024 2 {by means of diode-array scanning} G01B11/026 2 {by measuring distance between sensor and object (G01B11/0608 takes precedence)} G01B11/028 2 {by measuring lateral position of a boundary of the object (G01B11/022, G01B11/024, G01B11/04 take precedence)} G01B11/03 2 by measuring coordinates of points G01B11/04 2 specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving G01B11/043 3 {for measuring length} G01B11/046 3 {for measuring width} G01B11/06 2 for measuring thickness {; e.g. of sheet material (thickness measurement by thermal means G01B21/085)} G01B11/0608 3 {Height gauges} G01B11/0616 3 {of coating} G01B11/0625 4 {with measurement of absorption or reflection} G01B11/0633 5 {using one or more discrete wavelengths} G01B11/0641 4 {with measurement of polarization} G01B11/065 5 {using one or more discrete wavelengths} G01B11/0658 4 {with measurement of emissivity or reradiation} G01B11/0666 4 {using an exciting beam and a detection beam including surface acoustic waves [SAW]} G01B11/0675 4 {using interferometry} G01B11/0683 4 {measurement during deposition or removal of the layer} G01B11/0691 3 {of objects while moving (G01B11/0616 takes precedence)} G01B11/08 1 for measuring diameters G01B11/10 2 of objects while moving G01B11/105 3 {using photoelectric detection means} G01B11/12 2 internal diameters G01B11/14 1 for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures (G01B11/26 takes precedence; rangefinders G01C3/00) G01B11/16 1 for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge G01B11/161 2 {by interferometric means} G01B11/162 3 {by speckle- or shearing interferometry} G01B11/164 3 {by holographic interferometry} G01B11/165 2 {by means of a grating deformed by the object} G01B11/167 2 {by projecting a pattern on the object} G01B11/168 2 {by means of polarisation} G01B11/18 2 {using photoelastic elements} G01B11/20 2 {using brittle lacquer} G01B11/22 1 for measuring depth G01B11/24 1 for measuring contours or curvatures G01B11/2408 2 {for measuring roundness} G01B11/2416 2 {of gears (optical projection profile comparators G01B9/08)} G01B11/2425 2 {of screw-threads} G01B11/2433 2 {for measuring outlines by shadow casting} G01B11/2441 2 {using interferometry} G01B11/245 2 using a plurality of fixed, simultaneously operating transducers ({G01B11/2408 - G01B11/2425, } G01B11/255 take precedence) G01B11/25 2 by projecting a pattern, e.g. {one or more lines,} moiré fringes on the object (G01B11/255 takes precedence {; image analysis for depth or shape recovery G06T7/50}) G01B11/2504 3 {Calibration devices} G01B11/2509 3 {Color coding} G01B11/2513 3 {with several lines being projected in more than one direction, e.g. grids, patterns} G01B11/2518 3 {Projection by scanning of the object} G01B11/2522 4 {the position of the object changing and being recorded} G01B11/2527 4 {with phase change by in-plane movement of the patern} G01B11/2531 3 {using several gratings, projected with variable angle of incidence on the object, and one detection device} G01B11/2536 3 {using several gratings with variable grating pitch, projected on the object with the same angle of incidence} G01B11/254 3 {Projection of a pattern, viewing through a pattern, e.g. moiré} G01B11/2545 3 {with one projection direction and several detection directions, e.g. stereo} G01B11/255 2 for measuring radius of curvature {(measuring diameter G01B11/08)} G01B11/26 1 for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes G01B11/27 2 for testing the alignment of axes {(means for centering or aligning a light guide within a ferrule G02B6/3834)} G01B11/272 3 {using photoelectric detection means} G01B11/275 2 for testing wheel alignment G01B11/2755 3 {using photoelectric detection means} G01B11/28 1 for measuring areas G01B11/285 2 {using photoelectric detection means} G01B11/30 1 for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces G01B11/303 2 {using photoelectric detection means} G01B11/306 2 {for measuring evenness} G01B13/00 0 Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of fluids G01B13/02 1 for measuring length, width or thickness (G01B13/08 takes precedence) G01B13/03 2 by measuring coordinates of points G01B13/04 2 specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving G01B13/06 2 for measuring thickness G01B13/065 3 {Height gauges} G01B13/08 1 for measuring diameters G01B13/10 2 internal diameters G01B13/12 1 for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures (G01B13/18 takes precedence) G01B13/14 1 for measuring depth G01B13/16 1 for measuring contours or curvatures G01B13/18 1 for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes G01B13/19 2 for testing the alignment of axes G01B13/195 2 for testing wheel alignment G01B13/20 1 for measuring areas, e.g. pneumatic planimeters G01B13/22 1 for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces G01B13/24 1 for measuring the deformation in a solid G01B15/00 0 Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons (characterised by the use of optical techniques G01B9/00, G01B11/00) G01B15/02 1 for measuring thickness G01B15/025 2 {by measuring absorption} G01B15/04 1 for measuring contours or curvatures G01B15/045 2 {by measuring absorption} G01B15/06 1 for measuring the deformation in a solid G01B15/08 1 for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces G01B17/00 0 Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic vibrations G01B17/02 1 for measuring thickness G01B17/025 2 {for measuring thickness of coating} G01B17/04 1 for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by vibrating string G01B17/06 1 for measuring contours or curvatures G01B17/08 1 for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces G01B21/00 0 Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant G01B21/02 1 for measuring length, width, or thickness (G01B21/10 takes precedence) G01B21/04 2 by measuring coordinates of points G01B21/042 3 {Calibration or calibration artifacts (G01B3/30, G01B9/02072 take precedence)} G01B21/045 3 {Correction of measurements (G01B9/02055 takes precedence)} G01B21/047 3 {Accessories, e.g. for positioning, for tool-setting, for measuring probes} G01B21/06 2 specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving G01B21/065 3 {for stretchable materials} G01B21/08 2 for measuring thickness G01B21/085 3 {using thermal means} G01B21/10 1 for measuring diameters G01B21/12 2 of objects while moving G01B21/14 2 internal diameters {(of boreholes or wells E21B47/08)} G01B21/16 1 for measuring distance of clearance between spaced objects G01B21/18 1 for measuring depth G01B21/20 1 for measuring contours or curvatures, e.g. determining profile G01B21/22 1 for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes G01B21/24 2 for testing alignment of axes G01B21/26 2 for testing wheel alignment G01B21/28 1 for measuring areas G01B21/30 1 for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces G01B21/32 1 for measuring the deformation in a solid G01B2210/00 0 Aspects not specifically covered by any group under G01B, e.g. 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wheel aligner G01B2210/28 2 Beam projector and related sensors, camera, inclinometer or other active sensing or projecting device G01B2210/283 3 Beam projectors and related sensors G01B2210/286 4 Projecting a light pattern on the wheel or vehicle body G01B2210/30 2 Reference markings, reflector, scale or other passive device G01B2210/303 3 fixed to the ground or to the measuring station G01B2210/306 3 Mirror, prism or other reflector G01B2210/40 1 Caliper-like sensors G01B2210/42 2 with one or more detectors on a single side of the object to be measured and with a backing surface of support or reference on the other side G01B2210/44 2 with detectors on both sides of the object to be measured G01B2210/46 2 with one or more detectors on a single side of the object to be measured and with a transmitter on the other side G01B2210/48 2 for measurement of a wafer G01B2210/50 1 Using chromatic effects to achieve wavelength-dependent depth resolution G01B2210/52 1 Combining or merging 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{Visual exposure meters for determining the exposure time in photographical recording or reproducing} G01J1/124 4 {based on the comparison of the intensity of measured light with a comparison source or comparison illuminated surface} G01J1/126 5 {for enlarging apparatus} G01J1/128 5 {for copy- or printing apparatus} G01J1/14 3 using comparison with a surface of graded brightness, {(e.g. for view taking; for analytical applications G01N21/293)} G01J1/16 2 using electric radiation detectors (G01J1/20 takes precedence) G01J2001/1605 3 {Null method} G01J2001/161 3 {Ratio method, i.e. Im/Ir} G01J2001/1615 4 {Computing a difference/sum ratio, i.e. (Im - Ir) / (Im + Ir)} G01J2001/1621 4 {Comparing a duty ratio of pulses} G01J1/1626 3 {Arrangements with two photodetectors, the signals of which are compared} G01J2001/1631 4 {Bridge circuit} G01J2001/1636 4 {one detector directly monitoring the source, e.g. also impulse time controlling} G01J2001/1642 5 {and acting on the detecting circuit} 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varied to equalise their effects at the detectors, e.g. by varying incidence angle G01J1/22 3 using a variable element in the light-path, e.g. filter, polarising means (G01J1/34 takes precedence) G01J1/24 4 using electric radiation detectors G01J2001/242 5 {Filter wheel, i.e. absorption filter series graduated} G01J2001/245 5 {with two or more separate attenuated steps} G01J2001/247 5 {of spectral wedge type} G01J1/26 5 adapted for automatic variation of the measured or reference value (regulation of light intensity G05D25/00) G01J1/28 3 using variation of intensity or distance of source (G01J1/34 takes precedence) G01J1/30 4 using electric radiation detectors G01J1/32 5 adapted for automatic variation of the measured or reference value (regulation of light intensity G05D25/00) G01J1/34 3 using separate light paths used alternately or sequentially, e.g. flicker G01J1/36 4 using electric radiation detectors G01J2001/363 5 {Chopper stabilisation} G01J2001/366 5 {Balancing two paths} 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e.g. in two ranges or line:continuum} G01J3/108 3 {for measurement in the infra-red range} G01J3/12 1 Generating the spectrum; Monochromators G01J2003/1204 2 {Grating and filter} G01J2003/1208 2 {Prism and grating} G01J2003/1213 2 {Filters in general, e.g. dichroic, band} G01J2003/1217 3 {Indexed discrete filters or choppers} G01J2003/1221 3 {Mounting; Adjustment} G01J2003/1226 2 {Interference filters} G01J2003/123 3 {Indexed discrete filters} G01J2003/1234 3 {Continuously variable IF [CVIF]; Wedge type} G01J2003/1239 3 {and separate detectors} G01J2003/1243 3 {Pivoting IF or other position variation} G01J2003/1247 3 {Tuning} G01J2003/1252 3 {Using "resonance cell", e.g. Na vapor} G01J3/1256 2 {using acousto-optic tunable filter; (acousto-optic elements or systems G02F1/11, G02F1/33)} G01J2003/126 2 {Focal isolation type} G01J2003/1265 2 {the wavelengths being separated in time, e.g. through optical fibre array} G01J2003/1269 2 {Electrooptic filter} G01J2003/1273 2 {Order selection} G01J2003/1278 2 {Mask with spectral selection} G01J2003/1282 2 {Spectrum tailoring} G01J2003/1286 2 {Polychromator in general} G01J2003/1291 2 {polarised, birefringent} G01J2003/1295 2 {Plural entry slits, e.g. for different incidences} G01J3/14 2 using refracting elements, e.g. prisms (G01J3/18, G01J3/26 take precedence {prisms per se G02B5/04}) G01J2003/145 3 {Prism systems for straight view} G01J3/16 3 with autocollimation G01J3/18 2 using diffraction elements, e.g. grating (gratings per se G02B) G01J3/1804 3 {Plane gratings} G01J3/1809 3 {Echelle gratings} G01J2003/1814 3 {Double monochromator} G01J2003/1819 4 {Double pass monochromator} G01J2003/1823 4 {substractive} G01J2003/1828 3 {with order sorter or prefilter} G01J3/1833 3 {Grazing incidence} G01J3/1838 3 {Holographic gratings} G01J2003/1842 3 {Types of grating} G01J2003/1847 4 {Variable spacing} G01J2003/1852 4 {Cylindric surface} G01J2003/1857 4 {Toroid surface} G01J2003/1861 4 {Transmission gratings} G01J2003/1866 3 {Monochromator for three or more wavelengths} G01J2003/1871 4 {Duochromator} G01J2003/1876 4 {Polychromator} G01J2003/188 3 {Constant deviation} G01J2003/1885 3 {Holder for interchangeable gratings, e.g. at different ranges of wavelengths} G01J3/189 3 {using at least one grating in an off-plane configuration} G01J3/1895 3 {using fiber Bragg gratings or gratings integrated in a waveguide} G01J3/20 3 Rowland circle spectrometers G01J3/22 3 Littrow mirror spectrometers G01J3/24 3 using gratings profiled to favour a specific order G01J3/26 2 using multiple reflection, e.g. Fabry-Perot interferometer, variable interference filters G01J2003/262 3 {Double pass; Multiple pass} G01J2003/265 3 {Read out, e.g. polychromator} G01J2003/267 3 {of the SISAM type} G01J3/28 1 Investigating the spectrum (using colour filters G01J3/51) G01J3/2803 2 {using photoelectric array detector} G01J2003/2806 3 {Array and filter array} G01J2003/2809 4 {Array and correcting filter} G01J2003/2813 3 {2D-array} G01J2003/2816 3 {Semiconductor laminate layer} G01J2003/282 3 {Modified CCD or like} G01J3/2823 2 {Imaging spectrometer} G01J2003/2826 3 {Multispectral imaging, e.g. filter imaging} G01J2003/283 2 {computer-interfaced} G01J2003/2833 3 {and memorised spectra collection} G01J2003/2836 3 {Programming unit, i.e. source and date processing} G01J2003/284 3 {Spectral construction} G01J2003/2843 3 {Processing for eliminating interfering spectra} G01J3/2846 2 {using modulation grid; Grid spectrometers} G01J2003/285 3 {Hadamard transformation} G01J2003/2853 2 {Averaging successive scans or readings} G01J2003/2856 3 {and calculation of standard deviation} G01J2003/2859 2 {Peak detecting in spectrum} G01J2003/2863 3 {and calculating peak area} G01J2003/2866 2 {Markers; Calibrating of scan} G01J2003/2869 3 {Background correcting} G01J2003/2873 3 {Storing reference spectrum} G01J2003/2876 3 {Correcting linearity of signal} G01J2003/2879 3 {Calibrating scan, e.g. Fabry Perot interferometer} G01J2003/2883 3 {Correcting overlapping} G01J2003/2886 2 {Investigating periodic spectrum} G01J3/2889 2 {Rapid scan spectrometers; Time resolved spectrometry} G01J2003/2893 3 {with rotating grating} G01J2003/2896 2 {Vidicon, image intensifier tube} G01J3/30 2 Measuring the intensity of spectral lines directly on the spectrum itself (G01J3/42, G01J3/44 take precedence) G01J3/32 3 Investigating bands of a spectrum in sequence by a single detector G01J2003/323 4 {Comparing line:background} G01J2003/326 4 {Scanning mask, plate, chopper, e.g. small spectrum interval} G01J3/36 3 Investigating two or more bands of a spectrum by separate detectors G01J3/40 2 Measuring the intensity of spectral lines by determining density of a photograph of the spectrum; Spectrography (G01J3/42, G01J3/44 take precedence) G01J3/42 2 Absorption spectrometry; Double beam spectrometry; Flicker spectrometry; Reflection spectrometry (beam switching arrangements G01J3/08) G01J2003/421 3 {Single beam} G01J2003/423 3 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spectrometry G01J2003/451 3 {Dispersive interferometric spectrometry} G01J2003/452 3 {with recording of image of spectral transformation, e.g. hologram} G01J3/453 3 by correlation of the amplitudes G01J3/4531 4 {Devices without moving parts} G01J3/4532 4 {Devices of compact or symmetric construction (G01J3/4531 takes precedence)} G01J2003/4534 4 {Interferometer on illuminating side} G01J3/4535 4 {Devices with moving mirror (G01J3/4532 takes precedence)} G01J3/4537 4 {Devices with refractive scan} G01J2003/4538 4 {Special processing} G01J3/457 2 Correlation spectrometry, e.g. of the intensity (G01J3/453 takes precedence) G01J3/46 1 Measurement of colour; Colour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters (measuring colour temperature G01J5/60) G01J3/461 2 {with colour spinners} G01J3/462 2 {Computing operations in or between colour spaces; Colour management systems} G01J3/463 2 {Colour matching} G01J3/465 2 {taking into account the colour perception of the eye; using tristimulus detection} 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{Sensing drops on the contact surface} G01N2021/436 4 {Sensing resonant reflection} G01N2021/437 5 {with investigation of angle} G01N2021/438 5 {with investigation of wavelength} G01N21/45 3 using interferometric methods; using Schlieren methods G01N2021/451 4 {for determining the optical absorption} G01N21/453 4 {Holographic interferometry (for dimensional measurements G01B9/021 - G01B9/029)} G01N21/455 4 {Schlieren methods, e.g. for gradient index determination; Shadowgraph} G01N2021/456 4 {Moire deflectometry} G01N2021/458 4 {using interferential sensor, e.g. sensor fibre, possibly on optical waveguide} G01N21/47 2 Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection (G01N21/25, G01N21/41 take precedence {G01N21/55 takes precedence}) G01N2021/4702 3 {Global scatter; Total scatter, excluding reflections} G01N2021/4704 3 {Angular selective} G01N2021/4707 4 {Forward scatter; Low angle scatter} G01N2021/4709 4 {Backscatter} G01N2021/4711 4 {Multiangle measurement} G01N2021/4714 5 {Continuous plural angles} G01N2021/4716 5 {Using a ring of sensors, or a combination of diaphragm and sensors; Annular sensor} G01N2021/4719 5 {using a optical fibre array} G01N2021/4721 5 {using a PSD} G01N2021/4723 5 {Scanning scatter angles} G01N2021/4726 4 {Detecting scatter at 90°} G01N2021/4728 4 {Optical definition of scattering volume} G01N2021/473 3 {Compensating for unwanted scatter, e.g. reliefs, marks} G01N2021/4733 3 {Discriminating different types of scatterers} G01N2021/4735 3 {Solid samples, e.g. paper, glass} G01N21/4738 3 {Diffuse reflection (precedence is given to G01N21/55 - G01N21/57 if specular component is taken into consideration), e.g. also for testing fluids, fibrous materials} G01N21/474 4 {Details of optical heads therefor, e.g. using optical fibres} G01N2021/4742 5 {comprising optical fibres} G01N2021/4745 6 {Fused bundle, i.e. for backscatter} G01N2021/4747 6 {Concentric bundles} G01N2021/475 6 {Bifurcated bundle} G01N2021/4752 5 {Geometry} G01N2021/4754 6 {Diffuse 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investigating of object in scattering medium (in vivo A61B)} G01N2021/4797 4 {time resolved, e.g. analysis of ballistic photons} G01N21/49 3 within a body or fluid G01N2021/495 4 {the fluid being adsorbed, e.g. in porous medium} G01N21/51 4 inside a container, e.g. in an ampoule (G01N21/53 takes precedence) G01N2021/513 5 {Cuvettes for scattering measurements} G01N2021/516 5 {Multiple excitation of scattering medium, e.g. by retro-reflected or multiply reflected excitation rays} G01N21/53 4 within a flowing fluid, e.g. smoke G01N21/532 5 {with measurement of scattering and transmission} G01N21/534 5 {by measuring transmission alone, i.e. determining opacity} G01N2021/536 6 {Measurement device mounted at stack} G01N21/538 5 {for determining atmospheric attenuation and visibility} G01N21/55 2 Specular reflectivity G01N2021/551 3 {Retroreflectance} G01N21/552 3 Attenuated total reflection G01N21/553 4 {and using surface plasmons (fluorescence excitation G01N21/648; enhanced Raman G01N21/658)} G01N21/554 5 {detecting the surface plasmon resonance of nanostructured metals, e.g. localised surface plasmon resonance} G01N2021/555 3 {Measuring total reflection power, i.e. scattering and specular} G01N2021/556 3 {Measuring separately scattering and specular} G01N2021/557 3 {Detecting specular reflective parts on sample} G01N2021/558 3 {Measuring reflectivity and transmission} G01N2021/559 3 {Determining variation of specular reflection within diffusively reflecting sample} G01N21/57 3 Measuring gloss G01N2021/575 4 {Photogoniometering} G01N21/59 2 Transmissivity (G01N21/25 takes precedence) G01N2021/5903 3 {using surface plasmon resonance [SPR], e.g. extraordinary optical transmission [EOT]} G01N21/5907 3 {Densitometers} G01N21/5911 4 {of the scanning type (scanning per se G02B)} G01N2021/5915 4 {Processing scan data in densitometry} G01N2021/5919 5 {Determining total density of a zone} G01N2021/5923 5 {Determining zones of density; quantitating spots} G01N2021/5926 5 {Isodensitometers} G01N2021/593 5 {Correcting from the background density} G01N2021/5934 5 {Averaging on a zone} G01N2021/5938 5 {Features of monitor, display} G01N2021/5942 5 {for dot area ratio in printing applications} G01N2021/5946 5 {for binary signal} G01N2021/5949 5 {Correcting nonlinearity of signal, e.g. in measurement of photomedium} G01N2021/5953 5 {for detecting a spatial spectrum} G01N2021/5957 4 {using an image detector type detector, e.g. CCD} G01N2021/5961 5 {using arrays of sources and detectors} G01N2021/5965 5 {using selected detectors in an array} G01N2021/5969 4 {Scanning of a tube, a cuvette, a volume of sample} G01N2021/5973 5 {where the cuvette or tube is moved} G01N2021/5976 4 {Image projected and scanning projected image} G01N2021/598 4 {Features of mounting, adjusting} G01N2021/5984 5 {height adjustable} G01N2021/5988 5 {Fluid mounting or the like, e.g. vortex} G01N2021/5992 5 {Double pass} G01N2021/5996 5 {Positioning the head} G01N21/61 3 Non-dispersive gas analysers {(G01N21/3504 takes precedence)} G01N21/62 1 Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light G01N2021/625 2 {Excitation by energised particles such as metastable molecules} G01N21/63 2 optically excited G01N21/631 3 {using photolysis and investigating photolysed fragments} G01N2021/632 4 {Predissociation, e.g. for fluorescence of transient excited radicals} G01N2021/633 3 {Photoinduced grating used for analysis} G01N2021/634 3 {Photochromic material analysis} G01N2021/635 3 {Photosynthetic material analysis, e.g. chrorophyll} G01N21/636 3 {using an arrangement of pump beam and probe beam; using the measurement of optical non-linear properties; (non-linear optics per se G02F1/35)} G01N2021/637 4 {Lasing effect used for analysis} G01N2021/638 4 {Brillouin effect, e.g. stimulated Brillouin effect} G01N21/64 3 Fluorescence; Phosphorescence G01N21/6402 4 {Atomic fluorescence; Laser induced fluorescence} G01N21/6404 5 {Atomic fluorescence} G01N2021/6406 6 {multi-element} G01N21/6408 4 {with measurement of decay time, time resolved fluorescence} G01N2021/641 5 {Phosphorimetry, gated} G01N2021/6413 5 {Distinction short and delayed fluorescence or phosphorescence} G01N2021/6415 5 {with two excitations, e.g. strong pump/probe flash} G01N2021/6417 4 {Spectrofluorimetric devices} G01N2021/6419 5 {Excitation at two or more wavelengths} G01N2021/6421 5 {Measuring at two or more wavelengths} G01N2021/6423 5 {Spectral mapping, video display} G01N2021/6426 5 {Determining Fraunhofer lines} G01N21/6428 4 {Measuring fluorescence of fluorescent products of reactions or of fluorochrome labelled reactive substances, e.g. measuring quenching effects, using measuring "optrodes" (in vivo A61B5/00; immunoassay G01N33/53)} G01N21/643 5 {non-biological material} G01N2021/6432 5 {Quenching} G01N2021/6434 5 {Optrodes} G01N2021/6436 5 {for analysing tapes} G01N2021/6439 5 {with indicators, stains, dyes, tags, labels, marks} G01N2021/6441 6 {with two or more labels} G01N2021/6443 5 {Fluorimetric titration} G01N21/6445 4 {Measuring fluorescence polarisation} G01N21/6447 4 {by visual observation} G01N21/645 4 {Specially adapted constructive features of fluorimeters} G01N21/6452 5 {Individual samples arranged in a regular 2D-array, e.g. multiwell plates} G01N21/6454 6 {using an integrated detector array} G01N21/6456 5 {Spatial resolved fluorescence measurements; Imaging} G01N21/6458 6 {Fluorescence microscopy (fluorescence microscopes per se G02B21/0076 and G02B21/16)} G01N2021/646 6 {Detecting fluorescent inhomogeneities at a position, e.g. for detecting defects} G01N2021/6463 5 {Optics} G01N2021/6465 6 {Angular discrimination} G01N2021/6467 6 {Axial flow and illumination} G01N2021/6469 6 {Cavity, e.g. ellipsoid} G01N2021/6471 6 {Special filters, filter wheel} G01N2021/6473 6 {In-line geometry} G01N2021/6476 7 {Front end, i.e. backscatter, geometry} G01N2021/6478 6 {Special lenses} G01N21/648 5 {using evanescent coupling or surface plasmon coupling for the excitation of fluorescence} G01N2021/6482 5 {Sample cells, cuvettes} G01N2021/6484 5 {Optical fibres} G01N21/6486 4 {Measuring fluorescence of biological material, e.g. DNA, RNA, cells (G01N21/6428 takes precedence)} G01N21/6489 4 {Photoluminescence of semiconductors} G01N2021/6491 4 {Measuring fluorescence and transmission; Correcting inner filter effect} G01N2021/6493 5 {by alternating fluorescence/transmission or fluorescence/reflection} G01N2021/6495 4 {Miscellaneous methods} G01N2021/6497 4 {Miscellaneous applications} G01N21/65 3 Raman scattering G01N2021/651 4 {Cuvettes therefore} G01N2021/653 4 {Coherent methods [CARS]} G01N2021/655 5 {Stimulated Raman} G01N2021/656 5 {Raman microprobe} G01N21/658 4 {enhancement Raman, e.g. surface plasmons} G01N21/66 2 electrically excited, e.g. electroluminescence G01N21/67 3 using electric arcs or discharges G01N21/68 3 using high frequency electric fields G01N21/69 3 specially adapted for fluids {, e.g. molten metal} G01N2021/695 4 {Molten metals} G01N21/70 2 mechanically excited, e.g. triboluminescence G01N21/71 2 thermally excited G01N2021/712 3 {using formation of volatile hydride} G01N21/714 3 {Sample nebulisers for flame burners or plasma burners (nebulizers per se B05B)} G01N21/716 3 {by measuring the radiation emitted by a test object treated by combustion gases for investigating the composition of gas mixtures} G01N21/718 3 {Laser microanalysis, i.e. with formation of sample plasma} G01N21/72 3 using flame burners G01N2021/725 4 {for determining of metalloids, using Beilstein type reaction} G01N21/73 3 using plasma burners or torches G01N21/74 3 using flameless atomising, e.g. graphite furnaces G01N2021/745 4 {Control of temperature, heating, ashing} G01N21/75 1 Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated (systems in which material is burnt in a flame or 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adsorption sensor, i.e. without chemical reaction} G01N2021/7726 5 {Porous glass} G01N2021/773 5 {Porous polymer jacket; Polymer matrix with indicator} G01N2021/7733 5 {Reservoir, liquid reagent} G01N2021/7736 5 {exposed, cladding free} G01N21/774 4 {the reagent being on a grating or periodic structure} G01N21/7743 5 {the reagent-coated grating coupling light in or out of the waveguide} G01N21/7746 4 {the waveguide coupled to a cavity resonator} G01N2021/775 3 {Indicator and selective membrane} G01N2021/7753 3 {Reagent layer on photoelectrical transducer} G01N2021/7756 3 {Sensor type} G01N2021/7759 4 {Dipstick; Test strip} G01N2021/7763 4 {Sample through flow} G01N2021/7766 4 {Capillary fill} G01N2021/7769 3 {Measurement method of reaction-produced change in sensor} G01N2021/7773 4 {Reflection} G01N2021/7776 4 {Index} G01N2021/7779 4 {interferometric} G01N2021/7783 4 {Transmission, loss} G01N2021/7786 4 {Fluorescence} G01N2021/7789 4 {Cavity or resonator} G01N2021/7793 3 {Sensor comprising plural indicators} G01N2021/7796 3 {Special mountings, packaging of indicators} G01N21/78 3 producing a change of colour G01N21/783 4 {for analysing gases} G01N2021/786 4 {with auxiliary heating for reaction} G01N21/79 4 Photometric titration G01N21/80 4 Indicating pH value G01N21/81 4 Indicating humidity G01N21/82 3 producing a precipitate or turbidity G01N2021/825 4 {Agglutination} G01N21/83 4 Turbidimetric titration G01N21/84 1 Systems specially adapted for particular applications G01N2021/8405 2 {Application to two-phase or mixed materials, e.g. gas dissolved in liquids} G01N2021/8411 2 {Application to online plant, process monitoring} G01N2021/8416 3 {and process controlling, not otherwise provided for} G01N21/8422 2 {Investigating thin films, e.g. matrix isolation method} G01N2021/8427 3 {Coatings} G01N2021/8433 4 {Comparing coated/uncoated parts} G01N2021/8438 3 {Mutilayers} G01N2021/8444 2 {Fibrous material} G01N2021/845 2 {Objects on a conveyor} G01N2021/8455 3 {and using position detectors} G01N2021/8461 2 {Investigating impurities in semiconductor, e.g. Silicon} G01N2021/8466 2 {Investigation of vegetal material, e.g. leaves, plants, fruits} G01N2021/8472 2 {Investigation of composite materials} G01N2021/8477 2 {Investigating crystals, e.g. liquid crystals} G01N21/8483 2 {Investigating reagent band (test-element handling not specific to a test method G01N33/4875; analytical elements specific to chemical analysis of biological material G01N33/52; autometer with reagent band G01N35/04)} G01N2021/8488 3 {the band presenting reference patches} G01N2021/8494 3 {Measuring or storing parameters of the band} G01N21/85 2 Investigating moving fluids or granular solids G01N21/8507 3 {Probe photometers, i.e. with optical measuring part dipped into fluid sample} G01N2021/8514 4 {with immersed mirror} G01N2021/8521 5 {with a combination mirror cell-cuvette} G01N2021/8528 4 {Immerged light conductor} G01N2021/8535 5 {presenting a cut} G01N2021/8542 5 {presenting an exposed part of the core} G01N2021/855 4 {Underground probe, e.g. with provision of a penetration tool} G01N2021/8557 3 {Special shaping of flow, e.g. using a by-pass line, jet flow, curtain flow} G01N2021/8564 4 {Sample as drops} G01N2021/8571 3 {using filtering of sample fluid} G01N2021/8578 3 {Gaseous flow (IR analysers G01N21/8507)} G01N2021/8585 4 {using porous sheets, e.g. for separating aerosols} G01N2021/8592 3 {Grain or other flowing solid samples} G01N21/86 2 Investigating moving sheets (G01N21/89 takes precedence) G01N2021/8609 3 {Optical head specially adapted} G01N2021/8618 4 {with an optically integrating part, e.g. hemisphere} G01N2021/8627 4 {with an illuminator over the whole width} G01N2021/8636 5 {Detecting arrangement therefore, e.g. collimators, screens} G01N2021/8645 3 {using multidetectors, detector array} G01N2021/8654 3 {Mechanical support; Mounting of sheet} G01N2021/8663 3 {Paper, e.g. gloss, moisture content (inspecting the presence of flaws in moving materials, e.g. paper G01N21/89; measurement of gloss in general G01N21/57)} G01N2021/8672 4 {Paper formation parameter} G01N2021/8681 4 {Paper fibre orientation} G01N2021/869 3 {Plastics or polymeric material, e.g. polymers orientation in plastic, adhesive imprinted band} G01N21/87 2 Investigating jewels (G01N21/88 takes precedence) G01N21/88 2 Investigating the presence of flaws or contamination G01N21/8803 3 {Visual inspection (measuring projectors G01B9/08)} G01N21/8806 3 {Specially adapted optical and illumination features} G01N2021/8809 4 {Adjustment for highlighting flaws} G01N2021/8812 4 {Diffuse illumination, e.g. "sky"} G01N2021/8816 5 {by using multiple sources, e.g. LEDs} G01N2021/8819 5 {by using retroreflecting screen} G01N2021/8822 4 {Dark field detection} G01N2021/8825 5 {Separate detection of dark field and bright field} G01N2021/8829 4 {Shadow projection or structured background, e.g. for deflectometry (three-dimensional metrology of surfaces G01B11/25)} G01N2021/8832 5 {Structured background, e.g. for transparent objects} G01N2021/8835 4 {Adjustable illumination, e.g. software adjustable screen} G01N2021/8838 4 {Stroboscopic illumination; synchronised illumination} G01N2021/8841 4 {Illumination and detection on two sides of object} G01N2021/8845 4 {Multiple wavelengths of illumination or detection} G01N2021/8848 4 {Polarisation of light} G01N21/8851 3 {Scan or image signal processing specially adapted therefor, e.g. for scan signal adjustment, for detecting different kinds of defects, for compensating for structures, markings, edges (G01N21/8806 and G01N21/93 - G01N21/95692 take precedence; optical measurement of dimensions G01B11/00; optical scanning G02B26/10; image transformation G06T3/00; computerised image enhancement G06T5/00; image processing per se for flaw detection G06T7/0002)} G01N2021/8854 4 {Grading and classifying of flaws} G01N2021/8858 5 {Flaw counting} G01N2021/8861 5 {Determining coordinates of flaws} G01N2021/8864 6 {Mapping zones of defects} G01N2021/8867 5 {using sequentially two or more inspection runs, e.g. coarse and fine, or detecting then analysing} G01N2021/887 6 {the measurements made in two or more directions, angles, positions} G01N2021/8874 5 {Taking dimensions of defect into account} G01N2021/8877 5 {Proximity analysis, local statistics} G01N2021/888 5 {Marking defects} G01N2021/8883 4 {involving the calculation of gauges, generating models} G01N2021/8887 4 {based on image processing techniques} G01N2021/889 5 {providing a bare video image, i.e. without visual measurement aids} G01N2021/8893 5 {providing a video image and a processed signal for helping visual decision} G01N2021/8896 4 {Circuits specially adapted for system specific signal conditioning} G01N21/89 3 in moving material, e.g. running paper or textiles (G01N21/90, G01N21/91, G01N21/94 take precedence) G01N21/8901 4 {Optical details; Scanning details (per se G02B)} G01N2021/8902 5 {Anamorphic spot} G01N21/8903 5 {using a multiple detector array} G01N2021/8904 5 {Sheetwide light conductor on detecting side, e.g. fluorescing light rod} G01N2021/8905 5 {Directional selective optics, e.g. slits, spatial filters} G01N2021/8907 6 {Cylindrical optics} G01N2021/8908 5 {Strip illuminator, e.g. light tube} G01N2021/8909 4 {Scan signal processing specially adapted for inspection of running sheets} G01N2021/891 5 {Edge discrimination, e.g. by signal filtering} G01N2021/8911 5 {Setting scan-width signals} G01N2021/8912 5 {Processing using lane subdivision} G01N21/8914 4 {characterised by the material examined} G01N21/8915 5 {non-woven textile material} G01N21/8916 5 {for testing photographic material} G01N2021/8917 5 {Paper, also ondulated} G01N2021/8918 5 {Metal} G01N21/892 4 characterised by the flaw, defect or object feature examined G01N21/8921 5 {Streaks} G01N21/8922 5 {Periodic flaws} G01N2021/8924 5 {Dents; Relief flaws} G01N2021/8925 5 {Inclusions} G01N2021/8927 5 {Defects in a structured web} G01N2021/8928 5 {Haze defects, i.e. with a part of diffracted light} G01N21/894 5 Pinholes G01N21/896 5 Optical defects in or on transparent materials, e.g. distortion, surface flaws {in conveyed flat sheet or rod (for other objects G01N21/958)} G01N2021/8962 6 {for detecting separately opaque flaws and refracting flaws} G01N2021/8965 6 {using slant illumination, using internally reflected light} G01N2021/8967 6 {Discriminating defects on opposite sides or at different depths of sheet or rod} G01N21/898 5 Irregularities in textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. textiles, wood G01N21/8983 6 {for testing textile webs, i.e. woven material} G01N21/8986 6 {Wood} G01N21/90 3 in a container or its contents (G01N21/91 takes precedence) G01N21/9009 4 {Non-optical constructional details affecting optical inspection, e.g. cleaning mechanisms for optical parts, vibration reduction} G01N21/9018 4 {Dirt detection in containers} G01N21/9027 5 {in containers after filling} G01N21/9036 4 {using arrays of emitters or receivers} G01N21/9045 4 {Inspection of ornamented or stippled container walls} G01N21/9054 4 {Inspection of sealing surface and container finish} G01N2021/9063 4 {Hot-end container inspection} G01N21/9072 4 {with illumination or detection from inside the container} G01N21/9081 4 {Inspection especially designed for plastic containers, e.g. preforms} G01N21/909 4 {in opaque containers or opaque container parts, e.g. cans, tins, caps, labels} G01N21/91 3 using penetration of dyes, e.g. fluorescent ink G01N21/93 3 Detection standards; Calibrating {baseline adjustment, drift correction} G01N2021/933 4 {Adjusting baseline or gain (also for web inspection)} G01N2021/936 4 {Adjusting threshold, e.g. by way of moving average} G01N21/94 3 Investigating contamination, e.g. dust (G01N21/85 takes precedence) G01N2021/945 4 {Liquid or solid deposits of macroscopic size on surfaces, e.g. drops, films, or clustered contaminants (dust particles and microscopic contaminants in G01N21/94)} G01N21/95 3 characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined (G01N21/89 - G01N21/91, G01N21/94 take precedence) G01N21/9501 4 {Semiconductor wafers (manufacturing processes per se of semiconductor devices implementing a measuring step H01L22/10)} G01N21/9503 5 {Wafer edge inspection} G01N21/9505 5 {Wafer internal defects, e.g. microcracks} G01N21/9506 4 {Optical discs} G01N21/9508 4 {Capsules; Tablets} G01N21/951 4 {Balls} G01N2021/9511 4 {Optical elements other than lenses, e.g. mirrors (testing of optical apparatus in G01M11/00)} G01N2021/9513 4 {Liquid crystal panels} G01N21/9515 4 {Objects of complex shape, e.g. examined with use of a surface follower device (measuring contours and curvatures G01B11/24)} G01N2021/9516 5 {whereby geometrical features are being masked} G01N2021/9518 5 {using a surface follower, e.g. robot} G01N21/952 4 Inspecting the exterior surface of cylindrical bodies or wires (G01N21/956 takes precedence) G01N21/954 4 Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores G01N2021/9542 5 {using a probe} G01N2021/9544 6 {with emitter and receiver on the probe} G01N2021/9546 6 {with remote light transmitting, e.g. optical fibres} G01N2021/9548 5 {Scanning the interior of a cylinder} G01N21/956 4 Inspecting patterns on the surface of objects (contactless testing of electronic circuits G01R31/308; testing currency G07D {manufacturing processes per se of semiconductor devices implementing a measuring step H01L22/10}) G01N21/95607 5 {using a comparative method} G01N2021/95615 6 {with stored comparision signal} G01N21/95623 5 {using a spatial filtering method (per se G02B)} G01N2021/9563 5 {and suppressing pattern images} G01N2021/95638 5 {for PCB's} G01N2021/95646 6 {Soldering} G01N2021/95653 6 {Through-holes} G01N2021/95661 6 {for leads, e.g. position, curvature} G01N2021/95669 7 {for solder coating, coverage} G01N2021/95676 5 {Masks, reticles, shadow masks} G01N21/95684 5 {Patterns showing highly reflecting parts, e.g. metallic elements} G01N21/95692 5 {Patterns showing hole parts, e.g. honeycomb filtering structures} G01N21/958 4 Inspecting transparent materials {or objects, e.g. windscreens (for conveyed flat sheet or rod G01N21/896)} G01N2021/9583 5 {Lenses} G01N2021/9586 5 {Windscreens} G01N22/00 0 Investigating or analysing materials by the use of microwaves or radio waves, i.e. electromagnetic waves with a wavelength of one millimetre or more (G01N3/00 - G01N17/00, G01N24/00 take precedence) G01N22/005 1 {and using Stark effect modulation} G01N22/02 1 Investigating the presence of flaws G01N22/04 1 Investigating moisture content G01N23/00 0 Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups G01N3/00 – G01N17/00, G01N21/00 or G01N22/00 G01N23/005 1 {by using neutrons (G01N23/02 - G01N23/227 take precedence)} G01N23/02 1 by transmitting the radiation through the material G01N23/025 2 {using neutrons} G01N23/04 2 and forming images of the material G01N23/041 3 Phase-contrast imaging, e.g. using grating interferometers G01N23/043 3 {using fluoroscopic examination, with visual observation or video transmission of fluoroscopic images} G01N23/044 3 using laminography or tomosynthesis G01N23/046 3 using tomography, e.g. computed tomography [CT] G01N23/05 3 using neutrons G01N23/06 2 and measuring the absorption G01N23/083 3 the radiation being X-rays G01N23/085 4 X-ray absorption fine structure [XAFS], e.g. extended XAFS [EXAFS] G01N23/087 4 using polyenergetic X-rays G01N23/09 3 the radiation being neutrons G01N23/095 3 Gamma-ray resonance absorption, e.g. using the Mössbauer effect G01N23/10 3 the material being confined in a container, e.g. in a luggage X-ray scanners G01N23/12 3 the material being a flowing fluid or a flowing granular solid G01N23/125 4 {with immerged detecting head} G01N23/16 3 the material being a moving sheet or film G01N23/18 3 Investigating the presence of flaws defects or foreign matter G01N23/185 4 {in tyres} G01N23/20 1 by using diffraction of the radiation by the materials, e.g. for investigating crystal structure; by using scattering of the radiation by the materials, e.g. for investigating non-crystalline materials; by using reflection of the radiation by the materials G01N23/20008 2 Constructional details of analysers, e.g. characterised by X-ray source, detector or optical system; Accessories therefor; Preparing specimens therefor (monochromators for X- rays using crystals G21K1/06) G01N23/20016 3 Goniometers G01N23/20025 3 Sample holders or supports therefor G01N23/20033 4 provided with temperature control or heating means G01N23/20041 4 for high pressure testing, e.g. anvil cells G01N23/2005 3 Preparation of powder samples therefor G01N23/20058 2 Measuring diffraction of electrons, e.g. low energy electron diffraction [LEED] method or reflection high energy electron diffraction [RHEED] method G01N23/20066 2 Measuring inelastic scatter of gamma rays, e.g. Compton effect G01N23/20075 2 {by measuring interferences of X-rays, e.g. Borrmann effect} G01N23/20083 2 {by using a combination of at least two measurements at least one being a transmission measurement and one a scatter measurement} G01N23/20091 2 Measuring the energy-dispersion spectrum [EDS] of diffracted radiation G01N23/201 2 by measuring small-angle scattering G01N23/202 3 using neutrons G01N23/203 2 Measuring back scattering G01N23/204 3 using neutrons G01N23/205 2 using diffraction cameras G01N23/2055 2 Analysing diffraction patterns G01N23/207 2 Diffractometry using detectors, e.g. using a probe in a central position and one or more displaceable detectors in circumferential positions G01N23/2073 3 {using neutron detectors (neutron spectrometry G01T3/00)} G01N23/2076 3 {for spectrometry, i.e. using an analysing crystal, e.g. for measuring X-ray fluorescence spectrum of a sample with wavelength-dispersion, i.e. WDXFS} G01N23/22 1 by measuring secondary emission from the 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Variola virus G01N2333/075 3 Adenoviridae G01N2333/08 2 RNA viruses G01N2333/085 3 Picornaviridae, e.g. coxsackie virus, echovirus, enterovirus G01N2333/09 4 Foot-and-mouth disease virus G01N2333/095 4 Rhinovirus G01N2333/10 4 Hepatitis A virus G01N2333/105 4 Poliovirus G01N2333/11 3 Orthomyxoviridae, e.g. influenza virus G01N2333/115 3 Paramyxoviridae, e.g. parainfluenza virus G01N2333/12 4 Mumps virus; Measles virus G01N2333/125 4 Newcastle disease virus G01N2333/13 4 Canine distemper virus G01N2333/135 4 Respiratory syncytial virus G01N2333/14 3 Reoviridae, e.g. rotavirus, bluetongue virus, Colorado tick fever virus G01N2333/145 3 Rhabdoviridae, e.g. rabies virus, Duvenhage virus, Mokola virus or vesicular stomatitis virus G01N2333/15 3 Retroviridae, e.g. bovine leukaemia virus, feline leukaemia virus, feline leukaemia virus, human T-cell leukaemia-lymphoma virus G01N2333/155 4 Lentiviridae, e.g. visna-maedi virus, equine infectious virus, FIV, SIV G01N2333/16 5 HIV-1, HIV-2 G01N2333/161 6 gag-pol, e.g. p55, p24/25, p17/18, p.7, p6, p66/68, p51/52, p31/34, p32, p40 G01N2333/162 6 env, e.g. gp160, gp110/120, gp41, V3, peptid T, DC4-Binding site G01N2333/163 6 Regulatory proteins, e.g. tat, nef, rev, vif, vpu, vpr, vpt, vpx G01N2333/165 3 Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus G01N2333/17 4 Porcine transmissible gastroenteritis virus G01N2333/175 3 Bunyaviridae, e.g. California encephalitis virus, Rift valley fever virus, Hantaan virus G01N2333/18 3 Togaviridae; Flaviviridae G01N2333/181 4 Alphaviruses or Group A arboviruses, e.g. sindbis, VEE, EEE, WEE or semliki forest virus (rubella virus G01N2333/19) G01N2333/183 4 Flaviviridae, e.g. pestivirus, mucosal disease virus, bovine viral diarrhoea virus, classical swine fever virus (hog cholera virus) or border disease virus G01N2333/185 5 Flaviviruses or Group B arboviruses, e.g. yellow fever virus, japanese encephalitis, tick-borne encephalitis, dengue G01N2333/186 5 Hepatitis C; Hepatitis NANB G01N2333/188 5 Hepatitis G; Hepatitis NANBNCNDNE G01N2333/19 4 Rubella virus G01N2333/195 1 from bacteria G01N2333/20 2 from Spirochaetales (O), e.g. Treponema, Leptospira G01N2333/205 2 from Campylobacter (G) G01N2333/21 2 from Pseudomonadaceae (F) G01N2333/212 3 Moraxellaceae, e.g. Acinetobacter, Moraxella, Oligella or Psychrobacter G01N2333/215 2 from Halobacteriaceae (F) G01N2333/22 2 from Neisseriaceae (F), e.g. Acinetobacter G01N2333/225 2 from Alcaligenes (G) G01N2333/23 2 from Brucella (G) G01N2333/235 2 from Bordetella (G) G01N2333/24 2 from Enterobacteriaceae (F), e.g. Citrobacter, Serratia, Proteus, Providencia, Morganella, Yersinia G01N2333/245 3 Escherichia (G) G01N2333/25 3 Shigella (G) G01N2333/255 3 Salmonella (G) G01N2333/26 3 Klebsiella (G) G01N2333/265 3 Enterobacter (G) G01N2333/27 3 Erwinia (G) G01N2333/275 3 Hafnia (G) G01N2333/28 2 from Vibrionaceae (F) G01N2333/285 2 from Pasteurellaceae (F), e.g. Haemophilus influenza G01N2333/29 2 from Richettsiales (o) G01N2333/295 2 from Chlamydiales (o) G01N2333/30 2 from Mycoplasmatales, e.g. Pleuropneumonia-like organisms [PPLO] G01N2333/305 2 from Micrococcaceae (F) G01N2333/31 3 from Staphylococcus (G) G01N2333/315 2 from Streptococcus (G), e.g. Enterococci G01N2333/3153 3 Streptokinase G01N2333/3156 3 from Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pneumococcus) (Streptokinase G01N2333/3153) G01N2333/32 2 from Bacillus (G) G01N2333/325 3 Bacillus thuringiensis crystal protein (delta-endotoxin) G01N2333/33 2 from Clostridium (G) G01N2333/335 2 from Lactobacillus (G) G01N2333/34 2 from Corynebacterium (G) G01N2333/345 2 from Brevibacterium (G) G01N2333/35 2 from Mycobacteriaceae (F) G01N2333/355 2 from Nocardia (G) G01N2333/36 2 from Actinomyces; from Streptomyces (G) G01N2333/365 2 from Actinoplanes (G) G01N2333/37 1 from fungi G01N2333/375 2 from Basidiomycetes G01N2333/38 2 from Aspergillus G01N2333/385 2 from Penicillium G01N2333/39 2 from yeasts G01N2333/395 3 from Saccharomyces G01N2333/40 3 from Candida G01N2333/405 1 from algae G01N2333/41 1 from lichens G01N2333/415 1 from plants G01N2333/42 2 Lectins, e.g. concanavalin, phytohaemagglutinin G01N2333/425 2 Zeins G01N2333/43 2 Sweetening agents, e.g. thaumatin, monellin G01N2333/435 1 from animals; from humans G01N2333/43504 2 from invertebrates G01N2333/43508 3 from crustaceans G01N2333/43513 3 from arachnidae G01N2333/43517 4 from spiders G01N2333/43521 4 from scorpions G01N2333/43526 3 from worms G01N2333/4353 4 from nematodes G01N2333/43534 5 from Caenorhabditis G01N2333/43539 4 from cestodes G01N2333/43543 5 from Taenia G01N2333/43547 4 from trematodes G01N2333/43552 3 from insects G01N2333/43556 4 from ticks G01N2333/4356 4 from wasps G01N2333/43565 4 from bees G01N2333/43569 4 from flies G01N2333/43573 5 from Drosophila G01N2333/43578 4 from silkworm G01N2333/43582 4 from mites G01N2333/43586 4 from fleas G01N2333/43591 4 from mosquitoes G01N2333/43595 3 from coelenteratae, e.g. medusae G01N2333/44 2 from protozoa G01N2333/445 3 Plasmodium G01N2333/45 3 Toxoplasma G01N2333/455 3 Eimeria G01N2333/46 2 from vertebrates G01N2333/4603 3 from fish G01N2333/4606 3 from amphibians G01N2333/4609 3 from reptiles G01N2333/4613 4 Snake venom G01N2333/4616 5 from Russell's viper G01N2333/462 5 from Agkistrodon sp., e.g. acutase, ACTE G01N2333/4623 6 from Agkistrodon rhodostama (Malayan pit viper); Arvin (R); Batroboxin; Ancrod G01N2333/4626 6 from Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix (copperhead snake); Protac (R) G01N2333/463 5 from Croatalus adamanteus (Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake); Crotolase G01N2333/4633 5 from Echis carinatus; Ecarin G01N2333/4636 5 from Bothrops sp. G01N2333/464 6 from Bothrops atrox; Reptilase; Atroxin G01N2333/4643 6 from Bothrops jararaca; Botrocetin G01N2333/4646 5 from Oxyuran(eo)us scutellatus (Taipan snake of Elapidae family) G01N2333/465 3 from birds G01N2333/47 3 Assays involving proteins of known structure or function as defined in the subgroups G01N2333/4701 4 Details G01N2333/4703 5 Regulators; Modulating activity G01N2333/4704 6 Inhibitors; Supressors G01N2333/4706 6 stimulating, promoting or activating activity G01N2333/4707 7 Guanosine triphosphatase activating protein, GAP G01N2333/4709 5 Amyloid plaque core protein G01N2333/471 5 Pregnancy proteins, e.g. placenta proteins, alpha-feto-protein, pregnancy specific beta glycoprotein G01N2333/4712 5 Muscle proteins, e.g. myosin, actin, protein G01N2333/4713 5 Plasma globulins, lactoglobulin G01N2333/4715 5 Cytokine-induced proteins G01N2333/4716 5 Complement proteins, e.g. anaphylatoxin, C3a, C5a G01N2333/4718 5 Lipocortins G01N2333/4719 5 G-proteins G01N2333/4721 5 Cationic antimicrobial peptides, e.g. defensins G01N2333/4722 5 Proteoglycans, e.g. aggreccan G01N2333/4724 5 Lectins G01N2333/4725 5 Mucins, e.g. human intestinal mucin G01N2333/4727 5 Calcium binding proteins, e.g. calmodulin G01N2333/4728 5 alpha-Glycoproteins G01N2333/473 5 Recognins, e.g. malignin G01N2333/4731 5 Casein G01N2333/4733 5 Acute pancreatitis-associated protein G01N2333/4734 5 Villin G01N2333/4736 5 Retinoblastoma protein G01N2333/4737 5 C-reactive protein G01N2333/4739 5 Cyclin; Prad 1 G01N2333/474 5 Pancreatic thread protein; Reg protein G01N2333/4742 5 Keratin; Cytokeratin G01N2333/4743 5 Bactericidal/Permeability-increasing protein BPI G01N2333/4745 5 Insulin-like growth factor binding protein G01N2333/4746 5 Cancer-associated SCM-recognition factor, CRISPP G01N2333/4748 5 p53 G01N2333/475 2 Assays involving growth factors G01N2333/4753 3 Hepatocyte growth factor; Scatter factor; Tumor cytotoxic factor II G01N2333/4756 3 Neuregulins, i.e. p185erbB2 ligands, glial growth factor, heregulin, ARIA, neu differentiation factor G01N2333/48 3 Nerve growth factor [NGF] G01N2333/485 3 Epidermal growth factor [EGF] (urogastrone) G01N2333/49 3 Platelet-derived growth factor [PDGF] G01N2333/495 3 Transforming growth factor [TGF] G01N2333/50 3 Fibroblast growth factors [FGF] G01N2333/501 4 acidic FGF [aFGF] G01N2333/503 4 basic FGF [bFGF] G01N2333/505 3 Erythropoietin [EPO] G01N2333/51 3 Bone morphogenetic factor; Osteogenins; Osteogenic factor; Bone-inducing factor G01N2333/515 3 Angiogenesic factors; Angiogenin G01N2333/52 2 Assays involving cytokines G01N2333/521 3 Chemokines G01N2333/522 4 Alpha-chemokines, e.g. NAP-2, ENA-78, GRO-alpha/MGSA/NAP-3, GRO-beta/MIP-2alpha, GRO-gamma/MIP-2beta, IP-10, GCP-2, MIG, PBSF, PF-4 or KC G01N2333/523 4 Beta-chemokines, e.g. RANTES, I-309/TCA-3, MIP-1alpha, MIP-1beta/ACT-2/LD78/SCIF, MCP-1/MCAF, MCP-2, MCP-3, LDCF-1or LDCF-2 G01N2333/524 3 Thrombopoietin, i.e. C-MPL ligand G01N2333/525 3 Tumor necrosis factor [TNF] G01N2333/5255 4 Lymphotoxin [LT] G01N2333/53 3 Colony-stimulating factor [CSF] G01N2333/535 4 Granulocyte CSF; Granulocyte-macrophage CSF G01N2333/54 3 Interleukins [IL] G01N2333/5403 4 IL-3 G01N2333/5406 4 IL-4 G01N2333/5409 4 IL-5 G01N2333/5412 4 IL-6 G01N2333/5415 4 Leukaemia inhibitory factor [LIF] G01N2333/5418 4 IL-7 G01N2333/5421 4 IL-8 G01N2333/5425 4 IL-9 G01N2333/5428 4 IL-10 G01N2333/5431 4 IL-11 G01N2333/5434 4 IL-12 G01N2333/5437 4 IL-13 G01N2333/544 4 IL-14 G01N2333/5443 4 IL-15 G01N2333/5446 4 IL-16 G01N2333/545 4 IL-1 G01N2333/55 4 IL-2 G01N2333/555 3 Interferons [IFN] G01N2333/56 4 IFN-alpha G01N2333/565 4 IFN-beta G01N2333/57 4 IFN-gamma G01N2333/575 2 Hormones (derived from pro-opiomelanocortin, pro-enkephalin or pro-dynorphin G01N2333/665, corticotropin G01N2333/695) G01N2333/5751 3 Corticotropin releasing factor [CRF] (Urotensin) G01N2333/5752 3 Placental lactogen; Chorionic Somatomammotropin G01N2333/5753 3 Calcitonin gene related peptide G01N2333/5754 3 Endothelin, vasoactive intestinal contractor [VIC] G01N2333/5755 3 Neuropeptide Y G01N2333/5756 3 Prolactin G01N2333/5757 3 Vasoactive intestinal peptide [VIP] or related peptides G01N2333/5758 3 Gastrin releasing peptide G01N2333/5759 3 Thymosin or related peptides G01N2333/58 3 Atrial natriuretic factor complex; Atriopeptin; Atrial natriuretic peptide [ANP]; Brain natriuretic peptide [BNP, proBNP]; Cardionatrin; Cardiodilatin G01N2333/585 3 Calcitonins G01N2333/59 3 Follicle-stimulating hormone [FSH]; Chorionic gonadotropins, e.g. HCG; Luteinising hormone [LH]; Thyroid-stimulating hormone [TSH] G01N2333/595 3 Gastrins; Cholecystokinins [CCK] G01N2333/60 3 Growth-hormone releasing factors (GH-RF) (Somatoliberin) G01N2333/605 3 Glucagons G01N2333/61 3 Growth hormones [GH] (Somatotropin) G01N2333/62 3 Insulins G01N2333/63 3 Motilins G01N2333/635 3 Parathyroid hormone (parathormone); Parathyroid hormone-related peptides G01N2333/64 3 Relaxins G01N2333/645 3 Secretins G01N2333/65 3 Insulin-like growth factors (Somatomedins), e.g. IGF-1, IGF-2 G01N2333/655 3 Somatostatins G01N2333/66 3 Thymopoietins G01N2333/665 2 Assays involving proteins derived from pro-opiomelanocortin, pro-enkephalin or pro-dynorphin G01N2333/67 3 Lipotropins, e.g. beta, gamma lipotropin G01N2333/675 3 beta-Endorphins G01N2333/68 3 Melanocyte-stimulating hormone [MSH] G01N2333/685 4 alpha-Melanotropin G01N2333/69 4 beta-Melanotropin G01N2333/695 3 Corticotropin [ACTH] G01N2333/70 3 Enkephalins G01N2333/705 2 Assays involving receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants G01N2333/70503 3 Immunoglobulin superfamily, e.g. VCAMs, PECAM, LFA-3 G01N2333/70507 4 C2D G01N2333/7051 4 T-cell receptor (TcR)-CD3 complex G01N2333/70514 4 CD4 G01N2333/70517 4 CD8 G01N2333/70521 4 CD28, CD152 G01N2333/70525 4 ICAM molecules, e.g. CD50, CD54, CD102 G01N2333/70528 4 CD58 G01N2333/70532 4 B7 molecules, e.g. CD80, CD86 G01N2333/70535 4 Fc-receptors, e.g. CD16, CD32, CD64 (CD2314/705F) G01N2333/70539 4 MHC-molecules, e.g. HLA-molecules G01N2333/70542 4 CD106 G01N2333/70546 3 Integrin superfamily, e.g. VLAs, leuCAM, GPIIb/GPIIIa, LPAM G01N2333/7055 4 Integrin beta1-subunit-containing molecules, e.g. CD29, CD49 G01N2333/70553 4 Integrin beta2-subunit-containing molecules, e.g. CD11, CD18 G01N2333/70557 4 Integrin beta3-subunit-containing molecules, e.g. CD41, CD51, CD61 G01N2333/7056 3 Selectin superfamily, e.g. LAM-1, GlyCAM, ELAM-1, PADGEM G01N2333/70564 4 Selectins, e.g. CD62 G01N2333/70567 3 Nuclear receptors, e.g. retinoic acid receptor [RAR], RXR, nuclear orphan receptors G01N2333/70571 3 for neuromediators, e.g. serotonin receptor, dopamine receptor G01N2333/70575 3 NGF/TNF-superfamily, e.g. CD70, CD95L, CD153 or CD154 (NGF G01N2333/48, TNF G01N2333/525) G01N2333/70578 3 NGF-receptor/TNF-receptor superfamily, e.g. CD27, CD30 CD40 or CD95 (NGF-receptor G01N2333/71, TNF-receptor G01N2333/7151) G01N2333/70582 3 CD71 G01N2333/70585 3 CD44 G01N2333/70589 3 CD45 G01N2333/70592 3 CD52 G01N2333/70596 3 Molecules with a "CD"-designation not provided for elsewhere in G01N2333/705 G01N2333/71 3 for growth factors; for growth regulators G01N2333/715 3 for cytokines; for lymphokines; for interferons G01N2333/7151 4 for tumor necrosis factor [TNF]; for lymphotoxin [LT] G01N2333/7153 4 or colony-stimulating factors [CSF] G01N2333/7155 4 for interleukins [IL] G01N2333/7156 4 for interferons [IFN] G01N2333/7158 4 for chemokines G01N2333/72 3 for hormones (for neuromediators G01N2333/70571) G01N2333/723 4 Steroid/thyroid hormone superfamily, e.g. GR, EcR, androgen receptor, oestrogen receptor G01N2333/726 4 G protein coupled receptor, e.g. TSHR-thyrotropin-receptor, LH/hCG receptor, FSH G01N2333/745 2 Assays involving non-enzymic blood coagulation factors G01N2333/7452 3 Thrombomodulin G01N2333/7454 3 Tissue factor (tissue thromboplastin, Factor III) G01N2333/7456 3 Factor V G01N2333/7458 3 Protein S G01N2333/75 3 Fibrin; Fibrinogen G01N2333/755 3 Factors VIII, e.g. factor VIII C [AHF], factor VIII Ag [VWF] G01N2333/76 2 Assays involving albumins other than in routine use for blocking surfaces or for anchoring haptens during immunisation G01N2333/765 3 Serum albumin, e.g. HSA G01N2333/77 3 Ovalbumin G01N2333/775 2 Apolipopeptides G01N2333/78 2 Connective tissue peptides, e.g. collagen, elastin, laminin, fibronectin, vitronectin, cold insoluble globulin [CIG] G01N2333/785 2 Alveolar surfactant peptides; Pulmonary surfactant peptides G01N2333/79 2 Transferrins, e.g. lactoferrins, ovotransferrins G01N2333/795 1 Porphyrin- or corrin-ring-containing peptides G01N2333/80 2 Cytochromes G01N2333/805 2 Haemoglobins; Myoglobins G01N2333/81 1 Protease inhibitors G01N2333/8103 2 Exopeptidase (E.C. 3.4.11-19) inhibitors G01N2333/8107 2 Endopeptidase (E.C. 3.4.21-99) inhibitors G01N2333/811 3 Serine protease (E.C. 3.4.21) inhibitors G01N2333/8114 4 Kunitz type inhibitors G01N2333/8117 5 Bovine/basic pancreatic trypsin inhibitor (BPTI, aprotinin) G01N2333/8121 4 Serpins G01N2333/8125 5 Alpha-1-antitrypsin G01N2333/8128 5 Antithrombin III G01N2333/8132 5 Plasminogen activator inhibitors G01N2333/8135 4 Kazal type inhibitors, e.g. pancreatic secretory inhibitor or ovomucoid G01N2333/8139 3 Cysteine protease (E.C. 3.4.22) inhibitors, e.g. cystatin G01N2333/8142 3 Aspartate protease (E.C. 3.4.23) inhibitors, e.g. HIV protease inhibitors G01N2333/8146 3 Metalloprotease (E.C. 3.4.24) inhibitors, e.g. tissue inhibitor of metallo proteinase, TIMP G01N2333/815 2 from leeches, e.g. hirudin, eglin G01N2333/82 1 Translation products from oncogenes G01N2333/825 1 Metallothioneins G01N2333/90 1 Enzymes; Proenzymes G01N2333/9005 2 Enzymes with nucleic acid structure; e.g. ribozymes G01N2333/901 2 Antibodies with enzymatic activity; e.g. abzymes G01N2333/9015 2 Ligases (6) G01N2333/902 2 Oxidoreductases (1.) G01N2333/90203 3 acting on the aldehyde or oxo group of donors (1.2) G01N2333/90206 3 acting on the CH-CH group of donors (1.3) G01N2333/90209 3 acting on NADH or NADPH (1.6), e.g. those with a heme protein as acceptor (1.6.2) (general), Cytochrome-b5 reductase (1.6.2.2) or NADPH-cytochrome P450 reductase (1.6.2.4) G01N2333/90212 3 acting on a sulfur group of donors (1.8) G01N2333/90216 3 acting on a heme group of donors (1.9) G01N2333/90219 3 acting on diphenols and related substances as donors (1.10) G01N2333/90222 4 with oxygen as acceptor (1.10.3) in general G01N2333/90225 5 with a definite EC number (1.10.3.-) G01N2333/90229 6 Catechol oxidase, i.e. Tyrosinase (1.10.3.1) G01N2333/90232 6 Laccase (1.10.3.2) G01N2333/90235 6 Ascorbate oxidase (1.10.3.3) G01N2333/90238 3 acting on hydrogen as donor (1.12) G01N2333/90241 3 acting on single donors with incorporation of molecular oxygen, i.e. oxygenases (1.13) G01N2333/90245 3 acting on paired donors with incorporation of molecular oxygen (1.14) G01N2333/90248 4 with NADH or NADPH as one of the donors, and incorporation of one atom of oxygen 1.14.13 G01N2333/90251 5 with a definite EC number (1.14.13.-) G01N2333/90254 6 Nitric-oxide synthase (NOS; 1.14.13.39) G01N2333/90258 4 with a reduced iron-sulfur protein as one donor (1.14.15) in general G01N2333/90261 5 with a definite EC number (1.14.15.-) G01N2333/90264 6 Steroid 11 beta monooxygenase (P-450 protein)(1.14.15.4) G01N2333/90267 6 Cholesterol monooxygenase (cytochrome P 450scc)(1.14.15.6) G01N2333/9027 4 Miscellaneous (1.14.99) G01N2333/90274 5 with a definite EC number (1.14.99.-) G01N2333/90277 6 Steroid 17 alpha-monooxygenase (1.14.99.9) G01N2333/9028 6 Steroid 21-monooxygenase (1.14.99.10) G01N2333/90283 3 acting on superoxide radicals as acceptor (1.15) G01N2333/90287 3 oxidising metal ions (1.16) G01N2333/9029 3 acting on -CH2- groups (1.17) G01N2333/90293 3 acting on reduced ferredoxin as donor (1.18) G01N2333/90296 3 acting on reduced flavodoxin as donor (1.19) G01N2333/904 3 acting on CHOH groups as donors, e.g. glucose oxidase, lactate dehydrogenase (1.1) G01N2333/906 3 acting on nitrogen containing compounds as donors (1.4, 1.5, 1.7) G01N2333/90605 4 acting on the CH-NH2 group of donors (1.4) G01N2333/90611 5 with NAD or NADP as acceptor (1.4.1) in general G01N2333/90616 6 with a definite EC number (1.4.1.-) G01N2333/90622 7 Phenylalanine dehydrogenase (1.4.1.20) G01N2333/90627 5 with a cytochrome as acceptor (1.4.2) G01N2333/90633 5 with oxygen as acceptor (1.4.3) in general G01N2333/90638 6 with a definite EC number (1.4.3.-) G01N2333/90644 7 D-Amino acid oxidase (1.4.3.3) G01N2333/9065 4 acting on CH-NH groups of donors (1.5) G01N2333/90655 5 with NAD or NADP as acceptor (1.5.1) in general G01N2333/90661 6 with a definite EC number (1.5.1.-) G01N2333/90666 7 Dihydrofolate reductase [DHFR] (1.5.1.3) G01N2333/90672 5 with oxygen as acceptor (1.5.3) in general G01N2333/90677 6 with a definite EC number (1.5.3.-) G01N2333/90683 7 Sarcosine oxidase (1.5.3.1) G01N2333/90688 4 acting on other nitrogen compounds as donors (1.7) G01N2333/90694 5 with oxygen as acceptor (1.7.3), e.g. uricase (1.7.3.3) G01N2333/908 3 acting on hydrogen peroxide as acceptor (1.11) G01N2333/91 2 Transferases (2.) G01N2333/91005 3 transferring one-carbon groups (2.1) G01N2333/91011 4 Methyltransferases (general) (2.1.1.) G01N2333/91017 5 with definite EC number (2.1.1.-) G01N2333/91022 6 Catecholmethyltransferases (2.1.1.6) G01N2333/91028 4 Hydroxymethyl-, formyl-transferases (2.1.2) G01N2333/91034 4 Carboxyl- and carbamoyl transferases (2.1.3) G01N2333/9104 3 Aldehyde and ketone transferases (2.2) G01N2333/91045 3 Acyltransferases (2.3) G01N2333/91051 4 Acyltransferases other than aminoacyltransferases (general) (2.3.1) G01N2333/91057 5 with definite EC number (2.3.1.-) G01N2333/91062 6 Chloramphenicol-acetyltransferases (2.3.1.28) G01N2333/91068 6 Chalcone synthases (2.3.1.74) G01N2333/91074 4 Aminoacyltransferases (general) (2.3.2) G01N2333/9108 5 with definite EC number (2.3.2.-) G01N2333/91085 6 Transglutaminases; Factor XIIIq (2.3.2.13) G01N2333/91091 3 Glycosyltransferases (2.4) G01N2333/91097 4 Hexosyltransferases (general) (2.4.1) G01N2333/91102 5 with definite EC number (2.4.1.-) G01N2333/91108 6 Levansucrases (2.4.1.10) G01N2333/91114 6 Cellulose synthases (2.4.1.12) G01N2333/9112 6 Sucrose synthases (2.4.1.13) G01N2333/91125 6 Sucrose phosphate synthases (2.4.1.14) G01N2333/91131 6 Glucan branching enzymes (2.4.1.18) G01N2333/91137 6 Cyclomalto dextrin glucano transferases (2.4.1.19) G01N2333/91142 4 Pentosyltransferases (2.4.2) G01N2333/91148 4 transferring other glycosyl groups (2.4.99) G01N2333/91154 4 transferring alkyl or aryl groups other than methyl groups (2.5) G01N2333/9116 3 transferring alkyl or aryl groups other than methyl groups (2.5) G01N2333/91165 4 general (2.5.1) G01N2333/91171 5 with definite EC number (2.5.1.-) G01N2333/91177 6 Glutathione transferases (2.5.1.18) G01N2333/91182 6 Enolpyruvylshikimate-phosphate synthases (2.5.1.19) G01N2333/91188 3 transferring nitrogenous groups (2.6) G01N2333/91194 3 transferring sulfur containing groups (2.8) G01N2333/912 3 transferring phosphorus containing groups, e.g. kinases (2.7) G01N2333/91205 4 Phosphotransferases in general G01N2333/9121 5 with an alcohol group as acceptor (2.7.1), e.g. general tyrosine, serine or threonine kinases G01N2333/91215 6 with a definite EC number (2.7.1.-) G01N2333/9122 7 Thymidine kinase (2.7.1.21) G01N2333/91225 5 with a carboxyl group as acceptor (2.7.2) G01N2333/9123 5 with a nitrogenous group as acceptor (2.7.3), e.g. histidine kinases G01N2333/91235 5 with a phosphate group as acceptor (2.7.4) G01N2333/9124 5 Diphosphotransferases (2.7.6) G01N2333/91245 5 Nucleotidyltransferases (2.7.7) G01N2333/9125 6 with a definite EC number (2.7.7.-) G01N2333/91255 7 DNA-directed RNA polymerase (2.7.7.6) G01N2333/9126 7 DNA-directed DNA polymerase (2.7.7.7) G01N2333/91265 7 Polyribonucleotide nucleotidyl transferases, i.e. polynucleotide phosphorylase (2.7.7.8) G01N2333/9127 7 DNA nucleotidyl-exotransferases, i.e. terminal nucleotidyl transferases (2.7.7.31) G01N2333/91275 7 RNA-directed RNA polymerases, e.g. replicases (2.7.7.48) G01N2333/9128 7 RNA-directed DNA polymerases, e.g. RT (2.7.7.49) G01N2333/91285 7 RNA uridyltransferases (2.7.7.52) G01N2333/9129 5 Transferases for other substituted phosphate groups (2.7.8) G01N2333/91295 5 with paired acceptors (2.7.9) G01N2333/914 2 Hydrolases (3) G01N2333/916 3 acting on ester bonds (3.1), e.g. phosphatases (3.1.3), phospholipases C or phospholipases D (3.1.4) G01N2333/918 4 Carboxylic ester hydrolases (3.1.1) G01N2333/92 5 Triglyceride splitting, e.g. by means of lipase G01N2333/922 4 Ribonucleases (RNAses); Deoxyribonucleases (DNAses) G01N2333/924 3 acting on glycosyl compounds (3.2) G01N2333/926 4 acting on alpha -1, 4-glucosidic bonds, e.g. hyaluronidase, invertase, amylase G01N2333/928 5 acting on alpha -1, 4-glucosidic bonds, e.g. hyaluronidase, invertase, amylase G01N2333/93 6 Fungal source G01N2333/932 5 alpha-amylase from plant source G01N2333/934 5 Glucoamylase G01N2333/936 4 acting on beta-1, 4 bonds between N-acetylmuramic acid and 2-acetyl-amino 2-deoxy-D-glucose, e.g. lysozyme G01N2333/938 4 acting on beta-galactose-glycoside bonds, e.g. beta-galactosidase G01N2333/94 4 acting on alpha-galactose-glycoside bonds, e.g. alpha-galactosidase G01N2333/942 4 acting on beta-1, 4-glucosidic bonds, e.g. cellulase G01N2333/944 4 acting on alpha-1, 6-glucosidic bonds, e.g. isoamylase, pullulanase G01N2333/946 5 Dextranase G01N2333/948 3 acting on peptide bonds (3.4) G01N2333/95 4 Proteinases, i.e. endopeptidases (3.4.21-3.4.99) G01N2333/9506 5 derived from viruses G01N2333/9513 6 derived from RNA viruses G01N2333/952 5 derived from bacteria G01N2333/954 6 bacteria being Bacillus G01N2333/956 7 Bacillus subtilis or Bacillus licheniformis G01N2333/958 5 derived from fungi G01N2333/96 6 from yeast G01N2333/962 6 from Aspergillus G01N2333/964 5 derived from animal tissue G01N2333/96402 6 from non-mammals G01N2333/96405 7 in general G01N2333/96408 8 with EC number G01N2333/96411 9 Serine endopeptidases (3.4.21) G01N2333/96413 9 Cysteine endopeptidases (3.4.22) G01N2333/96416 9 Aspartic endopeptidases (3.4.23) G01N2333/96419 9 Metalloendopeptidases (3.4.24) G01N2333/96422 7 from snakes G01N2333/96425 6 from mammals G01N2333/96427 7 in general G01N2333/9643 8 with EC number G01N2333/96433 9 Serine endopeptidases (3.4.21) G01N2333/96436 10 Granzymes G01N2333/96438 10 Dibasic site splicing serine proteases, e.g. furin G01N2333/96441 10 with definite EC number G01N2333/96444 11 Factor X (3.4.21.6) G01N2333/96447 11 Factor VII (3.4.21.21) G01N2333/9645 11 Factor IX (3.4.21.22) G01N2333/96452 11 Factor XI (3.4.21.27) G01N2333/96455 11 Kallikrein (3.4.21.34; 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integrated circuits [IC] (G01R31/317 takes precedence; testing individual devices G01R31/26; testing printed circuits G01R31/2801)} G01R31/2853 3 {Electrical testing of internal connections or -isolation, e.g. latch-up or chip-to-lead connections (G01R31/31717 takes precedence; test of chip-to-PCB or lead-to-PCB connections G01R31/66)} G01R31/2855 3 {Environmental, reliability or burn-in testing} G01R31/2856 4 {Internal circuit aspects, e.g. built-in test features; Test chips; Measuring material aspects, e.g. electro migration [EM]} G01R31/2858 5 {Measuring of material aspects, e.g. electro-migration [EM], hot carrier injection} G01R31/286 4 {External aspects, e.g. related to chambers, contacting devices or handlers} G01R31/2862 5 {Chambers or ovens; Tanks} G01R31/2863 5 {Contacting devices, e.g. sockets, burn-in boards or mounting fixtures (in general G01R1/04)} G01R31/2865 5 {Holding devices, e.g. chucks; Handlers or transport devices (having contacts G01R31/2863)} G01R31/2867 6 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or G01R1/06)} G01R31/2887 4 {involving moving the probe head or the IC under test; docking stations (moving single probes G01R1/06705; moving individual probes in multiple probes G01R1/07392)} G01R31/2889 4 {Interfaces, e.g. between probe and tester (G01R31/31905 and G01R1/07364 take precedence)} G01R31/2891 4 {related to sensing or controlling of force, position, temperature (G01R31/2874 takes precedence; sensing of force G01L; sensing of position G01B, G01D; sensing of temperature G01K; controlling in general G05)} G01R31/2893 3 {Handling, conveying or loading, e.g. belts, boats, vacuum fingers (G01R31/2867 takes precedence; handling semiconductor devices or wafers during manufacture or treatment H01L21/67)} G01R31/2894 3 {Aspects of quality control [QC] (G01R31/31718 takes precedence; program control for QC G05B19/41875)} G01R31/2896 3 {Testing of IC packages; Test features related to IC packages (containers per se H01L23/02, encapsulations per se H01L23/28)} G01R31/2898 3 {Sample preparation, e.g. removing encapsulation, etching (sample preparation in general G01N1/00)} G01R31/30 2 Marginal testing, e.g. by varying supply voltage (testing computers during standby operation or idle time G06F11/22) G01R31/3004 3 {Current or voltage test} G01R31/3008 4 {Quiescent current [IDDQ] test or leakage current test} G01R31/3012 4 {Built-In-Current test [BIC]} G01R31/3016 3 {Delay or race condition test, e.g. race hazard test} G01R31/302 2 Contactless testing {(G01R31/66 takes precedence)} G01R31/3025 3 {Wireless interface with the DUT} G01R31/303 3 of integrated circuits (G01R31/305 - G01R31/315 take precedence) G01R31/304 3 of printed or hybrid circuits (G01R31/305 - G01R31/315 take precedence) G01R31/305 3 using electron beams {(investigating or analysing materials by measuring photoelectric effect G01N23/227)} G01R31/306 4 of printed or hybrid circuits G01R31/307 4 of integrated circuits G01R31/308 3 using non-ionising electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical radiation {(investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means G01N21/00; image analysis G06T7/00)} G01R31/309 4 of printed or hybrid circuits {or circuit substrates} G01R31/311 4 of integrated circuits {(G01R31/31728 takes precedence)} G01R31/312 3 by capacitive methods G01R31/315 3 by inductive methods G01R31/316 2 Testing of analog circuits {(G01R31/2851 takes precedence)} G01R31/3161 3 Marginal testing G01R31/3163 3 Functional testing G01R31/3167 2 Testing of combined analog and digital circuits {(testing ADC's H03M1/1071)} G01R31/317 2 Testing of digital circuits G01R31/31701 3 {Arrangements for setting the Unit Under Test [UUT] in a test mode} G01R31/31702 3 {Testing digital circuits including elements other than semiconductor transistors, e.g. biochips, nanofabrics, mems, chips with magnetic elements} G01R31/31703 3 {Comparison aspects, e.g. signature analysis, comparators (concerning scan tests G01R31/318566; concerning testers G01R31/3193)} G01R31/31704 3 {Design for test; Design verification (concerning scan tests G01R31/318583; computer-aided design G06F30/00)} G01R31/31705 3 {Debugging aspects, e.g. using test circuits for debugging, using dedicated debugging test circuits (generation of test sequences therefor G01R31/31835, using scan test therefor G01R31/318544)} G01R31/31706 3 {involving differential digital signals, e.g. testing differential signal circuits, using differential signals for testing} G01R31/31707 3 {Test strategies (methods for generation of test sequences G01R31/318371)} G01R31/31708 3 {Analysis of signal quality (G01R31/31901 takes precedence; measuring frequencies or analysing frequency spectra per se G01R23/00; measuring non-linear distortion per se G01R23/20)} G01R31/31709 4 {Jitter measurements; Jitter generators (measuring jitter, noise figure or signal-to-noise ratio per se G01R29/26; analysis of tester signals G01R31/31901)} G01R31/3171 4 {BER [Bit Error Rate] test} G01R31/31711 4 {Evaluation methods, e.g. shmoo plots} G01R31/31712 3 {Input or output aspects} G01R31/31713 4 {Input or output interfaces for test, e.g. test pins, buffers (for scan test G01R31/318572)} G01R31/31715 4 {Testing of input or output circuits; test of circuitry between the I/C pins and the functional core, e.g. testing of input or output driver, receiver, buffer} G01R31/31716 4 {Testing of input or output with loop-back} G01R31/31717 4 {Interconnect testing (by scan techniques see G01R31/31855)} G01R31/31718 3 {Logistic aspects, e.g. binning, selection, sorting of devices under test, tester/handler interaction networks, Test management software, e.g. software for test statistics or test evaluation, yield analysis (mechanical aspects G01R31/2808, G01R31/2851)} G01R31/31719 3 {Security aspects, e.g. preventing unauthorised access during test} G01R31/3172 3 {Optimisation aspects, e.g. using functional pin as test pin, pin multiplexing} G01R31/31721 3 {Power aspects, e.g. power supplies for test circuits, power saving during test (for scan test G01R31/318575)} G01R31/31722 3 {Addressing or selecting of test units, e.g. transmission protocols for selecting test units (for scan test G01R31/318558)} G01R31/31723 3 {Hardware for routing the test signal within the device under test to the circuits to be tested, e.g. multiplexer for multiple core testing, accessing internal nodes (routing the test signal to or from the device under test G01R31/31926)} G01R31/31724 3 {Test controller, e.g. BIST state machine (for scan test G01R31/318555)} G01R31/31725 3 {Timing aspects, e.g. clock distribution, skew, propagation delay (for tester hardware G01R31/31937)} G01R31/31726 4 {Synchronization, e.g. of test, clock or strobe signals; Signals in different clock domains; Generation of Vernier signals; Comparison and adjustment of the signals} G01R31/31727 3 {Clock circuits aspects, e.g. test clock circuit details, timing aspects for signal generation, circuits for testing clocks (G01R31/31725 takes precedence; concerning scan test G01R31/318552, for tester hardware G01R31/31922)} G01R31/31728 3 {Optical aspects, e.g. opto-electronics used for testing, optical signal transmission for testing electronic circuits, electro-optic components to be tested in combination with electronic circuits, measuring light emission of digital circuits (probes having electro-optic elements G01R1/071; electro-optic sampling for oscilloscopes G01R13/347; contactless testing of individual semiconductor devices by optical means G01R31/2656)} G01R31/3173 3 Marginal testing G01R31/3177 3 Testing of logic operation, e.g. by logic analysers G01R31/3181 3 Functional testing (G01R31/3177 takes precedence) G01R31/31813 4 {Test pattern generators} G01R31/31816 4 {Soft error testing; Soft error rate evaluation; Single event testing} G01R31/3183 4 Generation of test inputs, e.g. test vectors, patterns or sequences G01R31/318307 5 {computer-aided, e.g. automatic test program generator [ATPG], program translations, test program debugging} G01R31/318314 5 {Tools, e.g. program interfaces, test suite, test bench, simulation hardware, test compiler, test program languages (simulation software G01R31/318357; emulators G06F11/261)} G01R31/318321 5 {for combinational circuits} G01R31/318328 5 {for delay tests} G01R31/318335 5 {Test pattern compression or decompression (compression or decompression of scan patterns G01R31/318547; compression or decompression hardware G01R31/31921)} G01R31/318342 5 {by preliminary fault modelling, e.g. analysis, simulation} G01R31/31835 6 {Analysis of test coverage or failure detectability} G01R31/318357 6 {Simulation (computer simulation of digital circuits G06F30/3308)} G01R31/318364 5 {as a result of hardware simulation, e.g. in an HDL environment (computer-aided simulation of circuits G06F30/3308)} G01R31/318371 5 {Methodologies therefor, e.g. algorithms, procedures} G01R31/318378 5 {of patterns for devices arranged in a network} G01R31/318385 5 {Random or pseudo-random test pattern} G01R31/318392 5 {for sequential circuits (G01R31/318544 takes precedence)} G01R31/3185 4 Reconfiguring for testing, e.g. LSSD, partitioning G01R31/318502 5 {Test of Combinational circuits} G01R31/318505 5 {Test of Modular systems, e.g. Wafers, MCM's} G01R31/318508 6 {Board Level Test, e.g. P1500 Standard (features related to boundary scan G01R31/318533)} G01R31/318511 6 {Wafer Test} G01R31/318513 6 {Test of Multi-Chip-Moduls} G01R31/318516 5 {Test of programmable logic devices [PLDs]} G01R31/318519 6 {Test of field programmable gate arrays [FPGA]} G01R31/318522 5 {Test of Sequential circuits (test of microprocessors G06F11/2236, test of ALU's G06F11/2226)} G01R31/318525 6 {Test of flip-flops or latches} G01R31/318527 6 {Test of counters} G01R31/31853 6 {Test of registers} G01R31/318533 5 {using scanning techniques, e.g. LSSD, Boundary Scan, JTAG} G01R31/318536 6 {Scan chain arrangements, e.g. connections, test bus, analog signals} G01R31/318538 7 {Topological or mechanical aspects} G01R31/318541 6 {Scan latches or cell details} G01R31/318544 6 {Scanning methods, algorithms and patterns (G01R31/3183 takes precedence)} G01R31/318547 7 {Data generators or compressors} G01R31/31855 7 {Interconnection testing, e.g. crosstalk, shortcircuits} G01R31/318552 6 {Clock circuits details} G01R31/318555 6 {Control logic} G01R31/318558 6 {Addressing or selecting of subparts of the device under test} G01R31/318561 7 {Identification of the subpart} G01R31/318563 7 {Multiple simultaneous testing of subparts} G01R31/318566 6 {Comparators; Diagnosing the device under test} G01R31/318569 6 {Error indication, logging circuits} G01R31/318572 6 {Input/Output interfaces} G01R31/318575 6 {Power distribution; Power saving} G01R31/318577 6 {AC testing, e.g. current testing, burn-in} G01R31/31858 7 {Delay testing} G01R31/318583 6 {Design for test} G01R31/318586 7 {with partial scan or non-scannable parts} G01R31/318588 7 {Security aspects} G01R31/318591 7 {Tools} G01R31/318594 6 {Timing aspects (clock circuits G01R31/318552)} G01R31/318597 6 {JTAG or boundary scan test of memory devices (other scan testing of memories G11C29/32)} G01R31/3187 4 Built-in tests G01R31/319 4 Tester hardware, i.e. output processing circuits G01R31/31901 5 {Analysis of tester Performance; Tester characterization} G01R31/31903 5 {tester configuration} G01R31/31905 6 {Interface with the device under test [DUT], e.g. arrangements between the test head and the DUT, mechanical aspects, fixture} G01R31/31907 6 {Modular tester, e.g. controlling and coordinating instruments in a bus based architecture} G01R31/31908 6 {Tester set-up, e.g. configuring the tester to the device under test [DUT], down loading test patterns} G01R31/3191 7 {Calibration} G01R31/31912 6 {Tester/user interface} G01R31/31914 6 {Portable Testers} G01R31/31915 6 {In-circuit Testers} G01R31/31917 5 {Stimuli generation or application of test patterns to the device under test [DUT]} G01R31/31919 6 {Storing and outputting test patterns (G01R31/31924 takes precedence; arithmetic and random test patterns generator)} G01R31/31921 7 {using compression techniques, e.g. patterns sequencer} G01R31/31922 6 {Timing generation or clock distribution (G01R31/3191 takes precedence)} G01R31/31924 6 {Voltage or current aspects, e.g. driver, receiver} G01R31/31926 6 {Routing signals to or from the device under test [DUT], e.g. switch matrix, pin multiplexing} G01R31/31928 6 {Formatter (driver, receiver details G01R31/31924)} G01R31/3193 5 with comparison between actual response and known fault free response {(receiver details G01R31/31924)} G01R31/31932 6 {Comparators} G01R31/31935 6 {Storing data, e.g. failure memory} G01R31/31937 6 {Timing aspects, e.g. measuring propagation delay (G01R31/3191 and G01R31/31922 take precedence; marginal testing G06F11/24)} G01R31/327 1 Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers G01R31/3271 2 {of high voltage or medium voltage devices (G01R31/333 takes precedence)} G01R31/3272 3 {Apparatus, systems or circuits therefor (G01R31/3275 takes precedence)} G01R31/3274 4 {Details related to measuring, e.g. sensing, displaying or computing; Measuring of variables related to the contact pieces, e.g. wear, position or resistance (measuring contact resistance G01R27/205)} G01R31/3275 3 {Fault detection or status indication} G01R31/3277 2 {of low voltage devices, e.g. domestic or industrial devices, such as motor protections, relays, rotation switches} G01R31/3278 3 {of relays, solenoids or reed switches (measuring contact resistance G01R27/205; high voltage magnetic switches G01R31/3271, G01R31/333; testing electric windings G01R31/72; monitoring of fail safe circuits H01H47/002)} G01R31/333 2 Testing of the switching capacity of high-voltage circuit-breakers {; Testing of breaking capacity or related variables, e.g. post arc current or transient recovery voltage} G01R31/3333 3 {Apparatus, systems or circuits therefor} G01R31/3336 4 {Synthetic testing, i.e. 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transformers G01R31/64 2 Testing of capacitors G01R31/66 2 Testing of connections, e.g. of plugs or non-disconnectable joints (testing for incorrect line connections G01R31/55) G01R31/67 3 Testing the correctness of wire connections in electric apparatus or circuits G01R31/68 3 Testing of releasable connections, e.g. of terminals mounted on a printed circuit board G01R31/69 4 of terminals at the end of a cable or a wire harness; of plugs; of sockets, e.g. wall sockets or power sockets in appliances G01R31/70 3 Testing of connections between components and printed circuit boards (G01R31/68 takes precedence) G01R31/71 4 Testing of solder joints G01R31/72 2 Testing of electric windings (testing of transformers G01R31/62) G01R31/74 2 Testing of fuses G01R33/00 0 Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables G01R33/0005 1 {Geometrical arrangement of magnetic sensor elements; Apparatus combining different magnetic sensor types (G01R33/0206 takes precedence)} G01R33/0011 1 {comprising means, e.g. flux concentrators, flux guides, for guiding or concentrating the magnetic flux, e.g. to the magnetic sensor} G01R33/0017 1 {Means for compensating offset magnetic fields or the magnetic flux to be measured; Means for generating calibration magnetic fields} G01R33/0023 1 {Electronic aspects, e.g. circuits for stimulation, evaluation, control; Treating the measured signals; calibration (G01R33/0017 takes precedence)} G01R33/0029 2 {Treating the measured signals, e.g. removing offset or noise} G01R33/0035 2 {Calibration of single magnetic sensors, e.g. integrated calibration} G01R33/0041 2 {using feed-back or modulation techniques} G01R33/0047 1 {Housings or packaging of magnetic sensors (packaging of semiconductor devices H01L23/00); Holders} G01R33/0052 1 {Manufacturing aspects; Manufacturing of single devices, i.e. of semiconductor magnetic sensor chips (devices based on galvano-magnetic effect or the like H10N50/85)} G01R33/0058 1 {using bistable elements, e.g. Reed switches} G01R33/0064 1 {comprising means for performing simulations, e.g. of the magnetic variable to be measured} G01R33/007 1 {Environmental aspects, e.g. temperature variations, radiation, stray fields (G01R33/025 takes precedence)} G01R33/0076 2 {Protection, e.g. with housings against stray fields} G01R33/0082 2 {Compensation, e.g. compensating for temperature changes} G01R33/0088 1 {use of bistable or switching devices, e.g. Reed-switches} G01R33/0094 1 {Sensor arrays} G01R33/02 1 Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux (G01R33/20 takes precedence) G01R33/0206 2 {Three-component magnetometers} G01R33/0213 2 {using deviation of charged particles by the magnetic field} G01R33/022 2 Measuring gradient G01R33/025 2 Compensating stray fields {(G01R33/0017 takes precedence)} G01R33/028 2 Electrodynamic magnetometers G01R33/0283 3 {in which a current or voltage is generated due to relative movement of conductor and magnetic field} G01R33/0286 3 {comprising microelectromechanical systems [MEMS] (MEMS devices in general B81B)} G01R33/032 2 using magneto-optic devices, e.g. Faraday {or Cotton-Mouton effect} G01R33/0322 3 {using the Faraday or Voigt effect} G01R33/0325 3 {using the Kerr effect} G01R33/0327 3 {with application of magnetostriction} G01R33/035 2 using superconductive devices G01R33/0352 3 {Superconductive magneto-resistances} G01R33/0354 3 {SQUIDS} G01R33/0356 4 {with flux feedback} G01R33/0358 4 {coupling the flux to the SQUID (gradiometer coils G01R33/022; coils with superconductive winding H01F6/06)} G01R33/038 2 using permanent magnets, e.g. balances, torsion devices G01R33/0385 3 {in relation with magnetic force measurements (magnetic force microscopes G01Q60/50)} G01R33/04 2 using the flux-gate principle G01R33/045 3 {in single-, or multi-aperture elements} G01R33/05 3 in thin-film element G01R33/06 2 using galvano-magnetic devices G01R33/063 3 {Magneto-impedance sensors; Nanocristallin sensors} G01R33/066 3 {field-effect magnetic sensors, e.g. magnetic transistor} G01R33/07 3 Hall effect devices G01R33/072 4 {Constructional adaptation of the sensor to specific applications} G01R33/075 5 {Hall devices configured for spinning current measurements} G01R33/077 4 {Vertical Hall-effect devices} G01R33/09 3 Magnetoresistive devices G01R33/091 4 {Constructional adaptation of the sensor to specific applications} G01R33/093 4 {using multilayer structures, e.g. giant magnetoresistance sensors (thin magnetic films H01F10/00)} G01R33/095 4 {extraordinary magnetoresistance sensors} G01R33/096 4 {anisotropic magnetoresistance sensors} G01R33/098 4 {comprising tunnel junctions, e.g. tunnel magnetoresistance sensors} G01R33/10 2 Plotting field distribution {; Measuring field distribution} G01R33/12 1 Measuring magnetic properties of articles or specimens of solids or fluids (involving magnetic resonance G01R33/20) G01R33/1207 2 {Testing individual magnetic storage devices, e.g. records carriers or digital 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generation of hyperpolarised gases using optical pumping cells, for storing hyperpolarised contrast agents or for the determination of the polarisation of a hyperpolarised contrast agent} G01R33/283 3 {Intercom or optical viewing arrangements, structurally associated with NMR apparatus} G01R33/285 3 {Invasive instruments, e.g. catheters or biopsy needles, specially adapted for tracking, guiding or visualization by NMR} G01R33/286 4 {involving passive visualization of interventional instruments, i.e. making the instrument visible as part of the normal MR process} G01R33/287 4 {involving active visualization of interventional instruments, e.g. using active tracking RF coils or coils for intentionally creating magnetic field inhomogeneities} G01R33/288 3 {Provisions within MR facilities for enhancing safety during MR, e.g. reduction of the specific absorption rate [SAR], detection of ferromagnetic objects in the scanner room} G01R33/30 3 Sample handling arrangements, e.g. sample cells, spinning mechanisms G01R33/302 4 {Miniaturized sample handling arrangements for sampling small quantities, e.g. flow-through microfluidic NMR chips} G01R33/305 4 {specially adapted for high-pressure applications} G01R33/307 4 {specially adapted for moving the sample relative to the MR system, e.g. spinning mechanisms, flow cells or means for positioning the sample inside a spectrometer} G01R33/31 4 Temperature control thereof G01R33/32 3 Excitation or detection systems, e.g. using radio frequency signals G01R33/323 4 {Detection of MR without the use of RF or microwaves, e.g. force-detected MR, thermally detected MR, MR detection via electrical conductivity, optically detected MR} G01R33/326 5 {involving a SQUID} G01R33/34 4 Constructional details, e.g. resonators {, specially adapted to MR} G01R33/34007 5 {Manufacture of RF coils, e.g. using printed circuit board technology; additional hardware for providing mechanical support to the RF coil assembly or to part thereof, e.g. a support 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{using an RF pulse being spatially selective in more than one spatial dimension, e.g. a 2D pencil-beam excitation pulse} G01R33/4838 5 {using spatially selective suppression or saturation of MR signals} G01R33/485 5 based on chemical shift information {[CSI] or spectroscopic imaging, e.g. to acquire the spatial distributions of metabolites} G01R33/50 4 based on the determination of relaxation times {, e.g. T1 measurement by IR sequences; T2 measurement by multiple-echo sequences} G01R33/54 4 Signal processing systems, e.g. using pulse sequences {; Generation or control of pulse sequences; Operator console} G01R33/543 5 {Control of the operation of the MR system, e.g. setting of acquisition parameters prior to or during MR data acquisition, dynamic shimming, use of one or more scout images for scan plane prescription (G01R33/546 takes precedence)} G01R33/546 5 {Interface between the MR system and the user, e.g. for controlling the operation of the MR system or for the design of pulse 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recognition on the basis of measured MR data, segmentation of measured MR data, edge contour detection on the basis of measured MR data, for enhancing measured MR data in terms of signal-to-noise ratio by means of noise filtering or apodization, for enhancing measured MR data in terms of resolution by means for deblurring, windowing, zero filling, or generation of gray-scaled images, colour-coded images or images displaying vectors instead of pixels (image data processing or generation, in general G06T)} G01R33/561 6 by reduction of the scanning time, i.e. fast acquiring systems, e.g. using echo-planar pulse sequences G01R33/5611 7 {Parallel magnetic resonance imaging, e.g. sensitivity encoding [SENSE], simultaneous acquisition of spatial harmonics [SMASH], unaliasing by Fourier encoding of the overlaps using the temporal dimension [UNFOLD], k-t-broad-use linear acquisition speed-up technique [k-t-BLAST], k-t-SENSE (structural details of arrays of sub-coils G01R33/3415)} G01R33/5612 8 {Parallel RF transmission, i.e. RF pulse transmission using a plurality of independent transmission channels} G01R33/5613 7 {Generating steady state signals, e.g. low flip angle sequences [FLASH]} G01R33/5614 8 {using a fully balanced steady-state free precession [bSSFP] pulse sequence, e.g. trueFISP} G01R33/5615 7 {Echo train techniques involving acquiring plural, differently encoded, echo signals after one RF excitation, e.g. using gradient refocusing in echo planar imaging [EPI], RF refocusing in rapid acquisition with relaxation enhancement [RARE] or using both RF and gradient refocusing in gradient and spin echo imaging [GRASE]} G01R33/5616 8 {using gradient refocusing, e.g. EPI} G01R33/5617 8 {using RF refocusing, e.g. RARE} G01R33/5618 8 {using both RF and gradient refocusing, e.g. GRASE} G01R33/5619 7 {by temporal sharing of data, e.g. keyhole, block regional interpolation scheme for k-Space [BRISK]} G01R33/563 6 of moving material, e.g. flow contrast angiography G01R33/56308 7 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8 {due to Maxwell fields, i.e. concomitant fields} G01R33/5659 7 {caused by a distortion of the RF magnetic field, e.g. spatial inhomogeneities of the RF magnetic field (G01R33/56509, G01R33/56518, G01R33/56536 take precedence)} G01R33/567 6 gated by physiological signals {, i.e. synchronization of acquired MR data with periodical motion of an object of interest, e.g. monitoring or triggering system for cardiac or respiratory gating} G01R33/5673 7 {Gating or triggering based on a physiological signal other than an MR signal, e.g. ECG gating or motion monitoring using optical systems for monitoring the motion of a fiducial marker} G01R33/5676 7 {Gating or triggering based on an MR signal, e.g. involving one or more navigator echoes for motion monitoring and correction} G01R33/58 4 Calibration of imaging systems, e.g. using test probes {, Phantoms; Calibration objects or fiducial markers such as active or passive RF coils surrounding an MR active material} G01R33/583 5 {Calibration of 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or current G01R35/06 2 by stroboscopic methods G01S RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES G01S1/00 0 Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters; Receivers co-operating therewith (position fixing by co-ordinating a plurality of determinations of direction or position lines G01S5/00) G01S1/02 1 using radio waves (G01S19/00 takes precedence) G01S1/022 2 {Means for monitoring or calibrating} G01S1/024 3 {of beacon transmitters} G01S1/026 3 {of associated receivers} G01S1/028 3 {Simulation means, e.g. of beacon signals therefor (for teaching or training purposes G09B9/00)} G01S1/04 2 Details G01S1/042 3 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at the receiver and brought into predetermined time-relationship with received signals, e.g. pulse duration coincides with time interval between arrival of significant part of modulation of signals received from first and second antennas or antenna systems G01S1/28 6 wherein the predetermined time-relationship is maintained automatically {contains no documents} G01S1/30 4 the synchronised signals being continuous waves or intermittent trains of continuous waves, the intermittency not being for the purpose of determining direction or position line and the transit times being compared by measuring the phase difference G01S1/302 5 {Systems in which the direction is determined by using an interferometric type transmitting antenna array} G01S1/304 5 {Analogous systems in which a beat frequency, obtained by heterodyning the signals, is compared in phase with a reference signal obtained by heterodyning the signals in a fixed reference point and transmitted therefrom, e.g. LORAC (long range 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effect, of the signal transmitted by an antenna moving, or appearing to move, in a cyclic path with [2] the phase of a reference signal, the frequency of this reference signal being synchronised with that of the cyclic movement, or apparent cyclic movement, of the antenna G01S1/40 4 the apparent movement of the antenna being produced by cyclic sequential energisation of fixed antennas G01S1/42 3 Conical-scan beacons transmitting signals which indicate at a mobile receiver any displacement of the receiver from the conical-scan axis, e.g. for "beam-riding" missile control G01S1/44 3 Rotating or oscillating beam beacons defining directions in the plane of rotation or oscillation G01S1/46 4 Broad-beam systems producing at a receiver a substantially continuous sinusoidal envelope signal of the carrier wave of the beam, the phase angle of which is dependent upon the angle between the direction of the receiver from the beacon and a reference direction from the beacon, e.g. cardioid system G01S1/465 5 {using time-varying interference fields} G01S1/48 5 wherein the phase angle of the direction-dependent envelope signal is a multiple of the direction angle, e.g. for "fine" bearing indication {TACAN} G01S1/50 5 wherein the phase angle of the direction-dependent envelope signal is compared with a non-direction-dependent reference signal, {e.g. VOR} G01S1/52 5 wherein the phase angles of a plurality of direction-dependent envelope signals produced by a plurality of beams rotating at different speeds or in different directions are compared G01S1/54 4 Narrow-beam systems producing at a receiver a pulse-type envelope signal of the carrier wave of the beam, the timing of which is dependent upon the angle between the direction of the receiver from the beacon and a reference direction from the beacon; Overlapping broad beam systems defining a narrow zone and producing at a receiver a pulse-type envelope signal of the carrier wave of the beam, the timing of which is dependent upon 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antennae} G01S3/146 3 {by comparing linear polarisation components} G01S3/16 3 using amplitude comparison of signals derived sequentially from receiving antennas or antenna systems having differently-oriented directivity characteristics or from an antenna system having periodically-varied orientation of directivity characteristic G01S3/18 4 derived directly from separate directional antennas G01S3/20 4 derived by sampling signal received by an antenna system having periodically-varied orientation of directivity characteristic G01S3/22 4 derived from different combinations of signals from separate antennas, e.g. comparing sum with difference G01S3/24 5 the separate antennas comprising one directional antenna and one non-directional antenna, e.g. combination of loop and open antennas producing a reversed cardioid directivity characteristic G01S3/26 5 the separate antennas having differently-oriented directivity characteristics G01S3/28 3 using amplitude comparison of signals derived simultaneously from receiving antennas or antenna systems having differently-oriented directivity characteristics G01S3/30 4 derived directly from separate directional systems G01S3/32 4 derived from different combinations of signals from separate antennas, e.g. comparing sum with difference G01S3/325 5 {Automatic tracking systems} G01S3/34 5 the separate antennas comprising one directional antenna and one non-directional antenna, e.g. combination of loop and open antennas producing a reversed cardioid directivity characteristic G01S3/36 5 the separate antennas having differently-oriented directivity characteristics G01S3/38 3 using adjustment of real or effective orientation of directivity characteristic of an antenna or an antenna system to give a desired condition of signal derived from that antenna or antenna system, e.g. to give a maximum or minimum signal (G01S3/16, G01S3/28 take precedence) G01S3/40 4 adjusting orientation of a single directivity characteristic to produce maximum or minimum signal, e.g. rotatable loop antenna or equivalent goniometer system G01S3/42 4 the desired condition being maintained automatically G01S3/44 4 the adjustment being varied periodically or continuously until it is halted automatically when the desired condition is attained G01S3/46 3 using antennas spaced apart and measuring phase or time difference between signals therefrom, i.e. path-difference systems G01S3/465 4 {the waves arriving at the aerials being frequency modulated and the frequency difference of signals therefrom being measured} G01S3/48 4 the waves arriving at the antennas being continuous or intermittent and the phase difference of signals derived therefrom being measured G01S3/50 4 the waves arriving at the antennas being pulse modulated and the time difference of their arrival being measured G01S3/52 3 using a receiving antenna moving, or appearing to move, in a cyclic path to produce a Doppler variation of frequency of the received signal G01S3/54 4 the apparent movement of the antenna being produced by coupling the receiver cyclically and sequentially to each of several fixed spaced antennas G01S3/56 3 Conical-scan beam systems using signals indicative of the deviation of the direction of reception from the scan axis G01S3/58 3 Rotating or oscillating beam systems using continuous analysis of received signal for determining direction in the plane of rotation or oscillation or for determining deviation from a predetermined direction in such a plane (G01S3/14 takes precedence) G01S3/60 4 Broad-beam systems producing in the receiver a substantially sinusoidal envelope signal of the carrier wave of the beam, the phase angle of which is dependent upon the angle between the direction of the transmitter from the receiver and a reference direction from the receiver, e.g. cardioid system G01S3/62 5 wherein the phase angle of the signal is indicated by a cathode-ray tube G01S3/64 5 wherein the phase angle of the signal is determined by phase comparison with a reference alternating signal varying in synchronism with the directivity variation G01S3/66 4 Narrow-beam systems producing in the receiver a pulse-type envelope signal of the carrier wave of the beam, the timing of which is dependent upon the angle between the direction of the transmitter from the receiver and a reference direction from the receiver; Overlapping broad-beam systems defining in the receiver a narrow zone and producing a pulse-type envelope signal of the carrier wave of the beam, the timing of which is dependent upon the angle between the direction of the transmitter from the receiver and a reference direction from the receiver G01S3/68 5 wherein the timing of the pulse-type envelope signal is indicated by cathode-ray tube G01S3/70 5 wherein the timing of the pulse-type envelope signal is determined by bringing a locally-generated pulse-type signal into coincidence or other predetermined time-relationship with the envelope signal G01S3/72 2 Diversity systems specially adapted for direction-finding G01S3/74 2 Multi-channel systems specially adapted for direction-finding, i.e. having a single antenna system capable of giving simultaneous indications of the directions of different signals (systems in which the directions of different signals are determined sequentially and displayed simultaneously G01S3/04, G01S3/14) G01S3/78 1 using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves G01S3/7803 2 {Means for monitoring or calibrating} G01S3/7806 2 {using gamma or X-rays} G01S3/781 2 Details G01S3/782 2 Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction G01S3/783 3 using amplitude comparison of signals derived from static detectors or detector systems G01S3/7835 4 {using coding masks} G01S3/784 4 using a mosaic of detectors G01S3/785 3 using adjustment of orientation of directivity characteristics of a detector or detector system to give a desired condition of signal derived from that detector or detector system G01S3/786 4 the desired condition being maintained automatically G01S3/7861 5 {Solar tracking systems} G01S3/7862 6 {mounted on a moving platform, e.g. space vehicle} G01S3/7864 5 {T.V. type tracking systems} G01S3/7865 6 {using correlation of the live video image with a stored image} G01S3/7867 5 {Star trackers (navigation using star trackers G01C21/025)} G01S3/7868 5 {using horizon sensors} G01S3/787 3 using rotating reticles producing a direction-dependent modulation characteristic G01S3/788 4 producing a frequency modulation characteristic G01S3/789 3 using rotating or oscillating beam systems, e.g. using mirrors, prisms G01S3/80 1 using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves G01S3/8003 2 {Diversity systems specially adapted for direction finding} G01S3/8006 2 {Multi-channel systems specially adapted for direction-finding, i.e. having a single aerial system capable of giving simultaneous indications of the directions of different signals} G01S3/801 2 Details {(G01S3/82, G01S3/84, G01S3/86 take precedence)} G01S3/802 2 Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction G01S3/8022 3 {using the Doppler shift introduced by the relative motion between source and receiver} G01S3/8025 3 {Conical-scan beam systems using signals indicative of the deviation of the direction of reception from the scan axis} G01S3/8027 3 {By vectorial composition of signals received by plural, differently-oriented transducers} G01S3/803 3 using amplitude comparison of signals derived from receiving transducers or transducer systems having differently-oriented directivity characteristics G01S3/8032 4 {wherein the signals are derived sequentially} G01S3/8034 4 {wherein the signals are derived simultaneously} G01S3/8036 5 {derived directly from separate directional systems} G01S3/8038 5 {derived from different combinations of signals from separate transducers comparing sum with difference} G01S3/805 3 using adjustment of real or effective orientation of directivity characteristics of a transducer or transducer system to give a desired condition of signal derived from that transducer or transducer system, e.g. to give a maximum or minimum signal G01S3/8055 4 {adjusting orientation of a single directivity characteristic to produce maximum or minimum signal} G01S3/807 4 the desired condition being maintained automatically G01S3/808 3 using transducers spaced apart and measuring phase or time difference between signals therefrom, i.e. path-difference systems G01S3/8083 4 {determining direction of source} G01S3/8086 4 {determining other position line of source} G01S3/809 3 Rotating or oscillating beam systems using continuous analysis of received signal for determining direction in the plane of rotation or oscillation or for determining deviation from a predetermined direction in such a plane G01S3/82 2 with means for adjusting phase or compensating for time-lag errors G01S3/84 2 with indication presented on cathode-ray tubes G01S3/86 2 with means for eliminating undesired waves, e.g. disturbing noises G01S5/00 0 Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations {(using active systems G01S13/00, G01S15/00, G01S17/00)} G01S5/0009 1 {Transmission of position information to remote stations (involving assistance data G01S5/0236)} G01S5/0018 2 {Transmission from mobile station to base station} G01S5/0027 3 {of actual mobile position, i.e. position determined on mobile} G01S5/0036 3 {of measured values, i.e. measurement on mobile and position calculation on base station} G01S5/0045 2 {Transmission from base station to mobile station (G01S5/009 takes precedence)} G01S5/0054 3 {of actual mobile position, i.e. position calculation on base station} G01S5/0063 3 {of measured values, i.e. measurement on base station and position calculation on mobile} G01S5/0072 2 {Transmission between mobile stations, e.g. anti-collision systems} G01S5/0081 2 {Transmission between base stations} G01S5/009 2 {Transmission of differential positioning data to mobile} G01S5/01 1 {Determining conditions which influence positioning, e.g. radio environment, state of motion or energy consumption} G01S5/011 2 {Identifying the radio environment} G01S5/012 2 {Identifying whether indoors or outdoors} G01S5/013 2 {Identifying areas in a building} G01S5/014 2 {Identifying transitions between environments} G01S5/015 3 {between indoor and outdoor environments} G01S5/016 3 {between areas within a building} G01S5/017 2 {Detecting state or type of motion} G01S5/018 2 {Involving non-radio wave signals or measurements} G01S5/019 2 {Energy consumption} G01S5/02 1 using radio waves (using satellite radio beacon systems for determining position G01S19/00) G01S5/0205 2 {Details} G01S5/021 3 {Calibration, monitoring or correction (G01S5/0252 takes precedence)} G01S5/0215 3 {Interference} G01S5/0218 3 {Multipath in signal reception} G01S5/0221 3 {Receivers} G01S5/02213 4 {Receivers arranged in a network for determining the position of a transmitter} G01S5/02216 5 {Timing or synchronisation of the receivers} G01S5/0226 3 {Transmitters} G01S5/0231 4 {Emergency, distress or locator beacons} G01S5/0236 3 {Assistance data, e.g. base station almanac} G01S5/0242 3 {Determining the position of transmitters to be subsequently used in positioning (G01S5/0289 takes precedence)} G01S5/0244 3 {Accuracy or reliability of position solution or of measurements contributing thereto} G01S5/0246 2 {involving frequency difference of arrival or Doppler measurements (G01S5/02685 takes precedence)} G01S5/0247 2 {Determining attitude} G01S5/0249 2 {Determining position using measurements made by a non-stationary device other than the device whose position is being determined} G01S5/0252 2 {Radio frequency fingerprinting} G01S5/02521 3 {using a radio-map} G01S5/02522 4 {The radio-map containing measured values of non-radio values} G01S5/02523 4 {Details of interaction of receiver with radio-map} G01S5/02524 4 {Creating or updating the radio-map} G01S5/02525 5 {Gathering the radio frequency fingerprints} G01S5/02526 6 {using non-dedicated equipment, e.g. user equipment or crowd-sourcing} G01S5/02527 5 {Detecting or resolving anomalies in the radio frequency fingerprints of the radio-map} G01S5/02528 3 {Simulating radio frequency fingerprints} G01S5/02529 3 {not involving signal parameters, i.e. only involving identifiers} G01S5/0257 2 {Hybrid positioning (by coordinating position lines of different shape G01S5/12)} G01S5/0258 3 {by combining or switching between measurements derived from different systems} G01S5/02585 4 {at least one of the measurements being a non-radio measurement} G01S5/0263 3 {by combining or switching between positions derived from two or more separate positioning systems} G01S5/0264 4 {at least one of the systems being a non-radio wave positioning system} G01S5/0268 3 {by deriving positions from different combinations of signals or of estimated positions in a single positioning system} G01S5/02685 4 {involving dead reckoning based on radio wave measurements} G01S5/0269 2 {Inferred or constrained positioning, e.g. employing knowledge of the physical or electromagnetic environment, state of motion or other contextual information to infer or constrain a position} G01S5/02695 3 {Constraining the position to lie on a curve or surface} G01S5/0273 2 {using multipath or indirect path propagation signals in position determination} G01S5/0278 2 {involving statistical or probabilistic considerations (G01S5/0252, G01S5/0294 take precedence)} G01S5/0284 2 {Relative positioning} G01S5/0289 3 {of multiple transceivers, e.g. in ad hoc networks} G01S5/0294 2 {Trajectory determination or predictive filtering, e.g. target tracking or Kalman filtering} G01S5/0295 2 {Proximity-based methods, e.g. position inferred from reception of particular signals} G01S5/02955 3 {by computing a weighted average of the positions of the signal transmitters} G01S5/04 2 Position of source determined by a plurality of spaced direction-finders G01S5/06 2 Position of source determined by co-ordinating a plurality of position lines defined by path-difference measurements (G01S5/12 takes precedence) G01S5/08 2 Position of single direction-finder fixed by determining direction of a plurality of spaced sources of known location G01S5/10 2 Position of receiver fixed by co-ordinating a plurality of position lines defined by path-difference measurements {, e.g. omega or decca systems}(G01S5/12 takes precedence {; beacons and receivers cooperating therewith G01S1/306, G01S1/308}) G01S5/12 2 by co-ordinating position lines of different shape, e.g. hyperbolic, circular, elliptical or radial G01S5/14 2 Determining absolute distances from a plurality of spaced points of known location G01S5/145 3 {Using a supplementary range measurement, e.g. based on pseudo-range measurements} G01S5/16 1 using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves G01S5/163 2 {Determination of attitude (using inertial means G01C9/00; control of attitude G05D1/08)} G01S5/166 2 {using gamma or X-rays} G01S5/18 1 using ultrasonic, sonic, or infrasonic waves G01S5/183 2 {Emergency, distress or locator beacons} G01S5/186 2 {Determination of attitude (using inertial means G01C9/00; control of attitude G05D1/08)} G01S5/20 2 Position of source determined by a plurality of spaced direction-finders G01S5/22 2 Position of source determined by co-ordinating a plurality of position lines defined by path-difference measurements (G01S5/28 takes precedence) G01S5/24 2 Position of single direction-finder fixed by determining direction of a plurality of spaced sources of known location G01S5/26 2 Position of receiver fixed by co-ordinating a plurality of position lines defined by path-difference measurements (G01S5/28 takes precedence) G01S5/28 2 by co-ordinating position lines of different shape, e.g. hyperbolic, circular, elliptical 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polarisation multiplex} G01S7/0232 3 {Avoidance by frequency multiplex} G01S7/0233 3 {Avoidance by phase multiplex} G01S7/0234 3 {Avoidance by code multiplex} G01S7/0235 3 {Avoidance by time multiplex} G01S7/0236 3 {Avoidance by space multiplex} G01S7/024 2 {using polarisation effects (in waveguides H01P1/165; for aerials H01Q, e.g. H01Q15/22, H01Q15/24, H01Q19/195)} G01S7/025 3 {involving the transmission of linearly polarised waves} G01S7/026 3 {involving the transmission of elliptically or circularly polarised waves} G01S7/027 2 {Constructional details of housings, e.g. form, type, material or ruggedness} G01S7/028 3 {Miniaturisation, e.g. surface mounted device [SMD] packaging or housings} G01S7/03 2 Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver G01S7/032 3 {Constructional details for solid-state radar subsystems} G01S7/034 3 {Duplexers (switching devices for waveguides H01P1/10; transmit-receive switching in transceivers H04B1/44)} G01S7/036 4 {involving a transfer mixer} G01S7/038 3 {Feedthrough nulling circuits} G01S7/04 2 Display arrangements G01S7/043 3 {Synchronising the display device with the scanning of the antenna} G01S7/046 3 {using an intermediate storage device, e.g. a recording/reproducing device} G01S7/06 3 Cathode-ray tube displays {or other two dimensional or three-dimensional displays} G01S7/062 4 {in which different colours are used} G01S7/064 4 {using a display memory for image processing (G01S7/298 takes precedence)} G01S7/066 5 {with means for showing the history of the radar trails, e.g. artificial remanence} G01S7/068 4 {with data-rate converters preceding the display, e.g. flicker free display, constant brightness display (G01S7/298 takes precedence)} G01S7/08 4 with vernier indication of distance, e.g. using two cathode-ray tubes G01S7/10 4 Providing two-dimensional and co-ordinated display of distance and direction G01S7/12 5 Plan-position indicators, i.e. P.P.I. G01S7/14 6 Sector, off-centre, or expanded angle display G01S7/16 5 Signals displayed as intensity modulation with rectangular co-ordinates representing distance and bearing, e.g. type B G01S7/18 5 Distance-height displays; Distance-elevation displays, e.g. type RHI, type E G01S7/20 4 Stereoscopic displays; Three-dimensional displays; Pseudo-three-dimensional displays G01S7/22 4 Producing cursor lines and indicia by electronic means G01S7/24 4 the display being orientated or displaced in accordance with movement of object carrying the transmitting and receiving apparatus, e.g. true-motion radar G01S7/28 2 Details of pulse systems G01S7/2806 3 {Employing storage or delay devices which preserve the pulse form of the echo signal, e.g. for comparing and combining echoes received during different periods} G01S7/2813 3 {Means providing a modification of the radiation pattern for cancelling noise, clutter or interfering signals, e.g. side lobe suppression, side lobe blanking, null-steering arrays (specially adapted to secondary radar systems G01S13/762; aerials or aerials systems H01Q21/29, H01Q25/00)} G01S7/282 3 Transmitters G01S7/285 3 Receivers G01S7/288 4 Coherent receivers G01S7/2883 5 {using FFT processing} G01S7/2886 5 {using I/Q processing} G01S7/292 4 Extracting wanted echo-signals G01S7/2921 5 {based on data belonging to one radar period} G01S7/2922 6 {by using a controlled threshold} G01S7/2923 5 {based on data belonging to a number of consecutive radar periods} G01S7/2925 6 {by using shape of radiation pattern} G01S7/2926 6 {by integration} G01S7/2927 6 {by deriving and controlling a threshold value} G01S7/2928 6 {Random or non-synchronous interference pulse cancellers} G01S7/295 4 Means for transforming co-ordinates or for evaluating data, e.g. using computers G01S7/2955 5 {Means for determining the position of the radar coordinate system for evaluating the position data of the target in another coordinate system (G01S7/24 takes precedence; sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire F41G3/16; inertial navigation G01C21/16)} G01S7/298 5 Scan converters G01S7/32 4 Shaping echo pulse signals; Deriving non-pulse signals from echo pulse signals G01S7/34 4 Gain of receiver varied automatically during pulse-recurrence period, e.g. anti-clutter gain control G01S7/35 2 Details of non-pulse systems G01S7/352 3 {Receivers} G01S7/354 4 {Extracting wanted echo-signals (Doppler systems G01S13/50)} G01S7/356 4 {involving particularities of FFT processing} G01S7/358 4 {using I/Q processing} G01S7/36 2 Means for anti-jamming {, e.g. ECCM, i.e. electronic counter-counter measures} G01S7/38 2 Jamming means, e.g. producing false echoes G01S7/40 2 Means for monitoring or calibrating G01S7/4004 3 {of parts of a radar system} G01S7/4008 4 {of transmitters} G01S7/4013 5 {involving adjustment of the transmitted power} G01S7/4017 4 {of HF systems} G01S7/4021 4 {of receivers} G01S7/4026 4 {Antenna boresight} G01S7/403 5 {in azimuth, i.e. in the horizontal plane} G01S7/4034 5 {in elevation, i.e. in the vertical plane} G01S7/4039 4 {of sensor or antenna obstruction, e.g. dirt- or ice-coating} G01S7/4043 5 {including means to prevent or remove the obstruction} G01S7/4047 6 {Heated dielectric lens, e.g. by heated wire} G01S7/4052 3 {by simulation of echoes} G01S7/4056 4 {specially adapted to FMCW} G01S7/406 4 {using internally generated reference signals, e.g. via delay line, via RF or IF signal injection or via integrated reference reflector or transponder} G01S7/4065 5 {involving a delay line} G01S7/4069 5 {involving a RF signal injection} G01S7/4073 5 {involving an IF signal injection} G01S7/4078 5 {involving an integrated reference reflector or reference transponder} G01S7/4082 4 {using externally generated reference signals, e.g. via remote reflector or transponder} G01S7/4086 5 {in a calibrating environment, e.g. anechoic chamber} G01S7/4091 5 {during normal radar operation} G01S7/4095 5 {the external reference signals being modulated, e.g. rotating a dihedral reflector or modulating a transponder for simulation of a Doppler echo} G01S7/41 2 using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section G01S7/411 3 {Identification of targets based on measurements of radar reflectivity (G01S7/415 takes precedence)} G01S7/412 4 {based on a comparison between measured values and known or stored values} G01S7/414 3 {Discriminating targets with respect to background clutter} G01S7/415 3 {Identification of targets based on measurements of movement associated with the target} G01S7/417 3 {involving the use of neural networks} G01S7/418 3 {Theoretical aspects} G01S7/42 2 Diversity systems specially adapted for radar G01S7/48 1 of systems according to group G01S17/00 G01S7/4802 2 {using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section} G01S7/4804 2 {Auxiliary means for detecting or identifying lidar signals or the like, e.g. laser illuminators} G01S7/4806 3 {Road traffic laser detectors} G01S7/4808 2 {Evaluating distance, position or velocity data} G01S7/481 2 Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements G01S7/4811 3 {common to transmitter and receiver} G01S7/4812 4 {transmitted and received beams following a coaxial path} G01S7/4813 4 {Housing arrangements} G01S7/4814 3 {of transmitters alone} G01S7/4815 4 {using multiple transmitters} G01S7/4816 3 {of receivers alone} G01S7/4817 3 {relating to scanning} G01S7/4818 3 {using optical fibres} G01S7/483 2 Details of pulse systems G01S7/484 3 Transmitters G01S7/486 3 Receivers G01S7/4861 4 Circuits for detection, sampling, integration or read-out G01S7/4863 5 Detector arrays, e.g. charge-transfer gates G01S7/4865 4 Time delay measurement, e.g. time-of-flight measurement, time of arrival measurement or determining the exact position of a peak (peak detection in noise, signal conditioning G01S7/487) G01S7/4866 5 {by fitting a model or function to the received signal} G01S7/4868 4 {Controlling received signal intensity or exposure of sensor} G01S7/487 4 Extracting wanted echo signals {, e.g. pulse detection} G01S7/4873 5 {by deriving and controlling a threshold value} G01S7/4876 5 {by removing unwanted signals (G01S7/495 takes precedence)} G01S7/489 4 Gain of receiver varied automatically during pulse-recurrence period G01S7/491 2 Details of non-pulse systems G01S7/4911 3 Transmitters G01S7/4912 3 Receivers G01S7/4913 4 Circuits for detection, sampling, integration or read-out G01S7/4914 5 of detector arrays, e.g. charge-transfer gates G01S7/4915 4 Time delay measurement, e.g. operational details for pixel components (signal extraction and conditioning G01S7/493); Phase measurement G01S7/4916 4 {using self-mixing in the laser cavity} G01S7/4917 4 {superposing optical signals in a photodetector, e.g. optical heterodyne detection} G01S7/4918 4 {Controlling received signal intensity, gain or exposure of sensor} G01S7/493 3 Extracting wanted echo signals G01S7/495 2 Counter-measures or counter-counter-measures {using electronic or electro-optical means} G01S7/497 2 Means for monitoring or calibrating G01S7/4972 3 {Alignment of sensor} G01S2007/4975 3 {of sensor obstruction by, e.g. dirt- or ice-coating, e.g. by reflection measurement on front-screen} G01S2007/4977 4 {including means to prevent or remove the obstruction} G01S7/499 2 using polarisation effects G01S7/51 2 Display arrangements G01S7/52 1 of systems according to group G01S15/00 G01S7/52001 2 {Auxiliary means for detecting or identifying sonar signals or the like, e.g. sonar jamming signals} G01S7/52003 2 {Techniques for enhancing spatial resolution of targets (G01S7/52046 takes precedence)} G01S7/52004 2 {Means for monitoring or calibrating (short-range imaging G01S7/5205)} G01S7/52006 3 {with provision for compensating the effects of temperature} G01S2007/52007 3 {involving adjustment of transmitted power} G01S2007/52009 3 {of sensor obstruction, e.g. dirt- or ice-coating} G01S2007/52011 4 {including means to prevent or remove the obstruction} G01S2007/52012 3 {involving a reference ground return} G01S2007/52014 3 {involving a reference reflector integrated in the sensor or transducer configuration} G01S7/52015 2 {Diversity systems} G01S7/52017 2 {particularly adapted to short-range imaging (G01S7/53 takes precedence)} G01S7/52019 3 {Details of transmitters} G01S7/5202 4 {for pulse systems} G01S7/52022 5 {using a sequence of pulses, at least one pulse manipulating the transmissivity or reflexivity of the medium} G01S7/52023 3 {Details of receivers} G01S7/52025 4 {for pulse systems (G01S7/52034 takes precedence)} G01S7/52026 5 {Extracting wanted echo signals (Doppler systems G01S15/50; Doppler short range imaging systems G01S15/8979)} G01S7/52028 6 {using digital techniques} G01S7/5203 4 {for non-pulse systems, e.g. CW systems (G01S7/52034 takes precedence)} G01S7/52031 5 {Extracting wanted echo signals} G01S7/52033 4 {Gain control of receivers (for seismic signals G01V1/245)} G01S7/52034 4 {Data rate converters} G01S7/52036 4 {using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation} G01S7/52038 5 {involving non-linear properties of the propagation medium or of the reflective target} G01S7/52039 6 {exploiting the non-linear response of a contrast enhancer, e.g. a contrast agent (diagnostic techniques involving the use of contrast agents A61B8/481)} G01S7/52041 6 {detecting modification of a contrast enhancer, e.g. detecting the destruction of a contrast agent by an acoustic wave, e.g. loss of correlation (diagnostic techniques involving the use of contrast agents A61B8/481)} G01S7/52042 5 {determining elastic properties of the propagation medium or of the reflective target (diagnostic techniques involving the measurement of strain A61B8/485)} G01S7/52044 4 {Scan converters} G01S7/52046 3 {Techniques for image enhancement involving transmitter or receiver (image enhancement by image data processing G06T5/00)} G01S7/52047 4 {for elimination of side lobes or of grating lobes; for increasing resolving power} G01S7/52049 4 {using correction of medium-induced phase aberration} G01S7/5205 3 {Means for monitoring or calibrating} G01S7/52052 4 {with simulation of echoes} G01S7/52053 3 {Display arrangements} G01S7/52055 4 {in association with ancillary recording equipment} G01S7/52057 4 {Cathode ray tube displays} G01S7/52058 5 {displaying one measured variable; A-scan display} G01S7/5206 5 {Two-dimensional coordinated display of distance and direction; B-scan display} G01S7/52061 6 {Plan position indication (PPI display); C-scan display} G01S7/52063 6 {Sector scan display} G01S7/52065 6 {Compound scan display, e.g. panoramic imaging} G01S7/52066 6 {Time-position or time-motion displays} G01S7/52068 5 {Stereoscopic displays; Three-dimensional displays; Pseudo 3D displays (G01S15/8993 takes precedence)} G01S7/52069 6 {Grey-scale displays} G01S7/52071 5 {Multicolour displays; using colour coding; Optimising colour or information content in displays, e.g. parametric imaging} G01S7/52073 5 {Production of cursor lines, markers or indicia by electronic means} G01S7/52074 5 {Composite displays, e.g. split-screen displays; Combination of multiple images or of images and alphanumeric tabular information} G01S7/52076 3 {Luminous indicators} G01S7/52077 3 {with means for elimination of unwanted signals, e.g. noise or interference} G01S7/52079 3 {Constructional features (constructional features of transducers B06B; mounting transducers G10K11/00; constructional features of ultrasonic medical diagnostic devices A61B8/44)} G01S7/5208 4 {with integration of processing functions inside probe or scanhead} G01S7/52082 4 {involving a modular construction, e.g. a computer with short range imaging equipment (modular ultrasonic medical diagnostic devices A61B8/4411)} G01S7/52084 4 {related to particular user interfaces (special user input means for ultrasonic medical diagnostic devices A61B8/467)} G01S7/52085 3 {Details related to the ultrasound signal acquisition, e.g. scan sequences (control of medical diagnostic ultrasound devices A61B8/54)} G01S7/52087 4 {using synchronization techniques (control of medical diagnostic ultrasound devices involving acquisition triggered by a physiological signal A61B8/543)} G01S7/52088 5 {involving retrospective scan line rearrangements (medical diagnostic ultrasound devices involving retrospective matching to a physiological signal A61B8/5284)} G01S7/5209 4 {using multibeam transmission} G01S7/52092 5 {using frequency diversity} G01S7/52093 5 {using coded signals (G01S15/8959 takes precedence)} G01S7/52095 4 {using multiline receive beamforming} G01S7/52096 3 {related to power management, e.g. saving power or prolonging life of electronic components (details of power supplies for ultrasonic medical diagnostic imaging devices A61B8/56)} G01S7/52098 3 {related to workflow protocols} G01S7/521 2 Constructional features G01S7/523 2 Details of pulse systems {(short-range imaging G01S7/52017; methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound G10K11/18)} G01S7/524 3 Transmitters G01S7/526 3 Receivers G01S7/527 4 Extracting wanted echo signals {(Doppler systems G01S15/50)} G01S7/5273 5 {using digital techniques} G01S7/5276 5 {using analogue techniques} G01S7/529 4 Gain of receiver varied automatically during pulse-recurrence period {(for seismic signals G01V1/245)} G01S7/53 4 Means for transforming coordinates or for evaluating data, e.g. using computers G01S7/531 5 Scan converters G01S7/533 5 Data rate converters G01S7/534 2 Details of non-pulse systems {(short-range imaging G01S7/52017)} G01S7/5345 3 {Gain control of receivers (for seismic signals G01V1/245)} G01S7/536 3 Extracting wanted echo signals G01S7/537 2 Counter-measures or counter-counter-measures, e.g. jamming, anti-jamming G01S7/539 2 using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section G01S7/54 2 with receivers spaced apart G01S7/56 2 Display arrangements {(short-range imaging G01S7/52053)} G01S7/58 3 for providing variable ranges G01S7/60 3 for providing a permanent recording G01S7/62 3 Cathode-ray tube displays G01S7/6209 4 {providing display of one measured variable} G01S7/6218 4 {providing two-dimensional coordinated display of distance and direction} G01S7/6227 5 {Plan-position indicators, i.e. P.P.I.} G01S7/6236 5 {Sector-scan displays} G01S7/6245 4 {Stereoscopic displays; Three-dimensional displays; Pseudo-three dimensional displays} G01S7/6254 5 {Grey-scale displays} G01S7/6263 4 {in which different colours are used} G01S7/6272 4 {producing cursor lines and indicia by electronic means} G01S7/6281 4 {Composite displays, e.g. split-screen, multiple images} G01S7/629 4 {the display being oriented or displaced in accordance with the movement of object carrying the transmitting and receiving apparatus} G01S7/64 2 Luminous indications (G01S7/62 takes precedence {; short-range imaging G01S7/52076}) G01S11/00 0 Systems for determining distance or velocity not using reflection or reradiation (position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations G01S5/00) G01S11/02 1 using radio waves (G01S19/00 takes precedence) G01S11/023 2 {using impedance elements varying with distance} G01S11/026 2 {using moving transmitters} G01S11/04 2 using angle measurements G01S11/06 2 using intensity measurements G01S11/08 2 using synchronised clocks G01S11/10 2 using Doppler effect G01S11/12 1 using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves G01S11/125 2 {using gamma or X-rays} G01S11/14 1 using ultrasonic, sonic, or infrasonic waves G01S11/16 1 using difference in transit time between electrical and acoustic signals G01S13/00 0 Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems; Analogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified G01S13/003 1 {Bistatic radar systems; Multistatic radar systems} G01S13/006 1 {Theoretical aspects (G01S7/418, G01S13/9094, G01S13/958 take precedence)} G01S13/02 1 Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systems; Analogous systems G01S13/0209 2 {Systems with very large relative bandwidth, i.e. larger than 10 %, e.g. baseband, pulse, carrier-free, ultrawideband} G01S13/0218 2 {Very long range radars, e.g. surface wave radar, over-the-horizon or ionospheric propagation systems (for meteorological use G01S13/95)} G01S2013/0227 3 {OTH, Over-The-Horizon radar} G01S2013/0236 2 {Special technical features} G01S2013/0245 3 {Radar with phased array antenna} G01S2013/0254 4 {Active array antenna} G01S2013/0263 4 {Passive array antenna} G01S2013/0272 3 {Multifunction radar} G01S2013/0281 3 {LPI, Low Probability of Intercept radar} G01S2013/029 3 {Antistealth radar} G01S13/04 2 Systems determining presence of a target (based on relative movement of target G01S13/56) G01S13/06 2 Systems determining position data of a target G01S13/08 3 Systems for measuring distance only (indirect measurement G01S13/46) G01S13/10 4 using transmission of interrupted, pulse modulated waves (determination of distance by phase measurement G01S13/32) G01S13/103 5 {particularities of the measurement of the distance (G01S13/12, G01S13/14, G01S13/16, G01S13/18 and G01S13/20 take precedence)} G01S13/106 5 {using transmission of pulses having some particular characteristics (G01S13/12, G01S13/22, G01S13/24, G01S13/26, G01S13/28 and G01S13/30 take precedence)} G01S13/12 5 wherein the pulse-recurrence frequency is varied to provide a desired time relationship between the transmission of a pulse and the receipt of the echo of a preceding pulse G01S13/14 5 wherein a voltage or current pulse is initiated and terminated in accordance respectively with the pulse transmission and echo reception G01S13/16 6 using counters G01S13/18 5 wherein range gates are used G01S13/20 5 whereby multiple time-around echoes are used or eliminated G01S13/22 5 using irregular pulse repetition frequency {(G01S13/12 takes precedence)} G01S13/222 6 {using random or pseudorandom pulse repetition frequency} G01S13/225 6 {with cyclic repetition of a non-uniform pulse sequence, e.g. staggered PRF} G01S13/227 6 {with repetitive trains of uniform pulse sequences, each sequence having a different pulse repetition frequency} G01S13/24 5 using frequency agility of carrier wave G01S13/26 5 wherein the transmitted pulses use a frequency- or phase-modulated carrier wave G01S13/28 6 with time compression of received pulses G01S13/282 7 {using a frequency modulated carrier wave (G01S13/286 takes precedence)} G01S13/284 7 {using coded pulses} G01S13/286 8 {frequency shift keyed} G01S13/288 8 {phase modulated} G01S13/30 5 using more than one pulse per radar period G01S13/32 4 using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated G01S13/325 5 {using transmission of coded signals, e.g. P.S.K. signals} G01S13/34 5 using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal G01S13/341 6 {wherein the rate of change of the transmitted frequency is adjusted to give a beat of predetermined constant frequency, e.g. by adjusting the amplitude or frequency of the frequency-modulating signal} G01S13/342 6 {using sinusoidal modulation} G01S13/343 6 {using sawtooth modulation} G01S13/345 6 {using triangular modulation} G01S13/346 6 {using noise modulation} G01S13/347 6 {using more than one modulation frequency} G01S13/348 6 {using square or rectangular modulation, e.g. diplex radar for ranging over short distances} G01S13/36 5 with phase comparison between the received signal and the contemporaneously transmitted signal G01S13/38 6 wherein more than one modulation frequency is used G01S13/40 6 wherein the frequency of transmitted signal is adjusted to give a predetermined phase relationship G01S13/42 3 Simultaneous measurement of distance and other co-ordinates (indirect measurement G01S13/46) G01S13/422 4 {sequential lobing, e.g. conical scan} G01S13/424 4 {Stacked beam radar} G01S13/426 4 {Scanning radar, e.g. 3D radar (G01S13/66 takes precedence)} G01S13/428 5 {within the pulse scanning systems} G01S13/44 4 Monopulse radar, i.e. simultaneous lobing G01S13/4409 5 {HF sub-systems particularly adapted therefor, e.g. circuits for signal combination (multi-lobing aerials or aerial systems H01Q25/00)} G01S13/4418 5 {with means for eliminating radar-dependent errors in angle measurements, e.g. multipath effects} G01S13/4427 5 {with means for eliminating the target-dependent errors in angle measurements, e.g. glint, scintillation effects} G01S13/4436 5 {with means specially adapted to maintain the same processing characteristics between the monopulse signals} G01S13/4445 5 {amplitude comparisons monopulse, i.e. comparing the echo signals received by an antenna arrangement with overlapping squinted beams} G01S13/4454 5 {phase comparisons monopulse, i.e. comparing the echo signals received by an interferometric antenna arrangement} G01S13/4463 5 {using phased arrays} G01S13/4472 5 {with means specially adapted to airborne monopulse systems (clutter elimination using Doppler effect: G01S13/449)} G01S13/4481 5 {Monopulse hybrid systems, e.g. conopulse} G01S13/449 5 {Combined with MTI or Doppler processing circuits} G01S13/46 3 Indirect determination of position data G01S2013/462 4 {using multipath signals} G01S2013/464 5 {using only the non-line-of-sight signal(s), e.g. to enable survey of scene 'behind' the target only the indirect signal is evaluated} G01S2013/466 4 {by Trilateration, i.e. two antennas or two sensors determine separately the distance to a target, whereby with the knowledge of the baseline length, i.e. the distance between the antennas or sensors, the position data of the target is determined} G01S2013/468 4 {by Triangulation, i.e. two antennas or two sensors determine separately the bearing, direction or angle to a target, whereby with the knowledge of the baseline length, the position data of the target is determined} G01S13/48 4 using multiple beams at emission or reception G01S13/50 2 Systems of measurement based on relative movement of target G01S13/505 3 {using Doppler effect for determining closest range to a target or corresponding time, e.g. miss-distance indicator} G01S13/52 3 Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds G01S13/522 4 using transmissions of interrupted pulse modulated waves G01S13/524 5 based upon the phase or frequency shift resulting from movement of objects, with reference to the transmitted signals, e.g. coherent MTi G01S13/5242 6 {with means for platform motion or scan motion compensation, e.g. airborne MTI} G01S13/5244 6 {Adaptive clutter cancellation (specially adapted for airborne MTI, G01S13/5242)} G01S13/5246 6 {post processors for coherent MTI discriminators, e.g. residue cancellers, CFAR after Doppler filters} G01S13/5248 6 {combining a coherent MTI processor with a zero Doppler processing channel and a clutter mapped memory, e.g. MTD (Moving target detector), (area MTI G01S13/538)} G01S13/526 6 performing filtering on the whole spectrum without loss of range information, e.g. using delay line cancellers or comb filters {(G01S13/5244 takes precedence)} G01S13/5265 7 {IF cancellers, e.g. TACCAR systems} G01S13/528 7 with elimination of blind speeds G01S13/53 6 performing filtering on a single spectral line and associated with one or more range gates with a phase detector or a frequency mixer to extract the Doppler information, e.g. pulse Doppler radar {(G01S13/5244 takes precedence)} G01S13/532 7 using a bank of range gates or a memory matrix G01S13/534 6 based upon amplitude or phase shift resulting from movement of objects, with reference to the surrounding clutter echo signal, e.g. non coherent MTi, clutter referenced MTi, externally coherent MTi G01S13/536 4 using transmission of continuous unmodulated waves, amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated waves G01S13/538 4 eliminating objects that have not moved between successive antenna scans, e.g. area MTi G01S13/56 4 for presence detection {(presence detection using near field arrangements G01V3/00, e.g. G01V3/08, G01V3/12; burglar, theft or intruder alarms with electrical actuation G08B13/22 - G08B13/26)} G01S13/58 3 Velocity or trajectory determination systems; Sense-of-movement determination systems G01S13/581 4 {using transmission of interrupted pulse modulated waves and based upon the Doppler effect resulting from movement of targets} G01S13/582 5 {adapted for simultaneous range and velocity measurements} G01S13/583 4 {using transmission of continuous unmodulated waves, amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated waves and based upon the Doppler effect resulting from movement of targets} G01S13/584 5 {adapted for simultaneous range and velocity measurements} G01S13/585 4 {processing the video signal in order to evaluate or display the velocity value} G01S13/586 5 {using, or combined with, frequency tracking means} G01S13/587 5 {using optical means} G01S13/588 4 {deriving the velocity value from the range measurement} G01S13/589 4 {measuring the velocity vector} G01S13/60 4 wherein the transmitter and receiver are mounted on the moving object, e.g. for determining ground speed, drift angle, ground track (G01S13/64 takes precedence) G01S13/605 5 {using a pattern, backscattered from the ground, to determine speed or drift by measuring the time required to cover a fixed distance} G01S13/62 4 Sense-of-movement determination {(G01S13/589 takes precedence)} G01S13/64 4 Velocity measuring systems using range gates G01S13/66 1 Radar-tracking systems; Analogous systems G01S13/68 2 for angle tracking only G01S13/685 3 {using simultaneous lobing techniques} G01S13/70 2 for range tracking only G01S13/72 2 for two-dimensional tracking, e.g. combination of angle and range tracking, track-while-scan radar G01S13/723 3 {by using numerical data} G01S13/726 4 {Multiple target tracking} G01S13/74 1 Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems G01S13/75 2 using transponders powered from received waves, e.g. using passive transponders {, or using passive reflectors} G01S13/751 3 {wherein the responder or reflector radiates a coded signal} G01S13/753 4 {using frequency selective elements, e.g. resonator} G01S13/755 4 {using delay lines, e.g. acoustic delay lines} G01S13/756 4 {using a signal generator for modifying the reflectivity of the reflector (G01S13/758 takes precedence)} G01S13/758 4 {using a signal generator powered by the interrogation signal} G01S13/76 2 wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted G01S13/762 3 {with special measures concerning the radiation pattern, e.g. S.L.S. (aerials or aerial systems providing at least two radiation patterns, e.g. providing sum and difference patterns, H01Q25/00)} G01S13/765 3 {with exchange of information between interrogator and responder} G01S13/767 3 {Responders; Transponders (teaching or practice apparatus for gun-aiming or gun-laying using reflecting targets or active targets F41G3/26)} G01S13/78 3 discriminating between different kinds of targets, e.g. IFF-radar, i.e. identification of friend or foe (G01S13/75, G01S13/79 take precedence) G01S13/781 4 {Secondary Surveillance Radar [SSR] in general} G01S13/782 5 {using multimoding or selective addressing} G01S13/784 5 {Coders or decoders therefor; Degarbling systems; Defruiting systems} G01S13/785 4 {Distance Measuring Equipment [DME] systems} G01S13/787 5 {co-operating with direction defining beacons} G01S13/788 5 {Coders or decoders therefor; Special detection circuits} G01S13/79 2 Systems using random coded signals or random pulse repetition frequencies {, e.g. "Separation and Control of Aircraft using Non synchronous Techniques" [SECANT]} G01S13/82 2 wherein continuous-type signals are transmitted G01S13/825 3 {with exchange of information between interrogator and responder} G01S13/84 3 for distance determination by phase measurement G01S13/86 1 Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder G01S13/862 2 {Combination of radar systems with sonar systems} G01S13/865 2 {Combination of radar systems with lidar systems} G01S13/867 2 {Combination of radar systems with cameras} G01S13/87 1 Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar G01S13/872 2 {Combinations of primary radar and secondary radar} G01S13/874 2 {Combination of several systems for attitude determination (in general G01C, control of attitude G05D1/08)} G01S13/876 2 {Combination of several spaced transponders or reflectors of known location for determining the position of a receiver (G01S13/874 takes precedence)} G01S13/878 2 {Combination of several spaced transmitters or receivers of known location for determining the position of a transponder or a reflector (G01S13/874 takes precedence)} G01S13/88 1 Radar or analogous systems specially adapted for specific applications (electromagnetic prospecting or detecting of objects, e.g. near-field detection, G01V3/00) G01S13/881 2 {for robotics} G01S13/882 2 {for altimeters (measuring height using barometric means G01C5/06)} G01S13/883 2 {for missile homing, autodirectors (missile guidance systems F41G7/22)} G01S13/885 2 {for ground probing (prospecting or detecting using electromagnetic waves G01V3/12)} G01S13/886 2 {for alarm systems (alarms with electrical actuation G08B13/22)} G01S13/887 2 {for detection of concealed objects, e.g. contraband or weapons} G01S13/888 3 {through wall detection} G01S13/89 2 for mapping or imaging G01S13/895 3 {Side looking radar [SLR]} G01S13/90 3 using synthetic aperture techniques {, e.g. synthetic aperture radar [SAR] techniques} G01S13/9004 4 {SAR image acquisition techniques} G01S13/9005 5 {with optical processing of the SAR signals} G01S13/9011 5 {with frequency domain processing of the SAR signals in azimuth (G01S13/9005 takes precedence)} G01S13/9017 5 {with time domain processing of the SAR signals in azimuth (G01S13/9005 takes precedence)} G01S13/9019 5 {Auto-focussing of the SAR signals} G01S13/9021 4 {SAR image post-processing techniques} G01S13/9023 5 {combined with interferometric techniques} G01S13/9027 5 {Pattern recognition for feature extraction} G01S13/9029 5 {specially adapted for moving target detection within a single SAR image or within multiple SAR images taken at the same time} G01S13/904 4 {SAR modes} G01S13/9041 5 {Squint mode} G01S13/9043 5 {Forward-looking SAR} G01S13/9047 5 {Doppler beam sharpening mode} G01S13/9052 5 {Spotlight mode} G01S13/9054 5 {Stripmap mode} G01S13/9056 5 {Scan SAR mode} G01S13/9058 5 {Bistatic or multistatic SAR} G01S13/9064 5 {Inverse SAR [ISAR]} G01S13/9076 5 {Polarimetric features in SAR} G01S13/9082 5 {Rotating SAR [ROSAR]} G01S13/9088 5 {Circular SAR [CSAR, C-SAR]} G01S13/9089 5 {SAR having an irregular aperture} G01S13/9092 5 {combined with monopulse techniques} G01S13/9094 4 {Theoretical aspects} G01S13/91 2 for traffic control (G01S13/93 takes precedence) G01S13/913 3 {for landing purposes} G01S2013/916 3 {Airport surface monitoring [ASDE]} G01S13/917 3 {for marine craft or other waterborne vessels} G01S13/92 3 for velocity measurement G01S13/93 2 for anti-collision purposes G01S13/931 3 of land vehicles G01S2013/9314 4 {Parking operations} G01S2013/9315 4 {Monitoring blind spots} G01S2013/9316 4 {combined with communication equipment with other vehicles or with base stations} G01S2013/9317 4 {Driving backwards} G01S2013/9318 4 {Controlling the steering} G01S2013/93185 4 {Controlling the brakes} G01S2013/9319 4 {Controlling the accelerator} G01S2013/932 4 {using own vehicle data, e.g. ground speed, steering wheel direction} G01S2013/9321 4 {Velocity regulation, e.g. cruise control} G01S2013/9322 4 {using additional data, e.g. driver condition, road state or weather data} G01S2013/9323 4 {Alternative operation using light waves} G01S2013/9324 4 {Alternative operation using ultrasonic waves} G01S2013/9325 4 {for inter-vehicle distance regulation, e.g. navigating in platoons} G01S2013/9327 4 {Sensor installation details} G01S2013/93271 5 {in the front of the vehicles} G01S2013/93272 5 {in the back of the vehicles} G01S2013/93273 5 {on the top of the vehicles} G01S2013/93274 5 {on the side of the vehicles} G01S2013/93275 5 {in the bumper area} G01S2013/93276 5 {in the windshield area} G01S2013/93277 5 {in the lights} G01S2013/9328 4 {Rail vehicles} G01S2013/9329 4 {cooperating with reflectors or transponders} G01S13/933 3 of aircraft or spacecraft G01S13/934 4 on airport surfaces, e.g. while taxiing G01S13/935 4 for terrain-avoidance G01S13/937 3 of marine craft G01S13/95 2 for meteorological use G01S13/951 3 {ground based} G01S13/953 3 {mounted on aircraft} G01S13/955 3 {mounted on satellite} G01S13/956 3 {mounted on ship or other platform} G01S13/958 3 {Theoretical aspects} G01S15/00 0 Systems using the reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. sonar systems G01S15/003 1 {Bistatic sonar systems; Multistatic sonar systems} G01S15/006 1 {Theoretical aspects} G01S15/02 1 using reflection of acoustic waves (G01S15/66 takes precedence) G01S15/04 2 Systems determining presence of a target G01S15/06 2 Systems determining the position data of a target G01S15/08 3 Systems for measuring distance only (indirect measurement G01S15/46) G01S15/10 4 using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves (determination of distance by phase measurement G01S15/32) G01S15/101 5 {Particularities of the measurement of distance (G01S15/12, G01S15/14, and G01S15/18 take precedence)} G01S15/102 5 {using transmission of pulses having some particular characteristics} G01S15/104 6 {wherein the transmitted pulses use a frequency- or phase-modulated carrier wave} G01S15/105 6 {using irregular pulse repetition frequency} G01S15/107 6 {using frequency agility of carrier wave} G01S15/108 6 {using more than one pulse per sonar period} G01S15/12 5 wherein the pulse-recurrence frequency is varied to provide a desired time relationship between the transmission of a pulse and the receipt of the echo of a preceding pulse G01S15/14 5 wherein a voltage or current pulse is initiated and terminated in accordance respectively with the pulse transmission and echo reception G01S15/18 5 wherein range gates are used G01S15/32 4 using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated G01S15/325 5 {using transmission of coded signals, e.g. of phase-shift keyed [PSK] signals} G01S15/34 5 using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal G01S15/36 5 with phase comparison between the received signal and the contemporaneously transmitted signal G01S15/42 3 Simultaneous measurement of distance and other co-ordinates (indirect measurement G01S15/46) G01S15/46 3 Indirect determination of position data G01S2015/465 4 {by Trilateration, i.e. two transducers determine separately the distance to a target, whereby with the knowledge of the baseline length, i.e. the distance between the transducers, the position data of the target is determined} G01S15/50 2 Systems of measurement, based on relative movement of the target G01S15/52 3 Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds G01S15/523 4 {for presence detection (burglar, theft or intruder alarms G08B13/00, e.g. G08B13/16)} G01S15/526 5 {by comparing echos in different sonar periods} G01S15/58 3 Velocity or trajectory determination systems; Sense-of-movement determination systems {(velocity measurement in imaging systems G01S15/8979)} G01S15/582 4 {using transmission of interrupted pulse-modulated waves and based upon the Doppler effect resulting from movement of targets} G01S15/584 5 {with measures taken for suppressing velocity ambiguities, i.e. anti-aliasing} G01S15/586 4 {using transmission of continuous unmodulated waves, amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated waves and based upon the Doppler effect resulting from movement of targets} G01S15/588 4 {measuring the velocity vector} G01S15/60 4 wherein the transmitter and receiver are mounted on the moving object, e.g. for determining ground speed, drift angle, ground track G01S15/62 4 Sense-of-movement determination {(G01S15/588 takes precedence)} G01S15/66 1 Sonar tracking systems G01S15/74 1 Systems using reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. IFF, i.e. identification of friend or foe G01S15/86 1 Combinations of sonar systems with lidar systems; Combinations of sonar systems with systems not using wave reflection G01S15/87 1 Combinations of sonar systems G01S15/872 2 {Combination of several systems for attitude determination (using inertial means G01C9/00, control of attitude G05D1/08)} G01S15/874 2 {Combination of several spaced transponders or reflectors of known location for determining the position of a receiver (G01S15/872 takes precedence)} G01S15/876 2 {Combination of several spaced transmitters or receivers of known location for determining the position of a transponder or a reflector (G01S15/872 takes precedence)} G01S15/878 3 {wherein transceivers are operated, either sequentially or simultaneously, both in bi-static and in mono-static mode, e.g. cross-echo mode} G01S15/88 1 Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications (seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting G01V1/00) G01S15/885 2 {Meteorological systems} G01S15/89 2 for mapping or imaging G01S15/8902 3 {Side-looking sonar} G01S15/8904 4 {using synthetic aperture techniques} G01S15/8906 3 {Short-range imaging 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written by light propagating within the fibre, e.g. "self-induced"} G02B6/02133 5 {using beam interference} G02B6/02138 6 {based on illuminating a phase mask} G02B6/02142 5 {based on illuminating or irradiating an amplitude mask, i.e. a mask having a repetitive intensity modulating pattern} G02B6/02147 5 {Point by point fabrication, i.e. grating elements induced one step at a time along the fibre, e.g. by scanning a laser beam, arc discharge scanning (G02B6/02133 and G02B6/02142 take precedence)} G02B6/02152 5 {involving moving the fibre or a manufacturing element, stretching of the fibre (G02B6/02147 takes precedence)} G02B2006/02157 5 {Grating written during drawing of the fibre} G02B2006/02161 5 {Grating written by radiation passing through the protective fibre coating} G02B2006/02166 5 {Methods of designing the gratings, i.e. calculating the structure, e.g. algorithms, numerical methods} G02B6/02171 4 {characterised by means for compensating environmentally induced changes} G02B6/02176 5 {due to temperature fluctuations} G02B6/0218 6 {using mounting means, e.g. by using a combination of materials having different thermal expansion coefficients} G02B6/02185 6 {based on treating the fibre, e.g. post-manufacture treatment, thermal aging, annealing (annealing glass fibres C03B37/15)} G02B6/0219 6 {based on composition of fibre materials} G02B6/02195 4 {characterised by means for tuning the grating} G02B6/022 5 {using mechanical stress, e.g. tuning by compression or elongation, special geometrical shapes such as "dog-bone" or taper (G02B6/02204 takes precedence; optical modulation using photo-elastic effect G02F1/0131)} G02B6/02204 5 {using thermal effects, e.g. heating or cooling of a temperature sensitive mounting body (optical modulation using thermo-optic effect G02F1/0147)} G02B6/02209 4 {Mounting means, e.g. adhesives, casings (G02B6/02171 and G02B6/02195 take precedence)} G02B6/02214 2 {tailored to obtain the desired dispersion, e.g. dispersion shifted, dispersion flattened} G02B6/02219 3 {Characterised by the wavelength dispersion properties in the silica low loss window around 1550 nm, i.e. S, C, L and U bands from 1460-1675 nm} G02B6/02223 4 {Dual window fibres, i.e. characterised by dispersion properties around 1550 nm and in at least another wavelength window, e.g. 1310 nm} G02B6/02228 4 {Dispersion flattened fibres, i.e. having a low dispersion variation over an extended wavelength range} G02B6/02233 5 {having at least two dispersion zero wavelengths} G02B6/02238 5 {Low dispersion slope fibres} G02B6/02242 6 {having a dispersion slope <0.06 ps/km/nm2} G02B6/02247 4 {Dispersion varying along the longitudinal direction, e.g. dispersion managed fibre} G02B6/02252 4 {Negative dispersion fibres at 1550 nm} G02B6/02257 5 {Non-zero dispersion shifted fibres, i.e. having a small negative dispersion at 1550 nm, e.g. ITU-T G.655 dispersion between - 1.0 to - 10 ps/nm.km for avoiding nonlinear effects} G02B6/02261 5 {Dispersion compensating fibres, i.e. for compensating positive dispersion of other fibres} G02B6/02266 4 {Positive dispersion fibres at 1550 nm} G02B6/02271 5 {Non-zero dispersion shifted fibres, i.e. having a small positive dispersion at 1550 nm, e.g. ITU-T G.655 dispersion between 1.0 to 10 ps/nm.km for avoiding nonlinear effects} G02B6/02276 4 {Dispersion shifted fibres, i.e. zero dispersion at 1550 nm} G02B6/0228 3 {Characterised by the wavelength dispersion slope properties around 1550 nm (G02B6/02228 takes precedence)} G02B6/02285 3 {Characterised by the polarisation mode dispersion [PMD] properties, e.g. for minimising PMD (fabrication methods for minimising PMD C03B37/02745)} G02B6/0229 2 {characterised by nanostructures, i.e. structures of size less than 100 nm, e.g. quantum dots} G02B6/02295 2 {Microstructured optical fibre (polarisation properties thereof G02B6/105 and G02B6/024)} G02B6/023 3 {having different index layers arranged around the core for guiding light by reflection, i.e. 1D crystal, e.g. omniguide} G02B6/02304 4 {Core having lower refractive index than cladding, e.g. air filled, hollow core} G02B6/02309 3 {Structures extending perpendicularly or at a large angle to the longitudinal axis of the fibre, e.g. photonic band gap along fibre axis} G02B6/02314 3 {Plurality of longitudinal structures extending along optical fibre axis, e.g. holes} G02B6/02319 4 {characterised by core or core-cladding interface features} G02B6/02323 5 {Core having lower refractive index than cladding, e.g. photonic band gap guiding} G02B6/02328 6 {Hollow or gas filled core} G02B6/02333 5 {Core having higher refractive index than cladding, e.g. solid core, effective index guiding} G02B6/02338 5 {Structured core, e.g. core contains more than one material, non-constant refractive index distribution in core, asymmetric or non-circular elements in core unit, multiple cores, insertions between core and clad} G02B6/02342 4 {characterised by cladding features, i.e. light confining region} G02B6/02347 5 {Longitudinal structures arranged to form a regular periodic lattice, e.g. triangular, square, honeycomb unit cell repeated throughout cladding} G02B6/02352 6 {Complex periodic lattices or multiple interpenetrating periodic lattices, e.g. unit cell having more than two materials, partially internally coated holes, for multiple bandgaps} G02B6/02357 5 {Property of longitudinal structures or background material varies radially and/or azimuthally in the cladding, e.g. size, spacing, periodicity, shape, refractive index, graded index, quasiperiodic, quasicrystals} G02B6/02361 5 {Longitudinal structures forming multiple layers around the core, e.g. arranged in multiple rings with each ring having longitudinal elements at substantially the same radial distance from the core, having rotational symmetry about the fibre axis} G02B6/02366 5 {Single ring of structures, e.g. "air clad"} G02B6/02371 5 {Cross section of longitudinal structures is non-circular} G02B6/02376 5 {Longitudinal variation along fibre axis direction, e.g. tapered holes} G02B6/0238 5 {Longitudinal structures having higher refractive index than background material, e.g. high index solid rods} G02B6/02385 4 {Comprising liquid, e.g. fluid filled holes} G02B6/0239 4 {Comprising means for varying the guiding properties, e.g. tuning means} G02B6/02395 2 {Glass optical fibre with a protective coating, e.g. two layer polymer coating deposited directly on a silica cladding surface during fibre manufacture (G02B6/02052, G02B6/02057, G02B6/105, G02B6/024, G02B6/032, G02B6/14 take precedence; optical cables, i.e. comprising protective structures external to the protective coating such as a jacket or plural coated optical fibres G02B6/44; coating on fibre gratings G02B6/02104; coating of glass to obtain optical fibres C03C25/104; multilayer core or cladding G02B6/036; reinforcing splice joints G02B6/2558)} G02B6/024 2 with polarisation maintaining properties G02B6/028 2 with core or cladding having graded refractive index {(G02B6/02033, G02B6/02295 take precedence)} G02B6/0281 3 {Graded index region forming part of the central core segment, e.g. alpha profile, triangular, trapezoidal core (G02B6/0288, G02B6/0286 take precedence)} G02B6/0283 3 {Graded index region external to the central core segment, e.g. sloping layer or triangular or trapezoidal layer (G02B6/0288, G02B6/0286 take precedence)} G02B6/0285 4 {Graded index layer adjacent to the central core segment and ending at the outer cladding index} G02B6/0286 3 {Combination of graded index in the central core segment and a graded index layer external to the central core segment (G02B6/0288 takes precedence)} G02B6/0288 3 {Multimode fibre, e.g. graded index core for compensating modal dispersion} G02B6/032 2 with non solid core or cladding {(G02B6/02295 takes precedence)} G02B2006/0325 3 {Fluid core or cladding} G02B6/036 2 core or cladding comprising multiple layers {(multicore optical fibres G02B6/02042; microstructured properties G02B6/02295; omniguide fibres G02B6/023)} G02B6/03605 3 {Highest refractive index not on central axis} G02B6/03611 4 {Highest index adjacent to central axis region, e.g. annular core, coaxial ring, centreline depression affecting waveguiding} G02B6/03616 3 {Optical fibres characterised both by the number of different refractive index layers around the central core segment, i.e. around the innermost high index core layer, and their relative refractive index difference} G02B6/03622 4 {having 2 layers only} G02B6/03627 5 {arranged - +} G02B6/03633 5 {arranged - -} G02B6/03638 4 {having 3 layers only} G02B6/03644 5 {arranged - + -} G02B6/0365 5 {arranged - - +} G02B6/03655 5 {arranged - + +} G02B6/03661 4 {having 4 layers only} G02B6/03666 5 {arranged - + - +} G02B6/03672 5 {arranged - - + -} G02B6/03677 5 {arranged - + + -} G02B6/03683 5 {arranged - - + +} G02B6/03688 4 {having 5 or more layers} G02B6/03694 3 {Multiple layers differing in properties other than the refractive index, e.g. attenuation, diffusion, stress properties} G02B6/04 1 formed by bundles of fibres (G02B6/24 takes precedence) G02B6/06 2 the relative position of the fibres being the same at both ends, e.g. for transporting images G02B6/065 3 {with dynamic image improvement} G02B6/08 3 with fibre bundle in form of plate G02B6/10 1 of the optical waveguide type (G02B6/02, G02B6/24 take precedence; devices or arrangements for the control of light by electric, magnetic, electro-magnetic or acoustic means G02F1/00; transferring the modulation of modulated light G02F2/00; optical logic elements G02F3/00; optical analogue/digital converters G02F7/00) G02B6/102 2 {for infra-red and ultra-violet radiation} G02B6/105 2 {having optical polarisation effects} G02B6/107 2 {Subwavelength-diameter waveguides, e.g. nanowires} G02B6/12 2 of the integrated circuit kind (electric integrated circuits H01L27/00) G02B6/12002 3 {Three-dimensional structures} G02B6/12004 3 {Combinations of two or more optical elements} G02B6/12007 3 {forming wavelength selective elements, e.g. multiplexer, demultiplexer} G02B6/12009 4 {comprising arrayed waveguide grating [AWG] devices, i.e. with a phased array of waveguides} G02B6/12011 5 {characterised by the arrayed waveguides, e.g. comprising a filled groove in the array section} G02B6/12014 5 {characterised by the wavefront splitting or combining section, e.g. grooves or optical elements in a slab waveguide} G02B6/12016 5 {characterised by the input or output waveguides, e.g. tapered waveguide ends, coupled together pairs of output waveguides} G02B6/12019 5 {characterised by the optical interconnection to or from the AWG devices, e.g. integration or coupling with lasers or photodiodes (coupling integrated waveguide to fibre G02B6/30, to optoelectronic element G02B6/42; monolithic integration of integrated waveguides with other optical elements G02B6/12004)} G02B6/12021 6 {Comprising cascaded AWG devices; AWG multipass configuration; Plural AWG devices integrated on a single chip} G02B6/12023 5 {characterised by means for reducing the polarisation dependence, e.g. reduced birefringence} G02B6/12026 5 {characterised by means for reducing the temperature dependence} G02B6/12028 6 {based on a combination of materials having a different refractive index temperature dependence, i.e. the materials are used for transmitting light} G02B6/1203 6 {using mounting means, e.g. by using a combination of materials having different thermal expansion coefficients} G02B6/12033 5 {characterised by means for configuring the device, e.g. moveable element for wavelength tuning (switching G02B6/35; thermo-optic devices G02F1/0147)} G02B2006/12035 3 {Materials} G02B2006/12038 4 {Glass (SiO2 based materials)} G02B2006/1204 4 {Lithium niobate (LiNbO3)} G02B2006/12042 4 {Potassium niobate (KNbO3)} G02B2006/12045 4 {Lithium tantalate (LiTaO3)} G02B2006/12047 4 {Barium titanate (BaTiO3)} G02B2006/1205 4 {Arsenic sulfide (As2S3)} G02B2006/12052 4 {Arsenic selenide (As2Se3)} G02B2006/12054 4 {Tantalum pentoxide (Ta2O5)} G02B2006/12057 4 {Niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5)} G02B2006/12059 4 {Titanium niobate (TiNbPO3)} G02B2006/12061 4 {Silicon} G02B2006/12064 4 {Zinc sulfide (ZnS)} G02B2006/12066 4 {Calcite (CaCO3)} G02B2006/12069 4 {Organic material} G02B2006/12071 5 {PMMA} G02B2006/12073 5 {Epoxy} G02B2006/12076 5 {Polyamide} G02B2006/12078 4 {Gallium arsenide or alloys (GaAs, GaAlAs, GaAsP, GaInAs)} G02B2006/1208 4 {Rare earths} G02B2006/12083 3 {Constructional arrangements} G02B2006/12085 4 {Integrated} G02B2006/12088 4 {Monomode} G02B2006/1209 4 {Multimode} G02B2006/12092 4 {Stepped} G02B2006/12095 4 {Graded} G02B2006/12097 4 {Ridge, rib or the like} G02B2006/121 4 {Channel; buried or the like} G02B2006/12102 4 {Lens} G02B2006/12104 4 {Mirror; Reflectors or the like} G02B2006/12107 4 {Grating} G02B2006/12109 4 {Filter} G02B2006/12111 4 {Fibre} G02B2006/12114 4 {Prism} G02B2006/12116 4 {Polariser; Birefringent} G02B2006/12119 4 {Bend} G02B2006/12121 4 {Laser} G02B2006/12123 4 {Diode} G02B2006/12126 4 {Light absorber} G02B2006/12128 4 {Multiple Quantum Well [MQW]} G02B2006/1213 4 {comprising photonic band-gap structures or photonic lattices} G02B2006/12133 3 {Functions} G02B2006/12135 4 {Temperature control} G02B2006/12138 4 {Sensor} G02B2006/1214 4 {Soliton} G02B2006/12142 4 {Modulator} G02B2006/12145 4 {Switch} G02B2006/12147 4 {Coupler} G02B2006/1215 4 {Splitter} G02B2006/12152 4 {Mode converter} G02B2006/12154 4 {Power divider} G02B2006/12157 4 {Isolator} G02B2006/12159 4 {Interferometer} G02B2006/12161 4 {Distributed feedback [DFB]} G02B2006/12164 4 {Multiplexing; Demultiplexing} G02B2006/12166 3 {Manufacturing methods} G02B2006/12169 4 {Annealing} G02B2006/12171 5 {using a laser beam} G02B2006/12173 4 {Masking} G02B2006/12176 4 {Etching} G02B2006/12178 4 {Epitaxial growth} G02B2006/1218 4 {Diffusion} G02B2006/12183 4 {Ion-exchange} G02B2006/12185 5 {field-assisted ion-exchange} G02B2006/12188 4 {Ion implantation} G02B2006/1219 4 {Polymerisation} G02B2006/12192 4 {Splicing} G02B2006/12195 4 {Tapering} G02B2006/12197 4 {Grinding; Polishing} G02B6/122 3 Basic optical elements, e.g. light-guiding paths G02B6/1221 4 {made from organic materials} G02B6/1223 4 {high refractive index type, i.e. high-contrast waveguides} G02B6/1225 4 {comprising photonic band-gap structures or photonic lattices} G02B6/1226 4 {involving surface plasmon interaction} G02B6/1228 4 {Tapered waveguides, e.g. integrated spot-size transformers (for coupling with fibres G02B6/305)} G02B6/124 4 Geodesic lenses or integrated gratings G02B6/1245 5 {Geodesic lenses} G02B6/125 4 Bends, branchings or intersections G02B6/126 3 using polarisation effects {(G02B6/1226 takes precedence)} G02B6/13 3 Integrated optical circuits characterised by the manufacturing method G02B6/131 4 {by using epitaxial growth (epitaxial growth for semiconductors H01L21/02365)} G02B6/132 4 by deposition of thin films G02B6/134 4 by substitution by dopant atoms G02B6/1342 5 {using diffusion (diffusion in single crystals C30B31/00; diffusion in glass C03C23/00)} G02B6/1345 5 {using ion exchange (ion exchange in glass C03C21/00)} G02B6/1347 5 {using ion implantation (ion implantation in glass C03C23/0055; ion implantation in general C23C)} G02B6/136 4 by etching G02B6/138 4 by using polymerisation G02B6/14 2 Mode converters G02B6/24 1 Coupling light guides G02B6/241 2 {Light guide terminations} G02B6/243 3 {as light absorbers} G02B6/245 2 Removing protective coverings of light guides before coupling G02B6/25 2 Preparing the ends of light guides for coupling, e.g. cutting G02B6/255 2 Splicing of light guides, e.g. by fusion or bonding G02B6/2551 3 {using thermal methods, e.g. fusion welding by arc discharge, laser beam, plasma torch} G02B6/2552 3 {reshaping or reforming of light guides for coupling using thermal heating, e.g. tapering, forming of a lens on light guide ends} G02B6/2553 3 {Splicing machines, e.g. optical fibre fusion splicer} G02B6/2555 3 {Alignment or adjustment devices for aligning prior to splicing} G02B6/2556 4 {including a fibre supporting member inclined to the bottom surface of the alignment means} G02B6/2557 4 {using deformable flexure members, flexible hinges or pivotal arms} G02B6/2558 3 {Reinforcement of splice joint} G02B6/26 2 Optical coupling means (G02B6/36, G02B6/42 take precedence) G02B6/262 3 {Optical details of coupling light into, or out of, or between fibre ends, e.g. special fibre end shapes or associated optical elements} G02B6/264 3 {with optical elements between opposed fibre ends which perform a function other than beam splitting (having lens focusing means G02B6/32; utilising prism or grating G02B6/34)} G02B6/266 4 {the optical element being an attenuator} G02B6/268 3 {for modal dispersion control, e.g. concatenation of light guides having different modal dispersion properties (graded index multimode fibres G02B6/0288; multimodal transmission systems H04B10/2581)} G02B6/27 3 with polarisation selective and adjusting means G02B6/2706 4 {as bulk elements, i.e. free space arrangements external to a light guide, e.g. polarising beam splitters} G02B6/2713 5 {cascade of polarisation selective or adjusting operations} G02B6/272 6 {comprising polarisation means for beam splitting and combining} G02B6/2726 4 {in or on light guides, e.g. polarisation means assembled in a light guide} G02B6/2733 5 {Light guides evanescently coupled to polarisation sensitive elements} G02B6/274 5 {based on light guide birefringence, e.g. due to coupling between light guides (G02B6/105, G02B6/024 take precedence; mechanically induced birefringence G02F1/0134)} G02B6/2746 4 {comprising non-reciprocal devices, e.g. isolators, FRM, circulators, quasi-isolators (magneto-optic non-reciprocal devices G02F1/093)} G02B6/2753 4 {characterised by their function or use, i.e. of the complete device} G02B6/276 5 {Removing selected polarisation component of light, i.e. polarizers} G02B6/2766 5 {Manipulating the plane of polarisation from one input polarisation to another output polarisation, e.g. polarisation rotators, linear to circular polarisation converters} G02B6/2773 5 {Polarisation splitting or combining} G02B6/278 5 {Controlling polarisation mode dispersion [PMD], e.g. PMD compensation or emulation (PMD minimised transmission systems H04B10/2569)} G02B6/2786 5 {Reducing the polarisation degree, i.e. depolarisers, scramblers, unpolarised output} G02B6/2793 5 {Controlling polarisation dependent loss, e.g. polarisation insensitivity, reducing the change in polarisation degree of the output light even if the input polarisation state fluctuates} G02B6/28 3 having data bus means, i.e. plural waveguides interconnected and providing an inherently bidirectional system by mixing and splitting signals G02B6/2804 4 {forming multipart couplers without wavelength selective elements, e.g. "T" couplers, star couplers} G02B6/2808 5 {using a mixing element which evenly distributes an input signal over a number of outputs} G02B6/2813 6 {based on multimode interference effect, i.e. self-imaging} G02B6/2817 5 {using reflective elements to split or combine optical signals} G02B6/2821 5 {using lateral coupling between contiguous fibres to split or combine optical signals} G02B6/2826 6 {using mechanical machining means for shaping of the couplers, e.g. grinding or polishing (grinding, polishing in general B24)} G02B6/283 7 {couplers being tunable or adjustable} G02B6/2835 6 {formed or shaped by thermal treatment, e.g. couplers} G02B2006/2839 7 {fabricated from double or twin core fibres} G02B6/2843 6 {the couplers having polarisation maintaining or holding properties (polarisation preserving light guides G02B6/105)} G02B6/2848 5 {having refractive means, e.g. imaging elements between light guides as splitting, branching and/or combining devices, e.g. lenses, holograms} G02B6/2852 5 {using tapping light guides arranged sidewardly, e.g. in a non-parallel relationship with respect to the bus light guides (light extraction or launching through cladding, with or without surface discontinuities, bent structures)} G02B6/2856 5 {formed or shaped by thermal heating means, e.g. splitting, branching and/or combining elements} G02B6/2861 5 {using fibre optic delay lines and optical elements associated with them, e.g. for use in signal processing, e.g. filtering (delay lines in general H03H, H01P9/00; optical computing devices G06E)} G02B2006/2865 5 {couplers of the 3x3 type} G02B6/287 4 Structuring of light guides to shape optical elements with heat application (G02B6/255 takes precedence) G02B6/293 4 with wavelength selective means G02B6/29301 5 {based on a phased array of light guides (integrated arrayed waveguide gratings G02B6/12009)} G02B6/29302 5 {based on birefringence or polarisation, e.g. wavelength dependent birefringence, polarisation interferometers} G02B6/29304 5 {operating by diffraction, e.g. grating (G02B6/29301 takes precedence; spectrometers using gratings G01J3/18)} G02B6/29305 6 {as bulk element, i.e. free space arrangement external to a light guide} G02B6/29307 7 {components assembled in or forming a solid transparent unitary block, e.g. for facilitating component alignment} G02B6/29308 7 {Diffractive element having focusing properties, e.g. curved gratings (Rowland circle spectrometers G01J3/20)} G02B6/2931 7 {Diffractive element operating in reflection} G02B6/29311 7 {Diffractive element operating in transmission} G02B6/29313 7 {characterised by means for controlling the position or direction of light incident to or leaving the diffractive element, e.g. for varying the wavelength response (switching G02B6/35)} G02B6/29314 8 {by moving or modifying the diffractive element, e.g. deforming} G02B6/29316 6 {Light guides comprising a diffractive element, e.g. grating in or on the light guide such that diffracted light is confined in the light guide (G02B6/02057, G02B6/29332, G02B6/29356 take precedence)} G02B6/29317 7 {Light guides of the optical fibre type} G02B6/29319 8 {With a cascade of diffractive elements or of diffraction operations (forming interferometer by splitting and recombining G02B6/29347 - G02B6/29358)} G02B6/2932 9 {comprising a directional router, e.g. directional coupler, circulator} G02B6/29322 8 {Diffractive elements of the tunable type (G02B6/02195 takes precedence; optical modulation devices based on a change of the optical properties of the medium G02F1/00)} G02B6/29323 7 {Coupling to or out of the diffractive element through the lateral surface of the light guide (evanescent grating couplers G02B6/29332)} G02B6/29325 7 {of the slab or planar or plate like form, i.e. confinement in a single transverse dimension only (integrated circuit planar waveguide arrangements G02B6/12007; specially adapted for lighting G02B6/0011)} G02B6/29326 8 {Diffractive elements having focusing properties, e.g. curved gratings (Rowland circle spectrometers G01J3/20)} G02B6/29328 8 {Diffractive elements operating in reflection} G02B6/29329 8 {Diffractive elements operating in transmission} G02B6/29331 5 {operating by evanescent wave coupling} G02B6/29332 6 {Wavelength selective couplers, i.e. based on evanescent coupling between light guides, e.g. fused fibre couplers with transverse coupling between fibres having different propagation constant wavelength dependency (non wavelength-selective light guide couplers G02B6/28)} G02B6/29334 7 {Grating-assisted evanescent light guide couplers, i.e. comprising grating at or functionally associated with the coupling region between the light guides, e.g. with a grating positioned where light fields overlap in the coupler} G02B6/29335 6 {Evanescent coupling to a resonator cavity, i.e. between a waveguide mode and a resonant mode of the cavity (wavelength selective means based on resonator cavity coupled non-evanescently G02B6/29356, G02B6/29358)} G02B6/29337 7 {Cavities of the linear kind, e.g. formed by reflectors at ends of a light guide} G02B6/29338 7 {Loop resonators} G02B6/2934 8 {Fibre ring resonators, e.g. fibre coils} G02B6/29341 8 {Loop resonators operating in a whispering gallery mode evanescently coupled to a light guide, e.g. sphere or disk or cylinder (evanescent coupling for sensing fluorescence G01N21/648)} G02B6/29343 8 {Cascade of loop resonators} G02B6/29344 5 {operating by modal interference or beating, i.e. of transverse modes, e.g. zero-gap directional coupler, MMI} G02B6/29346 5 {operating by wave or beam interference (interferometers for measuring G01B9/02)} G02B6/29347 6 {Loop interferometers, e.g. Sagnac, loop mirror} G02B6/29349 6 {Michelson or Michelson/Gires-Tournois configuration, i.e. based on splitting and interferometrically combining relatively delayed signals at a single beamsplitter} G02B6/2935 6 {Mach-Zehnder configuration, i.e. comprising separate splitting and combining means} G02B6/29352 7 {in a light guide} G02B6/29353 8 {with a wavelength selective element in at least one light guide interferometer arm, e.g. grating, interference filter, resonator} G02B6/29355 8 {Cascade arrangement of interferometers} G02B6/29356 6 {Interference cavity within a single light guide, e.g. between two fibre gratings (G02B6/29347 - G02B6/2935 take precedence; evanescent coupling to a resonator cavity G02B6/29335)} G02B6/29358 6 {Multiple beam interferometer external to a light guide, e.g. Fabry-Pérot, etalon, VIPA plate, OTDL plate, continuous interferometer, parallel plate resonator (G02B6/29347, G02B6/29349, G02B6/2935, G02B6/29361 take precedence; resonator evanescently coupled to light guide G02B6/29335)} G02B6/29359 7 {Cavity formed by light guide ends, e.g. fibre Fabry Pérot [FFP]} G02B6/29361 6 {Interference filters, e.g. multilayer coatings, thin film filters, dichroic splitters or mirrors based on multilayers, WDM filters} G02B6/29362 7 {Serial cascade of filters or filtering operations, e.g. for a large number of channels} G02B6/29364 8 {Cascading by a light guide path between filters or filtering operations, e.g. fibre interconnected single filter modules} G02B6/29365 8 {in a multireflection configuration, i.e. beam following a zigzag path between filters or filtering operations} G02B6/29367 9 {Zigzag path within a transparent optical block, e.g. filter deposited on an etalon, glass plate, wedge acting as a stable spacer} G02B6/29368 7 {Light guide comprising the filter, e.g. filter deposited on a fibre end (G02B6/29359 takes precedence)} G02B6/2937 7 {In line lens-filtering-lens devices, i.e. elements arranged along a line and mountable in a cylindrical package for compactness, e.g. 3- port device with GRIN lenses sandwiching a single filter operating at normal incidence in a tubular package} G02B6/29371 5 {operating principle based on material dispersion} G02B6/29373 6 {utilising a bulk dispersive element, e.g. prism} G02B6/29374 6 {in an optical light guide (G02B6/02214 takes precedence)} G02B6/29376 7 {coupling light guides for controlling wavelength dispersion, e.g. by concatenation of two light guides having different dispersion properties (dispersion managed optical transmission systems H04B10/25253)} G02B6/29377 8 {controlling dispersion around 1550 nm, i.e. S, C, L and U bands from 1460-1675 nm} G02B6/29379 5 {characterised by the function or use of the complete device} G02B6/2938 6 {for multiplexing or demultiplexing, i.e. combining or separating wavelengths, e.g. 1xN, NxM} G02B6/29382 7 {including at least adding or dropping a signal, i.e. passing the majority of signals} G02B6/29383 8 {Adding and dropping} G02B6/29385 8 {Channel monitoring, e.g. by tapping (channel monitoring in optical transmission systems H04B10/07)} G02B6/29386 7 {Interleaving or deinterleaving, i.e. separating or mixing subsets of optical signals, e.g. combining even and odd channels into a single optical signal} G02B6/29388 7 {for lighting or use with non-coherent light} G02B6/29389 6 {Bandpass filtering, e.g. 1x1 device rejecting or passing certain wavelengths (G02B6/2938 takes precedence)} G02B6/29391 6 {Power equalisation of different channels, e.g. power flattening} G02B6/29392 6 {Controlling dispersion (G02B6/02214 takes precedence; modal dispersion control G02B6/268)} G02B6/29394 7 {Compensating wavelength dispersion (G02B6/29376 takes precedence; dispersion compensated optical transmission systems H04B10/2507)} G02B6/29395 6 {configurable, e.g. tunable or reconfigurable (switching G02B6/35)} G02B6/29397 6 {Polarisation insensitivity} G02B6/29398 6 {Temperature insensitivity} G02B6/30 3 for use between fibre and thin-film device G02B6/305 4 {and having an integrated mode-size expanding section, e.g. tapered waveguide} G02B6/32 3 having lens focusing means {positioned between opposed fibre ends (with lens being an integral part of the single fibre end G02B6/262)} G02B6/322 4 {and having centering means being part of the lens for the self-positioning of the lightguide at the focal point, e.g. holes, wells, indents, nibs} G02B6/325 4 {comprising a transparent member, e.g. window, protective plate} G02B6/327 4 {with angled interfaces to reduce reflections} G02B6/34 3 utilising prism or grating {(G02B6/293 takes precedence)} G02B6/35 3 having switching means (by changing the optical properties of the medium G02F1/00) G02B6/3502 4 {involving direct waveguide displacement, e.g. cantilever type waveguide displacement involving waveguide bending, or displacing an interposed waveguide between stationary waveguides} G02B6/3504 5 {Rotating, tilting or pivoting the waveguides, or with the waveguides describing a curved path (rotary joint G02B6/3628)} G02B6/3506 5 {Translating the waveguides along the beam path, e.g. by varying the distance between opposed waveguide ends, or by translation of the waveguide ends} G02B6/3508 5 {Lateral or transverse displacement of the whole waveguides, e.g. by varying the distance between opposed waveguide ends, or by mutual lateral displacement of opposed waveguide ends} G02B6/351 4 {involving stationary waveguides with moving interposed optical elements (G02B6/3538 takes precedence; interposed waveguides G02B6/3502)} G02B6/3512 5 {the optical element being reflective, e.g. mirror} G02B6/3514 6 {the reflective optical element moving along a line so as to translate into and out of the beam path, i.e. across the beam path} G02B6/3516 6 {the reflective optical element moving along the beam path, e.g. controllable diffractive effects using multiple micromirrors within the beam} G02B6/3518 6 {the reflective optical element being an intrinsic part of a MEMS device, i.e. fabricated together with the MEMS device (MEMS devices in general B81B; manufacture of MEM devices in general B81C; micromechanical devices controlling the direction of light G02B26/0833)} G02B6/352 6 {the reflective optical element having a shaped reflective surface, e.g. a reflective element comprising several reflective surfaces or facets that function together} G02B6/3522 5 {the optical element enabling or impairing total internal reflection (using evanescent coupling G02B6/3536)} G02B6/3524 5 {the optical element being refractive} G02B6/3526 6 {the optical element being a lens} G02B6/3528 6 {the optical element being a prism} G02B6/353 5 {the optical element being a shutter, baffle, beam dump or opaque element (absorbers on light guide termination G02B6/243)} G02B6/3532 5 {the optical element being a wavelength independent filter or having spatially dependent transmission properties, e.g. neutral filter or neutral density wedge substrate with plurality of density filters} G02B6/3534 5 {the optical element being diffractive, i.e. a grating} G02B6/3536 4 {involving evanescent coupling variation, e.g. by a moving element such as a membrane which changes the effective refractive index (mode converters G02B6/14; adjustable lateral coupling between waveguides G02B6/283; electro- optical refractive index variations G02F1/0118)} G02B6/3538 4 {based on displacement or deformation of a liquid (controlling the intensity of light by displacement or deformation of a fluid in general G02B26/004; fluid-filled lens of variable focal length G02B3/14)} G02B6/354 4 {Switching arrangements, i.e. number of input/output ports and interconnection types} G02B6/3542 5 {Non-blocking switch, e.g. with multiple potential paths between multiple inputs and outputs, the establishment of one switching path not preventing the establishment of further switching paths} G02B6/3544 5 {2D constellations, i.e. with switching elements and switched beams located in a plane} G02B6/3546 6 {NxM switch, i.e. a regular array of switches elements of matrix type constellation} G02B6/3548 6 {1xN switch, i.e. one input and a selectable single output of N possible outputs} G02B6/355 7 {1x2 switch, i.e. one input and a selectable single output of two possible outputs} G02B6/3552 7 {1x1 switch, e.g. on/off switch} G02B6/3554 5 {3D constellations, i.e. with switching elements and switched beams located in a volume} G02B6/3556 6 {NxM switch, i.e. regular arrays of switches elements of matrix type constellation} G02B6/3558 6 {1xN switch, i.e. one input and a selectable single output of N possible outputs} G02B6/356 5 {in an optical cross-connect device, e.g. routing and switching aspects of interconnecting different paths propagating different wavelengths to (re)configure the various input and output links (switching polarized beams G02B6/3594; power equalizers G02B6/356 and G02B6/3594; path selecting means H04Q11/0001)} G02B6/3562 5 {Switch of the bypass type, i.e. enabling a change of path in a network, e.g. to bypass a failed element in the network} G02B6/3564 4 {Mechanical details of the actuation mechanism associated with the moving element or mounting mechanism details} G02B6/3566 5 {involving bending a beam, e.g. with cantilever} G02B6/3568 5 {characterised by the actuating force} G02B6/357 6 {Electrostatic force (electrostatic forces controlling reflecting elements in general G02B26/0841)} G02B6/3572 6 {Magnetic force (magnetic forces controlling reflecting elements in general G02B26/085; magneto-optic devices G02F1/09)} G02B6/3574 6 {Mechanical force, e.g. pressure variations} G02B6/3576 6 {Temperature or heat actuation (thermal forces controlling reflecting elements in general G02B26/0866; thermo-optic devices G02F1/0147)} G02B6/3578 6 {Piezoelectric force (piezoelectric forces controlling reflecting elements in general G02B26/0858; piezo-optic devices G02F1/0131)} G02B6/358 5 {Latching of the moving element, i.e. maintaining or holding the moving element in place once operation has been performed; includes a mechanically bistable system} G02B6/3582 5 {Housing means or package or arranging details of the switching elements, e.g. for thermal isolation} G02B6/3584 5 {constructional details of an associated actuator having a MEMS construction, i.e. constructed using semiconductor technology such as etching (MEMS per se B81B, B81C)} G02B6/3586 4 {Control or adjustment details, e.g. calibrating (testing optical equipment G01M11/00)} G02B6/3588 5 {of the processed beams, i.e. controlling during switching of orientation, alignment, or beam propagation properties such as intensity, size or shape} G02B6/359 5 {of the position of the moving element itself during switching, i.e. without monitoring the switched beams} G02B6/3592 4 {Means for removing polarization dependence of the switching means, i.e. polarization insensitive switching (light guides coupling with polarization selective and adjusting means G02B6/27)} G02B6/3594 4 {Characterised by additional functional means, e.g. means for variably attenuating or branching or means for switching differently polarized beams} G02B6/3596 4 {With planar waveguide arrangement, i.e. in a substrate, regardless if actuating mechanism is outside the substrate} G02B6/3598 4 {Switching means directly located between an optoelectronic element and waveguides, including direct displacement of either the element or the waveguide, e.g. optical pulse generation (based on changing the optical properties of the medium G02F1/00; optical pulse generation in optical transmitters H04B10/508; optical pulse generation by controlling laser operation H01S3/00)} G02B6/36 2 Mechanical coupling means (G02B6/255, G02B6/42 take precedence) G02B6/3604 3 {Rotary joints allowing relative rotational movement between opposing fibre or fibre bundle ends} G02B6/3608 3 {Fibre wiring boards, i.e. where fibres are embedded or attached in a pattern on or to a substrate, e.g. flexible sheets (optical ribbon cables in support members G02B6/4401)} G02B6/3612 4 {Wiring methods or machines} G02B6/3616 3 {Holders, macro size fixtures for mechanically holding or positioning fibres, e.g. on an optical bench (supporting carriers of a microbench type G02B6/3648; micromanipulators B25J7/00; cassettes, bobbins G02B6/4439)} G02B6/362 4 {Vacuum holders for optical elements} G02B6/3624 4 {Fibre head, e.g. fibre probe termination (optical details of light guide terminations G02B6/241; reshaping of light guides G02B6/2552; optical details of coupling light into or out of fibre end G02B6/262)} G02B6/3628 3 {for mounting fibres to supporting carriers (G02B6/3608, G02B6/3616 take precedence)} G02B6/3632 4 {characterised by the cross-sectional shape of the mechanical coupling means} G02B6/3636 5 {the mechanical coupling means being grooves (G02B6/3652 takes precedence)} G02B6/364 6 {inverted grooves, e.g. dovetails} G02B6/3644 5 {the coupling means being through-holes or wall apertures} G02B6/3648 4 {Supporting carriers of a microbench type, i.e. with micromachined additional mechanical structures (microstructured devices per se B81B)} G02B6/3652 5 {the additional structures being prepositioning mounting areas, allowing only movement in one dimension, e.g. grooves, trenches or vias in the microbench surface, i.e. self aligning supporting carriers} G02B6/3656 5 {the additional structures being micropositioning, with microactuating elements for fine adjustment, or restricting movement, into two dimensions, e.g. cantilevers, beams, tongues or bridges with associated MEMs} G02B6/366 5 {the additional structures allowing for adjustment or alignment in all dimensions, i.e. 3D microoptics arrangements, e.g. free space optics on the microbench, microhinges or spring latches, with associated microactuating elements for fine adjustment or alignment} G02B6/3664 4 {2D cross sectional arrangements of the fibres} G02B6/3668 5 {with conversion in geometry of the cross section} G02B6/3672 5 {with fibres arranged in a regular matrix array} G02B6/3676 5 {Stacked arrangement} G02B6/368 4 {with pitch conversion between input and output plane, e.g. for increasing packing density} G02B6/3684 4 {characterised by the manufacturing process of surface profiling of the supporting carrier (manufacturing microsystems per se B81C1/00015)} G02B6/3688 5 {using laser ablation} G02B6/3692 5 {with surface micromachining involving etching, e.g. wet or dry etching steps (surface micromachining involving subtractive techniques B81C1/00055)} G02B6/3696 5 {by moulding, e.g. injection moulding, casting, embossing, stamping, stenciling, printing, or with metallic mould insert manufacturing using LIGA or MIGA techniques (shaping the mould surface by machining B29C33/38; moulding techniques B29C39/00, B29C43/00, B29C45/00, B29C48/00, B29C59/00; stamping, printing or embossing techniques B81C1/00444; surface micromachining using LIGA B81C2201/032)} G02B6/38 3 having fibre to fibre mating means G02B6/3801 4 {Permanent connections, i.e. wherein fibres are kept aligned by mechanical means (splices by bonding G02B6/255; fusion splices G02B6/2551)} G02B6/3802 5 {Assembly tools, e.g. crimping tool or pressing bench (splicing machines G02B6/2553)} G02B6/3803 5 {Adjustment or alignment devices for alignment prior to splicing} G02B6/3805 6 {with a fibre-supporting member inclined to the bottom surface of the alignment means} G02B6/3806 5 {Semi-permanent connections, i.e. wherein the mechanical means keeping the fibres aligned allow for removal of the fibres (dismountable connectors G02B6/3807)} G02B6/3807 4 {Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs} G02B6/3809 5 {without a ferrule embedding the fibre end, i.e. with bare fibre end} G02B6/381 5 {of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres} G02B6/3812 6 {having polarisation-maintaining light guides (light guides having polarisation effects per se G02B6/105)} G02B6/3813 6 {for transmission of high energy beam (coupling high energy sources and light guides G02B6/4296)} G02B6/3814 6 {with cooling or heat dissipation means} G02B6/3816 6 {for use under water, high pressure connectors (provisionally see G02B6/4428)} G02B6/3817 6 {containing optical and electrical conductors (cables including electrical and optical conductors H01B11/22; G02B6/3816 takes precedence)} G02B6/3818 6 {of a low-reflection-loss type (G02B6/3813 takes precedence)} G02B6/382 7 {with index-matching medium between light guides (provisionally see G02B6/4212)} G02B6/3821 7 {with axial spring biasing or loading means (G02B6/3847 takes precedence)} G02B6/3822 7 {with beveled fibre ends} G02B6/3823 6 {containing surplus lengths, internal fibre loops (provisionally see also G02B6/444)} G02B6/3825 6 {with an intermediate part, e.g. adapter, receptacle, linking two plugs} G02B6/3826 6 {characterised by form or shape} G02B6/3827 7 {Wrap-back connectors, i.e. containing a fibre having an U shape} G02B6/3829 7 {Bent or angled connectors (G02B6/3827 takes precedence)} G02B6/383 7 {Hermaphroditic connectors, i.e. two identical plugs mating with one another, each plug having both male and female diametrically opposed engaging parts; (electric hermaphroditic coupling H01R24/84, H01R13/28)} G02B6/3831 7 {comprising a keying element on the plug or adapter, e.g. to forbid wrong connection (keying element on the ferrule G02B6/3851; keying element for electrical coupling H01R13/64)} G02B6/3833 5 {Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture} G02B6/3834 6 {Means for centering or aligning the light guide within the ferrule} G02B6/3835 7 {using discs, bushings or the like} G02B6/3837 8 {forwarding or threading methods of light guides into apertures of ferrule centering means} G02B6/3838 7 {using grooves for light guides} G02B6/3839 8 {for a plurality of light guides} G02B6/3841 7 {using rods, balls for light guides} G02B6/3842 8 {for a plurality of light guides} G02B6/3843 7 {with auxiliary facilities for movably aligning or adjusting the fibre within its ferrule, e.g. measuring position or eccentricity (testing the alignment of axes, including eccentricity, G01B11/27)} G02B6/3845 6 {ferrules comprising functional elements, e.g. filters} G02B6/3846 6 {with fibre stubs} G02B6/3847 6 {with means preventing fibre end damage, e.g. recessed fibre surfaces} G02B6/3849 7 {using mechanical protective elements, e.g. caps, hoods, sealing membranes (G02B6/3816 takes precedence; provisionally see H01R13/44)} G02B6/385 6 {Accessories for testing or observation of connectors (means for centering or aligning the light guide within the ferrule with auxiliary facilities for movably aligning or adjusting the fibre within its ferrule, measuring position, eccentricity G02B6/3843; mechanical features associated with the optical testing of optical fibres G01M11/088)} G02B6/3851 6 {Ferrules having keying or coding means} G02B6/3853 6 {Lens inside the ferrule (lensed connectors G02B6/32)} G02B6/3854 6 {Ferrules characterised by materials} G02B6/3855 6 {characterised by the method of anchoring or fixing the fibre within the ferrule (G02B6/3854 takes precedence)} G02B6/3857 7 {Crimping, i.e. involving plastic deformation} G02B6/3858 7 {Clamping, i.e. with only elastic deformation} G02B6/3859 8 {Ferrules characterised by use of shape memory material [SMM], e.g. heat recoverable polymers, Ti-Ni compounds (chemical aspects of SMM see the relevant places under C08 and C22; SMM used for shaping by moulding B29C61/00; SMM for electrical coupling H01R4/01, H01R4/72, H01R12/856, H02G15/1806)} G02B6/3861 7 {Adhesive bonding (adhesives in general C09J)} G02B6/3862 7 {radially-compressed, longitudinally-split ferrules consisting of a pair of identical matching halves} G02B6/3863 6 {fabricated by using polishing techniques (grinding of the fibre ends B24B19/226)} G02B6/3865 6 {fabricated by using moulding techniques (shaping techniques of plastic materials in general B29C; producing plastic optical fiber connectors B29D11/0075)} G02B6/3866 6 {Devices, tools or methods for cleaning connectors (cleaning in general B08B)} G02B6/3867 6 {comprising air venting holes} G02B6/3869 5 {Mounting ferrules to connector body, i.e. plugs} G02B6/387 6 {Connector plugs comprising two complementary members, e.g. shells, caps, covers, locked together} G02B6/3871 6 {Ferrule rotatable with respect to plug body, e.g. for setting rotational position (adjusting fibre within the ferrule, G02B6/3843); Fixation of ferrules after rotation} G02B6/3873 5 {Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls} G02B6/3874 6 {using tubes, sleeves to align ferrules} G02B6/3875 7 {Floatingly supported sleeves} G02B6/3877 7 {Split sleeves} G02B6/3878 7 {comprising a plurality of ferrules, branching and break-out means} G02B6/3879 8 {Linking of individual connector plugs to an overconnector, e.g. using clamps, clips, common housings comprising several individual connector plugs} G02B6/3881 6 {using grooves to align ferrule ends} G02B6/3882 6 {using rods, pins or balls to align a pair of ferrule ends} G02B6/3883 7 {using rods, pins or balls to align a plurality of pairs of ferrule ends} G02B6/3885 6 {Multicore or multichannel optical connectors, i.e. one single ferrule containing more than one fibre, e.g. ribbon type (optical ribbon cable G02B6/4403, G02B6/448)} G02B6/3886 6 {Magnetic means to align ferrule ends} G02B6/3887 5 {Anchoring optical cables to connector housings, e.g. strain relief features} G02B6/38875 6 {Protection from bending or twisting} G02B6/3888 6 {Protection from over-extension or over-compression} G02B6/3889 6 {using encapsulation for protection, e.g. adhesive, molding or casting resin} G02B6/389 5 {characterised by the method of fastening connecting plugs and sockets, e.g. screw- or nut-lock, snap-in, bayonet type} G02B6/3891 6 {Bayonet type} G02B6/3893 6 {Push-pull type, e.g. snap-in, push-on} G02B6/3894 6 {Screw-lock type} G02B6/3895 5 {identification of connection, e.g. right plug to the right socket or full engagement of the mating parts (keying element on the plug or adapter G02B6/3831; keying element on the ferrule G02B6/3851; keying element for electrical connection H01R13/64)} G02B6/3897 5 {Connectors fixed to housings, casings, frames, circuit boards} G02B6/3898 5 {Tools, e.g. handheld; Tuning wrenches; Jigs used with connectors, e.g. for extracting, removing or inserting in a panel, for engaging or coupling connectors, for assembling or disassembling components within the connector, for applying clips to hold two connectors together or for crimping (tools for cleaning, G02B6/3866; tools in general B25B)} G02B6/40 3 having fibre bundle mating means G02B6/403 4 {of the ferrule type, connecting a pair of ferrules} G02B6/406 4 {of the ferrule type, connecting a plurality of pairs of ferrules} G02B6/42 2 Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements G02B6/4201 3 {Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details} G02B6/4202 4 {for coupling an active element with fibres without intermediate optical elements, e.g. fibres with plane ends, fibres with shaped ends, bundles} G02B6/4203 5 {Optical features} G02B6/4204 4 {the coupling comprising intermediate optical elements, e.g. lenses, holograms (encapsulated active devices H01S5/02208, H01L33/52)} G02B6/4206 5 {Optical features (G02B6/4207, G02B6/421 take precedence)} G02B6/4207 5 {with optical elements reducing the sensitivity to optical feedback (anti-reflection devices specially adapted for lasers, see H01S3/0064)} G02B6/4208 6 {using non-reciprocal elements or birefringent plates, i.e. quasi-isolators (optical isolators per se G02F1/093, G02F1/0955)} G02B6/4209 7 {Optical features} G02B6/421 5 {the intermediate optical component consisting of a short length of fibre, e.g. fibre stub} G02B6/4212 5 {the intermediate optical element being a coupling medium interposed therebetween, e.g. epoxy resin, refractive index matching material, index grease, matching liquid or gel} G02B6/4213 5 {the intermediate optical elements being polarisation selective optical elements (G02B6/27 takes precedence)} G02B6/4214 5 {the intermediate optical element having redirecting reflective means, e.g. mirrors, prisms for deflecting the radiation from horizontal to down- or upward direction toward a device (G02B6/4246 takes precedence)} G02B6/4215 5 {the intermediate optical elements being wavelength selective optical elements, e.g. variable wavelength optical modules or wavelength lockers (G02B6/4246 takes precedence)} G02B6/4216 4 {incorporating polarisation-maintaining fibres (polarisation-maintaining fibres per se G02B6/105)} G02B6/4218 5 {Optical features} G02B6/4219 4 {Mechanical fixtures for holding or positioning the elements relative to each other in the couplings; Alignment methods for the elements, e.g. measuring or observing methods especially used therefor} G02B6/422 5 {Active alignment, i.e. moving the elements in response to the detected degree of coupling or position of the elements (G02B6/4233, G02B6/4234 take precedence)} G02B6/4221 6 {involving a visual detection of the position of the elements, e.g. by using a microscope or a camera} G02B6/4222 7 {by observing back-reflected light} G02B6/4224 7 {using visual alignment markings, e.g. index methods} G02B6/4225 6 {by a direct measurement of the degree of coupling, e.g. the amount of light power coupled to the fibre or the opto-electronic element} G02B6/4226 6 {Positioning means for moving the elements into alignment, e.g. alignment screws, deformation of the mount} G02B6/4227 6 {Active alignment methods, e.g. procedures and algorithms} G02B6/4228 5 {Passive alignment, i.e. without a detection of the degree of coupling or the position of the elements (G02B6/4234 takes precedence)} G02B6/423 6 {using guiding surfaces for the alignment} G02B6/4231 7 {with intermediate elements, e.g. rods and balls, between the elements} G02B6/4232 6 {using the surface tension of fluid solder to align the elements, e.g. solder bump techniques (flip-chip mounting techniques in assembly of semiconductor devices H01L24/81)} G02B6/4233 5 {Active alignment along the optical axis and passive alignment perpendicular to the optical axis} G02B6/4234 5 {Passive alignment along the 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sublayers} G02F1/133637 7 {characterised by the wavelength dispersion} G02F1/133638 7 {Waveplates, i.e. plates with a retardation value of lambda/n} G02F1/1337 5 Surface-induced orientation of the liquid crystal molecules, e.g. by alignment layers G02F1/133703 6 {by introducing organic surfactant additives into the liquid crystal material} G02F1/133707 6 {Structures for producing distorted electric fields, e.g. bumps, protrusions, recesses, slits in pixel electrodes} G02F1/133711 6 {by organic films, e.g. polymeric films} G02F1/133715 7 {by first depositing a monomer} G02F1/133719 7 {with coupling agent molecules, e.g. silane} G02F1/133723 7 {Polyimide, polyamide-imide} G02F1/133726 7 {made of a mesogenic material} G02F1/13373 6 {Disclination line; Reverse tilt} G02F1/133734 6 {by obliquely evaporated films, e.g. Si or SiO2 films} G02F1/133738 6 {for homogeneous alignment} G02F1/133742 6 {for homeotropic alignment} G02F1/133746 6 {for high pretilt angles, i.e. higher than 15 degrees} 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switching mode, i.e. for applying an electric field with components parallel and orthogonal to the substrates} G02F1/13439 6 {characterised by their electrical, optical, physical properties; materials therefor; method of making} G02F1/1345 5 Conductors connecting electrodes to cell terminals G02F1/13452 6 {Conductors connecting driver circuitry and terminals of panels} G02F1/13454 6 {Drivers integrated on the active matrix substrate (G02F1/136277 takes precedence)} G02F1/13456 6 {Cell terminals located on one side of the display only} G02F1/13458 6 {Terminal pads} G02F1/1347 5 Arrangement of liquid crystal layers or cells in which the final condition of one light beam is achieved by the addition of the effects of two or more layers or cells G02F1/13471 6 {in which all the liquid crystal cells or layers remain transparent, e.g. FLC, ECB, DAP, HAN, TN, STN, SBE-LC cells (G02F1/13475 takes precedence)} G02F1/13473 7 {for wavelength filtering or for colour display without the use of colour mosaic filters} G02F1/13475 6 {in which at least one liquid crystal cell or layer is doped with a pleochroic dye, e.g. GH-LC cell (G02F1/13476 takes precedence)} G02F1/13476 6 {in which at least one liquid crystal cell or layer assumes a scattering state} G02F1/13478 6 {based on selective reflection} G02F1/135 4 Liquid crystal cells structurally associated with a photoconducting or a ferro-electric layer, the properties of which can be optically or electrically varied {(G02F1/133348 takes precedence)} G02F1/1351 5 {Light-absorbing or blocking layers} G02F1/1352 5 {Light-reflecting layers} G02F1/1354 5 {having a particular photoconducting structure or material} G02F1/1355 6 {Materials or manufacture processes thereof} G02F1/1357 5 {Electrode structure} G02F1/1358 5 {the supplementary layer being a ferro-electric layer} G02F1/136 4 Liquid crystal cells structurally associated with a semi-conducting layer or substrate, e.g. cells forming part of an integrated circuit (G02F1/135 takes precedence) G02F1/13606 5 {having means for reducing parasitic capacitance} G02F1/13613 5 {the semiconductor element being formed on a first substrate and thereafter transferred to the final cell substrate} G02F1/1362 5 Active matrix addressed cells {(G02F1/134336, G02F1/134363 take precedence)} G02F1/136204 6 {Arrangements to prevent high voltage or static electricity failures} G02F1/136209 6 {Light shielding layers, e.g. black matrix, incorporated in the active matrix substrate, e.g. structurally associated with the switching element} G02F1/136213 6 {Storage capacitors associated with the pixel electrode} G02F1/136218 6 {Shield electrodes} G02F1/136222 6 {Colour filters incorporated in the active matrix substrate} G02F1/136227 6 {Through-hole connection of the pixel electrode to the active element through an insulation layer} G02F1/136231 6 {for reducing the number of lithographic steps} G02F1/136236 7 {using a grey or half tone lithographic process} G02F1/13624 6 {having more than one switching element per pixel} G02F1/136245 7 {having complementary transistors} G02F1/13625 6 {Patterning using multi-mask exposure} G02F1/136254 6 {Checking; Testing} G02F1/136259 6 {Repairing; Defects} G02F1/136263 7 {Line defects} G02F1/136268 7 {Switch defects} G02F1/136272 7 {Auxiliary lines} G02F1/136277 6 {formed on a semiconductor substrate, e.g. of silicon} G02F1/136281 7 {having a transmissive semiconductor substrate} G02F1/136286 6 {Wiring, e.g. gate line, drain line} G02F1/13629 7 {Multilayer wirings} G02F1/136295 7 {Materials; Compositions; Manufacture processes} G02F1/1365 6 in which the switching element is a two-electrode device {(G02F1/136277 takes precedence)} G02F1/1368 6 in which the switching element is a three-electrode device {(G02F1/136277 takes precedence)} G02F1/13685 7 {Top gates} G02F1/137 3 characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering 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G02F1/13787 4 {Hybrid-alignment cells (G02F1/1393 takes precedence)} G02F1/13793 4 {Blue phases} G02F1/139 4 based on orientation effects in which the liquid crystal remains transparent G02F1/1391 5 {Bistable or multi-stable liquid crystal cells (G02F1/141 takes precedence)} G02F1/1392 5 {using a field-induced sign-reversal of the dielectric anisotropy} G02F1/1393 5 {the birefringence of the liquid crystal being electrically controlled, e.g. ECB-, DAP-, HAN-, PI-LC cells (G02F1/1396, G02F1/141 take precedence)} G02F1/1395 6 {Optically compensated birefringence [OCB]- cells or PI- cells} G02F1/1396 5 {the liquid crystal being selectively controlled between a twisted state and a non-twisted state, e.g. TN-LC cell (G02F1/141 takes precedence)} G02F1/1397 6 {the twist being substantially higher than 90°, e.g. STN-, SBE-, OMI-LC cells} G02F1/1398 6 {the twist being below 90°} G02F1/141 5 using ferroelectric liquid crystals G02F1/1412 6 {Antiferroelectric liquid crystals} G02F1/1414 6 {Deformed helix ferroelectric [DHL]} G02F1/1416 6 {Details of the smectic layer structure, e.g. bookshelf, chevron, C1 and C2} G02F1/1418 6 {using smectic liquid crystals, e.g. based on the electroclinic effect} G02F1/15 2 based on an electrochromic effect G02F2001/1502 3 {complementary cell} G02F2001/15025 4 {having an inorganic electrochromic layer and a second solid organic electrochromic layer} G02F1/1503 3 caused by oxidation-reduction reactions in organic liquid solutions, e.g. viologen solutions G02F1/1506 3 caused by electrodeposition, e.g. electrolytic deposition of an inorganic material on or close to an electrode G02F1/1508 4 {using a solid electrolyte} G02F1/1514 3 characterised by the electrochromic material, e.g. by the electrodeposited material G02F2001/15145 4 {the electrochromic layer comprises a mixture of anodic and cathodic compounds} G02F1/1516 4 comprising organic material G02F1/15165 5 {Polymers} G02F2001/1517 5 {Cyano complex compounds, e.g. Prussian blue} 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photoconductive layer} G03G15/754 2 {relating to band, e.g. tensioning (G03G15/757 takes precedence)} G03G15/755 3 {for maintaining the lateral alignment of the band} G03G15/757 2 {Drive mechanisms for photosensitive medium, e.g. gears} G03G15/758 2 {relating to plate or sheet} G03G15/80 1 {Details relating to power supplies, circuits boards, electrical connections} G03G16/00 0 Electrographic processes using deformation of thermoplastic layers (layers for surface-deformation imaging G03G5/022); Apparatus therefor {(shaping of plastic objects with thermoplastic memory effect B29C61/00; digital stores using thermoplastic elements G11C11/46; television signal recording using deformable thermoplastic recording medium H04N5/82)} G03G17/00 0 Electrographic processes using patterns other than charge patterns, e.g. an electric conductivity pattern; Processes involving a migration, e.g. photoelectrophoresis, photoelectrosolography; Processes involving a selective transfer, e.g. 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developer unit} G03G21/168 3 {for the transfer unit} G03G21/1685 3 {for the fixing unit} G03G21/169 3 {for the cleaning unit} G03G21/1695 3 {for paper transport} G03G21/18 2 using a processing cartridge {, whereby the process cartridge comprises at least two image processing means in a single unit} G03G21/1803 3 {Arrangements or disposition of the complete process cartridge or parts thereof} G03G21/1807 4 {colour} G03G21/181 4 {Manufacturing or assembling, recycling, reuse, transportation, packaging or storage} G03G21/1814 4 {Details of parts of process cartridge, e.g. for charging, transfer, cleaning, developing (G03G21/1835 takes precedence)} G03G21/1817 4 {having a submodular arrangement} G03G21/1821 5 {means for connecting the different parts of the process cartridge, e.g. attachment, positioning of parts with each other, pressure/distance regulation (G03G21/1825 takes precedence)} G03G21/1825 5 {Pivotable subunit connection} G03G21/1828 4 {Prevention of damage or soiling, e.g. 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electrically connecting the process cartridge to the apparatus, electrical connectors, power supply} G03G21/1871 5 {associated with a positioning function} G03G21/1875 3 {provided with identifying means or means for storing process- or use parameters, e.g. lifetime of the cartridge} G03G21/1878 4 {Electronically readable memory} G03G21/1882 5 {details of the communication with memory, e.g. wireless communication, protocols} G03G21/1885 6 {position of the memory; memory housings; electrodes} G03G21/1889 5 {for auto-setting of process parameters, lifetime, usage} G03G21/1892 5 {for presence detection, authentication} G03G21/1896 4 {mechanical or optical identification means, e.g. protrusions, bar codes} G03G21/20 1 Humidity or temperature control {also ozone evacuation; Internal apparatus environment control} G03G21/203 2 {Humidity} G03G21/206 2 {Conducting air through the machine, e.g. for cooling, filtering, removing gases like ozone} G03G2215/00 0 Apparatus for electrophotographic 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G03G2215/00075 3 the characteristic being its speed G03G2215/0008 4 for continuous control of recording starting time G03G2215/00084 3 the characteristic being the temperature G03G2215/00088 2 by using information from an external support G03G2215/00092 3 the support being an IC card G03G2215/00097 3 the support being a counter G03G2215/00101 3 the support being a magnetic card G03G2215/00105 3 the support being a payment means, e.g. a coin G03G2215/00109 2 Remote control of apparatus, e.g. by a host G03G2215/00113 3 Plurality of apparatus configured in groups each with its own host G03G2215/00118 2 using fuzzy logic G03G2215/00122 2 using speech synthesis or voice recognition G03G2215/00126 2 Multi-job machines G03G2215/0013 2 for producing copies with MICR G03G2215/00135 1 Handling of parts of the apparatus G03G2215/00139 2 Belt G03G2215/00143 3 Meandering prevention G03G2215/00147 4 using tractor sprocket holes G03G2215/00151 4 using edge limitations G03G2215/00156 4 by controlling drive mechanism G03G2215/0016 4 by mark detection, e.g. optical G03G2215/00164 4 by electronic scan control G03G2215/00168 4 by friction G03G2215/00172 1 relative to the original handling G03G2215/00177 2 for scanning G03G2215/00181 3 concerning the original's state of motion G03G2215/00185 4 original at rest G03G2215/00189 4 original moving G03G2215/00194 4 original either moving or at rest G03G2215/00198 5 where one single scanning surface is used G03G2215/00202 5 where separate scanning surfaces are used G03G2215/00206 2 Original medium G03G2215/0021 3 Plural types handled G03G2215/00215 4 Mixed types handled G03G2215/00219 3 Paper G03G2215/00223 4 Continuous web, i.e. roll G03G2215/00227 5 Fan fold, e.g. CFF, normally perforated G03G2215/00232 4 Non-standard format G03G2215/00236 5 Large sized, e.g. technical plans G03G2215/0024 5 Small sized, e.g. postcards G03G2215/00244 4 Non-standard property G03G2215/00248 5 Thick G03G2215/00253 5 Thin G03G2215/00257 5 coloured G03G2215/00261 3 Plastic G03G2215/00265 4 Overhead Transparency, i.e. OHP G03G2215/0027 4 Transparent film roll G03G2215/00274 4 Slide G03G2215/00278 4 Microfiche G03G2215/00282 3 Book G03G2215/00286 3 With punch holes or other non-image related artifacts, e.g. staples G03G2215/00291 3 Fragile, e.g. old documents G03G2215/00295 3 Valuable, e.g. cheques, passport G03G2215/00299 3 Confidential, e.g. secret documents G03G2215/00303 3 Control sheet G03G2215/00308 3 Object for which a graphic image is not of interest, e.g. medical sample G03G2215/00312 3 Other special types G03G2215/00316 3 Electronic image supplied to the apparatus G03G2215/0032 2 Original binding G03G2215/00324 2 Document property detectors G03G2215/00329 3 Document size detectors G03G2215/00333 4 detecting feeding of documents G03G2215/00337 2 Document set detector G03G2215/00341 2 Jam handling in document feeder G03G2215/00345 3 Copying machine problems G03G2215/0035 3 Document related problems, e.g. double-fed sheets G03G2215/00354 2 Specific document handling machines G03G2215/00358 3 Plural feed trays for document sets, e.g. multi-job G03G2215/00362 1 relating to the copy medium handling G03G2215/00367 2 The feeding path segment where particular handling of the copy medium occurs, segments being adjacent and non-overlapping. Each segment is identified by the most downstream point in the segment, so that for instance the segment labelled "Fixing device" is referring to the path between the "Transfer device" and the "Fixing device" G03G2215/00371 3 General use over the entire feeding path G03G2215/00375 3 Package, e.g. a ream G03G2215/00379 3 Copy medium holder G03G2215/00383 4 Cassette G03G2215/00388 5 rotatable G03G2215/00392 4 Manual input tray G03G2215/00396 3 Pick-up device G03G2215/004 3 Separation device G03G2215/00405 3 Registration device G03G2215/00409 3 Transfer device G03G2215/00413 3 Fixing device G03G2215/00417 3 Post-fixing device G03G2215/00421 4 Discharging tray, e.g. devices stabilising the quality of the copy medium, postfixing-treatment, inverting, sorting G03G2215/00426 4 Post-treatment device adding qualities to the copy medium product (G03G2215/00421 takes precedence) G03G2215/0043 4 Refeeding path (G03G2215/00421 takes precedence) G03G2215/00434 5 Refeeding tray or cassette G03G2215/00438 5 Inverter of refeeding path G03G2215/00443 2 Copy medium G03G2215/00447 3 Plural types handled G03G2215/00451 3 Paper G03G2215/00455 4 Continuous web, i.e. roll G03G2215/00459 5 Fan fold, e.g. CFF, normally perforated G03G2215/00464 4 Non-standard format G03G2215/00468 5 Large sized, e.g. technical plans G03G2215/00472 5 Small sized, e.g. postcards G03G2215/00476 4 Non-standard property G03G2215/00481 5 Thick G03G2215/00485 5 Thin G03G2215/00489 5 coloured G03G2215/00493 3 Plastic G03G2215/00497 4 Overhead Transparency, i.e. OHP G03G2215/00502 4 Transparent film G03G2215/00506 4 Slide G03G2215/0051 4 Microfiche G03G2215/00514 3 Envelopes G03G2215/00518 3 Recording medium, e.g. photosensitive G03G2215/00523 3 Other special types, e.g. tabbed G03G2215/00527 4 Fabrics, e.g. textiles G03G2215/00531 3 transported through the apparatus for non-imaging purposes, e.g. cleaning G03G2215/00535 2 Stable handling of copy medium G03G2215/0054 3 Detachable element of feed path G03G2215/00544 3 Openable part of feed path G03G2215/00548 3 Jam, error detection, e.g. double feeding G03G2215/00552 4 Purge of recording medium at jam G03G2215/00556 3 Control of copy medium feeding G03G2215/00561 4 Aligning or deskewing G03G2215/00565 5 Mechanical details G03G2215/00569 4 Calibration, test runs, test prints G03G2215/00573 4 Recording medium stripping from image forming member G03G2215/00578 4 Composite print mode G03G2215/00582 5 Plural adjacent images on one side G03G2215/00586 4 duplex mode G03G2215/0059 4 Effect of changed recording medium size, e.g. originating from heating G03G2215/00594 4 Varying registration in order to produce special effect, e.g. binding margin G03G2215/00599 4 Timing, synchronisation G03G2215/00603 3 Control of other part of the apparatus according to the state of copy medium feeding G03G2215/00607 3 Debris handling means G03G2215/00611 3 Detector details, e.g. optical detector G03G2215/00616 4 Optical detector G03G2215/0062 5 infra-red G03G2215/00624 4 Magnetic detector or switch, e.g. reed switch G03G2215/00628 4 Mechanical detector or switch G03G2215/00632 4 Electric detector, e.g. of voltage or current G03G2215/00637 4 Acoustic detector G03G2215/00641 4 Pneumatic detector G03G2215/00645 4 Speedometer G03G2215/00649 3 Electrodes close to the copy feeding path G03G2215/00654 3 Charging device G03G2215/00658 3 Brush (G03G2215/00654 takes precedence) G03G2215/00662 3 Decurling device G03G2215/00666 3 Heating or drying device G03G2215/0067 3 Damping device G03G2215/00675 3 Mechanical copy medium guiding means, e.g. mechanical switch G03G2215/00679 3 Conveying means details, e.g. roller G03G2215/00683 4 Chemical properties G03G2215/00687 3 Handling details G03G2215/00691 4 Shredder G03G2215/00696 4 Turner acting in plane of recording medium, e.g. A4 to A4R change G03G2215/007 4 Inverter not for refeeding purposes G03G2215/00704 4 Curl adding, bending G03G2215/00708 4 Cleaning of sheet or feeding structures 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handling G05B2219/13002 3 Transfer rom content to ram, load ram from non volatile memory G05B2219/13003 3 Initial program load, host to controller G05B2219/13004 3 Programming the plc G05B2219/13005 3 Subroutine G05B2219/13006 3 Prom burning G05B2219/13007 3 Program hardwired logic, pld, fpga when out of machine, or inactive G05B2219/13008 3 Quicker execution of jumps when repeating same kind of operation G05B2219/13009 3 State machine instructions G05B2219/13011 3 Batch control G05B2219/13012 3 Using other programs, adapting program to machine, exchanging or rom G05B2219/13013 3 Transferring ram to eprom see also prom burning G05B2219/13014 3 Expanding functions of display by modular hardware G05B2219/13015 3 Semi automatic, manual automatic G05B2219/13016 3 Jump while output is disabled, or disabling output when running test instruction G05B2219/13017 3 Macro instructions G05B2219/13018 3 Conversion ladder diagram to decision system, machine code, language G05B2219/13019 3 Translate program in order to be used on different plc G05B2219/13021 3 Convert Petri net to ladder diagram G05B2219/13022 3 Convert source program to intermediate program G05B2219/13023 3 Convert natural language, graphic to coded states, input G05B2219/13024 3 Convert digital logic of hardware circuit into plc software G05B2219/13025 3 Convert batch recipe into plc program G05B2219/13026 3 Convert ladder to event chaining, internal state for fpga or similar G05B2219/13027 3 Convert time chart to relation vector to calculate plc I-O state as function of time G05B2219/13028 3 Convert plc type program in pc type program for running in pc environment G05B2219/13029 3 Enter values with incremental keys G05B2219/13031 3 Use of touch screen G05B2219/13032 3 Different menus on screen, softkeys G05B2219/13033 3 Code wheel to enter data, push button to accept G05B2219/13034 3 Operator interface derived from comment label in program G05B2219/13035 3 Name, address duplication detection for program components, symbols G05B2219/13036 3 Tracing, use of dummy ladder to collect signals together in one G05B2219/13037 3 Tracing G05B2219/13038 3 Comment, message data displayed with program instructions G05B2219/13039 3 Print out of program, printer for program G05B2219/13041 3 Display ladder or logic diagram, mnemonics, switch between two display G05B2219/13042 3 Display logic diagram, LOP G05B2219/13043 3 Display statement, instruction list, IL, BL, AWL G05B2219/13044 3 Display as flow chart, SFC, FUP G05B2219/13045 3 Additional data to restore ladder diagram from machine instructions G05B2219/13046 3 Display status of edited program segments: inserted, deleted, replaced G05B2219/13047 3 Display data on chart with comment, message about type of data G05B2219/13048 3 Display of ladder, RLD, RLL, KOP G05B2219/13049 3 Display progress of program, state, highlight, colour G05B2219/13051 3 Display status of I-O in intelligible, easy to understand language G05B2219/13052 3 Display of ladder diagram G05B2219/13053 3 Edit by use of a ladder mask, raster, enter a symbol and select place in mask G05B2219/13054 3 Enter a symbol and number of times symbol to be used in ladder diagram G05B2219/13055 3 Place cursor, enter symbol, move cursor G05B2219/13056 3 Edit conversion, jump table interactively G05B2219/13057 3 Automatic search for unused, available address; assign to symbol G05B2219/13058 3 One instruction of plc generates a whole independent sequence, relay G05B2219/13059 3 If not able to execute instruction block, skip and execute next G05B2219/13061 3 Selection between sequential and conditional program G05B2219/13062 3 Booting G05B2219/13063 3 Synchronization between modules G05B2219/13064 3 Execute reverse sequence G05B2219/13065 3 Tasks for executing several programs asynchronously G05B2219/13066 3 Execute next step if state, control zone changes G05B2219/13067 3 Use of variables, symbols in instructions, to indicate mechanisms, interfaces G05B2219/13068 3 Program divided in operation blocks, groups, tasks each executed G05B2219/13069 3 Execute bit operation during instruction fetch cycle for word operation G05B2219/13071 3 Non time critical program by processor, time critical program by hardware G05B2219/13072 3 Super scalar computing G05B2219/13073 3 Several interacting programs, each for a separate machine, exchange of start, stop G05B2219/13074 3 Result of bit operation can modify or stop instruction execution G05B2219/13075 3 User program, then interlock program to override certain conditions G05B2219/13076 3 Interprete in pc a ladder diagram, use of sequence engine G05B2219/13077 3 Interlock conditions stored in tables G05B2219/13078 3 Sequence operation and interlock set programs are separated G05B2219/13079 3 Solving stored logic function if value is equal target value G05B2219/13081 3 Select between initialisation and normal control instructions sequence plc G05B2219/13082 3 Parallel execution of bit operations G05B2219/13083 3 Jumps G05B2219/13084 3 Rom or eprom with conditional instructions G05B2219/13085 3 Plc controls several machines in sequence G05B2219/13086 3 Priority interrupt G05B2219/13087 3 Separate interrupt controller for modules G05B2219/13088 3 Analyzing only relevant rows of ladder diagram G05B2219/13089 3 Skip part of expression evalutation if no influence on end result G05B2219/13091 3 Use of precalculated and stored values to speed up calculations G05B2219/13092 3 Speed up, evaluation of expressions between brackets G05B2219/13093 3 Using functions like arithmetic timers in program G05B2219/13094 3 Using a-d convertor as function G05B2219/13095 3 Pid regulator G05B2219/13096 3 Fuzzy control function G05B2219/13097 3 Function is true macro program, not subroutine, conversion to machine G05B2219/13098 3 Nc function to control axis, written in C or not G05B2219/13099 3 Function block, OOP, various functions grouped, called by name as servo G05B2219/13101 3 Function block instance, only one function block exists, several instances G05B2219/13102 3 Function is a user written program, separate from rest G05B2219/13103 3 Adaptive selftuning regulator G05B2219/13104 3 Assembly, machine code, instruction list, AWL, IL, BL G05B2219/13105 3 Two or more languages, ladder diagram or progression, basic program G05B2219/13106 3 Natural language, use simple words like move, rotate, G05B2219/13107 3 Logic symbols, plan LOP, functional block symbols FBS, functional programming FUP G05B2219/13108 3 Flow diagram, sequential function chart with transitions and states SFC Grafcet G05B2219/13109 3 Pld programmable logic device software for plc G05B2219/13111 3 Expert system G05B2219/13112 3 Petri net G05B2219/13113 3 Read image of sequence ladder diagram, flow chart drawing, translate into code G05B2219/13114 3 Use of relative addresses for program G05B2219/13115 3 Optimize ladder diagram block by rearrangement of serial and parallel G05B2219/13116 3 Machine code, instruction for processor G05B2219/13117 3 Two languages, ladder diagram and machine code for processor G05B2219/13118 3 Decompiler, translate machine code to hll, reverse processing, easy modification G05B2219/13119 3 Compiler G05B2219/13121 3 DDE direct data exchange, DLL dynamic library linking G05B2219/13122 3 Flow chart program activates several ladder diagrams, each controls one machine G05B2219/13123 3 C language G05B2219/13124 3 Step language G05B2219/13125 3 Use of virtual, logical connections G05B2219/13126 3 Csl computer simulation language G05B2219/13127 3 Hybrid sfc for description of sequence, ladder diagram for conditions, interlock G05B2219/13128 3 Relay ladder diagram, RLL RLD KOP G05B2219/13129 3 Automatic documentation of program G05B2219/13131 3 Select out several languages: FBD, SFC, RLL or RLD G05B2219/13132 3 Select out several languages: FBD and SFC G05B2219/13133 3 Select control languages out of FB RLL or RLD, SFC, ST G05B2219/13134 3 Two or more languages mixed, RLD, SFC, FBD, IL, ST, relay ladder, function block, sequential function, instruction list, structured text mixed to form logic control program G05B2219/13135 3 Using audio and-or video playback G05B2219/13136 3 Translate spreadsheet into code G05B2219/13137 3 Interpreter considers hierarchy of plc in system structure for programming it G05B2219/13138 3 High level language HLL, structured text ST, resembles pascal G05B2219/13139 3 CAD, design plc system by inputting desired failure, fault behaviour G05B2219/13141 3 Derive sequence program from design, cad data of machine G05B2219/13142 3 Debugging, tracing G05B2219/13143 3 Manual testing G05B2219/13144 3 GUI graphical user interface, icon, function bloc editor, OI operator interface G05B2219/13145 3 Graphical input of network of symbols, simulation on screen, translate to machine G05B2219/13146 3 Process image blocks have a relation to software function blocks G05B2219/13147 3 Program using time charts G05B2219/13148 3 Object oriented programming G05B2219/13149 3 Encapsulated actuator model with standardized interface: state, action, interlock G05B2219/13151 3 Correction of program using grammatical error detection G05B2219/13152 3 Modification of program G05B2219/13153 3 Modification, change of program in real time G05B2219/13154 3 Patching rom to correct program G05B2219/13155 3 Inserting instructions in program G05B2219/13156 3 IC-memory card G05B2219/13157 3 Tape G05B2219/13158 3 Non volatile memory, no battery G05B2219/13159 3 Cassette G05B2219/13161 3 Easily exchangable rom, eprom cassette, earom G05B2219/13162 3 Core memory G05B2219/13163 3 Light pen G05B2219/13164 3 Remote and local programming unit, control panel G05B2219/13165 3 Program plc by independent build in processor G05B2219/13166 3 Program intelligent I-O separate from main plc G05B2219/13167 3 Personal computer pc G05B2219/13168 3 With contact pins G05B2219/13169 3 Voice, oral, vocal, speech announcement G05B2219/13171 3 Portable, detachable programming unit G05B2219/13172 3 Remote programming from computer G05B2219/13173 3 Selection out of all possible programs with switch G05B2219/13174 3 Pc, computer connected to plc to simulate machine G05B2219/13175 3 For each input corresponding delay time for output response G05B2219/13176 3 Functionality of a complex controlled systems, composed of sub-systems G05B2219/13177 3 Select next stimuli as function of input state of previous step, so useless stimuli skipped G05B2219/13178 3 Reiterate simulation till minimum delay stimuli, original contact stat G05B2219/13179 3 Reiterate simulation for different conditions or subsystems G05B2219/13181 3 Selection of limited stimuli, inputs for simulation G05B2219/13182 3 With petrinets G05B2219/13183 3 Connect simulation card with overlay into control system, to learn programming G05B2219/13184 3 Pc, computer connected to plc to simulate only part of machine G05B2219/13185 3 Software function module for simulation G05B2219/13186 3 Simulation, also of test inputs G05B2219/13187 3 Checking validity of data G05B2219/13188 3 Checking program data, parity, key G05B2219/13189 3 On error, look in table for alternative allowed next instruction G05B2219/13191 3 Inhibit next step if signature fails, response different from stored response G05B2219/13192 3 Eeprom and software interlock, user cannot change ram data G05B2219/13193 3 Examine needed I-O, detect connected I-O, execute program only if proper I-O G05B2219/13194 3 Build in measurement processing time and input time, input time must be smaller G05B2219/13195 3 Protected programs, running these programs G05B2219/13196 3 Check if instruction for special module is valid for that module G05B2219/13197 3 Host and remote version of ladder program, avoid different versions G05B2219/13198 3 Safety, forbid dangerous instruction, instruction order while programming G05B2219/13199 3 On error choose another program G05B2219/14 2 Plc safety G05B2219/14001 3 Detect direction, sign of change of signal G05B2219/14002 3 Independent processor, coprocessor monitors plc G05B2219/14003 3 Pc, personal computer monitors contact data of several plc's G05B2219/14004 3 On error I-O control state is substituted by actual state to continue G05B2219/14005 3 Alarm G05B2219/14006 3 Safety, monitoring in general G05B2219/14007 3 Plc as standalone for safety control of machine G05B2219/14008 3 Pc monitors plc G05B2219/14009 3 Manual overide control, digital or analog, between plc and machine G05B2219/14011 3 Explosion free control, intrinsically safe G05B2219/14012 3 Safety integrity level, safety integrated systems, SIL, SIS G05B2219/14013 3 IN, dual plc worker coworker, switch, OUT persistency G05B2219/14014 3 Redundant processors and I-O G05B2219/14015 3 Dual plc's, processors and dual I-O G05B2219/14016 3 Triple plc's, processors and dual I-O, triple modular redundant G05B2219/14017 3 Triple plc's, processors and triple I-O G05B2219/14018 3 IN, plc and comparator, error detector, backup, standby plc, switch, update OUT G05B2219/14019 3 Dual IN, crosscoupled relay, dual AND, dual OUT G05B2219/14021 3 IN, direct link parallel to plc, AND, OUT G05B2219/14022 3 Dual IN, dual plc with dual OUT comparator, dual AND, dual OUT G05B2219/14023 3 IN, three plc and 2-out-of-3 processor voter, 2-out-of-3 output voter, OUT G05B2219/14024 3 Dual IN, three plc with comparator, dual 2-out-of-3 output voter, dual OUT G05B2219/14025 3 Dual IN, relay parallel to plc with comparator, dual AND, feedback OUT, dual OUT G05B2219/14026 3 IN, relay, direct link parallel to plc, AND, OUT G05B2219/14027 3 IN, plc and comparator, feedback OUT, OUT G05B2219/14028 3 Dual IN, plc and comparator, feedback OUT, AND, OUT G05B2219/14029 3 Dual IN, plc and comparator, feedback OUT, dual AND, OUT G05B2219/14031 3 Dual plc, dual I-O, single actuator, crosscoupling IN and OUT G05B2219/14032 3 Dual plc, dual I-O, crosscoupling analog IN of first plc to OUT of second plc G05B2219/14033 3 Dual plc, dual I-O bus, dual I-O amplifier G05B2219/14034 3 Quad system, dual worker coworker, output voter, switch G05B2219/14035 3 Single analog I-O IN, dual signal processing, dual plc G05B2219/14036 3 Detection of fault in processor G05B2219/14037 3 Fault in I-O communication G05B2219/14038 3 Fault in I-O racks, point level G05B2219/14039 3 Fault in sensor, actuator G05B2219/14041 3 Influence of execution of interrupts G05B2219/14042 3 Process time G05B2219/14043 3 Detection of abnormal temperature G05B2219/14044 3 Operating time test for over or under conditions G05B2219/14045 3 Parameter, over or under condition detection G05B2219/14046 3 Current flow G05B2219/14047 3 Open circuit, broken line, cable G05B2219/14048 3 Short circuit G05B2219/14049 3 Broken led, signalling device G05B2219/14051 3 Correct polarity of supply G05B2219/14052 3 Detect missing module G05B2219/14053 3 Power failure, loss, abnormal battery G05B2219/14054 3 Self test G05B2219/14055 3 Make log, journal, history file of state changes G05B2219/14056 3 Monitor only particular devices which are required for execution of process G05B2219/14057 3 Compare response time, time interval with reference response time, interval G05B2219/14058 3 Diagnostic, using expert, knowledge based system G05B2219/14059 3 Selftest of voting, switching unit G05B2219/14061 3 On-off-line diagnostic G05B2219/14062 3 Diagnostic of dead state, machine does not function anymore G05B2219/14063 3 Diagnostic of degrading performance G05B2219/14064 3 Portable diagnostic unit, offline G05B2219/14065 3 Checking step, diagnostic routine at end of each scan G05B2219/14066 3 Look up table to determine particular fault conditions G05B2219/14067 3 Log, history of key, input information before last fault occurred G05B2219/14068 3 Compare operation time of each independent block, group with stored G05B2219/14069 3 Dual watch dog, one for operating system, other for user program G05B2219/14071 3 Test of equipment, system without using actual system G05B2219/14072 3 Test of I-O scanner G05B2219/14073 3 Real time modeling of plc behaviour, display pictogram of system G05B2219/14074 3 Signature analysis, recorded states, zones are compared to actual G05B2219/14075 3 Test of interface G05B2219/14076 3 Test of sensor G05B2219/14077 3 Detect difference in signal between identical channels, if plausible G05B2219/14078 3 If fault in next cycle persists, declare channel faulty G05B2219/14079 3 If signal out of range, use for next cycle previous detected signal G05B2219/14081 3 Take average, mean of two valid signals of same input G05B2219/14082 3 Sample input signal again to verify if signal is correct G05B2219/14083 3 Derive diagnostic program from model needed for sequence program G05B2219/14084 3 Remote diagnostic G05B2219/14085 3 Memory testing G05B2219/14086 3 Watch dog G05B2219/14087 3 Selecting parameters or states to be displayed on panel, displaying states G05B2219/14088 3 Display result of computation, calculation G05B2219/14089 3 Display of control states on cards, by leds G05B2219/14091 3 Message generation, composer from variables and states, zones G05B2219/14092 3 Display menu and its code, sense code, compare with registered code G05B2219/14093 3 Display matrix of relay, contact symbols, select and show time G05B2219/14094 3 Display instruction with corresponding states, markers G05B2219/14095 3 Library of pictures to display process, pictogram G05B2219/14096 3 Voice, vocal, speech alarm G05B2219/14097 3 Display of error messages G05B2219/14098 3 Displaying instructions for monitoring state of machine G05B2219/14099 3 What kind of fault, first fault latch indication G05B2219/14101 3 Indication of status in a ready, off, running of fault state G05B2219/14102 3 Fault stages, confinement, logical segregation of I-O, separate modules G05B2219/14103 3 Detection on or off-line, latency from failure occurrence to fault recognition G05B2219/14104 3 Fault masking, redundant module is selected, fault will not propagate G05B2219/14105 3 Retry, reacquire input data and start fault sequence again G05B2219/14106 3 Reconfiguration of components or graceful degradation, degrade G05B2219/14107 3 Recovery, after detection or reconfiguration, effect an error eliminati G05B2219/14108 3 Restart of processing G05B2219/14109 3 Repair on or off-line G05B2219/14111 3 Reintegration, after correction of fault, failed module reinserted G05B2219/14112 3 Diagnostic, troubleshooting G05B2219/14113 3 Fault tolerant objectives for equipment, controller G05B2219/14114 3 Integrity, error detector, switch off controller, fail safe G05B2219/14115 3 Rapid recovery after fault detection G05B2219/14116 3 Safe, emergency shutdown, esd of system G05B2219/14117 3 Emergency shut down of control processor, power down G05B2219/14118 3 Interlock of control switches G05B2219/14119 3 Inhibit remote control G05B2219/14121 3 Dual hand control G05B2219/14122 3 Prevent conflicting writing of data; use lock flags G05B2219/14123 3 Majority voting, dynamic redundant, persistency and integrity G05B2219/14124 3 Redundant network, client server nodes G05B2219/14125 3 Redundant I-O racks, interfaces to points G05B2219/14126 3 Redundant I-O points, two sensors, actuators for same point G05B2219/14127 3 Redundant communication between processor and I-O G05B2219/14128 3 Redundant I-O rack has spare slots, hot repair feature, spare blocks f G05B2219/14129 3 Primary, worker and backup, coworker plc for testing I-O G05B2219/14131 3 Workby plc, all plc function in parallel, synchronous data exchange G05B2219/14132 3 Dual plc, each monitors other G05B2219/14133 3 Each plc is different from others G05B2219/14134 3 Each plc is programmed by different person G05B2219/14135 3 Single plc, load between two I-O to plus and two I-O to ground G05B2219/14136 3 Redundancy, masking redundancy, avoid failure but no fault detection G05B2219/14137 3 Restart, power up of processor, outputs are off, disabled or hold last state G05B2219/14138 3 Each independent operation block, group has own restart, home position G05B2219/14139 3 On the fly software replacement in case of error G05B2219/14141 3 Restart G05B2219/14142 3 Low impedance bus G05B2219/14143 3 Structure, low pass filter, debouncing input, output driver with ramp G05B2219/14144 3 Galvanic isolation G05B2219/14145 3 Serial feedback of several states of output G05B2219/15 2 Plc structure of the system G05B2219/15001 3 Local remote switch control G05B2219/15002 3 Image table in I-O expansion module G05B2219/15003 3 Interbus-s G05B2219/15004 3 Identity kind of module, control unit connected G05B2219/15005 3 Set switches defining control function G05B2219/15006 3 Set configuration from master control station G05B2219/15007 3 On reinsertion board, power up, program setting, configuration automatically set G05B2219/15008 3 Identify connected I-O and store in address table G05B2219/15009 3 Object oriented configuring, graphical display of plant G05B2219/15011 3 Configuration of operating system G05B2219/15012 3 Configuration software for networks G05B2219/15013 3 Set configuration, address of connected module from fixed non volatile G05B2219/15014 3 Configure priorities of different tasks G05B2219/15015 3 Assign functions to group of complete or partial cells, modules G05B2219/15016 3 Intialize amount of memory space needed in module G05B2219/15017 3 Optical fiber G05B2219/15018 3 Communication, serial data transmission, modem G05B2219/15019 3 RS232 serial G05B2219/15021 3 Convertor between plc and pc built into serial communication line G05B2219/15022 3 Synchronus serial datatransmission G05B2219/15023 3 Data packet, each module reads input stream and replaces with output G05B2219/15024 3 RS422, balanced lines, xor, only one transmitter, receiver, RS485 G05B2219/15025 3 Before starting communication between modules, initialize modules G05B2219/15026 3 Detection of data transmission faults G05B2219/15027 3 RS485, MPI multipoint interface, multiple transmitters, receivers connected G05B2219/15028 3 Controller and device have several formats and protocols, select common one G05B2219/15029 3 I-O communicates with local bus at one end and with fieldbus at other end G05B2219/15031 3 RS485 for service connection to module G05B2219/15032 3 Exchange objects having I-O, configuration, status, parameters, functions attributes G05B2219/15033 3 Exchange objects between cpu and intelligent I-O, stored in their memory G05B2219/15034 3 Serial transmission using one line for data and one line for clock G05B2219/15035 3 Select between simplex, only reading I-O data or duplex, also writing to interface G05B2219/15036 3 Control words for interface itself and for connected I-O G05B2219/15037 3 Fail safe communication G05B2219/15038 3 Internet, tcp-ip, web server see under S05B219-40 G05B2219/15039 3 Display of reference, set value, of measured, feedback value G05B2219/15041 3 Sense area of screen, compare if corresponds with correct area G05B2219/15042 3 Synoptic display of process, mimic diagram G05B2219/15043 3 Lcd, 7-segment displays ten different states G05B2219/15044 3 Multiple lcd, alphanumerical display G05B2219/15045 3 Portable display unit G05B2219/15046 3 Low-high intensity display, flashing G05B2219/15047 3 Colour display G05B2219/15048 3 Microprocessor G05B2219/15049 3 Timer, counter, clock-calendar, flip-flop as peripheral G05B2219/15051 3 Dual port memory G05B2219/15052 3 Communication processor, link interface G05B2219/15053 3 Microcontroller G05B2219/15054 3 LIFO for storing intermediate results G05B2219/15055 3 FIFO G05B2219/15056 3 DMA G05B2219/15057 3 FPGA field programmable gate array G05B2219/15058 3 Tristate interface G05B2219/15059 3 Floating point coprocessor G05B2219/15061 3 RISC processor for plc G05B2219/15062 3 Battery backup G05B2219/15063 3 Real time clock G05B2219/15064 3 MMU, memory management unit G05B2219/15065 3 Optimize program memory space G05B2219/15066 3 Use of external memory G05B2219/15067 3 Using a mixture of memories G05B2219/15068 3 SBC single board computer, UCM universal control module G05B2219/15069 3 Use of function modules with timer, counter, relay functions and I-O G05B2219/15071 3 Circuit in module connected to bus over two contacts, closed in operat G05B2219/15072 3 Modules in daisy chain, connected by parallel cable G05B2219/15073 3 Interface card, module has own power supply independent from pc G05B2219/15074 3 Modules on bus and direct connection between them for additional logic G05B2219/15075 3 Each connected module has own power suppl G05B2219/15076 3 Stackthrough modules, modules are stacked, no need for backplane G05B2219/15077 3 Modular structure, memory tables hold data about type of connected apparatus and data format G05B2219/15078 3 Modules, construction of system G05B2219/15079 3 Multitasking, real time multitasking G05B2219/15081 3 Period length ratio between application and communication task is settable G05B2219/15082 3 Dos operating plc system G05B2219/15083 3 Operating system, microsoft windows G05B2219/15084 3 MSDOS G05B2219/15085 3 Windows NT G05B2219/15086 3 Windows-95 G05B2219/15087 3 Open control system G05B2219/15088 3 Prestabilized power supply followed by another stabilized power supply G05B2219/15089 3 Double, parallel power supply, double, two rails for power supply G05B2219/15091 3 Power and data bus G05B2219/15092 3 Power supply with extended range inputs G05B2219/15093 3 For each module a power supply G05B2219/15094 3 Clock for power converters also for microprocessor and I-O G05B2219/15095 3 Power supply for input, output derived from microprocessor pin G05B2219/15096 3 Cpu controls power supply on I-O modules G05B2219/15097 3 Power supply G05B2219/15098 3 Switching power on only when system needs control, stand by G05B2219/15099 3 Bus arbitration G05B2219/15101 3 Personal computer pc and plc, slot plc, same kernel G05B2219/15102 3 Programmer simulates, behaves like a programming drum G05B2219/15103 3 Microprogram stored in rom or ram G05B2219/15104 3 Microprogram rom is externally attached G05B2219/15105 3 Hardwired logic to accelerate, speed up execution of instructions G05B2219/15106 3 High speed limited function sub plc together with slow speed general G05B2219/15107 3 Linesolver, columnsolver G05B2219/15108 3 Intelligent I-O is a plc itself, with limited interface G05B2219/15109 3 Intelligent interface is much faster than main plc G05B2219/15111 3 Intelligent interface behaves like a plc, by special communucation pro G05B2219/15112 3 Two cpu control plc, select cpu, video switch, with special key G05B2219/15113 3 Common display, monitor for two controlling cpu G05B2219/15114 3 Coprocessor connected to main via bus and separate channel G05B2219/15115 3 Pc serves as plc, programming panel, monitoring panel G05B2219/15116 3 Pc implements plc, in application program, plc instruction register G05B2219/15117 3 Radio link, wireless G05B2219/15118 3 Shared memory G05B2219/15119 3 Backplane controller G05B2219/15121 3 Plc build into application, like power invertor G05B2219/15122 3 Less frequent used subroutines arranged at high addresses G05B2219/15123 3 Plc with build in console, I-O and communication G05B2219/15124 3 Plc integrated in plug, connector G05B2219/15125 3 Multiple kernels G05B2219/15126 3 Calculate duration of cycle G05B2219/15127 3 Bit and word, byte oriented instructions, boolean and arithmetic operations G05B2219/15128 3 Ternary logic instead of binary G05B2219/15129 3 Separating address and databus G05B2219/15131 3 Pipeline registers G05B2219/15132 3 Bank switching G05B2219/15133 3 Opto isolation, optical separation G05B2219/16 2 Plc to applications G05B2219/161 3 Nuclear plant G05B2219/162 3 Transfer line G05B2219/163 3 Domotique, domestic, home control, automation, smart, intelligent house G05B2219/20 1 Pc systems G05B2219/21 2 Pc I-O input output G05B2219/21001 3 Analog input G05B2219/21002 3 Neural classifier for inputs, groups inputs into classes G05B2219/21003 3 Proximity switch as input G05B2219/21004 3 Microprocessor plus electromechanical, cam control for output G05B2219/21005 3 Several slave modules connected to same I-O of master, multiplexed by master G05B2219/21006 3 Detect position switches, connect resistances, analog value gives position G05B2219/21007 3 A processor to evaluate signals of detector only, I-O processor G05B2219/21008 3 Read in analog values by microprocessor, potentiometer, resistor taps G05B2219/21009 3 Display states of I-O G05B2219/21011 3 Forcing I-O G05B2219/21012 3 Configurable I-O G05B2219/21013 3 Microcontroller and power output switches integrated on same chip G05B2219/21014 3 Interface, module with relays G05B2219/21015 3 Easy expansion, extension of I-O G05B2219/21016 3 I-O has own power supply G05B2219/21017 3 Use of stack memory between processor and machine G05B2219/21018 3 Connect sensors to a concentrator, concentrators to bus G05B2219/21019 3 Split, separate urgent from non urgent, interrupt from status inputs, store in two register G05B2219/21021 3 Intelligent I-O, executes tasks independently from main cpu G05B2219/21022 3 Telephone ring interface, detect ring sequence to control devices G05B2219/21023 3 Midi interface G05B2219/21024 3 Analog output G05B2219/21025 3 To address single module, assign a group with only that single module G05B2219/21026 3 Indirect adressing of I-O through a control register G05B2219/21027 3 Address extension, module with several I-O, command has subaddress for each I-O G05B2219/21028 3 Address of module determined by position G05B2219/21029 3 Address of module determined by function of module G05B2219/21031 3 Address of module determined by signature : type, value of measured, controlled data of module G05B2219/21032 3 Controlled module in a ring, each module detects its own address G05B2219/21033 3 Serial transfer address to each module, decrement, if zero module found G05B2219/21034 3 Address I-O G05B2219/21035 3 Identification with serial header G05B2219/21036 3 Each connected module has own address and address of originator of message G05B2219/21037 3 Serial time multiplex bus, programming each module with one delayed line TDM G05B2219/21038 3 Special clock line, module counts clock until equal to its address G05B2219/21039 3 Slaves, modules in daisy chain, each handles control data, transmits to next G05B2219/21041 3 Detect length of packet of pulses to recognise address G05B2219/21042 3 Address a group, a zone G05B2219/21043 3 Device address and subdevice address and function address G05B2219/21044 3 Modules with same address are each selected by different transmission speed G05B2219/21045 3 Modules with same address are each selected by different modulation G05B2219/21046 3 Address a single module out of a group G05B2219/21047 3 Select module if address of module equals required address, compare addresses G05B2219/21048 3 Compare fixed address of module to required address G05B2219/21049 3 Poll and detect connected I-O modules, address terminator, address line high G05B2219/21051 3 Modules able to communicate to other modules are connected to arbiter G05B2219/21052 3 Modules having a common function are allocated ascending number to address G05B2219/21053 3 Each unit, module has unique identification code, set during manufacturing, fMAC address G05B2219/21054 3 Connector on bus has two rows of contacts, if one contact is connected, other not G05B2219/21055 3 Number of halfwaves equals number of I-O, send block of halfwaves, synchro gap G05B2219/21056 3 Decoding on module, module can be inserted anywhere, fixed address in bus connector G05B2219/21057 3 Buslines connecting modules are offset by one line from module to module G05B2219/21058 3 Find address by activating power and detect which address gives feedback G05B2219/21059 3 I-O in address space G05B2219/21061 3 Adapter bus connected to centronics G05B2219/21062 3 Pc and I-O bus manager and network nodes linked to I-O clusters G05B2219/21063 3 Bus, I-O connected to a bus G05B2219/21064 3 Calibration: automatic of a-d convertor, store null and maximum in eeprom G05B2219/21065 3 Module calibrates connected sensor G05B2219/21066 3 Disconnect data line from module before, reconnect after configuration G05B2219/21067 3 Set group of module by hardware for each module, no program protocol G05B2219/21068 3 Configure input signals either as interrupt or status signals G05B2219/21069 3 At start up check I-O and store addresses in secure device G05B2219/21071 3 Configuration, each module has a settable address, code wheel, encoder G05B2219/21072 3 Write, modify address into module by optical means, laser G05B2219/21073 3 Each module has push button, trigger circuit to initialise address setting G05B2219/21074 3 Master has keyboard to enter address of called slave G05B2219/21075 3 Initialise each module random, count down, if zero master sets address G05B2219/21076 3 Plug, connector with build in decoding, encoding for module G05B2219/21077 3 Module address fixed, defined by fixed identification lines on motherboard G05B2219/21078 3 Fixed address of slot on motherboard changed, using address convertor, decoder G05B2219/21079 3 Allocate at start up also to each controlled device a code for the master G05B2219/21081 3 At start up, check I-O configuration and store addresses in ram G05B2219/21082 3 At start, send first address to all modules, manually trigger first module and so on G05B2219/21083 3 At start up detect if connected devices are input or output devices G05B2219/21084 3 Actuate module, seek response by counting up address, store address on response G05B2219/21085 3 Define type of I-O, analog, digital, pulse G05B2219/21086 3 Configuration menu program for I-O G05B2219/21087 3 Define sensor type, resistance, thermocouple, thermistor, voltage, current G05B2219/21088 3 Define name and address of I-O G05B2219/21089 3 Detect configuration of I-O regulary G05B2219/21091 3 First module initializes its address, then signals next to do same, serial G05B2219/21092 3 At start up, autoconfigure module for proper I-O execution, bootstrap G05B2219/21093 3 Module has a configuration part for own logic and one for application logic G05B2219/21094 3 Different connectors for serial transmission as function of machine or connected sensor G05B2219/21095 3 Screen, display connected directed to control system via optical fibre G05B2219/21096 3 Connection of machine to pc via centronics, parallel port G05B2219/21097 3 DMA G05B2219/21098 3 Connect pc to machine, controller, module via serial port G05B2219/21099 3 Two independent interfaces, one for pc, other for remote monitoring G05B2219/21101 3 Connect I-O interface to joystick port G05B2219/21102 3 Pc control of device over normal remote control connected between them G05B2219/21103 3 Connect pc to machine, controller, module via PCMCIA G05B2219/21104 3 Wire pc connector to output of controlled module, for printer, modem, other module G05B2219/21105 3 Read in data only if value changes, transition to save processor time G05B2219/21106 3 If specific I-O not updated in memory, priority access of I-O, data directly to microprocessor G05B2219/21107 3 Change sensivity of detection if input value is very low G05B2219/21108 3 Module, I-O module consisting of counters and comparators G05B2219/21109 3 Field programmable gate array, fpga as I-O module G05B2219/21111 3 Each module has a push button to bypass control and switch module on G05B2219/21112 3 Each module has push button to turn module off G05B2219/21113 3 Bus interface has multiplexer, control register, data shift register G05B2219/21114 3 Universal input, AC or DC G05B2219/21115 3 Same connector can represent either input or output G05B2219/21116 3 Universal cabling; control interface between processor and devices G05B2219/21117 3 Universal I-O, same pin is input or output, bidirectional G05B2219/21118 3 Two sensors on same line, superpose pulsed digital on analog signal G05B2219/21119 3 Circuit for signal adaption, voltage level shift, filter noise G05B2219/21121 3 Output only enabled during a short period of positive going power supply G05B2219/21122 3 Programmable signal discrimination, input can be used for several functions G05B2219/21123 3 Impedance matching G05B2219/21124 3 A-d conversion if input signal is analog, no a-d conversion if input signal is digital G05B2219/21125 3 Digital value of analog signals depends on range between signal and threshold G05B2219/21126 3 Signal processing, filter input G05B2219/21127 3 Signal adaption I-O G05B2219/21128 3 Change control signal, first max or min signal, then normal desired signal G05B2219/21129 3 Low pass filter for input G05B2219/21131 3 Sample two input values, one in positive wave, other in negative wave, average G05B2219/21132 3 Window for signal G05B2219/21133 3 Module to adapt connection of signals to general connector G05B2219/21134 3 Signal adaption circuit build into connector G05B2219/21135 3 On closing contact, clean contact with large current, then normal signal current G05B2219/21136 3 Detection of zero crossing for command and maximum for reading value G05B2219/21137 3 Analog to digital conversion, ADC, DAC G05B2219/21138 3 Variable filtering as function of kind of sensor signal G05B2219/21139 3 Input activates directly output and vice versa G05B2219/21141 3 Latched I-O G05B2219/21142 3 Read input signal when switching power supply is not switched G05B2219/21143 3 Sample analog signal between superposed digital signal G05B2219/21144 3 Link between input and output, output only activated if corresponding input on G05B2219/21145 3 Fuse in case of overcurrent G05B2219/21146 3 If real status is different from controlled status stop motor G05B2219/21147 3 Time critical I-O shut off by I-O module, otherwise by processor G05B2219/21148 3 Over current protection on clock line G05B2219/21149 3 If read write error, keep last I-O status for next cycle G05B2219/21151 3 Activate output only if power sufficient G05B2219/21152 3 If output defect, switch it off G05B2219/21153 3 In order to follow higher data input rate, shut off non essential peripherals G05B2219/21154 3 Over current protection G05B2219/21155 3 Over voltage protection G05B2219/21156 3 Over temperature protection G05B2219/21157 3 Broken, open line, cable, circuit, faulty connection G05B2219/21158 3 Activate I-O only after system stabilises from start up G05B2219/21159 3 If I-O defect, warning light, operator pushes buttom, cpu disconnects I-O G05B2219/21161 3 Send dummy, check data to I-O to check correct I-O connection G05B2219/21162 3 Detect short circuit of cable G05B2219/21163 3 Test I-O if functional or safe value G05B2219/21164 3 Resistors between transmitter and receiver, against disturbances G05B2219/21165 3 Zenerdiodes for protection of output of transmitter, input of receiver G05B2219/21166 3 Output state, over resistance, coupled back to input to monitor output G05B2219/21167 3 Intelligent I-O monitors also local load, controlled object G05B2219/21168 3 Couple, feedback each output to corresponding input to verify output G05B2219/21169 3 Low voltage protection G05B2219/22 2 Pc multi processor system G05B2219/2202 3 Controller calculates a control parameter from values sent by other controllers G05B2219/2203 3 Grid, array of controllers G05B2219/2204 3 Use default values if communication with other controllers not available G05B2219/2205 3 Multicore G05B2219/2206 3 Microprocessor for display and parameter input, link to control microprocessor G05B2219/2207 3 Microcontroller combined with state sequencer G05B2219/2208 3 Each processor controls a different function of the machine G05B2219/2209 3 Only one processor is permitted to execute a common function at a time G05B2219/2211 3 Active controllers are allocated more time if request rate is low G05B2219/2212 3 All processors are loaded with same program, only part of program is used G05B2219/2213 3 Local processor uses data from own local store and data from other stations G05B2219/2214 3 Multicontrollers, multimicrocomputers, multiprocessing G05B2219/2215 3 Process directly process signals without interrupt or polling G05B2219/2216 3 Define module independent and module specific element, interconnection, capability G05B2219/2217 3 First cluster runs normal program, second cluster runs different program G05B2219/2218 3 Join two clusters of processors together G05B2219/2219 3 Processor starts application program only if it receives predetermined data G05B2219/2221 3 Only common memory in host, master, no local memory in slave, local controller G05B2219/2222 3 Use of priority levels for gaining access to resources G05B2219/2223 3 Use a different frequency to address each processor G05B2219/2224 3 Processor sends data to next, downstream processor G05B2219/2225 3 Communication, CPU accesses own I-O and next CPU over dual port memory G05B2219/2226 3 Processor accesses own I-O and I-O of all processors connected on his right G05B2219/2227 3 Common memory as well as local memory G05B2219/2228 3 Master detects and configures slaves G05B2219/2229 3 Multiprocessing, change over from master slave to peer to peer, no master G05B2219/2231 3 Master slave G05B2219/2232 3 Master executes modified program on slave demand G05B2219/2233 3 Each slave can control several other slaves G05B2219/2234 3 Each slave can function in stand alone if master fails G05B2219/2235 3 Each slave has library of states during which operation is permitted to start G05B2219/2236 3 Master determines critical time when each of slaves must be controlled G05B2219/2237 3 Selection of master or slave G05B2219/2238 3 Several masters at same time G05B2219/2239 3 Reallocate, reschedule execution of controlled functions if one processor fails G05B2219/2241 3 Real time database, each processor stores in local memory used variables G05B2219/2242 3 Program references to variable by absolute address, update of absolute address G05B2219/2243 3 Detect incompatibilites between control devices G05B2219/23 2 Pc programming G05B2219/23001 3 Expansion of control words, code of standard language to increase functionality G05B2219/23002 3 Petrinet G05B2219/23003 3 Bumpless control transfer, map corresponding operation states to operation tables G05B2219/23004 3 Build up program so that safety conditions are met, select most stable states G05B2219/23005 3 Expert design system, uses modeling, simulation, to control design process G05B2219/23006 3 Finite state modeling G05B2219/23007 3 CAD to develop sequential control system, use data also to test G05B2219/23008 3 Computer aided software engineering, program generation, case tools, CASE G05B2219/23009 3 Automatic documentation of program G05B2219/23011 3 Sequence control design using pc, cad of control system CADCS G05B2219/23012 3 Derive sequence program from design, cad data of machine CADCS G05B2219/23013 3 Build up program by selecting function modules as function of amount paid for it, charging, payment G05B2219/23014 3 Conversion of ASCII scripting language to machine code G05B2219/23015 3 Convert input signals to universal machine control signals represented by music G05B2219/23016 3 Accelerate input, exponent as function of pressure, time, turning speed, keys for 10-to-1 G05B2219/23017 3 Page, scroll key G05B2219/23018 3 Enter parameters by combinations of keys and duration of actuation of keys G05B2219/23019 3 Joystick delivers reference function as function of speed of its movement, except about null G05B2219/23021 3 Gesture programming, camera sees hand, displays it on screen, grasp buttons G05B2219/23022 3 Production design metaphore, tool, operation like input system G05B2219/23023 3 Control knobs, levers integrated into display, display parameters near knobs G05B2219/23024 3 Delivers reference when in neutral position, otherwise delivers desired value G05B2219/23025 3 Overlay, template for keys with different meaning G05B2219/23026 3 Recognise user input pattern and present possible intended program G05B2219/23027 3 Database with information on how to control or test different appliances G05B2219/23028 3 Switch function of panel, detect this and execute other orders G05B2219/23029 3 Up down, increment decrement keys, jog, sequentially show functions or values G05B2219/23031 3 Simulate control panel to give remote instructions G05B2219/23032 3 Input of data from second control unit if first fails G05B2219/23033 3 Variable pressure on key gives input value G05B2219/23034 3 Press once on key to raise signal, twice to lower signal G05B2219/23035 3 Same knob, different functions, turn for pulses, push to enter value G05B2219/23036 3 Same knob, different function, normal for parameter, value, pushed to enter value G05B2219/23037 3 Touch key integrated in display G05B2219/23038 3 Select function by amplitude of analog value, potentiometer, resistor taps G05B2219/23039 3 Remote programmer G05B2219/23041 3 Enter analog value G05B2219/23042 3 Only increment key G05B2219/23043 3 Remote and local control panel, programming unit, switch G05B2219/23044 3 Transparent overlay with touch sensors, put over display panel, select function G05B2219/23045 3 Function key changes function as function of program, associated pictogram G05B2219/23046 3 Selection out of menu by function keys G05B2219/23047 3 Operating, repair manual stored in memory G05B2219/23048 3 Knob to select program serves also as indicator for progress of program G05B2219/23049 3 Control panel serial, RS232 connected to controller G05B2219/23051 3 Remote control, enter program remote, detachable programmer G05B2219/23052 3 Matrix, plugboard like control panel with modules for display, switches G05B2219/23053 3 Knob with tactile feedback, representing clicks, detents programmed G05B2219/23054 3 Simulate response on entered parameters and display, quicker response G05B2219/23055 3 Cursor keys to select cells of a spreadsheat with control parameter, enter value G05B2219/23056 3 Foot pedal, control, operated G05B2219/23057 3 Position of knob, pedal detected by encoder, addresses memory for functions G05B2219/23058 3 Knob, pedal selects ranges, functions and controls in each range as function of position G05B2219/23059 3 Configuration of pedal, knob with code card, adapt pedal to person G05B2219/23061 3 Variable range of knob, pedal for each function, adapt to person G05B2219/23062 3 Position of knob, pedal detected by bundle of optical fibres G05B2219/23063 3 Double, two foot pedal G05B2219/23064 3 Entry of function or parameter during manipulation of tool, operation G05B2219/23065 3 Manual override of program G05B2219/23066 3 Same knob starts two different functions G05B2219/23067 3 Control, human or man machine interface, interactive, HMI, MMI G05B2219/23068 3 Give instructions, messages to operator G05B2219/23069 3 Illuminated, lighting up keys, build in led, display, show sequence data entry G05B2219/23071 3 If up, down key is selected, linear display of values appears, pops up G05B2219/23072 3 Telephone, dial as control panel G05B2219/23073 3 Keyboard decoding by microprocessor G05B2219/23074 3 Each control unit can control own associated load or as central control G05B2219/23075 3 Control unit can switch load on off or can also go into program mode G05B2219/23076 3 Pushbuttons to manually up or down control of motor also for entry of program G05B2219/23077 3 Reconfigurable remote programmer, learn control signals for different devices G05B2219/23078 3 Input a code representing a sequence of operations G05B2219/23079 3 Local programmer can switch to remote to use same capabilities as remote G05B2219/23081 3 MMI design, operator workplace design G05B2219/23082 3 Enter parameters with two hands, dead man knob, switch, pedal G05B2219/23083 3 Joystick with buttons for menu and function selection, scrolling, +sign and -sign G05B2219/23084 3 Synoptic display of available, selectable control modules with their functions G05B2219/23085 3 Several users can enter data simultaneously to same processor G05B2219/23086 3 Menu is sequentially selected and read from cd disk and guides operator G05B2219/23087 3 Programmable selector switch, can be programmed by connected apparatus G05B2219/23088 3 Same switch to power control and to set references of several devices G05B2219/23089 3 Key cap label rewritten, changed to indicate changed or alternate functions G05B2219/23091 3 Multiple consoles, panels to issue concurrent commands to different groups I-O G05B2219/23092 3 Soft up down keys, simulated on screen G05B2219/23093 3 Input a code representing a device function G05B2219/23094 3 Debounce key G05B2219/23095 3 If knob pushed during power up, knob can be used afterwards as data input G05B2219/23096 3 Use single button, knob to enter code number, equals number of pushes G05B2219/23097 3 Messages to operator in mother tongue, selection out of different languages G05B2219/23098 3 Manual control, via microprocessor instead of direct connection to actuators G05B2219/23099 3 Switches on panel, connected to serial port G05B2219/23101 3 Enter quality parameters to select control parameters G05B2219/23102 3 Quality parameter is low energy consumption of machine G05B2219/23103 3 Quality parameter is high production rate G05B2219/23104 3 Change display of window to another as function of settable active display time of window G05B2219/23105 3 Window, drop, pull down menus G05B2219/23106 3 Cockpit metaphore, condensed representation, urgent things better shown G05B2219/23107 3 Push on flashing alarm indicator, corresponding window pops up on whole screen G05B2219/23108 3 Floorplan, room metaphore, dedicated windows, unchangeable but can be selectable G05B2219/23109 3 Configuration of display device, operator panel G05B2219/23111 3 Adapt control signal logarithmic G05B2219/23112 3 Ramp, slope connection between two reference values G05B2219/23113 3 Reread, retransmit several times data for valid data, redundant command G05B2219/23114 3 Maintain parameter setting for a while to avoid changes due to noise G05B2219/23115 3 Buffer G05B2219/23116 3 Input signal can be sent simultaneously to several processors G05B2219/23117 3 Lookup table, interpolation between points G05B2219/23118 3 Column and line select in memory to access address data in second memory, tree G05B2219/23119 3 Display state, variable only when needed, energy saving G05B2219/23121 3 Display graphics with corresponding text G05B2219/23122 3 Display on off time chart for different events G05B2219/23123 3 Production report G05B2219/23124 3 Notepad, message from other operator G05B2219/23125 3 Switch display to show different things, test or normal state G05B2219/23126 3 Display tree structure of whole system or relevant info after function selection G05B2219/23127 3 Switch from one kind of display to other, selected by duration discrimination G05B2219/23128 3 Switch from one kind of display to other when parameter is changed G05B2219/23129 3 Animated display, changes as function of parameters G05B2219/23131 3 Select on large display part of pictogram to show on display of used workstation G05B2219/23132 3 Multifunction display G05B2219/23133 3 Animated, rotating fan indicates speed, flashing bulb for intensity G05B2219/23134 3 Display history of used, selected programs, their frequency G05B2219/23135 3 Display to console, panel which sends parameters, commands G05B2219/23136 3 Display all subsystems, select one and display screen corresponding to subsystem G05B2219/23137 3 Display program step, instruction number G05B2219/23138 3 Linear, bar display of variables G05B2219/23139 3 Segment display G05B2219/23141 3 Flat panel, thin film electro luminescent G05B2219/23142 3 Colour display G05B2219/23143 3 Adjustable display G05B2219/23144 3 Kind of display, matrix like display, large surface G05B2219/23145 3 Blinking, flickering display G05B2219/23146 3 Programmable, reconfigurable via microprocessor or coding switches G05B2219/23147 3 LCD liquid crystal display G05B2219/23148 3 Helmet display, mounted on head of operator G05B2219/23149 3 Dual, two displays G05B2219/23151 3 Highlight G05B2219/23152 3 Large and several smaller displays for each workstation, each own cursor on large display G05B2219/23153 3 Controlled load, lightbulb, roller blind itself acts as display to acknowledge command G05B2219/23154 3 Line of light diodes LED G05B2219/23155 3 Display on screen reference value and sequence steps G05B2219/23156 3 Show upper, lower value, position with upper, lower segment of 7-segment display G05B2219/23157 3 Display process, synoptic, legend, pictogram, mimic G05B2219/23158 3 Display of evaluated and selectable program G05B2219/23159 3 Display plurality of parameters simultaneously G05B2219/23161 3 Hand held terminal PDA displays machine control program when user is near that machine G05B2219/23162 3 Display real time or time already elapsed or rest time for program G05B2219/23163 3 Display enlarged, zoomed detail and small overall schematic, plan G05B2219/23164 3 Display data on a scrolling line, ticker display G05B2219/23165 3 Display of parameter plus permissable, allowable range G05B2219/23166 3 Display program in fast, quick, speed mode G05B2219/23167 3 Display of selected sequence, permissable sequence G05B2219/23168 3 Display progress of program G05B2219/23169 3 Operation field together with control parameters G05B2219/23171 3 Display dynamic change of process, animation G05B2219/23172 3 Different states with one LED, blinking, on and off or different colours G05B2219/23173 3 Display modified program together with original program to see differences G05B2219/23174 3 Display of parameter and several suggested values for that parameter G05B2219/23175 3 What to display: program channels, running of program G05B2219/23176 3 Display entered data for each controlled station G05B2219/23177 3 Indicate all selected devices operating currently G05B2219/23178 3 Display status of currently selected controlled devices G05B2219/23179 3 Warning display if heavy energy consuming programsteps are selected G05B2219/23181 3 Use of sound, acoustic, voice G05B2219/23182 3 3D display of controlled system G05B2219/23183 3 Display effects of high level commands G05B2219/23184 3 Display different states by using two leds, first blinks, then second, then both G05B2219/23185 3 Setting of internal dipswitches, jumpers G05B2219/23186 3 Visual display of workpiece with actions to execute on G05B2219/23187 3 Display number of each program G05B2219/23188 3 Software independent and dependent of hardware G05B2219/23189 3 Information is code G05B2219/23191 3 Command to control simultaneously several machines G05B2219/23192 3 A limited number of programs to be used by plurality of machines, multiplex G05B2219/23193 3 Memory stores lifetime, different settings, configurations of controlled device G05B2219/23194 3 Check validity data by writing in sector control data and check data G05B2219/23195 3 Memory stores available, allowable, possible options, variations, alternatives of program or modules G05B2219/23196 3 From lookup table and real time clock, select actual daylight period G05B2219/23197 3 Curve entered with pen on touchscreen G05B2219/23198 3 Disk with segments connected to separate input of microprocessor, represents different values G05B2219/23199 3 Reference value, setpoint for regulator G05B2219/23201 3 Value is analog signal G05B2219/23202 3 Curve, surface represents analog value, line, surface follower G05B2219/23203 3 Curve represents analog value, tv scan G05B2219/23204 3 Reference in coded form G05B2219/23205 3 Reference together with sequence commands G05B2219/23206 3 Set reference as function of position, for compensations G05B2219/23207 3 Capacitive detection of line G05B2219/23208 3 Potentiometer G05B2219/23209 3 Linear potentiometers with multiple sliders G05B2219/23211 3 Limit value to tolerances, ranges, plausibility G05B2219/23212 3 Store entered data, program status, reread regularly, against data loss G05B2219/23213 3 Check validity of entered data G05B2219/23214 3 Checksum CRC G05B2219/23215 3 Check data validity in ram, keep correct validity, compare rom ram G05B2219/23216 3 Extend processing time by extending enable signal with special output signal G05B2219/23217 3 Parallel processing G05B2219/23218 3 Interrupt queued requests only at the end of each segment of each of requests G05B2219/23219 3 Different tasks in different memory, called as function of priority of tasks G05B2219/23221 3 Each event can have two sub events, device can be activated twice in cycle G05B2219/23222 3 On off time tables, as function of angle, each linked to groups for device selection, pointer G05B2219/23223 3 During each cycle, different on off sequences can be used G05B2219/23224 3 Offset on off signals for different sections G05B2219/23225 3 Program system from more than one source G05B2219/23226 3 Table with data on how to execute the same function in different modules G05B2219/23227 3 Environment conditions affect execution of program G05B2219/23228 3 Program execution, if external programs exist, execute them instead of internal G05B2219/23229 3 Execute first current program, then select new program G05B2219/23231 3 Mark objects, execute sequence according to mark G05B2219/23232 3 Execute program from added, expansion rom, memory G05B2219/23233 3 Input state executes immediately corresponding block program G05B2219/23234 3 In real time loop do one of the control modules and a safety module program G05B2219/23235 3 Set address code in register to switch between program in ram and in eprom, flash G05B2219/23236 3 Table lookup driven system G05B2219/23237 3 Program execution by message passing G05B2219/23238 3 TV microprocessor executes also home control, monitoring of appliances G05B2219/23239 3 Execute other program during idle time of main program, or between interrupts G05B2219/23241 3 Idle, during idle time of main program, a game can be played G05B2219/23242 3 Synthesize time logic circuits G05B2219/23243 3 Specification language G05B2219/23244 3 Ascii script: one line is read each time, each letter controls a device G05B2219/23245 3 Block, buffer the inputs when executing critical process, read them when finished, for a finite state machine G05B2219/23246 3 Create control program by demonstrating behaviours using widget and inferencing them G05B2219/23247 3 Widget have states, properties, events associated, demonstrate control behaviour G05B2219/23248 3 Integrate function blocks from different machines; CORBA, RMI protocols G05B2219/23249 3 Using audio and or video playback G05B2219/23251 3 Use two or more different programming languages in same program G05B2219/23252 3 High level language HLL, basic, control language G05B2219/23253 3 Expert system G05B2219/23254 3 Interactive programming, sentence on screen filled in by operator G05B2219/23255 3 Object oriented programming, OOP G05B2219/23256 3 Hybrid programming, part sequence, part continuous G05B2219/23257 3 Grafcet G05B2219/23258 3 GUI graphical user interface, icon, function bloc editor, labview G05B2219/23259 3 Synchronous language G05B2219/23261 3 Use control template library G05B2219/23262 3 DDE direct data exchange, DLL dynamic library linking G05B2219/23263 3 C++ G05B2219/23264 3 Assembly language, pass parameters by registers instead of stack G05B2219/23265 3 Select device driver for actuator, sensor G05B2219/23266 3 Compiler G05B2219/23267 3 Program derived from sequence time diagram and stored in table G05B2219/23268 3 Forth G05B2219/23269 3 Program provides for communication protocol with device, equipment G05B2219/23271 3 Decompiler, translate machine code to HLL, reverse processing, easy modification G05B2219/23272 3 Natural language, use simple words like move, rotate G05B2219/23273 3 Select, associate the real hardware to be used in the program G05B2219/23274 3 Link graphical data for display automatically into program G05B2219/23275 3 Use of parser G05B2219/23276 3 Use of virtual, logical connections G05B2219/23277 3 Use of separate interface software, main program calls functions from it G05B2219/23278 3 Program by data flow G05B2219/23279 3 Enter simple words: start motor, pc translates boolean equations into orders G05B2219/23281 3 PEARL process experimental automation real time language G05B2219/23282 3 Detect erroneous instructions in asic systems G05B2219/23283 3 Debugging, breakpoint G05B2219/23284 3 Eliminate redundant states in finite state machine G05B2219/23285 3 Enable, disable hardware logic to implement finite state machines G05B2219/23286 3 Graphical representation of finite machine states to help operator G05B2219/23287 3 Executing sequential program concurrently with state machine instructions G05B2219/23288 3 Adaptive states; learning transitions G05B2219/23289 3 State logic control, finite state, tasks, machine, fsm G05B2219/23291 3 Process, graphic programming of a process, text and images G05B2219/23292 3 Use of model of process, divided in part models with IN, OUT and actuator G05B2219/23293 3 Automated assembly of machine control software, reusable software components G05B2219/23294 3 Whole program to first processor, transfer to next processor if not for 1st G05B2219/23295 3 Load program and data for multiple processors G05B2219/23296 3 Load, update new program without test program, save memory space G05B2219/23297 3 Remote load of program with cellular, wireless, satellite connection G05B2219/23298 3 Remote load of program, through internet G05B2219/23299 3 Remote load of program, through fieldbus G05B2219/23301 3 Load program from file system of a controller G05B2219/23302 3 Load program in data blocks G05B2219/23303 3 Load program, optical connection between programmer and eprom G05B2219/23304 3 Download program from host G05B2219/23305 3 Transfer program into prom with passwords G05B2219/23306 3 Load program from host, remote load, non volatile card to volatile, ram G05B2219/23307 3 Initial program loader, ipl, bootstrap loader G05B2219/23308 3 Transfer program from ram to eprom, flash, card G05B2219/23309 3 System boot only allowed after inputting user identification, password G05B2219/23311 3 Load new program together with test program G05B2219/23312 3 Load program from attached device to control that device G05B2219/23313 3 Load program to initial configure machine, then erase and install userprogram G05B2219/23314 3 Switch between initialisation, program, test, end of programming, erase mode G05B2219/23315 3 Normal and emulated, pass through for disabled persons modes G05B2219/23316 3 Standby, inactive, sleep or active, operation mode G05B2219/23317 3 Safe mode, secure program, environment in case of error, intrusion G05B2219/23318 3 Mode, two mode, directly from console or download from host G05B2219/23319 3 Microprocessor control or manual control G05B2219/23321 3 Switch between manual, automatic, inching or step by step mode, select mode G05B2219/23322 3 Hand, manual or automatic G05B2219/23323 3 Select between entry and execution of program G05B2219/23324 3 Separate update program onboard G05B2219/23325 3 Transfer modified data from ram to eprom, flash after system have run several cycles G05B2219/23326 3 Clone, duplicate hardware functions of another device G05B2219/23327 3 Modification of program in real time G05B2219/23328 3 Modification program G05B2219/23329 3 Modification, correction entered values G05B2219/23331 3 Patch program during non execution, tables to load modified program G05B2219/23332 3 Overide stored parameters G05B2219/23333 3 Modify program and store it G05B2219/23334 3 Use of table with addresses for different modules, write new table if modified G05B2219/23335 3 History, log of program modifications G05B2219/23336 3 Identification of program, application, device to be controlled G05B2219/23337 3 Modify if history of program coincides with history of modifying data G05B2219/23338 3 Transfer modified program from ram to eprom, flash G05B2219/23339 3 Update diskette, cassette initiates bootstrap program to load eeprom, flash G05B2219/23341 3 Only new module in high level language, combine with existing modules G05B2219/23342 3 Pluggable rom, smart card G05B2219/23343 3 Earom, alterable eeprom, erasable G05B2219/23344 3 Changeable memory, program G05B2219/23345 3 Memory is eeprom G05B2219/23346 3 Permeability of pin sets frequency of oscillator, record carrier G05B2219/23347 3 Eprom G05B2219/23348 3 Programmed parameter values in memory, rom, function selection and entry, no cpu G05B2219/23349 3 Pluggable pin module, fits in corresponding female receptacle, coded plug G05B2219/23351 3 Film G05B2219/23352 3 Ram rom memory G05B2219/23353 3 Endless tape, loop G05B2219/23354 3 Hard disk G05B2219/23355 3 Magnetic card G05B2219/23356 3 Programmable, pluggable module, logic set up on front of module G05B2219/23357 3 Grammophone record, disk G05B2219/23358 3 Program card with integrated control panel, flexible circuit G05B2219/23359 3 Screw like form of record carrier G05B2219/23361 3 Ram card with write protection switch G05B2219/23362 3 Floppy diskette G05B2219/23363 3 Barcode G05B2219/23364 3 Bubble memory G05B2219/23365 3 Ferrite memory G05B2219/23366 3 Temperature induced on tape, sensors read temperature as program data G05B2219/23367 3 Card with picture of work to be done, together with selectable codes G05B2219/23368 3 VRAM videoram G05B2219/23369 3 Memory in controlled device is ram, rom G05B2219/23371 3 Fixed and variable memory for parameters or user program G05B2219/23372 3 XY matrix, switching controlled by pc G05B2219/23373 3 Interactive guidance by voice message G05B2219/23374 3 Set potentiometer automatically G05B2219/23375 3 Function switch, knob with piezo, strain gauge G05B2219/23376 3 Template for program, set values to template G05B2219/23377 3 Touch screen, with representation of buttons, machine on screen G05B2219/23378 3 Touch sensitive key G05B2219/23379 3 Knob, delivering pulses, digipot, electronic potentiometer G05B2219/23381 3 Balls with different properties circulate and form the sequence G05B2219/23382 3 Knobs with build in illumination, legend G05B2219/23383 3 Lightpen G05B2219/23384 3 Tape, card with magnetic, luminescent, iron particles for sequence G05B2219/23385 3 Programming pencil, touch probe G05B2219/23386 3 Voice, vocal command or message G05B2219/23387 3 Trackball G05B2219/23388 3 Mixture of different means, joystick, keys, pedals, fader, potentiometer G05B2219/23389 3 Modular program, each process has corresponding program module G05B2219/23391 3 Each module can transfer data to I-O or other module and has parameter memory G05B2219/23392 3 Change execution time ratio of several programs G05B2219/23393 3 Set finish, end time and total program time to calculate, derive begin, start time G05B2219/23394 3 Set time constant G05B2219/23395 3 Set value of limit switches, high low value G05B2219/23396 3 Enter start and end of selected program G05B2219/23397 3 Set day, week G05B2219/23398 3 Set start time and duration G05B2219/23399 3 Adapt set parameter as function of measured conditions G05B2219/23401 3 Programmer has connection with pc to enter parameters into system directly by pc G05B2219/23402 3 Edit reference value on screen by lightpen G05B2219/23403 3 Store edited program also in detachable programmer, can be used elsewhere G05B2219/23404 3 If data error detected, switch automatically to program mode G05B2219/23405 3 Change settings of events for a whole group of related events G05B2219/23406 3 Programmer device, portable, handheld detachable programmer G05B2219/23407 3 Program machine during execution of other program in real time G05B2219/23408 3 Handheld programmer has cover to protect operator from environment G05B2219/23409 3 Portable, detachable programmer has emulation for fixed control panel G05B2219/23411 3 Voltage supply or allow, not inhibit signal to memory on connection of programmer G05B2219/23412 3 Discriminate with id code the module to be programmed G05B2219/23413 3 Remote programmer can only program a device if nearby, narrow beam communication G05B2219/23414 3 Pc as detachable program, debug, monitor device for control system G05B2219/23415 3 Program each station with specific data, all, global with general, common data G05B2219/23416 3 Enter application program into I-O module, like motion program, servo program G05B2219/23417 3 Read program from pluggable memory card G05B2219/23418 3 Read tape, card forward, backward, in two directions G05B2219/23419 3 Automatic passage of tape to reader G05B2219/23421 3 Record program on tape, disk, memory G05B2219/23422 3 Learn parameters by producing a small number of objects G05B2219/23423 3 Record playback G05B2219/23424 3 Select construction element from function library G05B2219/23425 3 Selection of program, adaptive to process G05B2219/23426 3 Layout of program choice around knob according to used intensity G05B2219/23427 3 Selection out of several programs, parameters G05B2219/23428 3 Select program from look up tables as function of detector states, pointer, index to program G05B2219/23429 3 Selection as function of connected machine G05B2219/23431 3 Change program on detection of deviations G05B2219/23432 3 Select as function of different connected tools, each tool has its parameters G05B2219/23433 3 Selection of program as function of connected keyboard, panel G05B2219/23434 3 Select automatically prefered program data, ordered to most used program G05B2219/23435 3 Select a program per zone to be controlled G05B2219/23436 3 Select by dipswitches on power on G05B2219/23437 3 Each operator can select his own program, data entry G05B2219/23438 3 Select application program as well as connected control device G05B2219/23439 3 Select additional programfunctions by pushing two different keys G05B2219/23441 3 Select between user program selection or service program selection G05B2219/23442 3 As function of colour or number code on object to be treated G05B2219/23443 3 Upon detected function changes of remote device, activate proper local program G05B2219/23444 3 Select as function of surface property, characteristic of object handled by machine G05B2219/23445 3 Real time simulation G05B2219/23446 3 HIL hardware in the loop, simulates equipment to which a control module is fixed G05B2219/23447 3 Uses process simulator to develop, simulate faults, fault tree G05B2219/23448 3 Find optimum solution by simulating process with constraints on inputs G05B2219/23449 3 Use of an additional dedicated processor for emulating sensor output G05B2219/23451 3 Software in the loop, bypass function, execute new program parts on external device G05B2219/23452 3 Simulate sequence on display to control program, test functions G05B2219/23453 3 Pc simulates equipment and is connected to sequencer to test program G05B2219/23454 3 Execute program in fast mode, real system has no time to respond G05B2219/23455 3 Determine capability of machine by simulating model of capability of its parts G05B2219/23456 3 Model machine for simulation G05B2219/23457 3 Programmer magnetically attachable to machine G05B2219/23458 3 Remote controller pluggable, attachable to pc G05B2219/23459 3 Keyboard attachable, pluggable into household apparatus G05B2219/23461 3 Module has coded cams darking optical detectors G05B2219/23462 3 No local entry panel, only central remote programmer for all appliances G05B2219/23463 3 Before controlling module execute monitoring of module and its resources G05B2219/23464 3 Use signatures to know module is not corrupt, cfc, control flow checking G05B2219/23465 3 Master processor blocks input of data to slaves G05B2219/23466 3 Block, latch entry keys once program launched G05B2219/23467 3 Code and program on two objects to be assembled, compared for compatibility G05B2219/23468 3 Before switch to execution of second, non failsafe program, inhibit I-O for it G05B2219/23469 3 Execute alternatively a failsafe, proven program and a non failsafe program G05B2219/23471 3 Interrupt after set time non failsafe program, switch to failsafe program G05B2219/23472 3 Confirmation of user for the selection of a program setting G05B2219/23473 3 Program stopped if consumed current to high G05B2219/24 2 Pc safety G05B2219/24001 3 Maintenance, repair G05B2219/24002 3 Clock failing, adaptive to clock G05B2219/24003 3 Emergency stop G05B2219/24004 3 If control lever, joystick, handle is released, spring return to neutral G05B2219/24005 3 Inhibit update control program if default values has been changed by program during processing G05B2219/24006 3 Code coverage memory:contains data about addressed addresses during program run G05B2219/24007 3 Backup data if microprocessor not responding G05B2219/24008 3 Safety integrity level, safety integrated systems SIL SIS G05B2219/24009 3 If board, card is retrieved, then disconnect first power, then block machine G05B2219/24011 3 Transmit warning, error message to all devices in a list G05B2219/24012 3 Use camera of handheld device, head mounted display G05B2219/24013 3 Unlatch all relays in common with micorprocessor G05B2219/24014 3 Protection to extract, insert circuit board G05B2219/24015 3 Monitoring G05B2219/24016 3 Unlatch for reparation G05B2219/24017 3 Powering up, starting machine supervised by microprocessor G05B2219/24018 3 Computer assisted repair, diagnostic G05B2219/24019 3 Computer assisted maintenance G05B2219/24021 3 Separate processor for monitoring system G05B2219/24022 3 Stop error message after a number of repeated error events G05B2219/24023 3 Stop error message after permission operator, acknowledgement G05B2219/24024 3 Safety, surveillance G05B2219/24025 3 Remove board with system on power, hot plug in, swap, docking, life insertion G05B2219/24026 3 Latch, block unlatch, unblock G05B2219/24027 3 Circuit, independent from microprocessor, detects contact switch to allow power to actuator G05B2219/24028 3 Explosion free control, intrinsically safe G05B2219/24029 3 Alarm if wrong device, apparatus is connected to control module G05B2219/24031 3 Fpga takes over control if emergency or programmed stop, to shut down sequence G05B2219/24032 3 Power on reset, powering up G05B2219/24033 3 Failure, fault detection and isolation G05B2219/24034 3 Model checker, to verify and debug control software G05B2219/24035 3 Superpose testsignal on normal I-O lines, through transfo and rectifier G05B2219/24036 3 Test signal generated by microprocessor, for all I-O tests G05B2219/24037 3 Switch on pin of microprocessor for test G05B2219/24038 3 Several test signals stored in memory and used as input signals G05B2219/24039 3 Test sequence time and sequence profile G05B2219/24041 3 Pc as detachable debug, monitor device for control system G05B2219/24042 3 Signature analysis, compare recorded with current data, if error then alarm G05B2219/24043 3 Test memory comparing with known stored valid memory states G05B2219/24044 3 Second controller monitors diagnostics system of first controller G05B2219/24045 3 Test if memory card is inserted, present G05B2219/24046 3 Test if controller has enough memory available G05B2219/24047 3 Count certain number of errors, faults before delivering alarm, stop G05B2219/24048 3 Remote test, monitoring, diagnostic G05B2219/24049 3 Use of control bits G05B2219/24051 3 Two test pins, one for input and one for output G05B2219/24052 3 Set switch on for diagnostic G05B2219/24053 3 Diagnostic of controlled machine G05B2219/24054 3 Self diagnostic G05B2219/24055 3 Trace, store a working, operation history G05B2219/24056 3 Portable, detachable module to input test signals, read test results G05B2219/24057 3 Set jumper on board to change user mode to diagnostic mode G05B2219/24058 3 Remote testing, monitoring independent from normal control by pc G05B2219/24059 3 Diagnostic programmed in state logic G05B2219/24061 3 Simulator, generates input signals, shows output signals of logic G05B2219/24062 3 During simulation, test inhibit output to actuators G05B2219/24063 3 Select signals as function of priority, importance for diagnostic G05B2219/24064 3 Sample rate variable as function of importance of alarm signals G05B2219/24065 3 Real time diagnostics G05B2219/24066 3 Monitor only devices essential to current process G05B2219/24067 3 Processor stores variables, events and date in eeprom, for external monitor G05B2219/24068 3 Find intermittent errors G05B2219/24069 3 Diagnostic G05B2219/24071 3 Online service documentation G05B2219/24072 3 Detect faulty circuit, display on screen and replace it G05B2219/24073 3 Avoid propagation of fault G05B2219/24074 3 Probability of defect, seriosity or severity of defect, fault G05B2219/24075 3 Predict control element state changes, event changes G05B2219/24076 3 Markov model for safety analysis G05B2219/24077 3 Module detects wear, changes of controlled device, statistical evaluation G05B2219/24078 3 Debounce, correct periodicity of command G05B2219/24079 3 Detect correct command wave form G05B2219/24081 3 Detect valid sequence of commands G05B2219/24082 3 Detect if driver, actuation circuit is correct G05B2219/24083 3 Detect if actuators are correct, react G05B2219/24084 3 Remote and local monitoring, local result to remote, remote takes action G05B2219/24085 3 Analyze, trace fault signals according to tree, table G05B2219/24086 3 Expert system, guidance operator, locate fault and indicate how to repair G05B2219/24087 3 After correct repair, update fault tree G05B2219/24088 3 Simulate process graphically using feedback from real, to prevent or repair G05B2219/24089 3 Change colour of message after reading message G05B2219/24091 3 Display indication out of order, alarm indication G05B2219/24092 3 Warning display lights, lamps, leds on module G05B2219/24093 3 Display, show place of error, fault G05B2219/24094 3 Voice alarm G05B2219/24095 3 Show timely order of errors G05B2219/24096 3 Show number of error event G05B2219/24097 3 Camera monitors controlled machine G05B2219/24098 3 Scan and display states of all actuators if controller fails G05B2219/24099 3 On error, send error over lightdiode to external pc, display G05B2219/24101 3 Stop error message after a certain time G05B2219/24102 3 Display status of controller G05B2219/24103 3 Graphical display of proces as function of detected alarm signals G05B2219/24104 3 Operator can select a graphical screen at his will as help diagnostic G05B2219/24105 3 Perform an initial display process to check displays G05B2219/24106 3 Display instructions, program statements together with monitored parameter value G05B2219/24107 3 Display centrally detected user, function changes of remote device G05B2219/24108 3 Correct fault so that microprocessor functions correctly, without reset G05B2219/24109 3 Execute first diagnostic, service program before normal control program G05B2219/24111 3 Inhibit control until control lever is first set to neutral position G05B2219/24112 3 Delay software reset until critical operations are finished G05B2219/24113 3 No transmission of errors to central during intervention of maintenance operator G05B2219/24114 3 Continue program if crashed microprocessor, program module is not crucial G05B2219/24115 3 Continue critical operation only if detector, operator input is satisfied G05B2219/24116 3 Reprogram inserted module, reread parameters to enable operation machine G05B2219/24117 3 If error detected, shut down G05B2219/24118 3 Inhibit, disable control if program module not inserted or wrong module addressed G05B2219/24119 3 Compare control states to allowed and forbidden combination of states G05B2219/24121 3 On fault, detect bit pattern to indicate kind of fault and stop program G05B2219/24122 3 Inhibit automatic control if in manual control G05B2219/24123 3 Alarm filtering, level and direct precursor, required action, blocking condition G05B2219/24124 3 Identification of program, if not assigned for machine, reject, stop G05B2219/24125 3 Watchdog, check at timed intervals G05B2219/24126 3 Program stopped if instruction not executed or if output module is missing G05B2219/24127 3 Disable, inhibit control signal in I-O interface if alarm status set G05B2219/24128 3 Command and intermediate error feedback used to verify correct execution G05B2219/24129 3 means for safety such as resettable fuse, PPTC G05B2219/24131 3 Noise rejection, shielding board, bus, lines G05B2219/24132 3 Over voltage protection G05B2219/24133 3 Ground each module and total system G05B2219/24134 3 Use of high voltage 28-Volt logic level G05B2219/24135 3 Use of infra red for optical limit switch against day light G05B2219/24136 3 Monitor load state of battery G05B2219/24137 3 Non volatile memory to store program on power loss G05B2219/24138 3 Battery backup G05B2219/24139 3 Recovery from power loss, failure G05B2219/24141 3 Capacitor backup G05B2219/24142 3 Program has a protected, independent part and a free programmable part G05B2219/24143 3 Inhibit control if device does not answer a start signal within time interval G05B2219/24144 3 Load new program, overwrite old program only if machine is halted G05B2219/24145 3 Test for collision of actuated devices, articles, if interference inihibit entry G05B2219/24146 3 Configure actuators to be switched off in case of emergency stop G05B2219/24147 3 Program entry, inhibit manual control if in automatic mode G05B2219/24148 3 Inhibit local control if in remote G05B2219/24149 3 Inhibit program entry if an essential sensor of apparatus is missing, broken G05B2219/24151 3 Inhibit programming if physical resources are missing, no gas for heating G05B2219/24152 3 Normal and emergency program are integrated G05B2219/24153 3 System controller can control independent from host G05B2219/24154 3 Password with time limited access to system, protect protocol G05B2219/24155 3 Load, enter program if device acknowledges received password, security signal G05B2219/24156 3 Inhibit program entry, keyboard by entering sequence of certain keys G05B2219/24157 3 Block, inhibit certain inputs by entering certain keycode G05B2219/24158 3 Access only for service, hide, forbidden tamperfree keys, program G05B2219/24159 3 Several levels of security, passwords G05B2219/24161 3 Use of key, in key is stored access level G05B2219/24162 3 Biometric sensor, fingerprint as user access password G05B2219/24163 3 Authentication tag in configuration file G05B2219/24164 3 Parts of program accesible only during execution, no access with programming tool G05B2219/24165 3 Use codes to activate features of controller G05B2219/24166 3 Permit from several operators to allow access G05B2219/24167 3 Encryption, password, user access privileges G05B2219/24168 3 Identify connected programmer to allow control, program entry G05B2219/24169 3 Identification of last person who changed program G05B2219/24171 3 Supervisor code to change passwords G05B2219/24172 3 Use of second password, different from first G05B2219/24173 3 One sensor, two I-O channels each for different processor G05B2219/24174 3 One channel is used for communication while other is tested, in redundant I-O G05B2219/24175 3 Redundant communication channel, if one fails use the other G05B2219/24176 3 Central controller may override redundant controller G05B2219/24177 3 State machine arbitrates which redundant controller is active G05B2219/24178 3 Controlled device decides which redundant controller will be active G05B2219/24179 3 Redundant storage of control parameters G05B2219/24181 3 Fail silent nodes, replicated nodes grouped into fault tolerant units G05B2219/24182 3 Redundancy G05B2219/24183 3 If error, spare unit takes over, message to master, confirm new configuration G05B2219/24184 3 Redundant I-O, software comparison of both channels G05B2219/24185 3 After repair, update redundant system during non critical periods G05B2219/24186 3 Redundant processors are synchronised G05B2219/24187 3 Redundant processors run identical programs G05B2219/24188 3 Redundant processors run different programs G05B2219/24189 3 Redundant processors monitor same point, common parameters G05B2219/24191 3 Redundant processors are different in structure G05B2219/24192 3 Configurable redundancy G05B2219/24193 3 Two transducers for same parameter G05B2219/24194 3 One channel monitors correct programcode execution, other correct process state G05B2219/24195 3 Compare data in channels at timed intervals, for equality G05B2219/24196 3 Plausibility check in channels for correct sequence or result G05B2219/24197 3 Dual analog output ports, second takes over if first fails G05B2219/24198 3 Restart, reinitialize, boot system after fault detection, hanging up, stalling G05B2219/24199 3 Recover from fault, malfunction, go to safe state, correct and set new sequence G05B2219/24201 3 Inhibit restart program if start switch fails in normal run mode G05B2219/24202 3 After failure and stop of program, special switch to restart G05B2219/24203 3 Restart, recover from error only if detected states equal stored states G05B2219/24204 3 Select restore procedure corresponding to matched abnormal condition, table G05B2219/24205 3 Slow down processor activity if temperature rises above limit G05B2219/24206 3 Identification by portable memory in a key G05B2219/24207 3 If processor overloaded, reduce messages sent by other systems to it G05B2219/24208 3 Go into safety mode if communications are interrupted G05B2219/24209 3 Create film in case of error G05B2219/24211 3 Override normal program, execute urgency program so machine operates safe G05B2219/24212 3 Set off alarm state manually, acknowledge to restart normal control G05B2219/24213 3 No shut down if after emergency detection, all control parameters are safe G05B2219/24214 3 Detect if analog output signal is within range G05B2219/24215 3 Scada supervisory control and data acquisition G05B2219/24216 3 Supervision of system G05B2219/25 2 Pc structure of the system G05B2219/25001 3 CEBUS consumers electronics bus G05B2219/25002 3 Interbus-S, output serial out, input serial in, as one shift register G05B2219/25003 3 M3S bus with six lines, two power, two canbus, one to initialize, one as dead man switch G05B2219/25004 3 Power and data bus G05B2219/25005 3 Fluid bus for communication in process system with several fluidic control modules G05B2219/25006 3 Interface connected to fieldbus G05B2219/25007 3 UMS bus G05B2219/25008 3 Different buses, protocols on same line, also dsl G05B2219/25009 3 Profinet-I-O, producer-consumer mode G05B2219/25011 3 Domotique, I-O bus, home automation, building automation G05B2219/25012 3 Two different bus systems G05B2219/25013 3 G64-bus G05B2219/25014 3 Fieldbus general name of bus connected to machines, detectors, actuators G05B2219/25015 3 Gpib-488, ieee-488, hp bus, parallel instrumentation bus G05B2219/25016 3 Eiba bus, european installation bus association, ib installation bus G05B2219/25017 3 ASI actuator sensor interface, bus, network G05B2219/25018 3 Only actuator bus, network G05B2219/25019 3 Parallel processors coupled to bus by configurable interface card G05B2219/25021 3 Profibus G05B2219/25022 3 LAN local area network for controllers G05B2219/25023 3 Sercos serial real time communications system between servo and cpu G05B2219/25024 3 Bitbus from intel G05B2219/25025 3 Only sensor bus G05B2219/25026 3 Lon local operating network, uses neuron chip with three microprocessors G05B2219/25027 3 GSC general serial channel G05B2219/25028 3 Power, data and clock bus G05B2219/25029 3 Additional logic to mirror certain signals, permits node to adapt to bitrate G05B2219/25031 3 TTCAN bus, time triggered can bus G05B2219/25032 3 CAN, canbus, controller area network bus G05B2219/25033 3 structure, control, syncronization, data, alarm, connect I-O line to interface G05B2219/25034 3 Connect module to data, monitor, control lines, extra I-O and power to connector G05B2219/25035 3 Star network G05B2219/25036 3 Two clocks, high frequency for normal and low frequency for battery low, sleep G05B2219/25037 3 Clock line and data line loop in a contrary sense, for data stability, settling G05B2219/25038 3 During negative cycle of power supply, processor is set to active, else inactive G05B2219/25039 3 Clock G05B2219/25041 3 Select between several clock signals G05B2219/25042 3 Clock derived from power supply G05B2219/25043 3 Superposition time and other pulses G05B2219/25044 3 Radio controlled clock G05B2219/25045 3 Electronic cam, encoder for sequence control as function of position, programmable switch pls G05B2219/25046 3 Real time clock to sample I-O states and store them in memory G05B2219/25047 3 Common clock for redundant processors G05B2219/25048 3 Master clock and several frequency dividers, for motion and sequence control G05B2219/25049 3 Master processor gives timing information to slaves G05B2219/25051 3 For serial communication a separate clock and data line G05B2219/25052 3 VCO voltage controlled oscillator G05B2219/25053 3 Frequency pulses as function of speed G05B2219/25054 3 Calibration timer, compare 1st, number of pulses during calibration with second counter G05B2219/25055 3 During calibration adapt vco, counter to deliver wanted frequency, pulses G05B2219/25056 3 Automatic configuration of monitoring, control system as function of operator input, events G05B2219/25057 3 Configuration stored in distributed database for real time use G05B2219/25058 3 Job setup, use also library to select job setup G05B2219/25059 3 Iterative configuration of identical modules, only config first one, copy to other G05B2219/25061 3 Configuration stored in central database G05B2219/25062 3 Detect physical location of field device G05B2219/25063 3 Force node into an inactive state when required G05B2219/25064 3 Update component configuration to optimize program execution G05B2219/25065 3 Configure attributes of parameters G05B2219/25066 3 Configuration stored in each unit G05B2219/25067 3 Graphic configuration control system G05B2219/25068 3 Check correct configuration of device G05B2219/25069 3 Pseudo redundance, eliminate failing element and reconfigure system G05B2219/25071 3 Synoptique display of system configuration, layout, evolution G05B2219/25072 3 Initialise each module during start up G05B2219/25073 3 Configuration of keys and related display, shown on keys G05B2219/25074 3 Check system, change failing element, compare with stored configuration G05B2219/25075 3 Select interconnection of a combination of processor links to form network G05B2219/25076 3 Configure connected module only if allowed, registered module G05B2219/25077 3 Each module can be programmed for number of input and output G05B2219/25078 3 Store in ram a second program adapted to local conditions G05B2219/25079 3 Function module makes bus termination, creates local bus on ok from central G05B2219/25081 3 Clone, copy configuration from first device, in teach mode, to second identical device G05B2219/25082 3 Display name of configuration, to recognise how device has been set, programmed G05B2219/25083 3 For each subsystem a configuration G05B2219/25084 3 Select configuration as function of operator G05B2219/25085 3 Several function expansion units for master, main unit, universal system G05B2219/25086 3 Assign functions to group of complete or partial cells, modules G05B2219/25087 3 Selector switch to set function of each module G05B2219/25088 3 Define scale value of analog signal, min and max value G05B2219/25089 3 Define state of digital signal, open, closed, maintained, momentary G05B2219/25091 3 Of alternative and parallel parts of program into synchronised tasks G05B2219/25092 3 Customized control features, configuration G05B2219/25093 3 During start, integration into machine, send module functionality to scheduler G05B2219/25094 3 At start, I-O modules receive functionality and check with its own functionality G05B2219/25095 3 Detect kind of display to configure display routine G05B2219/25096 3 Detect addresses of connected I-O, modules G05B2219/25097 3 Detect control panel connected, select corresponding program and parameters G05B2219/25098 3 Detect connected sensors, set parameters, gain automatically G05B2219/25099 3 Detect configuration I-O and select needed program G05B2219/25101 3 Detect connected module, load corresponding parameters, variables into module G05B2219/25102 3 Detect connected actuator, by code, select compensation non linearity G05B2219/25103 3 Detect during start, number of modules, groups, sub groups G05B2219/25104 3 Detect transfer of control module, use mean default values instead of normal G05B2219/25105 3 By cable integrated in controlled machine, fixed G05B2219/25106 3 Pluggable card, magnetic, smart with configuration data, pulled out after loading G05B2219/25107 3 Pluggable card, magnetic or smart with configuration data, staying in device G05B2219/25108 3 Dipswitches combined with bcd switch instead of multiple dipswitches G05B2219/25109 3 Eeprom loaded from external device with configuration data G05B2219/25111 3 Using broadcast message G05B2219/25112 3 Using firmware stored in processor G05B2219/25113 3 Strapping diodes G05B2219/25114 3 Jumpers G05B2219/25115 3 Card, board with configuration switches G05B2219/25116 3 Pluggable, detachable cassette loads configuration G05B2219/25117 3 Resistors, value, combination defines a digital value G05B2219/25118 3 Matrix to connect sensor to corresponding actuator G05B2219/25119 3 Dipswitches dipschalter G05B2219/25121 3 What, which input or output to be connected to key or display G05B2219/25122 3 Stop angle and status of different on off states G05B2219/25123 3 Change controller pin configuration G05B2219/25124 3 Configure attributes of parameters G05B2219/25125 3 Relationship between different functions of a controller G05B2219/25126 3 Synchronize communication based on internal clock of microprocessor G05B2219/25127 3 Bus for analog and digital communication G05B2219/25128 3 Transmission with higher frequency than the processing frequency G05B2219/25129 3 Programming a multitasking, virtual sensor network shared by various users G05B2219/25131 3 Collect several parameters and transmit in block to control microprocessor G05B2219/25132 3 Superposition data signals on power lines for actuators G05B2219/25133 3 Serial parallel conversion G05B2219/25134 3 All interfaces load their data in shift register, then serial read out G05B2219/25135 3 On data line multiplex data and control words G05B2219/25136 3 Transmission with variable frequency, set by operator G05B2219/25137 3 Optical window for communication G05B2219/25138 3 Transmit data from rotating devices G05B2219/25139 3 Use of separate buscouple interface G05B2219/25141 3 Normal display led used also for communication purposes G05B2219/25142 3 Lan between host and main controller, other network between main and sub controllers G05B2219/25143 3 Buffer for communication between two cpu G05B2219/25144 3 Between microcomputers, processors G05B2219/25145 3 I-O communicates with local bus at one end and with fieldbus at other end G05B2219/25146 3 Communication between main and expansion unit, only clock and data G05B2219/25147 3 Before communication, check if optical fiber is correctly attached G05B2219/25148 3 Before communication, check if I-O is powered G05B2219/25149 3 Receiver detects communication error and requests emitter to retransmit data G05B2219/25151 3 Check appropriate protocol voltage levels G05B2219/25152 3 Parity detection G05B2219/25153 3 Checking communication G05B2219/25154 3 Detect error, repeat transmission on error, retransmit G05B2219/25155 3 Encoded transmission against noise G05B2219/25156 3 Full echo communication check, echo back G05B2219/25157 3 Checksum CRC G05B2219/25158 3 Watchdog G05B2219/25159 3 Respond to signal if initialisation and address are received within set interval G05B2219/25161 3 Only receiving station, read several times message, select correct one or reject G05B2219/25162 3 Contention, if several transmitters avoid collision, by separate transmittor code G05B2219/25163 3 Transmit twice, redundant, same data on different channels, check each channel G05B2219/25164 3 Loopback G05B2219/25165 3 Token ring network G05B2219/25166 3 USB, firewire, ieee-1394 G05B2219/25167 3 Receive commands through mobile telephone G05B2219/25168 3 Domotique, access through internet protocols G05B2219/25169 3 Half duplex, repeater G05B2219/25171 3 Serial, RS232 G05B2219/25172 3 Duplex G05B2219/25173 3 SCSI G05B2219/25174 3 Ethernet G05B2219/25175 3 Modem, codec coder decoder G05B2219/25176 3 RS485, differential data signals, xor G05B2219/25177 3 Using fm frequency modulation, fsk, biphase code G05B2219/25178 3 Serial communication, data, also repeater G05B2219/25179 3 Parallel G05B2219/25181 3 Repeater G05B2219/25182 3 Serial between host and modules, nodes, parallel in node to microcontroller G05B2219/25183 3 Serial AND-OR parallel interface in one circuit G05B2219/25184 3 Number of modules interfaces optimized in relation to applications with which to link G05B2219/25185 3 Single serial line, virtual second line is earth G05B2219/25186 3 Bluetooth G05B2219/25187 3 Transmission of signals, medium, ultrasonic, radio G05B2219/25188 3 Superposition high frequency data signal on power lines, current carrier G05B2219/25189 3 Current mode sensor I-O, current loop, 40-mA loop instead of voltage G05B2219/25191 3 Current loop G05B2219/25192 3 Infrared G05B2219/25193 3 Coaxial cable G05B2219/25194 3 Twin core, twisted cable G05B2219/25195 3 Multiwire cable, parallel G05B2219/25196 3 Radio link, transponder G05B2219/25197 3 Optical, glass fiber G05B2219/25198 3 Brouter: transfers data from wireless to wired networks, router: wired to wired G05B2219/25199 3 Router brouter broadcast configuration data periodically to update control units G05B2219/25201 3 Program commmunication between remote I-O and controller via remote connection program object G05B2219/25202 3 Internet, tcp-ip, web server : see under S05B219-40 G05B2219/25203 3 Keep correct order of messages sent, of messages sequence G05B2219/25204 3 Translate between different communication protocols G05B2219/25205 3 Encrypt communication G05B2219/25206 3 Protocol: only devices with changed states communicate their states, event G05B2219/25207 3 Only devices with changed states can receive control signals for actuator G05B2219/25208 3 Control message, address and command portion G05B2219/25209 3 Device status answer, response, acknowledge G05B2219/25211 3 Broadcast mode, length message, command, address of originator and destination G05B2219/25212 3 Master address node, node answers ready, master sends command, node executes it G05B2219/25213 3 Synchronisation, address and data G05B2219/25214 3 Wait, delay after message G05B2219/25215 3 Time triggered protocol for fault tolerant real time application G05B2219/25216 3 Packet switching G05B2219/25217 3 Configure communication protocol, select between several G05B2219/25218 3 Broadcast mode, originator, destinator address, command, check data G05B2219/25219 3 Probe packet to determine best route for messages G05B2219/25221 3 Identification of messages and their relative priority G05B2219/25222 3 Mailbox, email, mail system G05B2219/25223 3 Slave has registers to indicate master, acknowledge, transfer address, read write G05B2219/25224 3 Fieldbus messages services fms G05B2219/25225 3 Peripheral messages services pms, for sensor actuator G05B2219/25226 3 Combine CSMA-CD and TDM time multiplexed for rapid status exchange G05B2219/25227 3 Polling time is variable for each node, as function of time needed for each node G05B2219/25228 3 Scheduling communication on bus G05B2219/25229 3 Partition control software among distributed controllers G05B2219/25231 3 Command, task has deadline, time limit to be executed G05B2219/25232 3 DCS, distributed control system, decentralised control unit G05B2219/25233 3 Avoid communication delay by sending command and event, if event present, execute command G05B2219/25234 3 Direct communication between two modules instead of normal network G05B2219/25235 3 Associate a sequence function to each control element, event signature G05B2219/25236 3 Detail, detect presence of operator to wake up system G05B2219/25237 3 Drive record carrier G05B2219/25238 3 Personalize message G05B2219/25239 3 Relay assisted triac, in series for safety G05B2219/25241 3 Serial bus controller G05B2219/25242 3 Relay G05B2219/25243 3 Digital filter G05B2219/25244 3 State matrix connected to controller G05B2219/25245 3 Keyboard encoder chip used as sequence controller G05B2219/25246 3 Habituation, rehabituation and recovery chip, responds only to critical information G05B2219/25247 3 Program drum and reverse drum driven by timer motor G05B2219/25248 3 Microcontroller as time switch G05B2219/25249 3 Counter, timer plus microprocessor for real time, jitter G05B2219/25251 3 Real time clock G05B2219/25252 3 Microprocessor G05B2219/25253 3 Transputer G05B2219/25254 3 DSP digital signal processor G05B2219/25255 3 Neural network G05B2219/25256 3 Module is timer with variable time delay G05B2219/25257 3 Microcontroller G05B2219/25258 3 ASIC G05B2219/25259 3 Bus arbiter G05B2219/25261 3 Hand calculator as time switch G05B2219/25262 3 Oscillator to multiply pulses to counter G05B2219/25263 3 Solid state simulating relay logic G05B2219/25264 3 Synchronizer for pulses G05B2219/25265 3 Flash memory G05B2219/25266 3 Microcontroller combined with plc G05B2219/25267 3 Shift register G05B2219/25268 3 PLD programmable logic device G05B2219/25269 3 Lifo G05B2219/25271 3 Neuron controller, for lan G05B2219/25272 3 Hall sensor, switch G05B2219/25273 3 Fuzzy logic combined with delay element G05B2219/25274 3 Communication processor, link interface G05B2219/25275 3 Analog switch G05B2219/25276 3 Fifo G05B2219/25277 3 Tristate G05B2219/25278 3 Timer plus microprocessor G05B2219/25279 3 Switch on power, awake device from standby if detects action on device G05B2219/25281 3 Detect usage of machine, adapt sleep mode timer G05B2219/25282 3 Alternative energy for fieldbus devices G05B2219/25283 3 Evaluate available energy prior to wireless transmitter-receiver activation G05B2219/25284 3 Standby only for memory, prom G05B2219/25285 3 Standby only for real time clock G05B2219/25286 3 Switch on power, awake controlled machine from standby if command signal G05B2219/25287 3 Power for display leds I-O only when case is open G05B2219/25288 3 Detector to standby state if signal below certain level G05B2219/25289 3 Energy saving, brown out, standby, sleep, powerdown modus for microcomputer G05B2219/25291 3 Set module, component to sleep if no event or no other module needs it G05B2219/25292 3 Standby for display, switch on if operator wants to use it G05B2219/25293 3 Identify control parameters for several workpieces, control, both in parallel G05B2219/25294 3 Part, workpiece, code, tool identification G05B2219/25295 3 Identification has information on relationship with other controllers G05B2219/25296 3 Identification module, type connected I-O, device G05B2219/25297 3 Identify controlled element, valve, and read characteristics G05B2219/25298 3 System identification G05B2219/25299 3 Address memory with variable frequency G05B2219/25301 3 Expansion of system, memory G05B2219/25302 3 Program and data in separate memory G05B2219/25303 3 Decode processor status bits to switch, select between memories G05B2219/25304 3 Memory subdivided in separate blocks, high, low addressable with same address G05B2219/25305 3 MMA, memory management, set ram and eprom part for flash memory, store state also G05B2219/25306 3 Modules with hardwired logic G05B2219/25307 3 Each module has file with all components in module and the available components G05B2219/25308 3 Ecu, standard processor connects to asic connected to specific application G05B2219/25309 3 Module in ring for power supply and ring for command signals G05B2219/25311 3 Each module near controlled machine G05B2219/25312 3 Pneumatic, hydraulic modules, controlled valves G05B2219/25313 3 Clamp module on controlled system by magnet G05B2219/25314 3 Modular structure, modules G05B2219/25315 3 Module, sequence from module to module, structure G05B2219/25316 3 Control unit and actuator in one unit, module G05B2219/25317 3 Control unit, sensor and actuator in one unit, module G05B2219/25318 3 Power supply module in common for all modules G05B2219/25319 3 Standard connector between modules G05B2219/25321 3 Connection modules by flexible printed circuit, printed cable, multiway, ribbon G05B2219/25322 3 Stackthrough modules, modules are stacked, no need for backplane G05B2219/25323 3 Intelligent modules G05B2219/25324 3 Modules connected to serial bus G05B2219/25325 3 Each connected module has own power supply G05B2219/25326 3 Module with low maintenance connected to removable module with high maintenance G05B2219/25327 3 Single channel module G05B2219/25328 3 Module connected to parallel bus G05B2219/25329 3 Each module, segment has only either a sensor or an actuator G05B2219/25331 3 Module connected to canbus and to controlled device G05B2219/25332 3 Module capability concerns allowable I-O and required sequence of operations G05B2219/25333 3 Modules on bus and direct connection between them for additional logic functions G05B2219/25334 3 Each module contains several channels, each with an input and an output G05B2219/25335 3 Each module has connections to actuator, sensor and to a fieldbus for expansion G05B2219/25336 3 Cascaded modules, one module connects to other, I-O, computing expansion G05B2219/25337 3 Sbc single board computer, stand alone G05B2219/25338 3 Microprocessor G05B2219/25339 3 Supervisory plus control computer G05B2219/25341 3 Single chip programmable controller G05B2219/25342 3 Real time controller G05B2219/25343 3 Real time multitasking G05B2219/25344 3 In one cycle, application task is executed, if time is left, communication or user interface task is executed G05B2219/25345 3 Linux, preemption, low-latency patches for real time linux G05B2219/25346 3 Several operating systems in one device G05B2219/25347 3 Multitasking machine control G05B2219/25348 3 Windows expansion for real time control under windows G05B2219/25349 3 Operating system, Microsoft Windows G05B2219/25351 3 MSDOS G05B2219/25352 3 Preemptive for critical tasks combined with non preemptive, selected by attribute G05B2219/25353 3 Inductive coupling of power, transformer G05B2219/25354 3 Power or secondary control signal derived from received signal G05B2219/25355 3 Motor winding used as power transformator G05B2219/25356 3 Inductive coupling of power and signal G05B2219/25357 3 Regulation of energy coupling G05B2219/25358 3 During detection of input, switch over to dc power G05B2219/25359 3 Special power supply G05B2219/25361 3 DC-DC convertor on board G05B2219/25362 3 UPS, no break G05B2219/25363 3 Dual power supply, for digital circuit and for analog signals G05B2219/25364 3 For each module a powersupply G05B2219/25365 3 Initialize parameters G05B2219/25366 3 Detect code, kind connected machine, device before execution of program G05B2219/25367 3 Control of periodic, synchronous and asynchronous, event driven tasks together G05B2219/25368 3 Start group of motors, machines in sequence, power up, down sequence G05B2219/25369 3 Control of states, real time G05B2219/25371 3 Recharge apparatus with material, only when needed or during specific time G05B2219/25372 3 Sequence command, next step if reference equals ramp signal level G05B2219/25373 3 Detection position of program drum G05B2219/25374 3 Home selection G05B2219/25375 3 If error, execute subroutine for alternative command, no shut down G05B2219/25376 3 Repeat part of program, kind of subroutine G05B2219/25377 3 New sequence as function of deviation from predicted result, state G05B2219/25378 3 Stop machine after execution of some instructions on tape, marked by code G05B2219/25379 3 Operation on rotating table provided with a plurality of cases G05B2219/25381 3 Restart program at predetermined position, crash recovery after power loss G05B2219/25382 3 Skip sequences G05B2219/25383 3 Jump G05B2219/25384 3 Analog I-O to microprocessor to set switch moment for next step G05B2219/25385 3 Control speed of conveyor as function of missing objects, to speed up G05B2219/25386 3 Program execution as function of direction, forward or backward G05B2219/25387 3 Control sequences so as to optimize energy use by controlled machine G05B2219/25388 3 Race conditions G05B2219/25389 3 Macro's, subroutines G05B2219/25391 3 Start, stop sequence of different parts of machine, copier, textile, glass G05B2219/25392 3 Convert control signal to deliver pulse modified in time and width G05B2219/25393 3 Speed, delay, stand still of record carrier controlled, more commands possible G05B2219/25394 3 Execute next step on feedback of result of previous step G05B2219/25395 3 Clock dependant, select next cyclus, step as function of parameter G05B2219/25396 3 Add pulses or stop pulses as function of changing clock, speed to compensate G05B2219/25397 3 Compare real date with programmed date, if equal execute next command G05B2219/25398 3 Sampling period is a product of integer number and scheduler interrupt period G05B2219/25399 3 Variable, settable clock or cycle, phase duration G05B2219/25401 3 Compensation of control signals as function of changing supply voltage G05B2219/25402 3 Detect occurrence of signal by higher sampling when parameter value within range G05B2219/25403 3 Compare real clock time with programmed time, if equal execute next command G05B2219/25404 3 Command order is delayed as function of expected and real delay G05B2219/25405 3 Command order is delayed, corrected as function of speed G05B2219/25406 3 Delay as function of detected characteristics of controlled element G05B2219/25407 3 Delay between operations G05B2219/25408 3 Given order is latched for a certain delay in order te execute order surely G05B2219/25409 3 Feedforward of control signal to compensate for delay in execution G05B2219/25411 3 Priority interrupt G05B2219/25412 3 Separate interrupt for, from each interface G05B2219/25413 3 Interrupt, event, state change triggered G05B2219/25414 3 Interrupt without saving register states G05B2219/25415 3 Between processors using a single line and a switch G05B2219/25416 3 Interrupt G05B2219/25417 3 Identify capabilities necessary to produce article G05B2219/25418 3 Enter description of capabilities of each module G05B2219/25419 3 Scheduling G05B2219/25421 3 Using resource data relative to each component, module of control system G05B2219/25422 3 Aperiodic scheduling, executed only on certain condition G05B2219/25423 3 Verification of controlled value by comparing with recorded value, signature G05B2219/25424 3 Mixture of wall connectors, some with fixed address others no address G05B2219/25425 3 Personal computer G05B2219/25426 3 Microcontroller in smart card directly controls machine, runs control program G05B2219/25427 3 Controller inside socket, wall connector, distributor, junction box G05B2219/25428 3 Field device G05B2219/25429 3 Microprocessor mounted near controlled machine, cheaper line connection G05B2219/25431 3 Dual Port memory G05B2219/25432 3 Multiplex G05B2219/25433 3 Dataflow processor G05B2219/25434 3 Microprocessor and control logic integrated on same circuit board G05B2219/25435 3 Multiplex for analog signals G05B2219/25436 3 Main board connected to bundle of analog input lines G05B2219/25437 3 Main board coupled to bundle of digital and analog input lines G05B2219/25438 3 Counter controls device, machine directly or via decoder G05B2219/25439 3 Use of flexible printed circuit G05B2219/25441 3 Piggy back mounting G05B2219/25442 3 Europa card G05B2219/25443 3 Connect pc card to industrial bus, additional timing and adapting logic G05B2219/25444 3 Stick label over opening for card, to seal opening and indicate program status G05B2219/25445 3 Electric wiring inside pneumatic, hydraulic path G05B2219/25446 3 Serial port has power connected to pin for external device G05B2219/25447 3 Detachable program unit can be replaced by supplementary display G05B2219/25448 3 Control module is pluggable into wall connector G05B2219/25449 3 Constructive details G05B2219/25451 3 Connect module to bus using interface with adaptive logic G05B2219/25452 3 Bootstrap logic and ram integrated in serial connector G05B2219/25453 3 Encoder, control knob connected to same microprocessor pins as keyboard matrix G05B2219/25454 3 Retrofitting G05B2219/25455 3 Buscouple interface can be integrated in actuator G05B2219/25456 3 Piggy back controller, old controller functions as before, new functions by new G05B2219/25457 3 Replace old processor by more powerful processor on additional card G05B2219/25458 3 Opto isolation, optical separation G05B2219/25459 3 Reed relay separation G05B2219/25461 3 Transformer separation G05B2219/25462 3 Galvanic separation, galvanic isolation G05B2219/25463 3 Optical separation for signals, transformer separation for power G05B2219/25464 3 MBO motherboard, backplane special layout G05B2219/25465 3 Output of one module connected to input next module by lines on motherboard G05B2219/25466 3 Motherboard has data, address, power and module identification lines G05B2219/25467 3 Detect if expansion board is connected G05B2219/25468 3 Deconnect automatically high voltage supply when taking out a module G05B2219/25469 3 Inserting or taking out circuit boards during power on G05B2219/25471 3 Replace existing control system with new different system in real time G05B2219/25472 3 Synchronise controllers, sensors, measurement with data bus G05B2219/25473 3 Compensation variable cycle time, synchronized processes G05B2219/25474 3 Synchronize microprocessor with process or I-O G05B2219/25475 3 Sequence synchronized with machine axis, like knitting machine G05B2219/25476 3 Synchronous state change by clock as function of allowed states to skip certain states G05B2219/25477 3 Master waits for signal from slave, slave active thereafter, during limited time G05B2219/25478 3 Synchronize several controllers using syncline G05B2219/25479 3 Synchronize controllers using messages, add transmission time afterwards G05B2219/25481 3 Broadcast to each controller an address of part of program to be used G05B2219/25482 3 Synchronize several sequential processes, adjust G05B2219/25483 3 Synchronize several controllers using messages over data bus G05B2219/25484 3 Synchronize microprocessor and connected, controlled state machine G05B2219/26 2 Pc applications G05B2219/2601 3 Dispense machine glue, paste, flow G05B2219/2602 3 Wafer processing G05B2219/2603 3 Steering car G05B2219/2604 3 Test of external equipment G05B2219/2605 3 Wastewater treatment G05B2219/2606 3 Tape transport, take up, rewind, play G05B2219/2607 3 Infusion controller G05B2219/2608 3 Hospital bed G05B2219/2609 3 Process control G05B2219/2611 3 Microprocessor driven caliper, to measure length distances G05B2219/2612 3 Data acquisition interface G05B2219/2613 3 Household appliance in general G05B2219/2614 3 HVAC, heating, ventillation, climate control G05B2219/2615 3 Audio, video, tv, consumer electronics device G05B2219/2616 3 Earth moving, work machine G05B2219/2617 3 Eye, ophthalmic, surgery system G05B2219/2618 3 Lubrication, greasing G05B2219/2619 3 Wind turbines G05B2219/2621 3 Conveyor, transfert line G05B2219/2622 3 Press G05B2219/2623 3 Combustion motor G05B2219/2624 3 Injection molding G05B2219/2625 3 Sprinkler, irrigation, watering G05B2219/2626 3 Sewing G05B2219/2627 3 Grinding machine G05B2219/2628 3 Door, window G05B2219/2629 3 Assembly line G05B2219/2631 3 Blasting, explosion G05B2219/2632 3 Hemodialysis G05B2219/2633 3 Washing, laundry G05B2219/2634 3 Loom, weaving G05B2219/2635 3 Glass forming G05B2219/2636 3 Reproduction, image copying machine G05B2219/2637 3 Vehicle, car, auto, wheelchair G05B2219/2638 3 Airconditioning G05B2219/2639 3 Energy management, use maximum of cheap power, keep peak load low G05B2219/2641 3 Fork lift, material handling vehicle G05B2219/2642 3 Domotique, domestic, home control, automation, smart house G05B2219/2643 3 Oven, cooking G05B2219/2644 3 Sterilizer G05B2219/2645 3 Vending, distribute drinks G05B2219/2646 3 Printing G05B2219/2647 3 Dentist G05B2219/2648 3 Central heating G05B2219/2649 3 Burner G05B2219/2651 3 Camera, photo G05B2219/2652 3 Medical scanner G05B2219/2653 3 Roller blind, shutter, sunshade G05B2219/2654 3 Fridge, refrigerator G05B2219/2655 3 Cd player G05B2219/2656 3 Instrumentation G05B2219/2657 3 Blood, urine analyzer G05B2219/2658 3 Heat pump G05B2219/2659 3 Elevator G05B2219/2661 3 Milking robot G05B2219/2662 3 Photocopier G05B2219/2663 3 Tractor G05B2219/2664 3 Audio light, animation, stage, theatre light G05B2219/2665 3 Detonator, fuze G05B2219/2666 3 Toy G05B2219/2667 3 Crane G05B2219/2668 3 Fuel cells G05B2219/2669 3 Handling batches G05B2219/2671 3 Mail processing system G05B2219/30 1 Nc systems G05B2219/31 2 From computer integrated manufacturing till monitoring G05B2219/31001 3 CIM, total factory control G05B2219/31002 3 Computer controlled agv conveys workpieces between buffer and cell G05B2219/31003 3 Supervise route, reserve route and allocate route to vehicle, avoid collision G05B2219/31004 3 Move vehicle to battery charge or maintenance area G05B2219/31005 3 Detect obstacles on path of vehicle G05B2219/31006 3 Monitoring of vehicle G05B2219/31007 3 Floor plan, map stored in on-board computer of vehicle G05B2219/31008 3 Cooperation mobile robots, carrying common pallet, object or pushing together G05B2219/31009 3 Connector between AGV and station G05B2219/31011 3 Communication network identical to transport network G05B2219/31012 3 Optimize number of vehicles G05B2219/31013 3 Second AGV with wafers already underway before processing first finished G05B2219/31014 3 Synchronization between AGV movement and workpiece treatment chambers G05B2219/31015 3 Host, model group and workstation computer deliver each proper control data G05B2219/31016 3 General NC system executes tasks not present in specialised machine tools G05B2219/31017 3 Architecture, host controls several CNC, each acting as a server to a pmc G05B2219/31018 3 Virtual factory, modules in network, can be selected and combined at will G05B2219/31019 3 Each station along transferline is independent G05B2219/31021 3 Between lan and machine, communication adapter which serves also sensors G05B2219/31022 3 Planner and coordinator, decision and direct control level G05B2219/31023 3 Master production scheduler and microprocessor and schedule analysis and shop control G05B2219/31024 3 Superior controller and internal, external resources controller modules G05B2219/31025 3 PAC production activity controller G05B2219/31026 3 Diagnostic controller coupled to field and to redundant process controllers G05B2219/31027 3 Computer assisted manual assembly CAA, display operation, tool, result G05B2219/31028 3 Selecting workpieces from one or more containers by robot with vision G05B2219/31029 3 Program for assembly, show exploded article G05B2219/31031 3 Assembly, manipulator cell G05B2219/31032 3 Two workstations alternatively, one assembles, other is prepared for next G05B2219/31033 3 Record on site dimensions of pipe, tube configuration, to install pipe G05B2219/31034 3 Component identifier and location indicator corresponding to component G05B2219/31035 3 Disable assembly if one of component compartments lacks G05B2219/31036 3 Load component into corresponding compartment, bin, storage before assembly G05B2219/31037 3 Compartment, bin, storage vessel sensor to verify correct bin is loaded G05B2219/31038 3 Watchdog, timer to alert if operator does not executes operation within time G05B2219/31039 3 Count assembled parts, change program during assembly if number reached G05B2219/31041 3 Machine balancing, distribute articles evenly over machines G05B2219/31042 3 Enter pallet configuration, geometry, number of parts G05B2219/31043 3 Bin, storage identifier and workstation identifier G05B2219/31044 3 Assembly of modular products, variant configurability G05B2219/31045 3 Show bin, compartment and number of parts to be pick up G05B2219/31046 3 Aid for assembly, show display on screen next workpiece, task, position to be assembled, executed G05B2219/31047 3 Display image of finished workpiece on screen, show how, where to mount next part G05B2219/31048 3 Project on workpiece, image of finished workpiece, info or a spot G05B2219/31049 3 Minimize assembly time, by grouping part types into pallet groups G05B2219/31051 3 Hybrid system, combine expert system with traveling salesman problem TSP G05B2219/31052 3 Find feasable assembly sequences G05B2219/31053 3 Planning, generate assembly plans G05B2219/31054 3 Planning, layout of assembly system G05B2219/31055 3 Interpretation of assembly design data G05B2219/31056 3 Selection of assembly processes, preferred assembly sequences G05B2219/31057 3 Selection of assembly equipment, system G05B2219/31058 3 Determination of assembly tooling, fixture G05B2219/31059 3 Selection of inspection devices G05B2219/31061 3 Selection of assembly process parameters G05B2219/31062 3 Calculation of assembly times G05B2219/31063 3 Integrate assembly and task planning G05B2219/31064 3 Minimal precedence constraint for components, link between components G05B2219/31065 3 Disassembly evaluation G05B2219/31066 3 Virtual assembly disassembly planning G05B2219/31067 3 Assembly partitioning, find sub assembly removable without disturbing plan G05B2219/31068 3 Relative positioning of assembled parts with small geometric deviations G05B2219/31069 3 Cell controller, setup machine of cell during operation of other machines G05B2219/31071 3 Prevent order interference, no order to machine not setup for that order G05B2219/31072 3 Prevent batch breakup, no mix up of output of different machines G05B2219/31073 3 Decide when to create or reconfigure a cell G05B2219/31074 3 Decide which machines are to be used in a cell G05B2219/31075 3 Modular cell elements G05B2219/31076 3 Controller for cell, for robot motion, for supervision G05B2219/31077 3 Laser cutting table and handling and gripping and attachment robot and layup table G05B2219/31078 3 Several machines and several buffers, storages, conveyors, robots G05B2219/31079 3 Two workstations and two manipulators working together or independent G05B2219/31081 3 Detect position robot, agv relative to machine to start communication G05B2219/31082 3 NDDS network data delivery service, producers and consumers model G05B2219/31083 3 In server store virtual nodes for controlled machines, with states for map G05B2219/31084 3 Part of module exchanges high level messages, other part proprietary messages G05B2219/31085 3 Application scripts; in web server, not sent to client G05B2219/31086 3 Communication of carriage, agv data, workpiece data at each station G05B2219/31087 3 Transmission device between workcell and central control G05B2219/31088 3 Network communication between supervisor and cell, machine group G05B2219/31089 3 Direct communication between cooperating parts of a cell, not over server G05B2219/31091 3 One client handled by several servers G05B2219/31092 3 Network server for communication between plc's, using server G05B2219/31093 3 Communication between sensors, actuators and gateway G05B2219/31094 3 Data exchange between modules, cells, devices, processors G05B2219/31095 3 Read write intelligent chip on workpiece, pallet, tool for data exchange G05B2219/31096 3 Data carrier, communication by exchange of floppy disk G05B2219/31097 3 Display travels with workpiece, package, order, special orders can be inserted G05B2219/31098 3 Configuration editor for networking interconnection G05B2219/31099 3 Configuration of transfer control between several subsystems G05B2219/31101 3 Configuration file with format of relevant messages for different equipment G05B2219/31102 3 Program network controller, connected devices G05B2219/31103 3 Configure parameters of controlled devices G05B2219/31104 3 Remote configuration of parameters of controlled devices G05B2219/31105 3 Remote control of network controller G05B2219/31106 3 Auto configuration, each module responsable for own configuration G05B2219/31107 3 Start up of object manager module G05B2219/31108 3 Can controller in full can, detects if message is for controller G05B2219/31109 3 Can controller in basic can, microcontroller detects if message is for controller G05B2219/31111 3 Can controller and microcontroller integrated G05B2219/31112 3 Interface, SIOMS standard I-O for mechatronic systems, device drivers G05B2219/31113 3 General, vendor indenpendant display and control interface for sensor actuator G05B2219/31114 3 Sensor on off switch level can be set and displayed by detachable module G05B2219/31115 3 Network controller G05B2219/31116 3 A-D interface between asi and fieldbus G05B2219/31117 3 Each node has several, three channels, for control, for data, for addressing G05B2219/31118 3 Universal interface between asi and fieldbus, for any fielddevice G05B2219/31119 3 Fielddevice comprises also controller and pneumatic actuator and sensor G05B2219/31121 3 Fielddevice, field controller, interface connected to fieldbus G05B2219/31122 3 Bridge between networks G05B2219/31123 3 Multi mode network controller, monitor, control, configuration, maintenance G05B2219/31124 3 Interface between communication network and process control, store, exchange data G05B2219/31125 3 Signal, sensor adapted interfaces build into fielddevice G05B2219/31126 3 Transmitter coupled to fieldbus and to sensor, a-d conversion G05B2219/31127 3 Repeater between two networks G05B2219/31128 3 No repeater, split into several analog segments and common digital, can, expansion G05B2219/31129 3 Universal interface for different fieldbus protocols G05B2219/31131 3 Field device with gateway functions for communication with pc and other field devices G05B2219/31132 3 FDT interfacing profibus field device drivers DTM with engineering tool G05B2219/31133 3 Contactless connector, identify module wirelessly, short distance like less than twenty cm G05B2219/31134 3 PCD profinet component description, field device description module G05B2219/31135 3 Fieldbus G05B2219/31136 3 Name of bus, canbus, controller area network G05B2219/31137 3 Sercos serial real time communications system between servo and cpu G05B2219/31138 3 Profibus process fieldbus G05B2219/31139 3 Lon local operating network, using neuron chip G05B2219/31141 3 Eiba european installation bus association G05B2219/31142 3 Devicenet, can based net G05B2219/31143 3 Sds smart distributed system, can based G05B2219/31144 3 Interbus-S G05B2219/31145 3 Ethernet G05B2219/31146 3 Bati bus, for home habitation building automation G05B2219/31147 3 Simatic S5-bus G05B2219/31148 3 Imbus G05B2219/31149 3 P-net G05B2219/31151 3 Lan local area network G05B2219/31152 3 Separate lan for sensors, detectors G05B2219/31153 3 Serial bus for plug in modules, each connection has own supply G05B2219/31154 3 Actuator sensor bus, asi, intelligent actuator, motor, sensor G05B2219/31155 3 Ringbus G05B2219/31156 3 Network structure, internet G05B2219/31157 3 Star network, hub G05B2219/31158 3 Wan wide area network G05B2219/31159 3 Intranet G05B2219/31161 3 Java programcode or simular active agents, programs, applets G05B2219/31162 3 Wireless lan G05B2219/31163 3 Neutral bus with intelligent coupler for all kind of fieldbuses G05B2219/31164 3 Bus for analog and digital communication G05B2219/31165 3 Control handover in wireless automation networks G05B2219/31166 3 Access data by name, object, stored in list, database G05B2219/31167 3 Object, data object as network variable G05B2219/31168 3 Use of node, sensor, actuator and control object G05B2219/31169 3 Object manager contains client, control and communication and start and planning server G05B2219/31171 3 Each data object has corresponding identification for object manager, associative G05B2219/31172 3 All object managers use same algorithm to search server G05B2219/31173 3 Start different object manager as function of priority list G05B2219/31174 3 Load, use different protocols, formats, emulators for different systems G05B2219/31175 3 Message comprises identification of sender, receiver, command and parameter G05B2219/31176 3 Universal, same protocol to control all kind of drives, dc, ac, step motor G05B2219/31177 3 Protocol, sdlc serial data link control G05B2219/31178 3 Hdlc high level data link control G05B2219/31179 3 Master sends message with address of slave to all slaves, slave answers, interrupt G05B2219/31181 3 Controller and device have several formats and protocols, select common one G05B2219/31182 3 Address by pulse sequence, control by pulse width, module filters out own control G05B2219/31183 3 Token ring G05B2219/31184 3 Fip fieldbus instrumentation protocol G05B2219/31185 3 Mapi message application interface for windows G05B2219/31186 3 TCP-IP internet protocol G05B2219/31187 3 Csma-cd csma-cd-w carrier sense multiple access collision detection wireless G05B2219/31188 3 Combine csma-cd and tdm time multiplexed for rapid status exchange G05B2219/31189 3 Time multiplex G05B2219/31191 3 Shorten header, message can be sent with less bytes, short form PDU G05B2219/31192 3 Token passing protocol, priority token passing G05B2219/31193 3 Midi communication standard G05B2219/31194 3 Multimedia integration into fieldbus G05B2219/31195 3 WAP wireless application protocol, wireless web application G05B2219/31196 3 SOAP, describes available services and how to call them remotely G05B2219/31197 3 Near field communication nfc G05B2219/31198 3 VPN virtual private networks G05B2219/31199 3 UDP-IP G05B2219/31201 3 Frequency shift keying modulation, fsk G05B2219/31202 3 Semiconductor equipment communication standard SECS G05B2219/31203 3 Purpose, identification of messages, programs, variables G05B2219/31204 3 Blind node, executes control, data acquisition without having operator interfaces G05B2219/31205 3 Remote transmission of measured values from site, local to host G05B2219/31206 3 Exchange of parameters, data, programs between two station, station and central or host or remote G05B2219/31207 3 Master sends global files to autonomous controllers, feedback of process status G05B2219/31208 3 Server node to watch, store message, variable, data between lon, network G05B2219/31209 3 Master actuator sensor interface has priority over host, build into host G05B2219/31211 3 Communicate diagnostic data from intelligent field device controller to central G05B2219/31212 3 Intelligent local node can handle emergency without communication over net G05B2219/31213 3 Synchronization of servers in network G05B2219/31214 3 Discontinuous communication controlled by server G05B2219/31215 3 Upon modification of data in one database, automatic update of mirror databases G05B2219/31216 3 Handshake between machine and agv; readiness to load, unload workpiece G05B2219/31217 3 Merge, synchronize process data and network data for trend analysis G05B2219/31218 3 Scheduling communication on bus G05B2219/31219 3 Fixed deadline monotonic scheduling dm, set each message id to unique priority G05B2219/31221 3 Non preemptive earliest deadline ed, message id contains deadline G05B2219/31222 3 Mixed traffic scheduler, ed for high speed and dm for low speed messages G05B2219/31223 3 Main controller with three levels of serial networks G05B2219/31224 3 Supervisor, cell controllers in parallel bus, machine controllers in serial bus G05B2219/31225 3 System structure, plc's and pc's communicate over lan G05B2219/31226 3 Multitasking server connected to general network and to nc machines G05B2219/31227 3 External network for proces data, internal network for transport, handling only G05B2219/31228 3 Host, gateways and parallel backbone, multiprocessor computer node, fieldbus G05B2219/31229 3 Supervisor, master, workstation controller, automation, machine control G05B2219/31231 3 Lan and stations and fieldbus, each station controls own I-O G05B2219/31232 3 Lan and station, each station has plc controlling own I-O over bus G05B2219/31233 3 Map network and server in node and server controlled ethernet with machine nodes G05B2219/31234 3 Host, router and backplane bus, communication with host or backplane G05B2219/31235 3 St network, each module of first controls second similar network etc., tree G05B2219/31236 3 Plc exclusive network connected to map G05B2219/31237 3 Host and rs232, rs485 to network controller and rs232 to controlled devices G05B2219/31238 3 First network connected by repeater to second, second connected by repeater to third G05B2219/31239 3 Cache for server to fast support client G05B2219/31241 3 Remote control by a proxy or echo server, internet - intranet G05B2219/31242 3 Device priority levels on same bus, net, devices processes data of exactly lower priority device G05B2219/31243 3 Add serial number to message from station to check missing messages in host G05B2219/31244 3 Safety, reconnect network automatically if broken G05B2219/31245 3 Redundant bus, interbus, with two masters G05B2219/31246 3 Firewall G05B2219/31247 3 Reconnect network if connection was broken G05B2219/31248 3 Multiple data link layer masters, if one fails, other takes over G05B2219/31249 3 Display name of communication line and number of errors detected and corrected G05B2219/31251 3 Redundant access, wireless and hardware access to fielddevices G05B2219/31252 3 Watchdog, client sends regulary message to server, server must answer G05B2219/31253 3 Redundant object manager G05B2219/31254 3 Request from client waits until corresponding server functions again G05B2219/31255 3 Verify communication parameters, if wrong, refuse communication G05B2219/31256 3 Object managers arranged in logical ring for monitoring purposes G05B2219/31257 3 Redundant wireless links G05B2219/31258 3 Compensate control in case of missing message G05B2219/31259 3 Communication inhibited during certain process steps G05B2219/31261 3 Coordination control G05B2219/31262 3 Dcca dynamic coordinated concurrent activities G05B2219/31263 3 Imbedded learning for planner, executor, monitor, controller and evaluator G05B2219/31264 3 Control, autonomous self learn knowledge, rearrange task, reallocate resources G05B2219/31265 3 Control process by combining history and real time data G05B2219/31266 3 Convey, transport tool to workcenter, central tool storage G05B2219/31267 3 Central tool storage, convey a whole tool drum, magazine to workcenter G05B2219/31268 3 Central workpiece storage, convey workpiece, work pallet, holder to workcell G05B2219/31269 3 Convey tool and workpiece to workcenter G05B2219/31271 3 Priority workpiece pallet selected instead of routine workpiece pallet G05B2219/31272 3 Avoid piling up, queue of workpieces, accommodate surges G05B2219/31273 3 Buffer conveyor along main conveyor G05B2219/31274 3 Convey products, move equipment according to production plan in memory G05B2219/31275 3 Vehicle to convey workpieces is manually operable G05B2219/31276 3 Transport a lot to stations, each with different types of manufacturing equipment G05B2219/31277 3 Dispatching rules, shortest travel time or bidding based to reduce empty travel G05B2219/31278 3 Store optimum number of workpiece, between max min, in bins, compartment, save travel time G05B2219/31279 3 Prevent introduction of two pallets in same cell G05B2219/31281 3 Calculate optimum path for conveying workpieces G05B2219/31282 3 Data acquisition, BDE MDE G05B2219/31283 3 Communication memory, storage, ram, eprom on workpiece or pallet G05B2219/31284 3 Set begin and end of collection time for concerned machines, parameters G05B2219/31285 3 Send required data to computer as function of specified condition G05B2219/31286 3 Detect position of articles and equipment by receivers, identify objects by code G05B2219/31287 3 Indicate output for data, screen or printer or database G05B2219/31288 3 Archive collected data into history file G05B2219/31289 3 Read card with operator and another card with process, product, work order info G05B2219/31291 3 Store value detected signal and machine name and name of part of machine, mask G05B2219/31292 3 Data in categories, each with a priority factor G05B2219/31293 3 Enter size measurements, store in data base, analyze and identify in size data group G05B2219/31294 3 Compare measurements from sensors to detect defective sensors G05B2219/31295 3 Use integrated controller, processor during product, car assembly for ide, display, test G05B2219/31296 3 Identification, pallet object data and program code for station G05B2219/31297 3 Read only that ide information which is needed for specific operation G05B2219/31298 3 Store on actual pallets also id of several other upstream, following pallets G05B2219/31299 3 If workpiece rejected, write in id and erase operation code G05B2219/31301 3 Restore lost id by using entry number of preceding, following pallet G05B2219/31302 3 Verify id data and reread, rewrite or alarm on fault G05B2219/31303 3 If workpiece transferred to other pallet, transfer also id G05B2219/31304 3 Identification of workpiece and data for control, inspection, safety, calibration G05B2219/31305 3 Robot arm identifies object during movement G05B2219/31306 3 Read identification only if object is present G05B2219/31307 3 Identification structure is partly a copy of operating structure G05B2219/31308 3 Capture image asynchronously with processing of analysis, identification G05B2219/31309 3 Identification workpiece and time limit for processing of workpiece G05B2219/31311 3 Data are id, destination, number of pieces, alternative destination, process data G05B2219/31312 3 Identify pallet, bag, box code G05B2219/31313 3 Measure weight, dimension and contents of box, tray G05B2219/31314 3 Store in workpiece detected defects G05B2219/31315 3 Use of data by host, send work order to operator after pallet detection G05B2219/31316 3 Output test result report after testing, inspection G05B2219/31317 3 Outputs delivery ordersheet, relating to finished products, to packing cell G05B2219/31318 3 Data analysis, using different formats like table, chart G05B2219/31319 3 Use data groups as inventory control value, adapt inventory need to new data G05B2219/31321 3 Print, output finished product documentation, manual using id of all workpieces assembled, processed G05B2219/31322 3 Work still to be done on workpiece G05B2219/31323 3 Database for CIM G05B2219/31324 3 Distributed real time knowledge, database G05B2219/31325 3 Machine selection support, use of database G05B2219/31326 3 Database to manage communication networks G05B2219/31327 3 Directory service for database G05B2219/31328 3 Objects report their location to directory service G05B2219/31329 3 Distributed, among several servers, directory service G05B2219/31331 3 Select manufacturing information by entering product number G05B2219/31332 3 Back order management with back order, part maker delivery, production databases G05B2219/31333 3 Database to backup and restore factory controllers G05B2219/31334 3 Database with devices, configuration, of plant G05B2219/31335 3 Database of address of devices registers in different networks, mapping G05B2219/31336 3 Store machines performance; use it to control future machining G05B2219/31337 3 Failure information database G05B2219/31338 3 Design, flexible manufacturing cell design G05B2219/31339 3 From parameters, build processes, select control elements and their connection G05B2219/31341 3 Design of factory information system G05B2219/31342 3 Design of process control system G05B2219/31343 3 Design of factory, manufacturing system control G05B2219/31344 3 Element, file server G05B2219/31345 3 Map backbone bus G05B2219/31346 3 Network manager G05B2219/31347 3 Communication adaptors between network and each machine G05B2219/31348 3 Gateway G05B2219/31349 3 Server node as operator panel, with display for lon G05B2219/31351 3 Expert system to select best suited machining centre G05B2219/31352 3 Expert system integrates knowledges to control workshop G05B2219/31353 3 Expert system to design cellular manufacturing systems G05B2219/31354 3 Hybrid expert, knowledge based system combined with ann G05B2219/31355 3 Fault, if one station defect, stop it, other stations take over G05B2219/31356 3 Automatic fault detection and isolation G05B2219/31357 3 Observer based fault detection, use model G05B2219/31358 3 Markov model G05B2219/31359 3 Object oriented model for fault, quality control G05B2219/31361 3 Verify if right controllers are connected to carrier, conveyor controller G05B2219/31362 3 Verify correct configuration of system G05B2219/31363 3 Action, if one station defect, execute special program for other stations G05B2219/31364 3 If one station defect, return other stations to original programmed modes G05B2219/31365 3 Send message to most appropriate operator as function of kind of error G05B2219/31366 3 Operate faulty tool in degraded mode G05B2219/31367 3 MMS manufacturing message specification, rs511, iso9506 G05B2219/31368 3 MAP manufacturing automation protocol G05B2219/31369 3 Translation, conversion of protocol between two layers, networks G05B2219/31371 3 VMD virtual manufacturing device for robot task control, cell G05B2219/31372 3 Mes manufacturing execution system G05B2219/31373 3 Vou virtual operative organisational unit, extension of vmd G05B2219/31374 3 FAL fieldbus application layer, application service elements ase and application relations ar G05B2219/31375 3 LAS link active scheduler, distribute bandwidth between processing nodes G05B2219/31376 3 MFL material flow G05B2219/31377 3 From stored machine groups and relation machine workpiece, send workpiece to idle G05B2219/31378 3 Queue control G05B2219/31379 3 Master monitors controllers, updates production progress, allocates resources G05B2219/31381 3 Matrix cluster, machines in cell according to parts, row is part, column is machines G05B2219/31382 3 Find shortest way, route G05B2219/31383 3 Compare ratio of running work with optimum, decrease number of idle machines G05B2219/31384 3 Produce construction sequence, make parts, store, assemble equipment, ship G05B2219/31385 3 Determine rate of MFL out of each process within each workstation G05B2219/31386 3 Determine size of batch of material for each process to meet mfl rate G05B2219/31387 3 If resources, material, pieces under tolerance level, renew them until upper level G05B2219/31388 3 Just in time JIT, kanban is box to control flow of workpiece G05B2219/31389 3 Pull type, client order decides manufacturing G05B2219/31391 3 Administration tasks and factory control tasks G05B2219/31392 3 Lims laboratory information and management system G05B2219/31393 3 Object oriented engineering data management G05B2219/31394 3 Field management, low level, instruments and controllers acting in real time G05B2219/31395 3 Process management, specification, process and production data, middle level G05B2219/31396 3 Business management, production, document, asset, regulatory management, high level G05B2219/31397 3 Instrument information management, subset of process management G05B2219/31398 3 Simultaneous, concurrent engineering G05B2219/31399 3 Station corrects nc program, sends back modified program to program generator G05B2219/31401 3 Keep notebook for keeping track of process, can be executed to make product G05B2219/31402 3 Keep log book, for activities of a station, equipment G05B2219/31403 3 EDI electronic data exchange G05B2219/31404 3 Computer assisted complaint management, customer complaint G05B2219/31405 3 EDM electronic data management G05B2219/31406 3 Data management, shop management, memory management G05B2219/31407 3 Machining, work, process finish time estimation, calculation G05B2219/31408 3 Cost calculation of use of certain machine types G05B2219/31409 3 Calculation approach time G05B2219/31411 3 Down time, loss time estimation, calculation G05B2219/31412 3 Calculate machining time, update as function of load, speed G05B2219/31413 3 Estimate capacity of plant G05B2219/31414 3 Calculate amount of production energy, waste and toxic release G05B2219/31415 3 Cost calculation in real time for a product manufactured G05B2219/31416 3 Calculate effect of different actuators on optimal path sequence G05B2219/31417 3 Calculate capacity by back propagating capacity, constraint from last to first module G05B2219/31418 3 NC program management, support, storage, distribution, version, update G05B2219/31419 3 Select file from a list, directory G05B2219/31421 3 File with parameters for station and identification of station G05B2219/31422 3 Upload, download programs, parameters from, to station to, from server G05B2219/31423 3 After cap, send resulting programs to different nc machines G05B2219/31424 3 Print label of finished part, with info, history, attach to part, docket G05B2219/31425 3 Plan availability of operator for cell as function of time and operation calendar G05B2219/31426 3 Real time database management for production control G05B2219/31427 3 Production, CAPM computer aided production management G05B2219/31428 3 Production management for lot production and for individual components of lot G05B2219/31429 3 Predict end of job execution, schedule new job beforehand G05B2219/31431 3 Identify and classify excess raw material; reuse G05B2219/31432 3 Keep track of conveyed workpiece, batch, tool, conditions of stations, cells G05B2219/31433 3 Diagnostic unit per zone of manufacturing G05B2219/31434 3 Zone supervisor, collects error signals from, and diagnoses different zone G05B2219/31435 3 Paging support with display board, status monitoring and report compiling G05B2219/31436 3 Host monitors plc, control processor without interrupting its program G05B2219/31437 3 Monitoring, global and local alarms G05B2219/31438 3 Priority, queue of alarms G05B2219/31439 3 Alarms can be warning, alert or fault G05B2219/31441 3 Simocode, overload protection, detection of trips, life time connected to fieldbus G05B2219/31442 3 Detect if operation on object has been executed correctly in each station G05B2219/31443 3 Keep track of nc program, recipe program G05B2219/31444 3 Compare actual manufacturing sequence with simulated sequence, correct actual G05B2219/31445 3 Detect changed working conditions, to correct machine load, balance G05B2219/31446 3 Detect if workpiece, object present G05B2219/31447 3 Process error event detection and continuous process image detection, storage G05B2219/31448 3 Display at central computer, slave displays for each machine unit G05B2219/31449 3 Monitor workflow, to optimize business, industrial processes G05B2219/31451 3 Petrinet for monitoring process G05B2219/31452 3 Send a warning message that an event has to be monitored before the event occurs G05B2219/31453 3 Repeat sending warnings to operator until certain event is monitored G05B2219/31454 3 Keep track of vehicles G05B2219/31455 3 Monitor process status G05B2219/31456 3 Product progress, taking into account products on vehicle G05B2219/31457 3 Factory remote control, monitoring through internet G05B2219/31458 3 Test workpiece during transport G05B2219/31459 3 Library with metrology plan for different type of workpieces G05B2219/31461 3 Use risk analysis to identify process parts that should be specially monitored G05B2219/31462 3 Add time stamp to alarm message G05B2219/31463 3 Status of whole system calculated from status of its components G05B2219/31464 3 Select between different models corresponding to diff process control configurations G05B2219/31465 3 Determine which variables of the system to be monitored G05B2219/31466 3 Display position of different workpieces, tools in system G05B2219/31467 3 Display of operating conditions of machines, workcells, selected programs G05B2219/31468 3 Display jig, pallet number, status and clamp jig number G05B2219/31469 3 Graphical display of process as function of detected alarm signals G05B2219/31471 3 Operator can select a graphical screen at his will as help diagnostic G05B2219/31472 3 Graphical display of process G05B2219/31473 3 Fisheye view, sharp detailed view of main subject, rest much smaller, navigate G05B2219/31474 3 Icon display for quick access of detailed information G05B2219/31475 3 Zoom or pan display for flexible access to information G05B2219/31476 3 Display of several transactions, sub-displays for other transactions G05B2219/31477 3 Display correlated data so as to represent the degree of correlation G05B2219/31478 3 Display all processes together or select only one G05B2219/31479 3 Operator select part of process he wants to see, video image is displayed G05B2219/31481 3 Safety monitoring system, redundant display, print systems for process data G05B2219/31482 3 Verify working state of printers, displays, switch over if defect G05B2219/31483 3 Verify monitored data if valid or not by comparing with reference value G05B2219/31484 3 Operator confirms data if verified data is correct, otherwise amends data G05B2219/31485 3 Verify and update all related data in relational database G05B2219/32 2 Operator till task planning G05B2219/32001 3 Computer assisted machining, signals guide operator to manual machine object G05B2219/32002 3 Operator interface, manual control at cell, if host fails or priority G05B2219/32003 3 Manual control at central control to control workcell, select pallet G05B2219/32004 3 Graphical, textual instructions, sheet for operator to resume process G05B2219/32005 3 Graphical, text operator instructions synchronous with product distribution G05B2219/32006 3 Operator addresses machines to give commands or retrieve data G05B2219/32007 3 Operator is assisted by expert system for advice and delegation of tasks G05B2219/32008 3 Operator changes schedule, workload in allowed range by graphical interface G05B2219/32009 3 Optimal task allocation between operator and machine G05B2219/32011 3 Operator adapts manufacturing as function of sensed values G05B2219/32012 3 Operator must signify his continued attendance at the workstation G05B2219/32013 3 Operator marks processes, scheduler detects marks, releases control to operator G05B2219/32014 3 Augmented reality assists operator in maintenance, repair, programming, assembly, use of head mounted display with 2-D 3-D display and voice feedback, voice and gesture command G05B2219/32015 3 Optimize, process management, optimize production line G05B2219/32016 3 Minimize setup time of machines G05B2219/32017 3 Adapt real process as function of changing simulation model, changing for better results G05B2219/32018 3 Adapt process as function of results of quality measuring until maximum quality G05B2219/32019 3 Dynamic reconfiguration to maintain optimal design, fabrication, assembly G05B2219/32021 3 Energy management, balance and limit power to tools G05B2219/32022 3 Ordering, remote ordering, enter article and operations needed, create jobfile G05B2219/32023 3 Print label, instructions for operator and job code for machining parameters G05B2219/32024 3 Remote ordering, electronic selection article and fitting to form of client G05B2219/32025 3 Automatic marking of article G05B2219/32026 3 Order code follows article through all operations G05B2219/32027 3 Order, plan, execute, confirm end order, if unfeasible execute exception operation G05B2219/32028 3 Electronic catalog, to select material, resources, make lists with prices G05B2219/32029 3 Enter also delivery location, transport means, kind of truck G05B2219/32031 3 Use item and structure information G05B2219/32032 3 Salesman creates order, system answers back with price, estimated date G05B2219/32033 3 Send article design, needed material, packaging and shipping info to manufacturer G05B2219/32034 3 Electronic market, network broker G05B2219/32035 3 Compose, configure article and order G05B2219/32036 3 Enter data, values for custom made articles G05B2219/32037 3 Order picking G05B2219/32038 3 Client can develop programs, parts on remote server located by manufacturer G05B2219/32039 3 Send also testing program G05B2219/32041 3 Combine orders from different customers G05B2219/32042 3 Halting, initiating or resuming production of a product on order G05B2219/32043 3 Program, information flow G05B2219/32044 3 Shift workpiece and agv, carriage data in memory on advance to next station G05B2219/32045 3 Each machine knows sequence of pallets, each pallet knows sequence of operations G05B2219/32046 3 On detection workpiece code load program for workpiece from central G05B2219/32047 3 Workcell end instruction selects next workpiece with related program G05B2219/32048 3 Wait state between two successive machining steps G05B2219/32049 3 Store program data, manufacturing history on workpiece, shifts to next G05B2219/32051 3 Central control, modify program slave computers as function of production demand from host G05B2219/32052 3 Lookup table, identify job to be executed by master or slave G05B2219/32053 3 Adjust work parameter as function of other cell G05B2219/32054 3 Send request for object carry out to other cell G05B2219/32055 3 Identify workpiece, read status centrally, machine, adapt status centrally G05B2219/32056 3 Balance load of workstations by grouping tasks G05B2219/32057 3 Control cell as function of correlation between stored and detected machine state G05B2219/32058 3 Execute program as function of deviation from predicted state, result G05B2219/32059 3 Send code, data for workpiece to each workstation to be used, update data G05B2219/32061 3 Central controls modules grouped according to function G05B2219/32062 3 Set machines to new lot work, send them operation schedule, nc and handling data G05B2219/32063 3 Adapt speed of tool as function of deviation from target rate of workpieces G05B2219/32064 3 Production change over G05B2219/32065 3 Synchronise set points of processes G05B2219/32066 3 Central stores operation code in id and in concerned station G05B2219/32067 3 Change combinations of operation codes in station, id for flexibility G05B2219/32068 3 Execution at station only permitted if operation code of station and id equal G05B2219/32069 3 Use of multiple id to prepare program for station before pallet in station G05B2219/32071 3 Adaptive fuzzy controller, tunes itself as function of machine parameter variation G05B2219/32072 3 Distributed fuzzy controllers G05B2219/32073 3 If inspection needed, stop machining, execute separate inspection program G05B2219/32074 3 History of operation of each machine G05B2219/32075 3 Predict workpiece measurements from measurements of previous workpieces G05B2219/32076 3 Adjust feedback from previous processes as function of elapsed time G05B2219/32077 3 Batch control system G05B2219/32078 3 Calculate process end time, form batch of workpieces and transport to process G05B2219/32079 3 Use of common resources G05B2219/32081 3 Sub batch, machine, assemble only part of the whole batch G05B2219/32082 3 Planing, material requiring planning MRP, request G05B2219/32083 3 Alternative, variant operation planning, revision specification of product G05B2219/32084 3 Planning of configuration of product, based on components G05B2219/32085 3 Layout of factory, facility, cell, production system planning G05B2219/32086 3 Integrate process planning and job shop scheduling G05B2219/32087 3 Decentral planning, each plant involved takes part of global G05B2219/32088 3 Master production planning, highest level G05B2219/32089 3 Action and material and technology combined to manufacture product G05B2219/32091 3 Algorithm, genetic algorithm, evolution strategy G05B2219/32092 3 Heuristic algorithm, accept feasible solution and attempt to improve it G05B2219/32093 3 Search, adaptive, after each iteration some search directions are forbidden G05B2219/32094 3 Dedicated language for batch processing, enter number of workpieces G05B2219/32095 3 Text, menu driven editor for batch programming, phase sequence, parameters G05B2219/32096 3 Batch, recipe configuration for flexible batch control G05B2219/32097 3 Recipe programming for flexible batch G05B2219/32098 3 Batch programming using oop G05B2219/32099 3 CAPP computer aided machining and process planning G05B2219/32101 3 CASE based process planning, using older, known case G05B2219/32102 3 Select machine type G05B2219/32103 3 Select size of tool G05B2219/32104 3 Data extraction from geometric models for process planning G05B2219/32105 3 Calculate machining axis, best feasible orientation for machining G05B2219/32106 3 Calculate machining volumes for turning operations G05B2219/32107 3 Operative process planning G05B2219/32108 3 From order, production time divide into special and normal operations G05B2219/32109 3 Divide process into machining methods G05B2219/32111 3 PPS production planning system G05B2219/32112 3 PPS and MS Office integrated G05B2219/32113 3 Machine load and characteristic curves G05B2219/32114 3 Part type selection, for simultaneous processing G05B2219/32115 3 Machine grouping, each machine in each group performs same operations G05B2219/32116 3 Production ratio, proportion in which selected part types will be produced G05B2219/32117 3 Resource allocation, of number of pallets, fixtures of each type to part type G05B2219/32118 3 Loading, allocates operations and tools to selected part type G05B2219/32119 3 Order handling and manufacturing module and offline monitoring G05B2219/32121 3 Read identification of pallet, conveyor and enter data for manufacturing G05B2219/32122 3 Documentation of programmable electronic system G05B2219/32123 3 Use of ms windows for automation, connected to mms manufacturing message system G05B2219/32124 3 Program hybrid system, part sequence, part continous G05B2219/32125 3 Maple manufacturing application programming environment G05B2219/32126 3 Hyperlink, access to program modules and to hardware modules in www, web server, browser G05B2219/32127 3 Read identification of part and generate automatically manufacturing conditions G05B2219/32128 3 Gui graphical user interface G05B2219/32129 3 Select program for specified machine from library, file server G05B2219/32131 3 Use job graph G05B2219/32132 3 SFC shop floor control, to develop and build control system for factory G05B2219/32133 3 Commands from program of other controller cause recompilation of local program G05B2219/32134 3 Dynamic generation of web pages from program code G05B2219/32135 3 APC advanced process control applications G05B2219/32136 3 Web service oriented architecture for manufacturing and automation G05B2219/32137 3 Configure, connect, combine different program modules G05B2219/32138 3 Select hardware, devices at workstation, needed for, to be used at cell, node G05B2219/32139 3 Select at workstation control parameters for cell, node G05B2219/32141 3 Define type of I-O, analog, digital, pulse G05B2219/32142 3 Define device, module description using xml format file G05B2219/32143 3 Use css style sheets as control parameters G05B2219/32144 3 Define device description using dd files G05B2219/32145 3 Manual, enter identification, name workpiece and teach manufacturing data G05B2219/32146 3 Display parts, manufacturing conditions to enter conditions for selected part G05B2219/32147 3 Edit teached data to change operation parameters of workstations G05B2219/32148 3 Enter correction data at a station, also transmitted to all downstream stations G05B2219/32149 3 Display working condition data, real measured data and tolerance G05B2219/32151 3 Prepare teach data by selecting data from two tables as function of type of work G05B2219/32152 3 Inhibit further editing of entered parameters G05B2219/32153 3 Exchange data between user, cad, caq, nc, capp G05B2219/32154 3 Object, attribute for geometry, technology, function oop G05B2219/32155 3 Editor and library for objects G05B2219/32156 3 Each defined object has corresponding set of geometrical macros G05B2219/32157 3 Create a new object by combining existing objects G05B2219/32158 3 Object groups, for object replication, naming, messaging and retrieving G05B2219/32159 3 Each hardware unit together with its software forms one object G05B2219/32161 3 Object oriented control, programming G05B2219/32162 3 Tasks or control icons are linked to form a job G05B2219/32163 3 Indicate synchronisation tags on icons of tasks G05B2219/32164 3 Petrinet and procedural language combined G05B2219/32165 3 Petrinet G05B2219/32166 3 Convert petrinet to sequence program for cell and to control program for machine G05B2219/32167 3 Convert petrinet to ladder diagram G05B2219/32168 3 Generation and analysis of synthesis rules for petrinet G05B2219/32169 3 Stochastic pn, spn G05B2219/32171 3 Transform, convert operator goals and information into petri nets G05B2219/32172 3 Control petri net together with modeling petri net, cascaded G05B2219/32173 3 Table, memory table with identification code for all parts to be used G05B2219/32174 3 Memory table parts classification and working, manufacturing conditions G05B2219/32175 3 Table with correlation between part codes and part classification G05B2219/32176 3 Correspondance between manufacturing part list and design part list G05B2219/32177 3 Computer assisted quality surveyance, caq G05B2219/32178 3 Normal and correction transferline, transfer workpiece if fault G05B2219/32179 3 Quality control, monitor production tool with multiple sensors G05B2219/32181 3 Monitor production, assembly apparatus with multiple sensors G05B2219/32182 3 If state of tool, product deviates from standard, adjust system, feedback G05B2219/32183 3 Test cell G05B2219/32184 3 Compare time, quality, state of operators with threshold value G05B2219/32185 3 Calculate entropy, disorder G05B2219/32186 3 Teaching inspection data, pictures and criteria and apply them for inspection G05B2219/32187 3 Correlation between controlling parameters for influence on quality parameters G05B2219/32188 3 Teaching relation between controlling parameters and quality parameters G05B2219/32189 3 Compare between original solid model and measured manufactured object G05B2219/32191 3 Real time statistical process monitoring G05B2219/32192 3 After inspection create correction table with position, correction data G05B2219/32193 3 Ann, neural base quality management G05B2219/32194 3 Quality prediction G05B2219/32195 3 Feedforward quality control G05B2219/32196 3 Store audit, history of inspection, control and workpiece data into database G05B2219/32197 3 Inspection at different locations, stages of manufacturing G05B2219/32198 3 Feedforward inspection data for calibration, manufacturing next stage G05B2219/32199 3 If number of errors grow, augment sampling rate for testing G05B2219/32201 3 Build statistical model of past normal proces, compare with actual process G05B2219/32202 3 Integration and cooperation between processes G05B2219/32203 3 Effect of material constituents, components on product manufactured G05B2219/32204 3 Performance assurance; assure certain level of non-defective products G05B2219/32205 3 Use model error adapted to type of workpiece G05B2219/32206 3 Selection from a lot of workpieces to be inspected G05B2219/32207 3 Action upon failure value, send warning, caution message to terminal G05B2219/32208 3 Rearrange production line G05B2219/32209 3 Stop production line G05B2219/32211 3 Outputs new workorders to operators G05B2219/32212 3 If parameter out of tolerance reject product G05B2219/32213 3 If parameter out of tolerance during limited time, accept product on condition G05B2219/32214 3 Display on screen what fault and which tool and what order to repair fault G05B2219/32215 3 If detected shape not correct, simulate new machine, tool and adapt path G05B2219/32216 3 If machining not optimized, simulate new parameters and correct machining G05B2219/32217 3 Finish defect surfaces on workpiece G05B2219/32218 3 Sort workpieces as function of quality data G05B2219/32219 3 Slow down production after failure G05B2219/32221 3 Correlation between defect and measured parameters to find origin of defect G05B2219/32222 3 Fault, defect detection of origin of fault, defect of product G05B2219/32223 3 Fixture failure diagnosis, measure assembly, derive influence of fixture on error G05B2219/32224 3 Identify parameters with highest probability of failure G05B2219/32225 3 Randomize workpiece treatment order within lot to improve lot-to-lot comparisons G05B2219/32226 3 Computer assisted repair, maintenance of system components G05B2219/32227 3 On error detected by zone supervisor, maintenance of particular zone G05B2219/32228 3 Repair, rework of manufactured article G05B2219/32229 3 Repair fault product by replacing fault parts G05B2219/32231 3 Inspection and correction, repair station in one unit, correction data in memory G05B2219/32232 3 Inspection and correction, repair station are separate, transmit correction data G05B2219/32233 3 Scheduling repair G05B2219/32234 3 Maintenance planning G05B2219/32235 3 Sharing of data between process control and maintenance management computers G05B2219/32236 3 Automatic order of parts needed for maintenance schedule G05B2219/32237 3 Repair and rework of defect, out of tolerance parts, reschedule G05B2219/32238 3 Scheduler triggers generation of nc program for actual selected machine G05B2219/32239 3 Avoid deadlock, lockup G05B2219/32241 3 Resource editor G05B2219/32242 3 Reschedule without propagation of interruptions to other cells G05B2219/32243 3 Rerouting parts G05B2219/32244 3 By using graphical display of array and selecting elements, rearrange them G05B2219/32245 3 Reentrant scheduling, workpiece can return to same machine G05B2219/32246 3 Virtual reality based interface scheduler G05B2219/32247 3 Real time scheduler G05B2219/32248 3 Create schedule from elementary operations from database G05B2219/32249 3 Repair, rework of defect, out of tolerance part in next station by reconfiguring it G05B2219/32251 3 Normal and special order production lines for different types of workpiece G05B2219/32252 3 Scheduling production, machining, job shop G05B2219/32253 3 As a function of, change of machine operation G05B2219/32254 3 Work sequence, alternative sequence G05B2219/32255 3 Required time for work temperature control G05B2219/32256 3 Due dates, pieces must be ready, priority of dates, deadline G05B2219/32257 3 Tool replacement minimization G05B2219/32258 3 Resource, machine assignment preferences, actual and anticipated load G05B2219/32259 3 Flexibility, polyvalent machine, large buffers, permutation operations, alternative G05B2219/32261 3 Rearrange production line as function of operator rating G05B2219/32262 3 Work manhours, number of operators and work place G05B2219/32263 3 Afo products, their components to be manufactured, lot selective G05B2219/32264 3 Setup time G05B2219/32265 3 Waiting, queue time, buffer G05B2219/32266 3 Priority orders G05B2219/32267 3 Dynamic throughput maximization G05B2219/32268 3 Available parts, available materials G05B2219/32269 3 Decision, of job release, select job to be launched next in shop G05B2219/32271 3 Decision of job dispatching, select job to process next on each machine G05B2219/32272 3 Decision of next visiting machine selection, where job is to go G05B2219/32273 3 Decision of job pulling, select job to put in input buffer of next machine if conflicts G05B2219/32274 3 Event is triggered when first unit of first lot enters or last unit leaves processing G05B2219/32275 3 Job, recipe cascading: no delay, next job is started immediatly when first is finished G05B2219/32276 3 For tool feeding schedule G05B2219/32277 3 Agv schedule integrated into cell schedule G05B2219/32278 3 Schedule of overhead material handlers, robot gantry G05B2219/32279 3 Operator scheduling for load, unload, walk and wait in a cell with plural machines G05B2219/32281 3 Single machine scheduling, one machine, several jobs G05B2219/32282 3 For a quick and slow production line G05B2219/32283 3 Machine scheduling, several machines, several jobs G05B2219/32284 3 Job shop, two, more operations may not occupy same machine simultaneously G05B2219/32285 3 Multi manipulator assembly cell G05B2219/32286 3 Monitoring items connected to certain different entities, activities G05B2219/32287 3 Medical, chemical, biological laboratory G05B2219/32288 3 Create daily or weekly production matrix G05B2219/32289 3 Determine number of components, start of their production, allocate processor G05B2219/32291 3 Task sequence optimization G05B2219/32292 3 Large, medium and fine schedule, with feedback from fine to large G05B2219/32293 3 Minimize work in progress, system at maximum productivity G05B2219/32294 3 Maximize throughput of cell G05B2219/32295 3 Production start time from order and production specification, satisfaction degree G05B2219/32296 3 If error search in a repair library, trained by operator, to correct schedule G05B2219/32297 3 Adaptive scheduling, feedback of actual proces progress to adapt schedule G05B2219/32298 3 Designate at least two group of articles, first with priority, reschedule second G05B2219/32299 3 Divide job shop into number of workcenters G05B2219/32301 3 Simulate production, process stages, determine optimum scheduling rules G05B2219/32302 3 Each pallet has working plan, information and machine selection data G05B2219/32303 3 Convert program to fit rescheduled machine G05B2219/32304 3 Minimize flow time, tact, shortest processing, machining time G05B2219/32305 3 Fastest interrupt time, change jobs dynamically to fastest machine G05B2219/32306 3 Rules to make scheduling decisions G05B2219/32307 3 Last buffer first serve, lifo G05B2219/32308 3 Shortest, narrowest non full queue G05B2219/32309 3 Shortest remaining capacity G05B2219/32311 3 Shortest queue next G05B2219/32312 3 Largest imminent operation time G05B2219/32313 3 Shortest remaining processing time G05B2219/32314 3 Largest remaining processing time G05B2219/32315 3 Machine with least work G05B2219/32316 3 First buffer first serve, fifo G05B2219/32317 3 Smallest ratio for imminent processing time divided by total processing time G05B2219/32318 3 Smallest value of product of imminent processing time with total processing time G05B2219/32319 3 Shortest imminent operation time, part of machining time G05B2219/32321 3 Largest processing, machining time G05B2219/32322 3 Machines with least frequency of errors G05B2219/32323 3 Determine lot priority as function of sum of queue and processing time G05B2219/32324 3 Quality data determines optimum machine sequence selection, queuing rules G05B2219/32325 3 Object oriented scheduling, use machine, part, tool object and coordinator G05B2219/32326 3 Local scheduler, each machine own scheduler, independent from defective machines G05B2219/32327 3 Structure, fuzzy logic expert system scheduler G05B2219/32328 3 Dynamic scheduling, resource allocation, multi agent negotiation G05B2219/32329 3 Real time learning scheduler, uses ANN, fuzzy G05B2219/32331 3 Network of coordinating planning systems for each cell, factory G05B2219/32332 3 Expert scheduler G05B2219/32333 3 Use of genetic algorithm G05B2219/32334 3 Use of reinforcement learning, agent acts, receives reward G05B2219/32335 3 Use of ann, neural network G05B2219/32336 3 Normal, special order lines share some common machines, part of production line G05B2219/32337 3 Simulation, statechart SC G05B2219/32338 3 Use new conditions for model, check, calculate if model meets objectives G05B2219/32339 3 Object oriented modeling, design, analysis, implementation, simulation language G05B2219/32341 3 Grafcet model, graph based simulation G05B2219/32342 3 Real time simulation G05B2219/32343 3 Derive control behaviour, decisions from simulation, behaviour modelling G05B2219/32344 3 Modular verification of real time systems G05B2219/32345 3 Of interconnection of cells, subsystems, distributed simulation G05B2219/32346 3 Using acd, activity cycle diagram G05B2219/32347 3 Knowledge based simulation engine, use answers from user, database G05B2219/32348 3 Process reengineering, rethink manufacturing process, continuous improve G05B2219/32349 3 Simulate effect of stoppages of production facilities, operate as function of simulation G05B2219/32351 3 Visual, graphical animation of process G05B2219/32352 3 Modular modeling, decompose large system in smaller systems to simulate G05B2219/32353 3 Use elementary control task, finite state machine and loop, inhibit, synchronisation connections G05B2219/32354 3 Divide, analyse process into subprocesses, until elementary unit operations G05B2219/32355 3 Simulate control process using virtual bus G05B2219/32356 3 For diagnostics G05B2219/32357 3 Simulation of material handling, flexible conveyor system fcs G05B2219/32358 3 Strain, stress of manual work, operator strain G05B2219/32359 3 Modeling, simulating assembly operations G05B2219/32361 3 Master production scheduling G05B2219/32362 3 Bulk manufacturing, handling dry or fluid products G05B2219/32363 3 Batch job routing in operation overlapping G05B2219/32364 3 Simulate batch processing G05B2219/32365 3 For resource planning G05B2219/32366 3 Line performance evaluation G05B2219/32367 3 Parallel experimentation machines G05B2219/32368 3 Quality control G05B2219/32369 3 Cape-mode computer aided plant enterprise modeling environment for plant life cycle modelisation & management G05B2219/32371 3 Predict failure time by analysing history fault logs of same machines in databases G05B2219/32372 3 Petrinet, coloured, inhibitor arc, timed, object token Petrinet G05B2219/32373 3 Timed petrinet, timed event graph G05B2219/32374 3 Display of petrinet, graph editing G05B2219/32375 3 Petrinet synthesis tool G05B2219/32376 3 Coloured petrinet G05B2219/32377 3 Cbpn controlled batches petrinet, model influence control part on physical part G05B2219/32378 3 Fuzzy timed petrinet G05B2219/32379 3 Object oriented petrinets G05B2219/32381 3 Continuous petrinet, contrary of timed petrinet G05B2219/32382 3 Hybrid petrinet, comprises continuous and timed petrinet G05B2219/32383 3 Controlled speed continuous petrinet, considers delays in execution and transport time G05B2219/32384 3 Fuzzy petrinet fpn G05B2219/32385 3 What is simulated, manufacturing process and compare results with real process G05B2219/32386 3 Arm accurate robot motion time model, needed in scheduling G05B2219/32387 3 Effects of highspeed hardware operations on throughput, use scheduler G05B2219/32388 3 Autonomous flexible system, cells and agv autonomous G05B2219/32389 3 Reception, assembly, testing, management workorder, schedule, history, file, packing G05B2219/32391 3 Machining center, pallet stocker, setup station, conveyor, control unit G05B2219/32392 3 Warehouse and loading, unloading station and shop and machining centers and in out buffer G05B2219/32393 3 Host and central distribution control between storage and cells G05B2219/32394 3 Fractal manufacturing system with autonomous agents: observer, analyser, organiser, resolver, reporter G05B2219/32395 3 Manufacturing structure is flow shop, mass production G05B2219/32396 3 Job shop, batch production system G05B2219/32397 3 Machining cells G05B2219/32398 3 Operator controls setting, changing of setting, of different machines G05B2219/32399 3 Select lan by switching bus connected to several lan G05B2219/32401 3 Select displays by switching bus connected to several displays G05B2219/32402 3 Select one lan to be connected to one display by central control G05B2219/32403 3 Supervisory control, monitor and control system, by operator or automatic G05B2219/32404 3 Scada supervisory control and data acquisition G05B2219/32405 3 Hybrid supervisor control, des supervisor and diagnostic and alternate strategy route G05B2219/32406 3 Distributed scada G05B2219/32407 3 Real time processing of data G05B2219/32408 3 Case based diagnosis to assist decision maker, operator G05B2219/32409 3 Adaptive agent for diagnostic, helps operator to describe new cases G05B2219/32411 3 Derive control data from displayed element, logic for it and feedback data G05B2219/32412 3 One engineering, workstation can supervise several processes G05B2219/32413 3 Pc generates control strategy, download in plc to monitor and react to events G05B2219/32414 3 Workstation has two displays, for process control and for general applications G05B2219/32415 3 Select tools in next workcell during transport workpiece G05B2219/32416 3 Tool information for program to use and needed timing, adapt timing G05B2219/32417 3 Minimize number of tools, only a specific machine can process certain operations G05B2219/32418 3 Machine workload balance, same tools for pool of machines for same operations G05B2219/32419 3 All tools available, each part can fully be processed on a single machine G05B2219/32421 3 Tool management incorporated in kernel of nc control G05B2219/32422 3 Tool management and database management G05B2219/32423 3 Task planning G05B2219/32424 3 Task flow editing G05B2219/33 2 Director till display G05B2219/33001 3 Director is the nc controller, computer G05B2219/33002 3 Artificial intelligence AI, expert, knowledge, rule based system KBS G05B2219/33003 3 Algorithm, hashing algorithm G05B2219/33004 3 Manual control of manipulator, machine G05B2219/33005 3 Manually but assisted by using sensors G05B2219/33006 3 Ama allocation manual automatic work between machine, manipulator and man G05B2219/33007 3 Automatically control, manually limited, operator can override control G05B2219/33008 3 Operate manually only in defined, limited zone area G05B2219/33009 3 ART adaptive resonance theory, place input patterns in clusters during learning G05B2219/33011 3 Link between hidden and input layer is sigmoid, and between output is linear G05B2219/33012 3 Kohonen network, single layer with neurodes, associated with codebook vector G05B2219/33013 3 Higher order multilayer artificial neural network ANN, input terms has square, cubic terms of input, output G05B2219/33014 3 BAM bidirectional associative memory artificial neural network G05B2219/33015 3 Time delay artificial neural network G05B2219/33016 3 Pi sigma network, summing in hidden layers, product in output layer G05B2219/33017 3 Local linear nested network, coarse at root, split up and build tree G05B2219/33018 3 Adaline network, n inputs with n weights, sum, one output G05B2219/33019 3 Lapart, two art with lateral priming connection between output and vigilance nodes G05B2219/33021 3 Connect plural macrocircuits, neural network modules in a larger network G05B2219/33022 3 One network for learned signal values, one network for unknown signal values G05B2219/33023 3 Ann with single, only one output G05B2219/33024 3 RAM artificial neural network, several lookup tables addressed by input section, output summed G05B2219/33025 3 Recurrent artificial neural network G05B2219/33026 3 Wavelet artificial neural network, wavelet orthogonal decomposition for artificial neural network approximation G05B2219/33027 3 Artificial neural network controller G05B2219/33028 3 Function, rbf radial basis function network, gaussian network G05B2219/33029 3 ANNS artificial neural network with sigmoid function G05B2219/33031 3 Spline membership function G05B2219/33032 3 Learn by changing input weights as function of position error G05B2219/33033 3 Identification neural controller copies weight to system neural controller G05B2219/33034 3 Online learning, training G05B2219/33035 3 Slow learning combined with fast learning artificial neural network, two time scale ann G05B2219/33036 3 Error back propagation G05B2219/33037 3 Learn parameters of network offline, not while controlling system G05B2219/33038 3 Real time online learning, training, dynamic network G05B2219/33039 3 Learn for different measurement types, create for each a neural net G05B2219/33041 3 Structure optimization and learning of artificial neural network by genetic algorithm G05B2219/33042 3 Non linear filtering, recursive least squares G05B2219/33043 3 Extended kalman filter G05B2219/33044 3 Supervised learning with second artificial neural network G05B2219/33045 3 Selforganizing network G05B2219/33046 3 Forward propagation error G05B2219/33047 3 Dynamic node creation, increase internal nodes if error too large G05B2219/33048 3 By using kd tree data structure and delaunay linear interpolation, triangulation G05B2219/33049 3 Cooperative coaching, each controller has own minimum, switch to lowest G05B2219/33051 3 BBC behavior based control, stand alone module, cognitive, independent agent G05B2219/33052 3 Subsumption architecture, behavioral modules in layers, override older ones G05B2219/33053 3 Modular hardware, software, easy modification, expansion, generic, oop G05B2219/33054 3 Control agent, an active logical entity that can control logical objects G05B2219/33055 3 Holon, agent executes task and cooperates with other, distributed control G05B2219/33056 3 Reinforcement learning, agent acts, receives reward, emotion, action selective G05B2219/33057 3 If no module available to execute task, adapt module and execute task G05B2219/33058 3 Low level element designed for reliability, not for speed, only small task G05B2219/33059 3 High level competence, system action module sam, configuration and task modules G05B2219/33061 3 Behaviour fusion, each layer can influence other by suppression or amplification G05B2219/33062 3 Self repair G05B2219/33063 3 Generic coordination, master agent to data manager agent to tasks to active agent G05B2219/33064 3 Manufacturing planning and control agent and domain blackboards G05B2219/33065 3 Ontogenetic learning, agent learns and adapt its own behaviour G05B2219/33066 3 Phylogenetic learning, group agents learn and adapts their behaviour G05B2219/33067 3 HCP help based cooperation protocol, when to ask or give help from or to agent G05B2219/33068 3 CCP coordination cooperation protocol, make optimal decisions with other agents G05B2219/33069 3 Immune algorithm, agent distinguishes self and foreign, lymphocyte, antibody agent G05B2219/33071 3 Self sufficient, agent responsible for own energy, tools G05B2219/33072 3 Two layer agent for execution of tasks and for communication, coordination G05B2219/33073 3 Ion control agent has communication, database, suggestion, decision, action, detect G05B2219/33074 3 Calculation loop, first one slow changing value, then several quick varying values G05B2219/33075 3 Calculate only necessary, critical values, to speed up calculation G05B2219/33076 3 Optimize time by parallel execution of independent blocks by two processors G05B2219/33077 3 Calculation iterative, recursive G05B2219/33078 3 Error table, interpolate between two stored values to correct error G05B2219/33079 3 Table with functional, weighting coefficients, function G05B2219/33081 3 Parallel computing, pipeline G05B2219/33082 3 Data parallelism, one administrative process and many worker process G05B2219/33083 3 Clock for microprocessor synchronized with pulses from encoder G05B2219/33084 3 Clock for microprocessor synchronized with multiplexer G05B2219/33085 3 Real time calendar clock G05B2219/33086 3 Interrupt frequency as function of rating of servomotor or desired control frequency G05B2219/33087 3 Two clock, clock for software counter and calender clock, synchronized G05B2219/33088 3 Clock G05B2219/33089 3 Two clock, one for sequence control, one for motion control, pulses G05B2219/33091 3 Two clock, one for controller and one for calibration G05B2219/33092 3 Using several selectable and settable dividers G05B2219/33093 3 Real time clock interface between serial I-O and processor G05B2219/33094 3 Send clock from pc board, via extension bus to PLL circuit on nc boards, to servo G05B2219/33095 3 External clock delivers interrupts for real time execution of programs G05B2219/33096 3 Use clock to control main spindle rotational speed G05B2219/33097 3 Variable ticks, align clocks, to synchronise cycles with other machine, robot G05B2219/33098 3 Several nc machines, dnc, cnc G05B2219/33099 3 Computer numerical control [CNC]; Software control [SWC] G05B2219/33101 3 Dnc, direct numerical control G05B2219/33102 3 Dnc and cnc combined G05B2219/33103 3 Object manager handles objects having own procedures, messages oop G05B2219/33104 3 Tasks, functions are distributed over different cpu G05B2219/33105 3 Identification of type of connected module, motor, panel G05B2219/33106 3 Configure I-O by using logical and physical address G05B2219/33107 3 Designate each actuator by a name and corresponding operations G05B2219/33108 3 Exchange of type of controller is easy, before operation, adapt control to type G05B2219/33109 3 Select out of plurality of alternative control parameters G05B2219/33111 3 Graphic configuration control, connect pictures, objects to each other G05B2219/33112 3 Configuration software for network G05B2219/33113 3 Initialise each drive during start, load data to drive and image to controller G05B2219/33114 3 Configure motion controller to drive any kind of motor type connected G05B2219/33115 3 Group functions G05B2219/33116 3 Configuration of motion control G05B2219/33117 3 Define function by user programmable basic operations G05B2219/33118 3 Identify bus, interface select automatic adaption for bus, interface G05B2219/33119 3 Servo parameters in memory, configuration of control parameters G05B2219/33121 3 Host loads program from attached module to control that module G05B2219/33122 3 Adapt nc control to type of machine, read machine and measuring parameters G05B2219/33123 3 Identify kind of transducer, encoder used G05B2219/33124 3 Configuration of different kind of tool magazines, tool changers and buffers G05B2219/33125 3 System configuration, reconfiguration, customization, automatic G05B2219/33126 3 Identification of address connected module, processor G05B2219/33127 3 Display each control parameter by name and its value G05B2219/33128 3 Different spindles, axis controlled by configured paths, channel G05B2219/33129 3 Group spindles, axis into motion groups, nc channel structure G05B2219/33131 3 Synthesize programmable axis, to simulate a non existing, virtual axis G05B2219/33132 3 Configured function disabled if concerned axis not referenced G05B2219/33133 3 For each action define function for compensation, enter parameters G05B2219/33134 3 Enter parameters for relationship between axis G05B2219/33135 3 Data compression before sending data to allow control of more axis, spindles G05B2219/33136 3 Com: communication, inter processor communication, either local or network G05B2219/33137 3 Time left during polling used for other communication, priority for polling G05B2219/33138 3 Control program and communication are totally separated G05B2219/33139 3 Design of industrial communication system with expert system G05B2219/33141 3 Communication system software module independent from medium, protocol, address G05B2219/33142 3 Address switches on each controller, peripheral are set by operator G05B2219/33143 3 Position of module in ring, loop determines address of module G05B2219/33144 3 Module clock, synchronised by controller message, to send message in time slice G05B2219/33145 3 Count clock pulses to determine address of node, module G05B2219/33146 3 Each node occupies in address space a length equal to number of bits to be exchanged G05B2219/33147 3 Address peripheral, controller G05B2219/33148 3 CLS client server architecture, client consumes, server provides services G05B2219/33149 3 Publisher subscriber, publisher, master broadcasts data to slaves, subscriber G05B2219/33151 3 Distributed client server G05B2219/33152 3 Server has organisation, tree data to access user data, client sends also both G05B2219/33153 3 AR application relationship, cooperation through logical links G05B2219/33154 3 Data exchange between processors of different axis of same or different cnc G05B2219/33155 3 Communication between motor current controller and position controller G05B2219/33156 3 Communication between two processors over shared, dualport ram G05B2219/33157 3 Between processor and sensor, encoder G05B2219/33158 3 Remote procedure call to each other G05B2219/33159 3 Communication between acyclic and cyclic, loop programs G05B2219/33161 3 Data exchange between controller and processors G05B2219/33162 3 Two bus, high speed and low speed bus, linked or not G05B2219/33163 3 Multichannel master bus G05B2219/33164 3 Bus timing adjustment by buffer with controller G05B2219/33165 3 Gpsc gpsl general purpose serial channel, link G05B2219/33166 3 Rs485 bus to control several modules, motors G05B2219/33167 3 Bus arbitration, switch computer to different memory G05B2219/33168 3 Two bus, master bus and local servo bus G05B2219/33169 3 Name of bus, vme-bus G05B2219/33171 3 Stdbus G05B2219/33172 3 Multibus G05B2219/33173 3 Bitbus G05B2219/33174 3 Sds smart distributed system, honeywell G05B2219/33175 3 Isa bus G05B2219/33176 3 Rs485, mpi multipoint, multidrop interface G05B2219/33177 3 Interface, scsi, parallel G05B2219/33178 3 Centronics G05B2219/33179 3 Pcmcia G05B2219/33181 3 Isdn G05B2219/33182 3 Uart, serial datatransmission, modem G05B2219/33183 3 IEEE-488, hp interface, instrumentation G05B2219/33184 3 Rs232c to rs485 converter G05B2219/33185 3 Rs232c switch box, break out box, to connect different devices G05B2219/33186 3 Circuit for signal adaption, voltage level shift, filter noise G05B2219/33187 3 Serial transmission rs232c, rs422, rs485 communication link G05B2219/33188 3 Twisted pair G05B2219/33189 3 Optical, glass fiber G05B2219/33191 3 Data exchange combined with inductively coupled power supply G05B2219/33192 3 Radio link, wireless G05B2219/33193 3 Inductive transmission of measured values G05B2219/33194 3 Data and power supplied over optical fiber G05B2219/33195 3 Wave guide, also used as rails for movable station G05B2219/33196 3 Data and power each on a different line to all peripheral, bus G05B2219/33197 3 Current loop 4-20-mA milliampere G05B2219/33198 3 Laser, light link, infrared G05B2219/33199 3 Transponder G05B2219/33201 3 Twisted pair combined with optical fiber for critical emc zones G05B2219/33202 3 Single serial line, virtual second line is earth G05B2219/33203 3 Wireless transmission of power and data, inductively, rotary transformer G05B2219/33204 3 Optocoupler, galvanic separation, isolation G05B2219/33205 3 Coax or optical fiber or twisted pair G05B2219/33206 3 Ultrasonic G05B2219/33207 3 Physical means, radio, infra red, ultrasonic, inductive link G05B2219/33208 3 Superposition of control signals on supply lines G05B2219/33209 3 Protocol, mailbox, email, mail system G05B2219/33211 3 Polling G05B2219/33212 3 Processor for communication with, evaluation of signals form detector to pc G05B2219/33213 3 Communication cpu to synchronize axis between different machines G05B2219/33214 3 Bus between different axis controllers and cpu G05B2219/33215 3 Synchronization pulses on bus for axis controllers G05B2219/33216 3 Operational, real time for system, and service for configuration is non real time G05B2219/33217 3 Continuity communication controlled by client G05B2219/33218 3 Motor encoders, resolvers on common bus with drives, servo controllers G05B2219/33219 3 Drives, servo units, main control on internal net, lan, ethernet, tcp-ip, wireless G05B2219/33221 3 Drives, servo units, sensors, motors, on local network, ethernet, tcp-ip, wireless G05B2219/33222 3 High speed serial link combined with medium speed serial link G05B2219/33223 3 Serial ring, loop pam programmable axis manager G05B2219/33224 3 Several serial channels, each provided with d-a to terminals of servomotor G05B2219/33225 3 Interface nc machine to data server G05B2219/33226 3 Daisy chain G05B2219/33227 3 Safety, echo back to verify correctness message G05B2219/33228 3 Detection of line failure, breakage of transmission, failure of receiver G05B2219/33229 3 Differential amplifier, xor to cancel noise, balanced rs422 G05B2219/33231 3 Decoupling, to avoid noise, crosstalk between wires of bus G05B2219/33232 3 Detect, respond to lost message G05B2219/33233 3 If servo data corrupt, use previous value, no repeat G05B2219/33234 3 Detect bad data transfer G05B2219/33235 3 Redundant communication channels, processors and signal processing hardware G05B2219/33236 3 Add check data to message to check faulty communication G05B2219/33237 3 Detect short circuit of bus G05B2219/33238 3 Switch from differential to single line communication if short between two wires G05B2219/33239 3 Switch off, stop, halt transmission on detection of fault G05B2219/33241 3 Compare results from two masters on two busses, if not equal shut down machines G05B2219/33242 3 Watchdog for datacommunication, on error switch off supply to bus modules G05B2219/33243 3 Detect quality of received data, message G05B2219/33244 3 Packet information exchange G05B2219/33245 3 Autosend, send information from cad station automatically to peripheral G05B2219/33246 3 Timing of transmission data to peripheral G05B2219/33247 3 Synchronize transfer, take over, change of parameters and reference values G05B2219/33248 3 Time window for each controller or controlled function G05B2219/33249 3 Compress, pack data before transmission G05B2219/33251 3 Schedule periodic and aperiodic traffic, real time, time critical G05B2219/33252 3 Real time synchronous transmission, model G05B2219/33253 3 Correction data transmission errors, protection against noise, twisted pair G05B2219/33254 3 Serial position feedback, serial to parallel conversion and reverse G05B2219/33255 3 Transfer of data parallel G05B2219/33256 3 Resolver to digital conversion G05B2219/33257 3 Conversion of designed 3-D tolerance, allowance to real coordinates of machine G05B2219/33258 3 Common coordinate conversion for multiple heads, spindles G05B2219/33259 3 Conversion of measuring robot coordinates to workpiece coordinates G05B2219/33261 3 Conversion of detected pulses to voltage, frequency to voltage convertor G05B2219/33262 3 Current to voltage conversion G05B2219/33263 3 Conversion, transformation of coordinates, cartesian or polar G05B2219/33264 3 Conversion of angle between links to linear displacement of actuator G05B2219/33265 3 Conversion of voltage, resistance to pulses G05B2219/33266 3 Pulse to frequency conversion, frequency to pulse G05B2219/33267 3 Pneumatic, air to hydraulic conversion G05B2219/33268 3 D-A, A-D G05B2219/33269 3 Convert cartesian to machine coordinates G05B2219/33271 3 Convert workpiece to machine coordinates G05B2219/33272 3 Conversion, transformation of data before and after interpolator G05B2219/33273 3 DCS distributed, decentralised controlsystem, multiprocessor G05B2219/33274 3 Integrated communication and control, transmission delay, sampling rate effect G05B2219/33275 3 Distributed, decision made by negotiation among executive components, execute it G05B2219/33276 3 Decentralized, each component makes own decision, executes only own decision G05B2219/33277 3 Distributed system with host as leader, host with multiple of agents G05B2219/33278 3 Cooperation between autonomous modules by receipts, messages, no synchronisation G05B2219/33279 3 Expansion by using secondary access to each module, extension module G05B2219/33281 3 Archictecture, nodes for communication and measuring on serial bus G05B2219/33282 3 Node with communication, transducer, common core, application specific modules G05B2219/33283 3 Customized nodes for desired functionality G05B2219/33284 3 Remote diagnostic G05B2219/33285 3 Diagnostic G05B2219/33286 3 Test, simulation analysator G05B2219/33287 3 Program panel to program, enter data for diagnostic G05B2219/33288 3 Switch, select between normal and diagnostic control program G05B2219/33289 3 During diagnostic of servocontroller, motor is isolated G05B2219/33291 3 Logic analyser function of cnc G05B2219/33292 3 Storage oscilloscope function of cnc to diagnose servo drive, axis oscilloscope G05B2219/33293 3 For each actuated axis, set a bit in a word in memory, state of axis in word G05B2219/33294 3 Nc in case of propagation error, search previous module, origin of error G05B2219/33295 3 Fuzzy expert system for diagnostic, monitoring G05B2219/33296 3 ANN for diagnostic, monitoring G05B2219/33297 3 Diagnostic, test, debug G05B2219/33298 3 Remote videoconferencing G05B2219/33299 3 Real time, online diagnostic, integrated in normal control system G05B2219/33301 3 Simulation during machining G05B2219/33302 3 Different sets of monitoring parameters for each operation mode G05B2219/33303 3 Expert system for diagnostic, monitoring use of tree and probability G05B2219/33304 3 Display of diagnostic G05B2219/33305 3 Display of relevant errors together with time mark G05B2219/33306 3 Configuration file to set how data will be displayed G05B2219/33307 3 On error, failure, fault automatically search and dial maintenance person G05B2219/33308 3 If error message not clear, search help by index of message vocabulary G05B2219/33309 3 Error recovery, automated error recovery G05B2219/33311 3 System code for error recovery G05B2219/33312 3 Operator selects action, system stores state, zero based error state G05B2219/33313 3 Frames, database with environment and action, relate error to correction action G05B2219/33314 3 Failure reason analysis, simple strategy or multiple outcome analysis G05B2219/33315 3 Failure detection and reconfiguration G05B2219/33316 3 On the fly software replacement on error G05B2219/33317 3 Alternative strategy driver revises control behaviour G05B2219/33318 3 Knowledge acquisition G05B2219/33319 3 Interference justification network G05B2219/33321 3 Observation learning G05B2219/33322 3 Failure driven learning G05B2219/33323 3 Self diagnostic of boards, own test program G05B2219/33324 3 What to diagnose, whole system, test, simulate G05B2219/33325 3 Diagnostic of only machining, operation G05B2219/33326 3 Analyzer, diagnostic for servovalve G05B2219/33327 3 Self diagnostic of control system, servo system G05B2219/33328 3 Diagnostic for bus system of computer G05B2219/33329 3 Measuring system, encoder G05B2219/33331 3 Test, diagnostic of field device for correct device, correct parameters G05B2219/33332 3 Each processor can execute all programs G05B2219/33333 3 Network multiprocessing G05B2219/33334 3 Load balancing, distribution between processors G05B2219/33335 3 Microprocessor for max 3-D control otherwise host takes over for more axis G05B2219/33336 3 first dsp calculates commands for each motor, second dsp regulates position G05B2219/33337 3 For each axis a processor, microprocessor G05B2219/33338 3 DNC distributed, decentralised nc, concurrent, multiprocessing G05B2219/33339 3 Controller with lowest operation rate is selected as master G05B2219/33341 3 Peer to peer, change master if overloaded G05B2219/33342 3 Master slave, supervisor, front end and slave processor, hierarchical structure G05B2219/33343 3 Each slave stores communication program to be used by master, exchangeability G05B2219/33344 3 Each slave has several processors operating in parallel G05B2219/33345 3 Several master modules, connection modules and slave modules G05B2219/33346 3 Only memory of master module stores all position programs of slaves G05B2219/33347 3 Master sends servo address, speed, kind of interpolation to slave G05B2219/33348 3 Processor adapts signals to connected display G05B2219/34 2 Director, elements to supervisory G05B2219/34001 3 PLL phase locked loop G05B2219/34002 3 Analog multiplexer G05B2219/34003 3 Tri state driver G05B2219/34004 3 Shift register G05B2219/34005 3 Motion control chip, contains digital filter as control compensator G05B2219/34006 3 Fifo G05B2219/34007 3 Neuromine, input pulse train, can be inhibited or excited, output TTL, neuron G05B2219/34008 3 Asic application specific integrated circuit, single chip microcontroller G05B2219/34009 3 Coprocessor G05B2219/34011 3 MMU G05B2219/34012 3 Smart, intelligent I-O coprocessor, programmable sensor interface G05B2219/34013 3 Servocontroller G05B2219/34014 3 Sample hold circuit G05B2219/34015 3 Axis controller G05B2219/34016 3 Pulse processor G05B2219/34017 3 Vector processor G05B2219/34018 3 Forth controller G05B2219/34019 3 Array of processors, parallel computing G05B2219/34021 3 Dssp digital sensor signal processor G05B2219/34022 3 Dcasp digital controlled analog signal processor G05B2219/34023 3 Risc processor G05B2219/34024 3 Fpga fieldprogrammable gate arrays G05B2219/34025 3 Polynomial analysis G05B2219/34026 3 Pga programmable gate array G05B2219/34027 3 Dual servo controller, for two motors G05B2219/34028 3 Hold relay G05B2219/34029 3 Pam programmable axis controller, to control large number of axis G05B2219/34031 3 Synchronous detector G05B2219/34032 3 Asic and microcontroller cooperate G05B2219/34033 3 Control processor and signal processor cooperate G05B2219/34034 3 Multiplier, prm, brm G05B2219/34035 3 Time relay G05B2219/34036 3 Saturable reactor G05B2219/34037 3 Brm followed by postprocessor to smooth curve G05B2219/34038 3 Web, http, ftp, internet, intranet server G05B2219/34039 3 Access central database through internet G05B2219/34041 3 Dda G05B2219/34042 3 Filter G05B2219/34043 3 Delay line G05B2219/34044 3 Mathematical coprocessor - processor G05B2219/34045 3 Timer G05B2219/34046 3 Analog multiplier G05B2219/34047 3 Dsp digital signal processor G05B2219/34048 3 Fourier transformation, analysis, fft G05B2219/34049 3 Adder G05B2219/34051 3 Bcd G05B2219/34052 3 Software counter G05B2219/34053 3 Counters, tellers G05B2219/34054 3 Half serial half parallel G05B2219/34055 3 Correction 3-excesscode G05B2219/34056 3 Nine complement G05B2219/34057 3 Complement G05B2219/34058 3 Up-down G05B2219/34059 3 Preset counter G05B2219/34061 3 One counter per axis to unload cpu G05B2219/34062 3 Comparator G05B2219/34063 3 Bcd G05B2219/34064 3 N+1 comparator G05B2219/34065 3 Fuzzy logic, controller G05B2219/34066 3 Fuzzy neural, neuro fuzzy network G05B2219/34067 3 Multilayer fuzzy controller, execution and supervisor layer G05B2219/34068 3 Fuzzy neural petri controller G05B2219/34069 3 Shared memory G05B2219/34071 3 Content addressable memory G05B2219/34072 3 Non volatile memory, core memory G05B2219/34073 3 Backup battery G05B2219/34074 3 Associative memory G05B2219/34075 3 Cognitive memory G05B2219/34076 3 Shared, common or dual port memory, ram G05B2219/34077 3 Fuzzy, rules are function of material, tool used G05B2219/34078 3 Membership functions as parameters for shape pattern G05B2219/34079 3 Extract only rules needed to obtain result G05B2219/34081 3 Fuzzy art map neural network, one art for input map, lookup table, other for output G05B2219/34082 3 Learning, online reinforcement learning G05B2219/34083 3 Interpolation general G05B2219/34084 3 Software interpolator using microprocessor G05B2219/34085 3 Software interpolator G05B2219/34086 3 At fixed periods pulses from table drive plural axis in unison G05B2219/34087 3 Enter at fixed periods distances in counter for each axis, pulse distribution G05B2219/34088 3 Chamfer, corner shape calculation G05B2219/34089 3 Parametric, polynomial representation of path per axis as function of time G05B2219/34091 3 Interpolate backwards G05B2219/34092 3 Polar interpolation G05B2219/34093 3 Real time toolpath generation, no need for large memory to store values G05B2219/34094 3 Library with different kind of interpolation curves G05B2219/34095 3 Look ahead segment calculation G05B2219/34096 3 Approximate, replace curve, surface with circle, linear segments, least error G05B2219/34097 3 Calculate movement from part program offline, calculate axis references online G05B2219/34098 3 Slope fitting, fairing contour, curve fitting, transition G05B2219/34099 3 Extrapolation G05B2219/34101 3 Data compression, look ahead segment calculation, max segment lenght G05B2219/34102 3 OCI on line interpolation G05B2219/34103 3 Taking planar slices from a 3-D shape G05B2219/34104 3 Postprocessor coarse fine G05B2219/34105 3 Area pocket machining, space filling curve, to cover whole surface G05B2219/34106 3 Using spiral collapsed boundary, contour parallel machining G05B2219/34107 3 Zigzag workpiece parallel sweeps, direction parallel machining G05B2219/34108 3 Using zigzag isoparametric parallel sweeps G05B2219/34109 3 Using spiral scaled boundary G05B2219/34111 3 Using hilbert curves, fractals, only visible points of patches taken G05B2219/34112 3 TSP traveling sales problem, SOM self organizing map for tool path G05B2219/34113 3 Determine centerline, medial axis and branches in shape G05B2219/34114 3 Construct concentric polygons G05B2219/34115 3 Area, pocket machining for area with partially open boundary G05B2219/34116 3 Machine workpiece along, parallel to smallest side, dimension G05B2219/34117 3 Machine workpiece along, parallel to largest dimension G05B2219/34118 3 Using a pseudo-random or random tool path G05B2219/34119 3 Function generator, filter after interpolator to control position error G05B2219/34121 3 Edge generator G05B2219/34122 3 Function, profile generator G05B2219/34123 3 Sine cosine generator G05B2219/34124 3 Cordic processing G05B2219/34125 3 Sum squares G05B2219/34126 3 Overloop of counted axis pulses to servo G05B2219/34127 3 Brm followed by postprocessor to smooth curve G05B2219/34128 3 General surface replaced by sphere, cylinder, toroid, calculate quickly G05B2219/34129 3 Approximation for calculation G05B2219/34131 3 Split in approximation and accurate calculation G05B2219/34132 3 Choosing largest, major coordinate axis G05B2219/34133 3 Choosing slowest axis G05B2219/34134 3 Choose optimal coordinate system G05B2219/34135 3 Spline G05B2219/34136 3 Ellipse, hyperbola G05B2219/34137 3 Helicoidal G05B2219/34138 3 Cubic interpolation G05B2219/34139 3 Parabolic interpolation G05B2219/34141 3 B-spline, NURBS non uniform rational b-spline G05B2219/34142 3 Polynomial G05B2219/34143 3 Approximate corner by polynomial G05B2219/34144 3 Involute, evolute G05B2219/34145 3 Bezier interpolation, spline G05B2219/34146 3 Helical, spiral interpolation G05B2219/34147 3 Epitrochoid G05B2219/34148 3 Coons interpolation, patch G05B2219/34149 3 Circular interpolation G05B2219/34151 3 Analog G05B2219/34152 3 Circular interpolation in space, on arbitrary planes G05B2219/34153 3 Linear interpolation G05B2219/34154 3 Analog G05B2219/34155 3 Third degree G05B2219/34156 3 Slope control, delta x, y proportional to x, y G05B2219/34157 3 Synchronize interpolation of different axis boards, simultaneous start G05B2219/34158 3 Tangents form curve G05B2219/34159 3 Delta theta G05B2219/34161 3 Superposition curves, combine xy slides with other xy or polar slides G05B2219/34162 3 Linear in one axis, circular in other axis G05B2219/34163 3 Rotate a segment G05B2219/34164 3 Superposition manual control pulses on motion control pulses G05B2219/34165 3 4-D via 2-D+2-D G05B2219/34166 3 Select between rectangular and polar controller, interpolator G05B2219/34167 3 Coarse fine, macro microinterpolation, preprocessor G05B2219/34168 3 External interpolation G05B2219/34169 3 Coarse interpolator, path calculator delivers position, speed, acceleration blocks G05B2219/34171 3 Generate polynomial fitting in tolerance zone around polygon G05B2219/34172 3 Of the two or three axis, only one or two are controlled as function of tangent to other axis, plane G05B2219/34173 3 Switch between involute, circular and linear interpolation G05B2219/34174 3 Rotate segment over a certain angle G05B2219/34175 3 Overlap, between two blocks, continuous, smooth speed change, movement G05B2219/34176 3 Block segments, find next point on next segment by cross point circle and segment G05B2219/34177 3 Calculate for different inclined segments stitch points evenly distributed G05B2219/34178 3 Simulated pulse for better resolution G05B2219/34179 3 Variable interpolation speed or resolution G05B2219/34181 3 Adapt resolution as function of machining load, in corner, to keep constant surface speed G05B2219/34182 3 Variable resolution G05B2219/34183 3 Window path, contour of rectangle G05B2219/34184 3 Straight cut G05B2219/34185 3 Following line+circle G05B2219/34186 3 Degree line G05B2219/34187 3 Any angle, slope G05B2219/34188 3 Safety, stop, slowdown interpolator if speed, position, torque error too large G05B2219/34189 3 On each axis, for each block, a software limit switch, for safe slow down G05B2219/34191 3 Pneumatic G05B2219/34192 3 Memory management G05B2219/34193 3 Memory refresh G05B2219/34194 3 Bank switching, ping-pong memory for communication between processors G05B2219/34195 3 Part program in consecutive memory blocks, each with spare space for corrections G05B2219/34196 3 Memory management, dma direct memory access G05B2219/34197 3 Search blank memory space to load program, storage, memory allocation G05B2219/34198 3 Electric and fluidic modules integrated on one substrate G05B2219/34199 3 Module with low maintenance connected to removable module with high maintenance G05B2219/34201 3 Each module uses functions of a real time kernel G05B2219/34202 3 Reusable software, generic resource model library G05B2219/34203 3 Module has a general, high level and a specific, proprietary part G05B2219/34204 3 Independent units, stackthrough in cabinet, no backplane G05B2219/34205 3 Modular construction, plug-in module, lsi module G05B2219/34206 3 Motion controller independent from nc, lmc local motor controller G05B2219/34207 3 Array vlsi processor G05B2219/34208 3 Motion controller G05B2219/34209 3 Microprocessor only for display G05B2219/34211 3 Microprocessor only for hand control G05B2219/34212 3 Microprocessor only for mdi, control panel G05B2219/34213 3 Same microprocessor for data input and for servocontrol G05B2219/34214 3 I-apx-432 processor G05B2219/34215 3 Microprocessor G05B2219/34216 3 Programmable motion controller G05B2219/34217 3 Microprocessor with build in pwm G05B2219/34218 3 Transputer G05B2219/34219 3 Special interface, peripheral to motor G05B2219/34221 3 Computer delivers control pulses from table directly to motors G05B2219/34222 3 Computer sends displacement and selected device to output register G05B2219/34223 3 Combined input output module, single module G05B2219/34224 3 Select appropriate interface, according to kind of tool or other detection G05B2219/34225 3 Interface board for measuring system, for resolver, encoder or interferometer G05B2219/34226 3 Select address of motor, control serial switches in power supply ring G05B2219/34227 3 Alterable connector board between controller and machine G05B2219/34228 3 Counter takes over measuring and pwm task from microprocessor G05B2219/34229 3 SIU serial interface unit takes over communication task from microprocessor G05B2219/34231 3 Interface controls either dc, ac or step motors G05B2219/34232 3 Test with microcomputer self G05B2219/34233 3 Multiplexed subsystem stores state of controlling microprocessor on switch off G05B2219/34234 3 Each subsystem has own interrupt which is switched on during multiplex G05B2219/34235 3 Control order of multiplexed axis G05B2219/34236 3 Multiplex for servos, actuators G05B2219/34237 3 Multiplexed d-a a-d G05B2219/34238 3 Hydraulic multiplexer G05B2219/34239 3 Multiplex for whole system G05B2219/34241 3 For reading data only G05B2219/34242 3 For measurement only G05B2219/34243 3 Single feedback sensor, transducer for plurality, one at a time, driven tools G05B2219/34244 3 Multiplex for control only G05B2219/34245 3 Address several motors, each with its own identification G05B2219/34246 3 OOC object oriented control G05B2219/34247 3 Machining objects are hierarchically organised G05B2219/34248 3 Machining object comprises a slide, a palet, workpieces, machining, a contour G05B2219/34249 3 Sub divide machining object in machining groups, geometry, start point, special G05B2219/34251 3 Cnc works with different operating systems, windows, os-2, vms in parallel G05B2219/34252 3 OSY operating system G05B2219/34253 3 Unix G05B2219/34254 3 Operating system controls selection and execution of program modules G05B2219/34255 3 Msdos G05B2219/34256 3 Api application programming interface G05B2219/34257 3 OS-2 G05B2219/34258 3 Real time system, qnx, works together with non real time system, windows nt G05B2219/34259 3 Common language run time CLR, MS-NET, DOTNET, java run time environment G05B2219/34261 3 Windows, microsoft windows G05B2219/34262 3 DDE direct data exchange, DLL dynamic library linking G05B2219/34263 3 OLE object linking and embedding, OPC ole for process control G05B2219/34264 3 Odbc open database connectivity G05B2219/34265 3 Windows nt, windows-2000 G05B2219/34266 3 Windows-95 G05B2219/34267 3 Windows nt and cooperating real time extension G05B2219/34268 3 Cnc and pic controlled alternately by same processor, using timer G05B2219/34269 3 Programmable computer controller, plc implemented with pc G05B2219/34271 3 Nc integrated into pic, plc, combination of commands G05B2219/34272 3 Communication pc and nc, pic over file system of pc, direct access pc to nc, pic G05B2219/34273 3 Pc and plc and nc integrated, pcnc concept G05B2219/34274 3 Connect pc card to industrial bus, with additional timing and adapting logic G05B2219/34275 3 Windows file server to control pc hosted boards under ms windows G05B2219/34276 3 Pc has priority over cnc controller G05B2219/34277 3 Pc bypasses robot controller processor, access directly encoders, amplifiers G05B2219/34278 3 Motion control board, card, in pc G05B2219/34279 3 Pc, personal computer as controller G05B2219/34281 3 Osaca open system architecture for control in automation, umc universal machine control G05B2219/34282 3 Using special api's allowing user access to control machine, motion, servo G05B2219/34283 3 Using windows nt for general control and real time unix for motion, plc control G05B2219/34284 3 Using an operator console and a motion chassis connected by network G05B2219/34285 3 Open system architecture, in general G05B2219/34286 3 Intelligent positioning I-O G05B2219/34287 3 Plc and motion controller combined G05B2219/34288 3 Plc as main controller for cnc G05B2219/34289 3 Plc as motion controller combined and plc for work type dependant data, parameter G05B2219/34291 3 Programmable interface, pic, plc G05B2219/34292 3 Filtering noise I-O G05B2219/34293 3 Image table G05B2219/34294 3 Diagnostic, locate failures G05B2219/34295 3 System, logic analyser, simulation G05B2219/34296 3 Level conversion G05B2219/34297 3 Analog input, comparator delivers interrupt G05B2219/34298 3 Custom window between pic, plc and nc, programmable adapter G05B2219/34299 3 Memory with I-O and pointer, external I-O with map, edit map, pointer to adapt I-O G05B2219/34301 3 Nc system has direct access to I-O of pic, plc G05B2219/34302 3 Plc controls movement via nc, no direct interface to servo G05B2219/34303 3 PNC is plc, pic and nc cooperation G05B2219/34304 3 Pc as input, edit device for plc G05B2219/34305 3 Connect, disconnect host computer by sleep command from local pc G05B2219/34306 3 Power down, energy saving G05B2219/34307 3 On nc power on or off, synchronize power on or off of displays with own supply G05B2219/34308 3 Power supply sets relay switch, allows push button or automatic switch on off nc G05B2219/34309 3 Dual power supply, for digital circuit and for analog signals G05B2219/34311 3 Energy saving by recuperating braking, deceleration energy G05B2219/34312 3 Power supply for servo delivered by, derived from 4-20-mA current loop G05B2219/34313 3 Power supply for communication delivered by, derived from 4-20-mA current loop G05B2219/34314 3 Slow down, limit speed for energy saving G05B2219/34315 3 Power supply turning on or shutting off G05B2219/34316 3 Install nc system, check voltages, power supply with incorporated a-d G05B2219/34317 3 Execute same program on different machines by differently addressing axis G05B2219/34318 3 Verify if workpiece is already machined, by its weight G05B2219/34319 3 Sequence as function of nc controlled axis position, axis zone G05B2219/34321 3 Database for control of a single machine G05B2219/34322 3 Intitialize execution program at reference position on workpiece G05B2219/34323 3 Commanding different axis in sequential order as function of direction of movement G05B2219/34324 3 Switch some axis over to manual control, while other stay automatic G05B2219/34325 3 Speed up, optimize execution by combining instructions belonging together G05B2219/34326 3 Program controls two operations simultaneously in opposite directions G05B2219/34327 3 Modify, adapt system response to signals from process G05B2219/34328 3 Cueing commands table G05B2219/34329 3 Generate extended plc program during machining, execution of nc program G05B2219/34331 3 First processor filters instructions for indexing only, all other instructions for second controller G05B2219/34332 3 Program execution as function of direction, forward or backward G05B2219/34333 3 Multi threading G05B2219/34334 3 Scalability G05B2219/34335 3 First look ahead for acyclic execution, followed by cyclic execution G05B2219/34336 3 Avoid deadlock, lock-up G05B2219/34337 3 Manual to automatic, tracer G05B2219/34338 3 Execute control tasks, programs as well as user, application programs G05B2219/34339 3 Single step execution of program G05B2219/34341 3 Choose between electronic cam or time-dependent as function of required machining accuracy G05B2219/34342 3 Matching closest patterns stored in database with actual components G05B2219/34343 3 Generation of electronic cam data from nc program G05B2219/34344 3 Standby commands, let proces wait while program controls other process G05B2219/34345 3 Database for sequential control of several machines by messages G05B2219/34346 3 User program fetches part of system program when flags are set and detected G05B2219/34347 3 Execute auxiliary function, tool change, while concurrent machining G05B2219/34348 3 Coordination of operations, different machines, robots execute different tasks G05B2219/34349 3 Proper allocation of control components to the required task G05B2219/34351 3 Knowledge acquisition of environment G05B2219/34352 3 Explore discrete event properties, reliability, parallelism, availability G05B2219/34353 3 Independent positioning motor controlled by microprocessor only if event, limit, pulse passed G05B2219/34354 3 DES discrete event system, deds discrete event dynamic system G05B2219/34355 3 List of failure events, list of actions, events, trigger actions G05B2219/34356 3 Compensation variable interrupt execution delay, interrupt jitter G05B2219/34357 3 Interrupt driven message passing network G05B2219/34358 3 Interrupt changed to uninterruptable interrupt G05B2219/34359 3 Real time based interrupt to control axis, other function G05B2219/34361 3 Mask for interrupts, inhibit during more important tasks G05B2219/34362 3 Sampling interrupt is product of integer times scheduler interrupt G05B2219/34363 3 Encoder generates interrupt to synchronize closed loop G05B2219/34364 3 Delay interpolation interrupt as function of machining rates and feeds of machine groups G05B2219/34365 3 After interrupt of operation, do other task and go on - resume operation G05B2219/34366 3 Interpolation interrupt so as to avoid fractions of command pulses G05B2219/34367 3 Interrupts, different tasks foreground, midground, background G05B2219/34368 3 Priority G05B2219/34369 3 Cause of interrupt is sensor and actuator failure G05B2219/34371 3 Abrupt change in system dynamics G05B2219/34372 3 Inability to process, execute assigned task within allocated time interval G05B2219/34373 3 Actuator overloading G05B2219/34374 3 False alarm states G05B2219/34375 3 Generate interrupt after a certain number of position, counter pulses G05B2219/34376 3 Management nc programs, files G05B2219/34377 3 Selection out of several databases according to workpiece or conditions G05B2219/34378 3 Erase plural programs in a single operation G05B2219/34379 3 Job management G05B2219/34381 3 Multitasking G05B2219/34382 3 Preemptive multitasking, cpu decides upon priority scheme, which task to start G05B2219/34383 3 Dynamic preemptive, special event register manages time slices for applications G05B2219/34384 3 Execute next block after predetermined time G05B2219/34385 3 Execute next block if largest axis distance is reached G05B2219/34386 3 Advance program without M function completion signal G05B2219/34387 3 Delay command as function of speed G05B2219/34388 3 Detect correct moment, position, advanced, delayed, then next command G05B2219/34389 3 After rough plunge grinding, initiate backoff grinding as function of delay wheel position G05B2219/34391 3 Synchronize axis movement and tool action, delay action, simulation inertia G05B2219/34392 3 Stop program on detection of undefined variable, symbol, enter definition, continue G05B2219/34393 3 Stop program if needed workpiece, tool or data lacks, misses G05B2219/34394 3 Execute a certain number of program blocks and stop G05B2219/34395 3 Synchronize between panel and control G05B2219/34396 3 Control different groups of functions, commands simultaneously, synchronized G05B2219/34397 3 Synchronize manipulators and machine by using a reference clock for all G05B2219/34398 3 Channel stops and waits for marker until other channel puts that marker G05B2219/34399 3 Switch between synchronous and asynchronous mode of controllers G05B2219/34401 3 Synchronize position controller drive with interpolator G05B2219/34402 3 Synchronize programs for machines, processes, tasks, if one stops other also G05B2219/34403 3 RTI real time, kernel, processing G05B2219/34404 3 Allocate storage, memory in each processor for a copy of needed data G05B2219/34405 3 Switch register banks, each storing process states, for quick real time execution G05B2219/34406 3 Effect of computer, communication delay in real time control G05B2219/34407 3 Calculate elapsed time, store in counter, start task when time elapsed G05B2219/34408 3 Design real time control system G05B2219/34409 3 RNOS real time networked operating system G05B2219/34411 3 Handling time critical and time non critical program sequences G05B2219/34412 3 Mark some sequences of time non critical sequences as locked, non interruptable G05B2219/34413 3 Add time stamp to command message G05B2219/34414 3 Maximize utilisation workstation G05B2219/34415 3 Execute urgent jobs quickly G05B2219/34416 3 Examine, analyse sensor data for co-exclusion sets, memorize, correlate actions G05B2219/34417 3 Multiprocessor scheduling G05B2219/34418 3 Scheduler for sequential control, task planning, control sequence G05B2219/34419 3 Structure of control system G05B2219/34421 3 Termination for each device, enables easy insertion, connection or disconnection G05B2219/34422 3 SBC single board computer G05B2219/34423 3 Optical isolation, galvanic isolation G05B2219/34424 3 Data flow architecture G05B2219/34425 3 Same microprocessor for programming and for machine control G05B2219/34426 3 Same hardware, servo controller for different control modes G05B2219/34427 3 Diagnostic, monitoring incorporated in controller G05B2219/34428 3 LSI G05B2219/34429 3 Servo controller near main cpu but remote from servomotor, integrated in cnc G05B2219/34431 3 Main uninterruptable servo loop processor and interruptable servo event processor G05B2219/34432 3 Speed and current control integrated into nc control system G05B2219/34433 3 Multitask processor controls real time processor via communication memory G05B2219/34434 3 Separate power controller for drive, servodrive, one per axis, connected to cnc G05B2219/34435 3 Position encoder and motor connection in one interface between motor and microprocessor G05B2219/34436 3 Interface circuit build into connector, dongle G05B2219/34437 3 Parallel processing of functions, each layer has own sample rate G05B2219/34438 3 Panel connected to nc by means of switch matrixes G05B2219/34439 3 One cable between controller and amplifier, two between amplifier and motor G05B2219/34441 3 Common communication interface for panel and remote I-O G05B2219/34442 3 Control unit serves also to match drive motor to power supply G05B2219/34443 3 Sensors and actuator integrated into tool G05B2219/34444 3 Web control system, with intelligent control components each with web server G05B2219/34445 3 Several power modules for same actuator, motor G05B2219/34446 3 No change of operation mode when slave axis is out of synchronisation G05B2219/34447 3 A microprocessor for programming and a microprocessor for control execution of program G05B2219/34448 3 Integrated servo control circuit fixed to housing, remote from cpu G05B2219/34449 3 Fault tolerant control, task from one microprocessor can be done by other G05B2219/34451 3 False alarm states evaluation, threshold to verify correctness alarm G05B2219/34452 3 Synchronize control with pulse, if loss, excess, error, then stop G05B2219/34453 3 Stop spreading, propagation failure through system, inhibit drivers defect boards G05B2219/34454 3 Check functioning controller, cpu or program G05B2219/34455 3 Different parameters are evaluated to indicate different faults G05B2219/34456 3 Authorize control of machine, robot if control panel has been connected G05B2219/34457 3 Emit alarm signal G05B2219/34458 3 Inhibit start or related control switches if path boundary is outside limits G05B2219/34459 3 Plausibility check on connection of module, control unit to machine G05B2219/34461 3 Inhibit access to area if dangerous, cover taken off G05B2219/34462 3 Interlock, stop motor if microprocessor starts interrupt, because no watchdog pulse from microprocessor G05B2219/34463 3 Alarm canceled automatically when program corrected G05B2219/34464 3 Adaptive threshold, level for alarm, eliminate false alarm G05B2219/34465 3 Safety, control of correct operation, abnormal states G05B2219/34466 3 Bad circuits, watchdog, alarm, indication G05B2219/34467 3 Try again program G05B2219/34468 3 Check memory by storing beforehand complement of expected result G05B2219/34469 3 Normally messages over network, if failure, messages from operator over I-O G05B2219/34471 3 Program memory is inhibited, not accessible as long as power fails G05B2219/34472 3 Configure alterable memory as read only, to avoid erasing G05B2219/34473 3 Inhibit control until control lever is first set to neutral position G05B2219/34474 3 Sense voltage drop of system, shut down servo G05B2219/34475 3 Detect abnormality of control system without inverted model, using input command G05B2219/34476 3 Local control predicts next command data from past stored data if host control fails G05B2219/34477 3 Fault prediction, analyzing signal trends G05B2219/34478 3 Urgent safety signals treated with hardware; others with software G05B2219/34479 3 Flush enclosure of circuit with air, keep clean air over pressure G05B2219/34481 3 EFC explosion free control, intrinsically safe G05B2219/34482 3 Redundancy, processors watch each other for correctness G05B2219/34483 3 Monitor absolute position independently by two processors, if out of range G05B2219/34484 3 Use dual channels G05B2219/34485 3 Same functioncode, program is fully used in normal and abnormal case G05B2219/34486 3 Monitor axis movement, speed, independently by two processors, if out of range G05B2219/34487 3 Redundant diagnostic controllers watch redundant process controllers G05B2219/34488 3 One computer, controller replaces other, backup computer G05B2219/34489 3 Watchdog with adaptive timeout as function of speed of motor G05B2219/34491 3 Count certain number of faults before delivering alarm or stop G05B2219/34492 3 Time out, decide only after a lapse, period of time G05B2219/34493 3 Supervision, display diagnostic, use or select between different stored screen G05B2219/34494 3 Display machining time and real time clock to control machining time G05B2219/35 2 Nc in input of data, input till input file format G05B2219/35001 3 Data input, data handling, programming, monitoring of nc G05B2219/35002 3 Parametric machine control, direct control from cad data, no nc data G05B2219/35003 3 Kad kam knowledge aided design, knowledge aided manufacturing G05B2219/35004 3 Mechanical design and electronic design integrated G05B2219/35005 3 Sheet metal cad G05B2219/35006 3 Object oriented design G05B2219/35007 3 Cad makes template of tool as function of spindle, machine tool and set on spindle G05B2219/35008 3 Www cad, world wide design and manufacturing G05B2219/35009 3 Dynamic simulation G05B2219/35011 3 Use of spreadsheet G05B2219/35012 3 Cad cam G05B2219/35013 3 Define workpiece, dimension from characteristics, strength, performance G05B2219/35014 3 From design, calculate additional parameters, for strength G05B2219/35015 3 Calculate production compensation, heat shrinkage, overetching G05B2219/35016 3 Analyse model, decide on number of sections to take G05B2219/35017 3 Finite elements analysis, finite elements method FEM G05B2219/35018 3 Determining bending die radius from part data, estimated radius and calculation G05B2219/35019 3 From product constraints select optimum process out of plurality of DTM means G05B2219/35021 3 Identify object characteristics, elasticity, density, hardness and select material G05B2219/35022 3 Calculate gear dimensions, tooth surfaces for optimum contact G05B2219/35023 3 Constraint based modeling, keep relationships between elements G05B2219/35024 3 Incremental constraint solving, constraints are handled in sequence G05B2219/35025 3 Design and manufacture jig G05B2219/35026 3 Design of machine tool, of cnc machine G05B2219/35027 3 Design for assembly DFA, ease of object assembly G05B2219/35028 3 Adapt design as function of manufacturing merits, features, for manufacturing, DFM G05B2219/35029 3 Design of modular control system G05B2219/35031 3 Redesign, use former design G05B2219/35032 3 Check correctness, violation of design, rule check G05B2219/35033 3 Reliability by design, error free object G05B2219/35034 3 Adapt design to customer feedback G05B2219/35035 3 Design gear, tooth surfaces G05B2219/35036 3 Correct model by comparing 3-D measured data of modified workpiece with original model G05B2219/35037 3 Use medial axis transformation to decompose a domain, limits combinations G05B2219/35038 3 Combine, superpose model, foot data with style data G05B2219/35039 3 Model for analysis of workpiece displacement due to clamping, fixture G05B2219/35041 3 Genetic algorithm for selforganizing designs G05B2219/35042 3 Add finishing allowances to a cutter path G05B2219/35043 3 Tool, fixture design G05B2219/35044 3 Tool, design of tool, mold, die tooling G05B2219/35045 3 Design tool for minimal tool change G05B2219/35046 3 Design tool to minimize manufacturing, machining time G05B2219/35047 3 Design tools in pairs, to be used together G05B2219/35048 3 Recognition of punch shapes provided in die component catalogue G05B2219/35049 3 BCL binary cutter location, rs494 standard CL format G05B2219/35051 3 Data exchange between cad systems, cad and cam G05B2219/35052 3 High level language conversion program, DXF format to nc format G05B2219/35053 3 IGES initial graphics exchange specification G05B2219/35054 3 STEP or PDES, standard for exchange of product data, form or surface data G05B2219/35055 3 Data modeling language G05B2219/35056 3 Manual entry of source, destination, data, format to be used for transfer G05B2219/35057 3 Create also operation data concerning operating device G05B2219/35058 3 Block cyclus time, time to prepare a block of data to be sent to machine G05B2219/35059 3 Convert pcb design data to control data for surface mounting machine G05B2219/35061 3 From cad make drawing with text for dimensions, scan it and read dimensions G05B2219/35062 3 Derive mating, complementary, mirror part from computer model data G05B2219/35063 3 Geometrical transformation of image G05B2219/35064 3 Transform sketch by replacing free curves with mathematical curves, two display G05B2219/35065 3 Undo part of design G05B2219/35066 3 Modify design, modify shape, stretch, scale, add, delete G05B2219/35067 3 Parametric function, group of lines, curves, change one, all change G05B2219/35068 3 Command files, subroutines for drawing G05B2219/35069 3 Derive missing surface from mirror part of computer model G05B2219/35071 3 Drawing function, rotate designed figure, rotation G05B2219/35072 3 Scale, zoom a designed figure G05B2219/35073 3 Copy, duplicate a designed figure G05B2219/35074 3 Display object, recognition of geometric forms G05B2219/35075 3 Display picture of scanned object together with picture of cad object, combine G05B2219/35076 3 Display from bottom or top side, adjust drawing lines, visible or not G05B2219/35077 3 Display part and patterns to be machined on part, make selection G05B2219/35078 3 Do not load non necessary or obstructive parts of drawing, remove from screen G05B2219/35079 3 Features, functions like special relationdship, assembly locations G05B2219/35081 3 Product design and process machining planning concurrently, machining as function of design G05B2219/35082 3 Product, feature based modeling, geometric and engineering info G05B2219/35083 3 Parametric design, parameters for geometric design and for process planning G05B2219/35084 3 Geometric feature extraction, concave and convex regions, object recognition G05B2219/35085 3 Incremental feature recognition, extraction, changes are added as new features G05B2219/35086 3 Machining feature extraction, geometry and machining parameters G05B2219/35087 3 Hole extraction for sheet metal G05B2219/35088 3 Using graph grammars to describe parts G05B2219/35089 3 Feature definition language G05B2219/35091 3 Feature conversion, from design to process features or else G05B2219/35092 3 MBM modular boundary model, FFC face to face composition model G05B2219/35093 3 Feature is stad single tool approach direction, or mtad multiple tool approach G05B2219/35094 3 Object oriented feature finder G05B2219/35095 3 Features library G05B2219/35096 3 Kind of feature, rotational parts with machining features and relation G05B2219/35097 3 Generation of cutter path, offset curve G05B2219/35098 3 Automatic coarse, rough and finish cutting path generation G05B2219/35099 3 Generation of cutter path for only a designated part of surface G05B2219/35101 3 CC cutter contact path G05B2219/35102 3 Isoparametric, contact points at intersection of parameter lines on surface G05B2219/35103 3 Cl cartesian method, apt style, cutter tangent, parallel to drive planes G05B2219/35104 3 Steepest directed tree approach intelligent cutter path planning G05B2219/35105 3 Polyhedral machining, cutter moved between centroids of adjacent surface triangles G05B2219/35106 3 Contour map, cutter moved along contour lines, terraces of part surface G05B2219/35107 3 Generate planar section toolpath G05B2219/35108 3 Generate offset tool moving path in restrained curved plane G05B2219/35109 3 Clean up region, volume left uncut by too large tool pass after finishing G05B2219/35111 3 Automatically search for clean up regions, generate clean up tool pass G05B2219/35112 3 Define object with spline, convert to raster, mosaic of points to make object G05B2219/35113 3 Generation of compound, composite surface G05B2219/35114 3 Generation of connection between two or more surfaces G05B2219/35115 3 Project 3-D surface on 2-D plane, define grid in plane G05B2219/35116 3 RFS rotation free surfaces, needs c x y z axis, non axis symmetrical surfaces G05B2219/35117 3 Define surface by elements, meshes G05B2219/35118 3 Generate intersection of offset surfaces G05B2219/35119 3 Combine different forms, shapes G05B2219/35121 3 Generate connection between two paths G05B2219/35122 3 Generate random paths along a raster path G05B2219/35123 3 Calculate volume of object G05B2219/35124 3 Calculate center of gravity of object G05B2219/35125 3 Surface with changing cone angle, different upper and lower surface shape G05B2219/35126 3 Bezier or Ferguson surface G05B2219/35127 3 Visibility maps, tool sees all points of interest on workpiece G05B2219/35128 3 Propeller blade G05B2219/35129 3 Generate composite surface by a single polynomial calculation G05B2219/35131 3 Generate polynomial surface G05B2219/35132 3 Generate path as function of precision and surface finish of each portion G05B2219/35133 3 B-spline surface fitting G05B2219/35134 3 3-D cad-cam G05B2219/35135 3 Predict surface machining precision G05B2219/35136 3 Determine offset using closed ball expansion, 2-D square, 3-D cubic approximation G05B2219/35137 3 Create part generic, derive from known part or combination of parts G05B2219/35138 3 Superpose part of 3-D model on a straight, curved wall G05B2219/35139 3 Define surface by cyclides, circular sections with variable radius G05B2219/35141 3 Specify side of zone, line, circle for allowed region G05B2219/35142 3 Generate tile patterns, mosaic G05B2219/35143 3 Reconstruct free form surfaces G05B2219/35144 3 Egosphere: spherical shell 2-5-D around robot, objects are projected on it G05B2219/35145 3 Voxel map, 3-D grid map G05B2219/35146 3 Enter data, calculate 3-D curve or surface, sculptured surface, okisurf G05B2219/35147 3 Generation of nice looking composite surface G05B2219/35148 3 Geometric modeling for swept volume of moving solids G05B2219/35149 3 Generate model with haptic interface, virtual sculpting G05B2219/35151 3 Modeling geometric, generation or forming of curved surface G05B2219/35152 3 Part coding, description from 3-D cad database G05B2219/35153 3 Group and retrieve similar designs from cad data G05B2219/35154 3 Convert 2-D workpiece in rectilinear polygon, simplified skeleton G05B2219/35155 3 From parts catalog, database, define part relationships, product definitions, specifications G05B2219/35156 3 Group technology, identify and group simular parts, tools and machines G05B2219/35157 3 Machinability, producibility, reject nc program if tool motion not possible G05B2219/35158 3 Calculation of contact point of tool on surface, curve G05B2219/35159 3 With nominal blank and model in memory define tool path and machine workpiece G05B2219/35161 3 Determine orientation of workpiece G05B2219/35162 3 Determine workpiece placement, nesting in blank, optimize, minimize loss material G05B2219/35163 3 Generation of inverse offset surface, tool center on surface, tip shows offset G05B2219/35164 3 Reverse engineering, camera and probe to inspect workpiece and machine are the same ones G05B2219/35165 3 Automatic cutter selection G05B2219/35166 3 Virtual boundary method to plan coarse and then fine machining G05B2219/35167 3 Automatic toolpath generation and tool selection G05B2219/35168 3 Automatic selection of machining conditions, optimum cutting conditions G05B2219/35169 3 Automatic generation of set up data as function of form to be machined, kind of operation G05B2219/35171 3 Automatic selection of machining conditions as function of controlled machine G05B2219/35172 3 Lookup tables for technology, machining parameters G05B2219/35173 3 Automatic selection of machine type G05B2219/35174 3 Decide if blank has to be measured beforehand G05B2219/35175 3 Select machining parameters with fuzzy logic G05B2219/35176 3 Constraint, machining constraint, process type like only milling possible G05B2219/35177 3 Power constraint for horizontal and vertical cutting forces G05B2219/35178 3 Machining parameter constraint, feed, speed, dimension of part G05B2219/35179 3 Tolerance constraints as function of process capability and manufacturing costs G05B2219/35181 3 Machining condition constraints, coolant, chip removal, previous forming G05B2219/35182 3 Scallop hull generation and its offset, interference free offset G05B2219/35183 3 Maximizing side step, constant CUSP, scallop height, smaller CL datafile for minimizing machining time G05B2219/35184 3 Variable step over, from toolpath to toolpath G05B2219/35185 3 Select optimum tool radius G05B2219/35186 3 Variable step forward on same toolpath G05B2219/35187 3 Surface ridges, cusps, scallops, distance of tool traverses as function of curvature G05B2219/35188 3 Project workpiece and sheet on screen, position layout to be cut, store contour G05B2219/35189 3 Manufacturing function, derive gripper position on workpiece from cad data G05B2219/35191 3 Project workpiece and gripper, control relative movement, store result G05B2219/35192 3 From design derive sequence of bending so that bending is possible G05B2219/35193 3 Manufacturability G05B2219/35194 3 From workpiece data derive tool data G05B2219/35195 3 Design mosaic, cut tiles, paint tiles and pack mosaic G05B2219/35196 3 From workpiece data derive assembly tool data G05B2219/35197 3 Assemblability G05B2219/35198 3 Combine component electronic catalog, cdrom with cad data to generate nc program G05B2219/35199 3 Processability G05B2219/35201 3 Use cad data to test function of designed part, design for test DFT G05B2219/35202 3 Macroplanning, setup fixture cafp, library machine tables, sequence G05B2219/35203 3 Parametric modelling, variant programming, process planning G05B2219/35204 3 Planning, generic process planning G05B2219/35205 3 Planning of toolstages, comprising selection tools, position and motion G05B2219/35206 3 Microplanning, specific machining operations and parameters G05B2219/35207 3 Design agent selects planning agent, which selects fabrication agent G05B2219/35208 3 Object oriented planning G05B2219/35209 3 Modifying, adding machining features to elementary cad-parts as function of their assembling G05B2219/35211 3 Using a search tree G05B2219/35212 3 Estimating a cost associated with each operation, amount of time, target cost G05B2219/35213 3 Minimize number of setups G05B2219/35214 3 Setup planning, number of them, machines needed, part orientation, order G05B2219/35215 3 Generate optimal nc program variant as function of cost, time, surface, energy G05B2219/35216 3 Program, generate nc program, code from cad data G05B2219/35217 3 Cagd computer aided geometric design, sbgd scanning based geometric design G05B2219/35218 3 From cad data derive fixture configuration and assembly program G05B2219/35219 3 From cad data derive cutting, stacking, sorting program G05B2219/35221 3 Generate cutter path as function of speed, acceleration condition selected by operator G05B2219/35222 3 From cad derive data points for endball mill, grinder, then radius compensation G05B2219/35223 3 Tolerance, consider tolerance in design, design for assembly G05B2219/35224 3 Kinematic tolerance analysis, variation in kinematic function as function of tolerance G05B2219/35225 3 Tolerance in setup planning G05B2219/35226 3 Analysis of tolerance propagation G05B2219/35227 3 Use FMEA failure modes and effects analysis in tolerance assignment design G05B2219/35228 3 Automated tolerance chain generation G05B2219/35229 3 Code G05B2219/35231 3 Biquinary code, 2-of-7 symbols G05B2219/35232 3 Bcd G05B2219/35233 3 Octal G05B2219/35234 3 First column has 1-2-4, second column has 8-16-32 G05B2219/35235 3 Decimal to binary G05B2219/35236 3 Excess-code G05B2219/35237 3 Under four is 0xxx, over four is 1xxx G05B2219/35238 3 Gray-code G05B2219/35239 3 Ternary code G05B2219/35241 3 End, stop code of program G05B2219/35242 3 To enable manual operation on detection of inserted code G05B2219/35243 3 Inserted code calls parallel execution of another program, synchronize G05B2219/35244 3 Select in corner different program according to inner, outer machining G05B2219/35245 3 Expansion of control words, code of standard language to increase functionality G05B2219/35246 3 Data handling for auxilliary functions as function of setting of switch, block delete G05B2219/35247 3 Mode selection between two machining modes, laser beam and laser shutter control G05B2219/35248 3 Pallet exchange code to get mating nc program G05B2219/35249 3 In corner change cutting command to piercing command, to keep angle point intact G05B2219/35251 3 Several M codes sent to several machines simultaneously G05B2219/35252 3 Function, machine codes G, M G05B2219/35253 3 To stop program until a cycle start key is pressed G05B2219/35254 3 GPF, G preparatory functions, G111 indicate switch to polar, absolute to reference G05B2219/35255 3 G112 switch to polar, relative to last polar coordinate G05B2219/35256 3 Assign a macro to a key G05B2219/35257 3 Macro, assign a name to macro G05B2219/35258 3 A named macro can be called from a program, a key, a menu G05B2219/35259 3 Divide program in machining division blocks, and name them G05B2219/35261 3 Use of mathematical expression, functional equation G05B2219/35262 3 Macro instruction, canned cycles, subroutines, subprogram G05B2219/35263 3 Using variables, parameters in program, macro, parametrized instruction G05B2219/35264 3 Reread same data G05B2219/35265 3 Check time differences of command signals G05B2219/35266 3 On error display code, message for recovery from fault G05B2219/35267 3 Compare ram data to rom data, verify correctness, validity data, tolerance G05B2219/35268 3 Detection of presence of rom cassette or similar, if coupled to internal memory G05B2219/35269 3 Checking data, parity, diagnostic G05B2219/35271 3 Checking electronics G05B2219/35272 3 Watchdog, count or integrate number of data errors before alarm G05B2219/35273 3 Sensor to detect functioning of signal conditioning elements G05B2219/35274 3 Parity G05B2219/35275 3 Excess in error G05B2219/35276 3 Two identical tapes G05B2219/35277 3 Double reader G05B2219/35278 3 Checksum CRC G05B2219/35279 3 Ignoring invalid program G05B2219/35281 3 Detect overlap of program, if new data is entered before old is handled, stop G05B2219/35282 3 Verify if loaded program into memory or stored into tape, cassette is correct G05B2219/35283 3 Plausibility check for function, program, inhibit dangerous, unallowed program G05B2219/35284 3 Programmed speed automatically limited to min and max transmission range speed G05B2219/35285 3 Plausibility check for data, within permissible range G05B2219/35286 3 Run tape without machining, tape proving, dry run, test run G05B2219/35287 3 Verify, check program by drawing, display part, testpiece G05B2219/35288 3 Verification of instructions on tape, direct or by comparing with reference G05B2219/35289 3 Display machining state and corresponding control program G05B2219/35291 3 Record history, log, journal, audit of machine operation G05B2219/35292 3 By making, plotting a drawing G05B2219/35293 3 Execute program and check block of data, on interrupt display block G05B2219/35294 3 Display concentric circles G05B2219/35295 3 Stop test run, correct instruction or block, restart test run G05B2219/35296 3 Inhibit operation if part shape not compatible with raw material shape G05B2219/35297 3 Convert program to voice output to check program G05B2219/35298 3 Print screen display G05B2219/35299 3 Verify if generalised data block has all words required G05B2219/35301 3 On error, push button to reverse execution mode of block, stop, correct G05B2219/35302 3 Set and store command code together with display colour, detected on execution G05B2219/35303 3 Dry run, compare simulated output with desired finished profile, alarm, inhibit G05B2219/35304 3 Real time analysis, check of program, just before machining G05B2219/35305 3 Before machining, verify if all different machining start points are correct G05B2219/35306 3 Interference of all tools of turret, or part of tool base with chuck, workpiece G05B2219/35307 3 Print out of program on paper, on screen G05B2219/35308 3 Update simulator with actual machine, control parameters before start simulation G05B2219/35309 3 Actual execution times acquired during machining used in simulation G05B2219/35311 3 Remote simulation of machining program G05B2219/35312 3 Display working state, process G05B2219/35313 3 Display, validate tool path for boundary, surface interference G05B2219/35314 3 Display workpiece and machine, chuck, jig, clamp, tool G05B2219/35315 3 Projection, two, three section views G05B2219/35316 3 Interference checking between tool, machine, part, chuck, machining range G05B2219/35317 3 Display tool shape, to select tool for program, or for interference G05B2219/35318 3 3-D display of workpiece, workspace, tool track G05B2219/35319 3 Show alternatively static and dynamic locus, during static update of dynamic G05B2219/35321 3 Display only tool locus, dynamic G05B2219/35322 3 Display dynamic tool locus from entered start point to present position G05B2219/35323 3 Point to two points on tool locus, calculate and display value G05B2219/35324 3 Two, more pictures separated on screen, display G05B2219/35325 3 Display of locus with possible correction of machining G05B2219/35326 3 Scale image automatically to display whole tool locus or indicated area G05B2219/35327 3 Display tool locus together with correlated machining parameter, load motor G05B2219/35328 3 Shift view as function of shift of tool with respect to workpiece G05B2219/35329 3 Display entire image within an enlarged image G05B2219/35331 3 Display only machined part G05B2219/35332 3 Use solid and wire frame plotting to display tool locus, workpiece G05B2219/35333 3 Display raw material, blank, tool locus, workpiece, alarm if error G05B2219/35334 3 Display entire part and zoom of detail G05B2219/35335 3 Update display image only if tool advanced over a defined distance G05B2219/35336 3 Display locus and corresponding actual block G05B2219/35337 3 Program has instruction to display specific information G05B2219/35338 3 Display virtual tool, locus, part to check possibility of execution next block G05B2219/35339 3 A mark for present position of tool, a mark for end point of block, colour G05B2219/35341 3 Display finishing, finishing margin, work, tool and chuck shape, different colours G05B2219/35342 3 Set colour change for a block, display locus for that block in different colour G05B2219/35343 3 Display path and coating thickness and painting time G05B2219/35344 3 Display part, programmed locus and not yet machined, uncompleted portions of part G05B2219/35345 3 Display entry of high level program together with corresponding nc program G05B2219/35346 3 VMMC: virtual machining measuring cell simulate machining process with modeled errors, error prediction G05B2219/35347 3 Replace tool by light emitter, operator checks light path on workpiece G05B2219/35348 3 Different colour, texture as function of distance, direction between tool and workpiece G05B2219/35349 3 Display part, programmed locus and tool path, traject, dynamic locus G05B2219/35351 3 While machining probe model, sense drawing by same program, stop if deviation G05B2219/35352 3 By making a testpiece G05B2219/35353 3 While machining compare real path with simulated, command path, contour display G05B2219/35354 3 Polar coordinates, turntable G05B2219/35355 3 Generate at jump a fictive instruction equal to sum of previous instructions G05B2219/35356 3 Data handling G05B2219/35357 3 Setup data, includes scale, range, type, selected together with part program G05B2219/35358 3 If a pattern contains another pattern, separate date to avoid overlap G05B2219/35359 3 Discriminate between setup data and machining data G05B2219/35361 3 Discriminate between data for servocontrol directly and nc processing data G05B2219/35362 3 Group similar operations, to select correction, compensation values G05B2219/35363 3 Generate data on component arrangement G05B2219/35364 3 Merge normal nc program with manual entered monitoring, diagnostic criteria G05B2219/35365 3 Configure buffer dynamically, store two 3-D blocks or one 6-D block G05B2219/35366 3 Fill buffer dynamically, track read out and write in addresses, fifo G05B2219/35367 3 Only read buffer, advance tape while machining with data from read buffer G05B2219/35368 3 Read and work buffer, machine while read in, no switching between buffers G05B2219/35369 3 Read and work buffer, machine while read in, buffers switched alternative G05B2219/35371 3 Data from read instead of work buffer, load data directly to work buffer G05B2219/35372 3 Store variable block, word length into memory G05B2219/35373 3 Data storage, buffer G05B2219/35374 3 First memory for independent axis, second memory for synchronized axis G05B2219/35375 3 Store command data into latch, buffer synchronized to clock G05B2219/35376 3 Input program, analyze, store to buffer ready to control nc, no further data handling G05B2219/35377 3 Check for end of block G05B2219/35378 3 Detect if reference data is not changing anymore to decide a still stand, stop G05B2219/35379 3 Conversion, normalize G05B2219/35381 3 Convert in real time input peripheral data to processor data, ouput data format G05B2219/35382 3 Distribution G05B2219/35383 3 Input serial or parallel G05B2219/35384 3 Serial data handling G05B2219/35385 3 Decode several blocks at the same time, as a single block, simultaneous, parallel G05B2219/35386 3 Look ahead processing of plural block data from buffer G05B2219/35387 3 Transfer measured data first to fastest controller, processor then to slower G05B2219/35388 3 Processors in parallel, second, third handle rest old block while first starts new block G05B2219/35389 3 Different block length to select between panel and remote I-O G05B2219/35391 3 Sort, order entered data hierarchical G05B2219/35392 3 Set switches, load, cancel data for different axis, spindles simultaneous G05B2219/35393 3 Coordinate selection switch G05B2219/35394 3 A separate processor for block, span G05B2219/35395 3 Memory, ram table with waveform, no need to be loaded by nc program, quicker G05B2219/35396 3 Table of contour for cyclic machining, only data for one cycle, derive other G05B2219/35397 3 Cross bar switch G05B2219/35398 3 Machining, change parameters as function of machining type G05B2219/35399 3 Split part program in elementary machining steps, executable by a single tool G05B2219/35401 3 Tool edge, tool shape, dead corner because of tool shape G05B2219/35402 3 Calculate allowable machining capability from cutting conditions G05B2219/35403 3 Calculate midline of tapelike contour, as reference line for stitching G05B2219/35404 3 Divide scanned pattern in several closed area, store as intermediate data G05B2219/35405 3 Prepare seam data for each pattern size as function of scale and intermediate data G05B2219/35406 3 Decompose axis movement, group components, interpolate separately, superpose pulses G05B2219/35407 3 Position data, calculate data to project characters along curve G05B2219/35408 3 Calculate new position data from actual data to compensate for contour error G05B2219/35409 3 DPC direct programming at the console G05B2219/35411 3 Clamp detachable teaching box magnetically on housing G05B2219/35412 3 Special interface for manual input to pc G05B2219/35413 3 Manual device is automatically recognised and its interface selected G05B2219/35414 3 Remote instruction to operate machine tool G05B2219/35415 3 3-D three dimension, space input, spaceball G05B2219/35416 3 3-D joystick G05B2219/35417 3 Handle, joystick connected to n+1 wires for n degrees of freedom G05B2219/35418 3 Bird, free flying hand controller, receives signals from transmittors in space G05B2219/35419 3 Four and more-DOF hand controller, joystick, manipulandum G05B2219/35421 3 3-D matrix to input a 3-D surface, position displaced elements read by computer G05B2219/35422 3 Unit freely movable in space, detect its position, orientation by triangulation G05B2219/35423 3 6-DOF force reflective hand controller frhc G05B2219/35424 3 16-DOF glove attached to 6-DOF hand controller, superposition G05B2219/35425 3 18-DOF glove with fifteen load detectors on each finger, eighty one in total G05B2219/35426 3 Prepare, enter next program during execution of actual program, machining G05B2219/35427 3 User controls machine with eye motion, activates icons on display G05B2219/35428 3 Block selection, search G05B2219/35429 3 Enter code number directly for function, no use of function keys G05B2219/35431 3 Interactive G05B2219/35432 3 Format guide to guide user during input of data G05B2219/35433 3 During execution, display asks for parameters, operator answers, machine again G05B2219/35434 3 Enter part geometry and manually control path free, directly, real time, cutting G05B2219/35435 3 Display, if needed, tolerance memo data at place where real data must be input G05B2219/35436 3 Means, manual input, input reference, hand wheel G05B2219/35437 3 Decimal G05B2219/35438 3 Joystick G05B2219/35439 3 Keys or buttons G05B2219/35441 3 Production design metaphore, tool, operation like input system G05B2219/35442 3 Hand wheel turns resolver to control movement slide G05B2219/35443 3 Portable drill, screw driver to set position of axis instead of handwheel G05B2219/35444 3 Gesture interface, controlled machine observes operator, executes commands G05B2219/35445 3 Joystick for coarse and handwheel for fine movement G05B2219/35446 3 Earprotection, earphone G05B2219/35447 3 Potentiometer G05B2219/35448 3 Datasuit, arm sleeve, actor, operator wears datasuit and generates motion G05B2219/35449 3 Joystick and buttons for menu and function selection, scrolling, +sign and -sign G05B2219/35451 3 Mouse with additional wheel, switches for position control G05B2219/35452 3 Two axis foot pedal G05B2219/35453 3 Voice announcement, oral, speech input G05B2219/35454 3 Switch between joystick and pedal control G05B2219/35455 3 Foot pedal G05B2219/35456 3 Disk segments connected to different inputs of microprocessor, represent different positions G05B2219/35457 3 Joystick for coarse, rotary encoder for fine movement G05B2219/35458 3 Control command embedded in video, audio stream, signal G05B2219/35459 3 Knob, handle, handwheel delivers pulses, electronic handwheel, digipot G05B2219/35461 3 Digitizing, menu tablet, pencil G05B2219/35462 3 Mouse G05B2219/35463 3 Trackball G05B2219/35464 3 Glove, movement of fingers G05B2219/35465 3 Hand wheel G05B2219/35466 3 Select with mouse button coarse or fine movement control G05B2219/35467 3 Select between control modes, jog, freeform, grid, corner, locate, contour, slot G05B2219/35468 3 Select between teaching, regulate position and direct control of position G05B2219/35469 3 Select with button specified picture, interrupt addresses selection table G05B2219/35471 3 Select between run and step command mode, step forward, reverse G05B2219/35472 3 Mode selection G05B2219/35473 3 Input limit values of speed, position, acceleration or force G05B2219/35474 3 Enter fuzzy command, instruction, like move closer G05B2219/35475 3 Set tolerance values G05B2219/35476 3 Switch from auto to manual if operator moves feedback detector, to set parameter G05B2219/35477 3 Accelerate input data, exponent as function of pressure, time, turning speed G05B2219/35478 3 Set flexibility of axis in working coordinates, to move real axis manually easily G05B2219/35479 3 Set values, speed of machine as function of force, pressure, duration on key G05B2219/35481 3 Display, panel G05B2219/35482 3 Eyephone, head-mounted 2-D or 3-D display, also voice and other control G05B2219/35483 3 Synoptic display for work shape during machining G05B2219/35484 3 Use two image memories, update second memory while display first memory G05B2219/35485 3 Library of images, pictures, select and modify each, compose them G05B2219/35486 3 Use of two cursors on screen G05B2219/35487 3 Display and voice output incorporated in safety helmet of operator G05B2219/35488 3 Graphical user interface, labview G05B2219/35489 3 Discriminate, different colour, highlight between two states G05B2219/35491 3 Workpiece date display, position, height G05B2219/35492 3 Display needed workpiece, tool or data to continue execution of program G05B2219/35493 3 Display workpiece and tool data together G05B2219/35494 3 Online documentation, manual, procedures, operator, user guidance, assistance G05B2219/35495 3 Messages to operator in multimedia, voice and image and text G05B2219/35496 3 Display cursor in changing colour to indicate that object can be selected G05B2219/35497 3 Use colour tone, hue to indicate amount of processed quantity G05B2219/35498 3 Synoptic display of available, selectable control modules with their functions G05B2219/35499 3 Model of process, machine and parameters G05B2219/35501 3 Colour display G05B2219/35502 3 Display picture, image of place of error G05B2219/35503 3 Eye tracking associated with head mounted display to detect eye position G05B2219/35504 3 Multilingual communication, messages in different languages G05B2219/35505 3 Display two windows, one with nc-data, other with general application data G05B2219/35506 3 Camera images overlayed with graphics, model G05B2219/35507 3 Spider, radar, parallel axes, multivariate plot G05B2219/35508 3 Operator chooses among different GUI formats G05B2219/35509 3 Double large character on screen G05B2219/35511 3 Cursor on screen G05B2219/35512 3 Display entered, measured values with bargraph G05B2219/35513 3 Setting tool condition, tool set in tool exchanger, present or not G05B2219/35514 3 Display tool data G05B2219/35515 3 Workpiece set condition, workpiece present or not G05B2219/35516 3 Three linear movements in a single plane for three actuators G05B2219/35517 3 Use same data, program for workpieces with different length, but same profile G05B2219/35518 3 Superposition data, three memories for 2-D projection and z profile and surface structure G05B2219/35519 3 Machining data and tool data G05B2219/35521 3 Machining and parts on workpiece arrangment data, machine each, then cut out G05B2219/35522 3 Database for standard machining data and for personal machining data G05B2219/35523 3 Data one bit better than measurement, rest accumulated in memory G05B2219/35524 3 Approach data and machining data G05B2219/35525 3 Use same data for different operations, coarse and fine, cutting and grinding G05B2219/35526 3 Number of workpieces to be machined, cut G05B2219/35527 3 Range of number of workpieces to be machined, cut G05B2219/35528 3 Create machining conditions database by analyzing actual machining nc program G05B2219/35529 3 Monitoring current machining, store information in database as a new working case G05B2219/35531 3 Operator inputs manually evaluation of current machining G05B2219/35532 3 Comment, work directive, message to operator and control signals together G05B2219/35533 3 Use, input 2-D data, sectional profile to machine 3-D surface G05B2219/35534 3 Conversion input data G05B2219/35535 3 Decimal to binary G05B2219/35536 3 Digital to analog G05B2219/35537 3 Bcd to phase G05B2219/35538 3 Bcd to decimal G05B2219/35539 3 Gray to frequency G05B2219/35541 3 Bcd to 5-2-1-1-code G05B2219/35542 3 Bcd to binary G05B2219/35543 3 Cartesian to polar and vice versa G05B2219/35544 3 Convert male to female form, die to stamp form G05B2219/35545 3 Serial to parallel conversion G05B2219/35546 3 Convert input data to execution data G05B2219/35547 3 1-to-8-bit conversion G05B2219/35548 3 1-to-16-bit conversion G05B2219/35549 3 Convert buffer content to executable data in case of short execution time G05B2219/35551 3 Convert and select between EIA and ISO code G05B2219/35552 3 ISO and EIA code detected by difference of parity bit G05B2219/35553 3 Convert ISO or EIA code to internal or standard code G05B2219/35554 3 Mirror, other conversions G05B2219/35555 3 Turn figure over 90-degrees or 180-degrees, convert data for new state G05B2219/35556 3 Conversion inch to metric G05B2219/35557 3 Workpiece related data to axis related data G05B2219/35558 3 Convert speed value into two signals sin, cos representing position G05B2219/35559 3 Convert 15-bit image into 20-bit image G05B2219/35561 3 Analog to digital G05B2219/35562 3 Radius to diameter G05B2219/35563 3 Use of conversion tables G05B2219/35564 3 High speed data processor between host and nc for direct conversion of data G05B2219/35565 3 Communications adapter converts program to machine or controls directly machine G05B2219/35566 3 Use of only delta x values, no absolute values G05B2219/35567 3 Each block contains connection, index to other blocks, to form patterns G05B2219/35568 3 Array structure corresponding to display format G05B2219/35569 3 Single block format indicates change of speed at start and end G05B2219/35571 3 Table with constant speed and corresponding distance for each segment G05B2219/35572 3 Data contains header and type of data G05B2219/35573 3 Header has code to select proper load program G05B2219/35574 3 Header with information for display position G05B2219/35575 3 Part program contains movement and condition statements G05B2219/35576 3 Data divided in blocks to be covered by small movement, to origin by large movement G05B2219/35577 3 Delta x, delta v and delta t G05B2219/35578 3 Gerber, hp format to drive plotter or similar xy device G05B2219/35579 3 Store motion parameters as function of encoder position G05B2219/35581 3 Position data for module and position data within module G05B2219/35582 3 Control format in browser, use of xtml and xslt G05B2219/35583 3 Difference between signals and sign of difference are the controlling signals G05B2219/35584 3 Link geometry, workpiece data with machining data, select region G05B2219/35585 3 Motion command profile G05B2219/35586 3 Position, time and slope, tangent of curve G05B2219/35587 3 Store curves with packed code, indicating bezier curve parameters G05B2219/35588 3 Pack, compress data efficiently in memory G05B2219/36 2 Nc in input of data, input key till input tape G05B2219/36001 3 File format, initital graphics exchange specification, iges standard G05B2219/36002 3 Dimensional measurement interface specification dmis standard G05B2219/36003 3 Start key, switch to start performing program G05B2219/36004 3 Program mask depends on physical position of panel G05B2219/36005 3 Same knob, different functions, turn for position, push and turn for speed G05B2219/36006 3 A key delivers a series of key codes G05B2219/36007 3 Special keys, automatic switch over x or y to numerical values G05B2219/36008 3 Illuminated, lighting up keys, build in led, display, show sequence data entry G05B2219/36009 3 Keys with variable control code, multifunction keys G05B2219/36011 3 Page key, go to next or previous page G05B2219/36012 3 Percentage keys, input percentage values G05B2219/36013 3 Up-down keys for calling sequentially functions, parameters G05B2219/36014 3 Overlay to indicate function of key G05B2219/36015 3 Display areas, fields on screen correspond to position of keys on panel, matrix G05B2219/36016 3 Unified language for machines and translation to each G05B2219/36017 3 Graphic assisted robot programming, display projection of surface G05B2219/36018 3 Language for dimensional measuring, inspection G05B2219/36019 3 Using interpreted descriptive commands giving G-codes G05B2219/36021 3 Switch high level and assembly, machinine language as function of capacity memory and speed G05B2219/36022 3 Switch between machining language for execution and high level for editing G05B2219/36023 3 Attribute programming G05B2219/36024 3 State language G05B2219/36025 3 Link, connect icons together to form program G05B2219/36026 3 Combine general high level language and specialised plc language G05B2219/36027 3 Decompiler, translate machine code to hll, reverse processing, easy modification G05B2219/36028 3 C++ G05B2219/36029 3 Basic G05B2219/36031 3 Programming in assembler, machine or high level language G05B2219/36032 3 Script, interpreted language G05B2219/36033 3 High level graphics language, gks G05B2219/36034 3 APT G05B2219/36035 3 Special language, task programming, oop object oriented programming G05B2219/36036 3 Motion, graphical motion control language gmcl G05B2219/36037 3 Application programming interface associates component code with driver function G05B2219/36038 3 Ladder program for plc, using functions and motion data G05B2219/36039 3 Learning task dynamics, process G05B2219/36041 3 Edit program step by step G05B2219/36042 3 Point to defect, faulty instruction or locus, call up corresponding command block G05B2219/36043 3 Correction or modification of program G05B2219/36044 3 Program modified after breakage, crash, jamming G05B2219/36045 3 Skip of program blocks, jump over certain blocks G05B2219/36046 3 Adapt, modify program as function of configuration of machine G05B2219/36047 3 Edit program, change or not header, starting code, output new program with header G05B2219/36048 3 Verify, probe workpiece, if position deviation edit, modify program G05B2219/36049 3 Relational geometry, change one element, rest of part is adjusted according G05B2219/36051 3 Store history of modified file, back-up, update, using different file extensions G05B2219/36052 3 Tape tuning with expert system, correction of tape as function of measured parameters G05B2219/36053 3 Adapt, modify program in real time as function of workpiece configuration G05B2219/36054 3 Modify offset for whole sections collectively, different offsets for sections G05B2219/36055 3 Separate, temporary memory or special storage region for corrections only G05B2219/36056 3 Modify program, machining order in real time, during operation, dynamically G05B2219/36057 3 Select center of pattern for placement of new scaled pattern G05B2219/36058 3 Modify workpiece part program without changing approach program G05B2219/36059 3 Modify approach program as function of changed part program G05B2219/36061 3 Storage, memory area to store history data for previous corrections, editable G05B2219/36062 3 Verify if editing, modifying program is suitable for connected controller G05B2219/36063 3 During machining, compare simulated with detected profile, correct, modify program G05B2219/36064 3 Modify data by using the four rules of arithmetic such as +sign, -sign, xsign, :sign G05B2219/36065 3 Modify data by entering a compensation rate value G05B2219/36066 3 Collectively modify data instead of each in particular G05B2219/36067 3 Altering working order of program blocks G05B2219/36068 3 Change program at allowed point of time or program step G05B2219/36069 3 Display, on machining error, display error message and correct program G05B2219/36071 3 Simulate on screen, if operation value out of limits, edit program G05B2219/36072 3 Select pattern, input modification of tolerance G05B2219/36073 3 Display original and modified part in different colour, highlight, shading, filling G05B2219/36074 3 Display part, select, mark element and edit corresponding block G05B2219/36075 3 Set certain command codes, discriminate codes and display in different colour G05B2219/36076 3 Select icon and display corresponding instructions G05B2219/36077 3 Display and select, modify shape, pattern on screen G05B2219/36078 3 Insert, read in new command instruction to modify fixed program G05B2219/36079 3 Replace faulty instructions and execute only that portion of the program G05B2219/36081 3 Merge, mix original program with teached program G05B2219/36082 3 Delete a block by overwriting block with delete control character G05B2219/36083 3 Insert a block by using insert control character pointing to address in memory G05B2219/36084 3 Amend, modify program by inserting wait and wait dismiss command G05B2219/36085 3 Replace faulty instructions from rom, tape by instructions from ram, error setting G05B2219/36086 3 Select, modify machining, cutting conditions G05B2219/36087 3 Edit, modify program for position errors, moving path, use conversion matrix G05B2219/36088 3 Machining parameters, overide G05B2219/36089 3 Machining parameters, modification during operation G05B2219/36091 3 Modification, override as function of conditions, distance G05B2219/36092 3 Override limit contour G05B2219/36093 3 Lookup table with override for each pattern, tool path G05B2219/36094 3 Inhibit or permit override by separate manual switch G05B2219/36095 3 Inhibit or permit override by program instruction G05B2219/36096 3 Override program by selecting another font, size for letters G05B2219/36097 3 Override program to scale workpiece G05B2219/36098 3 Overide program to execute a certain number of same blocks, repeat pattern G05B2219/36099 3 Stop machine and correct position manually G05B2219/36101 3 During machining keep overide log, history, journal, kind of record playback G05B2219/36102 3 Display overide log and nc instructions, select nc block to modify permenant G05B2219/36103 3 Adapt, update machining parameters automatically as function of state of processing G05B2219/36104 3 IC card G05B2219/36105 3 Cd rom G05B2219/36106 3 Cassette G05B2219/36107 3 Bubble memory G05B2219/36108 3 Eprom, earom, eerom G05B2219/36109 3 Flash memory G05B2219/36111 3 Local memory instead of tape, or combined G05B2219/36112 3 Floppy disk, diskette G05B2219/36113 3 Rom G05B2219/36114 3 Eprom, prom G05B2219/36115 3 Card G05B2219/36116 3 Harddisk G05B2219/36117 3 Magnetic tape cassette G05B2219/36118 3 Adapt interactive dialog, help to experience, short cut menu G05B2219/36119 3 Mouse with buttons to assist operator with selection of menu instead of pointing G05B2219/36121 3 Tree oriented menu, go to root, scroll up down, select mode G05B2219/36122 3 Operator menu with submenu for each item G05B2219/36123 3 Store statistical history of selected menus, recall for quick data entry G05B2219/36124 3 Screen with certain display menu called by pointer, number G05B2219/36125 3 Select out of library, beforehand only functions needed for part program G05B2219/36126 3 Programmable, configurable function keys, execute a programmed sequence G05B2219/36127 3 Menu, help menu for operator, messages G05B2219/36128 3 Function menu, switches, keys replaced by menu G05B2219/36129 3 Menu keys, function of keys soft defined G05B2219/36131 3 Cyclic selection of functions or values by pushing a single key G05B2219/36132 3 Selection of menu with lightpen on screen, display G05B2219/36133 3 MMI, HMI: man machine interface, communication G05B2219/36134 3 Osf-motif standard G05B2219/36135 3 Link between sequence, motion or process and diagnostic control G05B2219/36136 3 User configurable graphics selected as function of kind of machining, display builder G05B2219/36137 3 Configuration of display device, operator panel G05B2219/36138 3 Configuration of operator panel, using os-2 modular programs, masks G05B2219/36139 3 Edit templates for screen display, and use of keyboard G05B2219/36141 3 Configuration with visual basic extension G05B2219/36142 3 Using window display, selection of function calls in a window G05B2219/36143 3 Use of icon to represent a function, part of program G05B2219/36144 3 Display of not allowed function in a different way, light G05B2219/36145 3 In case of alarm a window is maximised automatically G05B2219/36146 3 Group windows into coherent sets to facilate a task G05B2219/36147 3 Limit number of windows displayed simultaneously G05B2219/36148 3 Main process, alarm window takes priority, always on top, safe view G05B2219/36149 3 Window, X window G05B2219/36151 3 Display is a TV G05B2219/36152 3 Panel G05B2219/36153 3 Two, several consoles, displays, panels, two different input, joystick G05B2219/36154 3 Two displays, for part shape and for corresponding instructions, block G05B2219/36155 3 Plc switches functions of panel when changing kind of machining G05B2219/36156 3 Keyboard as a drawer G05B2219/36157 3 Pendant control box for handwheel control, mounted on controlled axis G05B2219/36158 3 Panel for disabled, scanned sequentially G05B2219/36159 3 Detachable or portable programming unit, display, pc, pda G05B2219/36161 3 Common program panel for nc, pic, switch display diagnostic or part G05B2219/36162 3 Pendant control box G05B2219/36163 3 Local as well as remote control panel G05B2219/36164 3 Common CRT for two input devices G05B2219/36165 3 Common program panel for host and cnc, at cnc place, for data from host, cnc G05B2219/36166 3 Several panels can be selected by rotation, limited space needed G05B2219/36167 3 Use camera of handheld device, pda, pendant, head mounted display G05B2219/36168 3 Touchscreen G05B2219/36169 3 Remote, host controlled, operated manual data input, keyboard G05B2219/36171 3 Edit velocity, motion profile, graphic plot of speed as function of time, position G05B2219/36172 3 Select block, item, highlight, colour this block with respect to rest G05B2219/36173 3 Combine record play back, hand wheel with normal cnc programming, software G05B2219/36174 3 Program divided into modules G05B2219/36175 3 Capture image of part, create automatically geometry, sequence of machining G05B2219/36176 3 Edit servo control parameters G05B2219/36177 3 Select block and display graphic representation associated with block type G05B2219/36178 3 Derive finishing allowance, tolerance from shape and work information G05B2219/36179 3 Combine nc programming with cad and order system G05B2219/36181 3 Input part data, dimensions, without graphical representation of part G05B2219/36182 3 First block contour then parameter input G05B2219/36183 3 Offline teaching is sound assisted G05B2219/36184 3 Record actions of human expert, teach by showing G05B2219/36185 3 Application, for cylindrical groove shape G05B2219/36186 3 Programming languages for lathe, mill or general use mixed G05B2219/36187 3 End shape data input for end surface configuration G05B2219/36188 3 Deep drilling cycle G05B2219/36189 3 Wheel dressing program G05B2219/36191 3 Prepare rough, coarse machining program G05B2219/36192 3 End facing G05B2219/36193 3 Semi finish and finish machining G05B2219/36194 3 Taper angle machining G05B2219/36195 3 Assembly, mount of electronic parts onto board G05B2219/36196 3 Grinding cycle G05B2219/36197 3 Non circular workpiece, radius and angle input G05B2219/36198 3 Gear, thread cutting G05B2219/36199 3 Laser cutting G05B2219/36201 3 Hole machining G05B2219/36202 3 Freeform surfaces G05B2219/36203 3 Bending of workpiece, also for long slender workpiece G05B2219/36204 3 Lathe, turning G05B2219/36205 3 For aspheric non symetrical mirrors G05B2219/36206 3 Embroidery G05B2219/36207 3 Involute curve, compressor G05B2219/36208 3 Roll grinding G05B2219/36209 3 Specify hole shape pattern for boring and store in hole file G05B2219/36211 3 Using different cutter sizes, largest as possible for minimizing machining time G05B2219/36212 3 Using generic virtual pocket, having virtual boundary, arbitrarily shaped G05B2219/36213 3 Grouping of decomposed volumes with similar features G05B2219/36214 3 Pocket machining, area clearance, contained cutting, axis milling G05B2219/36215 3 Insert automatically program sequence, for corner execution, avoid machining error G05B2219/36216 3 Replace entered position data with previous if difference less than tolerance G05B2219/36217 3 Commands trigger programming functions G05B2219/36218 3 Reuse stored data as programming data after confirmation G05B2219/36219 3 Calculate machining information, like time, surface to be machined from program G05B2219/36221 3 Entry of chamfer, beveling, rounding of corner shape G05B2219/36222 3 Indicate entered element on top, next element below, after input, update top G05B2219/36223 3 Enter machining conditions, determine automatically machining data G05B2219/36224 3 Enter machining and positioning elements, derive order of execution in real time G05B2219/36225 3 Select and insert program from library, select case, variant G05B2219/36226 3 Global selection of grid or circle of points by number, distance, angle G05B2219/36227 3 Assist operator to calculate unknown points, contours G05B2219/36228 3 Combine two programs to obtain new shifted positions and new processing data G05B2219/36229 3 Generate missed line when last end point is different from next start point G05B2219/36231 3 Translate, convert machine independent to machine dependent program G05B2219/36232 3 Before machining, convert, adapt program to specific possibilities of machine G05B2219/36233 3 Convert program so that it can be executed in reverse order G05B2219/36234 3 Convert program for a 2-axis machine into program for 4-axis machine G05B2219/36235 3 Convert grinding machine oriented language to nc machine oriented G05B2219/36236 3 Convert character, ascii, text code to internal code and vice versa G05B2219/36237 3 Prepare nc program for selected, distinct nc machines G05B2219/36238 3 Derive marking from punching program, secondary from principal program G05B2219/36239 3 Determine automatic, manual machining of workpiece as function of specific possibilities of machine tool G05B2219/36241 3 Convert, translate milling to laser machining program G05B2219/36242 3 Convert program for different machines with different M-code, G-code, header G05B2219/36243 3 Convert source, high level code to machine, object code G05B2219/36244 3 Means, use of tables, correlating functions to instructions G05B2219/36245 3 Use of tables to store order of execution of functions G05B2219/36246 3 Comments, messages displayed with program instructions, explain process G05B2219/36247 3 Remarks, comments as hierarchical structure, indented, corresponds to instructions G05B2219/36248 3 Generate automatically machining, stitching points from scanned contour G05B2219/36249 3 Generate automatically a balance program for workpiece, dynamic balance G05B2219/36251 3 Superpose scanned or finished object image on workpiece model for best fitting G05B2219/36252 3 Generate machining program based on a simulation to optimize a machine parameter G05B2219/36253 3 Generate machining program from previous test run G05B2219/36254 3 Generate machining program from history of similar tools G05B2219/36255 3 Machining condition, parameter is workpiece conicity, inclination between surfaces G05B2219/36256 3 Define upper lower limit of reciprocating machining, chopping G05B2219/36257 3 Indicate region and kind of machining on shape of part G05B2219/36258 3 Machining planning, indicate kind of operation G05B2219/36259 3 Indicate primary and secondary operations on shape, deliver nc data for each G05B2219/36261 3 Program with subroutines for machining process G05B2219/36262 3 Input workpiece mounting position, setup G05B2219/36263 3 Select cutting direction G05B2219/36264 3 Program movement from first to second machining area G05B2219/36265 3 Set machining start point from tool, machining data avoiding interference G05B2219/36266 3 Tool path editor, for offset, multi-passes G05B2219/36267 3 Process planning editor G05B2219/36268 3 From blank and finished entered shape, derive machining features G05B2219/36269 3 Separate machining data as function of dependance or independance of material G05B2219/36271 3 Enter, edit workpiece data G05B2219/36272 3 Enter start position, program number for each workpiece G05B2219/36273 3 Use general and tool data to select available tool and machining operation G05B2219/36274 3 Automatic calculation cutting conditions, but operator can enter them also G05B2219/36275 3 Select automatically transmission ratio as function of programmed speed G05B2219/36276 3 Program virtual, logical tools, select tool from tables G05B2219/36277 3 Flexible fixturing, clamp workpiece, mark clamp regions and store them G05B2219/36278 3 Topological classification of forming, machining process G05B2219/36279 3 Machining parameter is strategy for making corners G05B2219/36281 3 Machining parameter is technology: surface roughness, corner, contour tolerance G05B2219/36282 3 Divide complex sculptured surface into smaller, easier to machine areas G05B2219/36283 3 Select, enter machining, cutting conditions, material file, tool file G05B2219/36284 3 Use of database for machining parameters, material, cutting method, tools G05B2219/36285 3 Display symbol pattern for kind of machining performed G05B2219/36286 3 Show shape of workpiece, point to coordinates to enter machining parameters G05B2219/36287 3 Selection of speed as function of tool diameter G05B2219/36288 3 Select machining method, parameters as function of dimensions of workpiece G05B2219/36289 3 Cutting, machining conditions by optimisation of time, cost, accuracy G05B2219/36291 3 Cutting, machining conditions by empirical equation, like tool life G05B2219/36292 3 Method to drill, machine based on ratio bore depth, diameter, select tools G05B2219/36293 3 Set feed and speed for specified tool, workpiece as function of ratio cutting force, speed G05B2219/36294 3 Stored coefficients, standard cutting conditions, calculate for entered material G05B2219/36295 3 Select optimum process for manufacturing articles with longer life G05B2219/36296 3 Order, select, determine, change machining sequence, order G05B2219/36297 3 Machining plan, indicate order of machining as function of presence of operator G05B2219/36298 3 Enter, change order of different programs to be executed G05B2219/36299 3 Generate sequences of operations starting from finished product, end with raw G05B2219/36301 3 Optimisation of sequence of operations G05B2219/36302 3 Determine several machining processes and order as function of available tools G05B2219/36303 3 Determine several machining processes and order as function of number of mountable tools G05B2219/36304 3 Divide into several machining processes, divide each also in several sub processes G05B2219/36305 3 Table, correlation tool type and machining category, process G05B2219/36306 3 Table correlation different turrets, slides and possible simultaneous operations G05B2219/36307 3 Table with workpiece features and corresponding machining parameters, methods G05B2219/36308 3 Table for cutting conditions G05B2219/36309 3 Program has different modules, each with own load program G05B2219/36311 3 Machining mode selection, pocket, grooving, raster, area, profile G05B2219/36312 3 Enter shape with cursor, joystick directions up, down, left, right, slash G05B2219/36313 3 If elements cannot be combined, show error G05B2219/36314 3 Superpose and combine shapes G05B2219/36315 3 Library for shapes of tool holders, fixtures, chucks G05B2219/36316 3 Define profile from elements, show only selectable elements G05B2219/36317 3 Input symbol for element, search in library and display G05B2219/36318 3 Enter start, begin and stop, end point G05B2219/36319 3 Simplify display, calculation of shapes by deleting holes, grooves G05B2219/36321 3 Program only shape, add approach path and machining conditions automatically G05B2219/36322 3 Program shape interactively and tool change position manually by teaching G05B2219/36323 3 Shape is alphabetical character G05B2219/36324 3 Scan drawing, sketch of part, enter on screen coordinates, lines, circles G05B2219/36325 3 Enter shape with mouse, tablet, enter on screen coordinates, lines, circles G05B2219/36326 3 Define blank, part, area G05B2219/36327 3 Define shape of part G05B2219/36328 3 Display closed shape G05B2219/36329 3 Display path on cylinder by developing cylinder into a plane G05B2219/36331 3 Display block with cursor or highlight actual contour element G05B2219/36332 3 Display different faces of work in different colour G05B2219/36333 3 Selection from standard forms, shapes, partprograms, enter value for variable G05B2219/36334 3 Select a shape, select a point or line and enter data G05B2219/36335 3 Select and show already defined lines, circles to define from them new element G05B2219/36336 3 Select a shape and use it to create a similar shape G05B2219/36337 3 Select similar shape and derive motion defining sentences from original shape G05B2219/36338 3 Create program for parallel, simultaneous operated slides, timing G05B2219/36339 3 Time necessary for one slide equals time for second slide G05B2219/36341 3 Prepare program to control multiple slides at the same time G05B2219/36342 3 Tool path processing, sequence to cut paths G05B2219/36343 3 Select machining method as function of selected tool G05B2219/36344 3 Display different tools in different colours G05B2219/36345 3 Prepare program for minimal idle strokes with multitool turret G05B2219/36346 3 Display feed quantity and cutting speed as function of material to help user G05B2219/36347 3 Select tool if tool life duration is sufficient for operation G05B2219/36348 3 Enter, edit tool, cutter data G05B2219/36349 3 Compensation part program with form of tool, in memory G05B2219/36351 3 Display tool shapes to select tool and enter tool dimensions G05B2219/36352 3 Select tool as function of part shape, number of grooves and groove width G05B2219/36353 3 Display different offset surfaces in different colours to select right tool G05B2219/36354 3 Select from table with machining type and corresponding tools G05B2219/36355 3 Select tool with fuzzy logic G05B2219/36356 3 Select tool as function of collision avoidance G05B2219/36357 3 Tool line up, select right order of tool, optimal tool order loading, tool file G05B2219/36358 3 Use of cd rom with catalog of tools G05B2219/36359 3 As function of tool location G05B2219/36361 3 Tool change time, program for optimal tool change time G05B2219/36362 3 Tool change time as function of location in tool magazine, index G05B2219/36363 3 Tool change time as function of cutter trajectory, spindle and slide times G05B2219/36364 3 Tool change time as function of tool switch time, to replace tool with another G05B2219/36365 3 Program so that minimal tool changes are needed G05B2219/36366 3 Data, read in, distribution G05B2219/36367 3 A tape reader for each axis G05B2219/36368 3 Tape reader G05B2219/36369 3 Measuring object, spectacle glass, to derive position data G05B2219/36371 3 Barcode reader G05B2219/36372 3 Light, magnetic pen G05B2219/36373 3 Common tape reader for two controllers G05B2219/36374 3 Dual, multiple tape reader G05B2219/36375 3 Combination of two devices, floppy disk and tape reader G05B2219/36376 3 Read out of memory synchronized with machine driven axis G05B2219/36377 3 Read of several jobs G05B2219/36378 3 Either from tape or other source, using same electronics G05B2219/36379 3 Read in G05B2219/36381 3 Timing, synchronization, start of reader G05B2219/36382 3 Speed of read in of data as function of available power for driving servo, safety G05B2219/36383 3 Manual input combined with input from computer or tape G05B2219/36384 3 Load machining program and workpiece delivery program together G05B2219/36385 3 Transfer, load data from rom, bubble memory into ram G05B2219/36386 3 Bootstrap loader G05B2219/36387 3 Interface between reader and nc G05B2219/36388 3 Simulate reader to input data direct to nc, behind tape reader BTR G05B2219/36389 3 Switch between input from internal manual thumbwheel and external input G05B2219/36391 3 Keep subsystem stopped while load of program G05B2219/36392 3 Rewrite date if power loss, check flag area, marked at start, end of writing G05B2219/36393 3 Variable read in speed, from max to zero, controls execution speed of program G05B2219/36394 3 Read in data from connected pc instead of nc control panel G05B2219/36395 3 Load local computer program from host, data transfer ram to rom, BTR G05B2219/36396 3 Load also function code needed to execute part program, compact controller G05B2219/36397 3 Read reference data only after certain delay, to be sure data will not change G05B2219/36398 3 Read of handwritten text G05B2219/36399 3 On excess error or on release joystick stop movement, dead man, shut off motors G05B2219/36401 3 Record play back, teach position and record it then play back G05B2219/36402 3 Use rope, wire, cable, chain to record position and for playback G05B2219/36403 3 Incremental detector of position deviation attached to tool for correction G05B2219/36404 3 Adapt teached position as function of deviation 3-D, 2-D position workpiece G05B2219/36405 3 Adjust path by detecting path, line with a photosensor G05B2219/36406 3 Use a spring or gas pressure to keep tool on desired path G05B2219/36407 3 Follow path with probe, store deviations for correction during normal operation G05B2219/36408 3 During machining, store begin and end of region not finished during first pass G05B2219/36409 3 Geometric adaptation by sensing force on surface of workpiece, object G05B2219/36411 3 By coarse model of robot to modify commands, learned by feedforward controller G05B2219/36412 3 Fine, autonomous movement of end effector by using camera G05B2219/36413 3 Adapt playback as function of hardness material, time comparison to reach start point G05B2219/36414 3 Compare image detected path with stored reference, difference corrects position G05B2219/36415 3 Adjust path and attitude tool by detecting path, line with a photosensor, laser G05B2219/36416 3 Adapt teached position as function of deviation 3-D, 2-D position of end effector, tool G05B2219/36417 3 Programmed coarse position, fine position by alignment, follow line, path adaptive G05B2219/36418 3 Modify trajectory by operator gesture, gesture force sensed by end effector G05B2219/36419 3 Compare modified, corrected path with stored reference, difference too large alarm G05B2219/36421 3 Assist in correction of position to form a circle or line G05B2219/36422 3 During teaching shut off, disable motor to move arm easy G05B2219/36423 3 During teaching release brake or decouple clutch from motor G05B2219/36424 3 Balance mechanically arm to be moved G05B2219/36425 3 Move manually, touch surface, record position G05B2219/36426 3 Pilot lamp on end effector to guide operator G05B2219/36427 3 Jog feed to a command position, if close enough robot takes over positioning G05B2219/36428 3 During teaching set torque instruction for motor to zero G05B2219/36429 3 Power assisted positioning G05B2219/36431 3 Tv camera in place of tool, on display operator marks points, crosshair G05B2219/36432 3 By putting some constraints on some DOF, move within limited volumes, areas, planes, limits motion in x, y or z planes, virtual reality constraints G05B2219/36433 3 Position assisted teaching G05B2219/36434 3 During teaching direct control signal to power servo for quick response G05B2219/36435 3 Electromyographical, myoelectric control signal G05B2219/36436 3 Arm follows movement of handheld device, camera detects, analyses motion G05B2219/36437 3 Follow coarse programmed surface, detect contact feeler or no force, record point G05B2219/36438 3 Manually selection of points on surface to select area to scan automatically G05B2219/36439 3 Guide arm in path by slaving arm to projected path, beam riding G05B2219/36441 3 Follow contour, line with sensor and record points G05B2219/36442 3 Automatically teaching, teach by showing G05B2219/36443 3 Auto follow coarse contour, operator can correct contour before recording G05B2219/36444 3 Contour, teach contour of sawblade G05B2219/36445 3 Mode selection between large displacement and precision work G05B2219/36446 3 Keep tool stationary, move workpiece G05B2219/36447 3 Project light on path to be followed, keep also distance constant G05B2219/36448 3 Teaching, consider workpoint on workpiece temporarily as tip of end effector G05B2219/36449 3 During teaching use standard subroutines, assemble them to macro sequences G05B2219/36451 3 Handheld toollike probe, work instructor, lightweigted, connected to recorder G05B2219/36452 3 Touch points with handheld probe, camera detects position and orientation probe G05B2219/36453 3 Handheld tool like probe G05B2219/36454 3 Master slave, director agent, operator replication G05B2219/36455 3 Sensor, tactile feedback, operator feels forces of tool on workpiece G05B2219/36456 3 Learning tool holding dynamics G05B2219/36457 3 During teaching, force set point is automatically adapted to circumstances G05B2219/36458 3 Teach only some points, for playback interpolation between points G05B2219/36459 3 offline program for plural robots, send data to corresponding robots G05B2219/36461 3 Teach for each next similar fixture, piece only some reference points G05B2219/36462 3 Minimize teach time, compress data, many points in curve, few in line G05B2219/36463 3 Manual switch to drive motor to wanted position, store, memorize position G05B2219/36464 3 Position, teach, store extreme, full open, closed positions G05B2219/36465 3 Teach and store also intermediate, between full open and closed positions, areas G05B2219/36466 3 Teach motion profile in both directions, between full closed and open position G05B2219/36467 3 Teach and store time needed from open to closed and closed to open position G05B2219/36468 3 Teach and store intermediate stop position in moving route to avoid collision G05B2219/36469 3 Separate axis movement with higher acceleration replaces simultaneous movement G05B2219/36471 3 Recording speed different from playback speed G05B2219/36472 3 During teaching low servo power, during playback high servo power G05B2219/36473 3 Prohibit teaching if force, speed, acceleration of end effector is out of safe range G05B2219/36474 3 Prohibit normal manipulator control during teaching G05B2219/36475 3 When operator near robot, local pendant is enabled otherwise select local remote G05B2219/36476 3 Record points if sufficient difference with previous position exists G05B2219/36477 3 Timing record position according to pulses coding wheel G05B2219/36478 3 Record on predetermined time, read in position, measured data G05B2219/36479 3 Record position on trigger of touch probe G05B2219/36481 3 Record at predetermined distances, read in position, measured data G05B2219/36482 3 Recording of position and of command instructions G05B2219/36483 3 Recording mechanical properties, tonal quality by force detection G05B2219/36484 3 Each teached point has a correlated amount of shift data, independently modified G05B2219/36485 3 Memorize open and closed state, motion parameters at each start up G05B2219/36486 3 Memorize workpiece deviations as function of angle, compensate, extra feed G05B2219/36487 3 Record position, motion and sound G05B2219/36488 3 Record motion and emotion, mimics G05B2219/36489 3 Position and force G05B2219/36491 3 Contour of workpiece where other workpiece is to be installed G05B2219/36492 3 Record position and orientation, posture of probe, tool G05B2219/36493 3 Position of stillstand if no reverse and acceleration only, data compression G05B2219/36494 3 Record position and inclination of tool, wrist G05B2219/36495 3 Recording position and other parameters, current, tool diameter, voltage G05B2219/36496 3 Memorize open, closed state of hand and corresponding motion parameters such as open, close and move, no move G05B2219/36497 3 Select program, main and secondary program G05B2219/36498 3 Main and secondary program for repeating same operations G05B2219/36499 3 Part program, workpiece, geometry and environment, machining dependant, combine G05B2219/36501 3 For each contour a tape, a program G05B2219/36502 3 Ram for variable servo data, rom for fixed servo routine G05B2219/36503 3 Adapt program to real coordinates, software orientation G05B2219/36504 3 Adapt program to real coordinates, shape, dimension of tool, offset path G05B2219/36505 3 Compare stored conditions to actual, adapt program G05B2219/36506 3 Store in Rom and Ram G05B2219/36507 3 Select program or execute command, control instructions as function of axis position G05B2219/36508 3 Each pallet, workpiece, tool holder, selects corresponding tape reader, program G05B2219/36509 3 Select as function of shape, dimension of workpiece G05B2219/36511 3 Select by a detector G05B2219/36512 3 Select by a selector, dip switch G05B2219/36513 3 Select out of a plurality of programs, patterns G05B2219/36514 3 Select by force, height or other detection G05B2219/36515 3 As function of material or pattern direction, nerves of wood for optimal cutting G05B2219/36516 3 Select acceleration deceleration profile as function of kind of machine G05B2219/36517 3 Selecting nc program points to mated manipulator, robot program G05B2219/36518 3 Selection of calibration program as function of parameter to be calibrated G05B2219/36519 3 After sporadic change of program, return to program in use before G05B2219/36521 3 Select by combination of detected force, acceleration, speed, work rate G05B2219/36522 3 Select program using a management, workpiece number G05B2219/36523 3 Select with code on workpiece, fixture, clamp, object G05B2219/36524 3 Selection of Rom and ram G05B2219/36525 3 On bad data block, reverse motion, correct and execute block G05B2219/36526 3 Regenerate, hold reference previous block for bad actual value, block G05B2219/36527 3 Separate input for machine data from operator and for program from programmer G05B2219/36528 3 Interlock, inhibit nc control while tranferring data from host G05B2219/36529 3 Warn, alert, notify operator to confirm a preset override value, command G05B2219/36531 3 Inhibit, ignore or postpone new command if previous is still in execution G05B2219/36532 3 Detect overflow of buffer G05B2219/36533 3 Writing critical contour data as a whole, inhibit read out during writing G05B2219/36534 3 Manual input overrides automatic control G05B2219/36535 3 Check if instruction is executable, if not message to operator G05B2219/36536 3 Inhibit, forbid, prevent execution of program if no tool or worpiece data G05B2219/36537 3 On error acoustic signal G05B2219/36538 3 Different tunes, melodies, voice patterns for different error indication G05B2219/36539 3 Different colours for program and machine error, failure display G05B2219/36541 3 Operation command stored in register, on completion also in other register G05B2219/36542 3 Cryptography, encrypt, access, authorize with key, code, password G05B2219/36543 3 Input a standard value automatically on power up or after power loss G05B2219/36544 3 Inhibiting manual control while under automatic, other control vice versa G05B2219/36545 3 Safety, save data at power loss G05B2219/36546 3 Memory protection, protected fields G05B2219/36547 3 Use binary code to avoid program tampering G05B2219/36548 3 Save data if trigger signal received G05B2219/36549 3 Regenerate faulty program block from previous and next block G05B2219/36551 3 Inhibiting control after detecting data error G05B2219/36552 3 Inhibiting simultaneous input from local and remote keyboard G05B2219/36553 3 Track, channel on tape for each direction of movement G05B2219/36554 3 Copy modified, corrected program to another tape, keep original intact G05B2219/36555 3 Two tapes, programs one for position data, one for commands G05B2219/36556 3 Compare, check orignal tape with converted, copy tape G05B2219/36557 3 Copy entered program in memory to tape G05B2219/36558 3 Forward and backward reading of tape, reverse execution program G05B2219/36559 3 Copy one tape to another, transfer program from tape to tape, back-up G05B2219/36561 3 Tape, band G05B2219/36562 3 One tape, copy feeler controls several machines G05B2219/36563 3 Two tapes G05B2219/36564 3 Position of hole in tape corresponds with position of hole on workpiece G05B2219/36565 3 Cartesian and polar data mixed G05B2219/36566 3 Mix polar data with cartesian data G05B2219/36567 3 On tape also commands for equipment attached to machine G05B2219/36568 3 Control data is sequence of position, axis indication, time delay for speed G05B2219/36569 3 Enter, punch only different, changed data, same not repeated in next block G05B2219/36571 3 Coarse and fine dimensions G05B2219/36572 3 Macro data or coarse dimension on tape G05B2219/36573 3 X, y, z and tooloffset values or direction values G05B2219/36574 3 Absolute x or delta x values G05B2219/36575 3 On tape reference and command signals G05B2219/36576 3 Relative phase of signals is variable G05B2219/36577 3 Signals have a position dependant frequency G05B2219/36578 3 Tracks for x, two for delta x, one for sign, three for y G05B2219/36579 3 Only true dimension is recorded, no tool offset G05B2219/36581 3 X, Y, Vx, Vy G05B2219/36582 3 Special order G05B2219/36583 3 Each punched hole is one pulse, increment G05B2219/36584 3 X, Y, Z and tool offset or corrections G05B2219/36585 3 Speed and acceleration, rate of change of speed G05B2219/36586 3 Word address format G05B2219/36587 3 Binary format G05B2219/36588 3 Endless loop G05B2219/36589 3 Making control tape G05B2219/36591 3 Tape moves synchronized with machine driven axis G05B2219/36592 3 Each track controls an axis G05B2219/37 2 Measurements G05B2219/37001 3 Measuring problems G05B2219/37002 3 Absence, detect absence, presence or correct position of workpiece G05B2219/37003 3 Detect if no workpiece in holder G05B2219/37004 3 Detect absence of tool G05B2219/37005 3 Absence of tool accessories, material, like nails, staples, glue G05B2219/37006 3 Measuring bars G05B2219/37007 3 Join bars or cilinders binary G05B2219/37008 3 Calibration of measuring system, probe, sensor G05B2219/37009 3 Calibration of vision system, camera, adapt light level G05B2219/37011 3 Set absolute marks on disk as exact position or address to position memory G05B2219/37012 3 Adjust angular position of transducer G05B2219/37013 3 Faulty number of total scale increments corrected evenly over scale G05B2219/37014 3 Use of calibration bar, bar with cams G05B2219/37015 3 Adaptive online camera, vision calibration G05B2219/37016 3 Calibrate dc offset, measure offset and maintain fixed level G05B2219/37017 3 Calibration of vision system, set correct attidude of sensor to workpiece G05B2219/37018 3 Make measuring scale machine tool G05B2219/37019 3 Position detection integrated in actuator, lvdt integrated linear actuator G05B2219/37021 3 Robot controls position of touch probe G05B2219/37022 3 Detector, measuring device incorporated within workpiece holder G05B2219/37023 3 Step motor used as measuring device and as drive motor G05B2219/37024 3 Measure single value, parameter with two detectors G05B2219/37025 3 Retract, swing out of the way, measuring device during normal machining for protection G05B2219/37026 3 Adjust sensor radially G05B2219/37027 3 Sensor integrated with tool or machine G05B2219/37028 3 Detail, extended range, discrimination, switch from one range to other G05B2219/37029 3 Power supply position detector in common with drive motor G05B2219/37031 3 Lvdt for x and y in a plane, center lines intersect at locating point G05B2219/37032 3 Generate vibrations, ultrasound G05B2219/37033 3 Energy saving by powering feedback device, potentiometer only during measuring G05B2219/37034 3 Actuator coil is also used as measuring coil G05B2219/37035 3 Sensor in air gap of drive, detect directly speed or position G05B2219/37036 3 Position normally, stop, measure position tool with second independent sensor G05B2219/37037 3 Remeasure workpiece regularly for deformation G05B2219/37038 3 Protection cover over measuring device, probe, feeler opened when measuring G05B2219/37039 3 Digitize position with flexible feeler, correction of position as function of flexion G05B2219/37041 3 Digitize, electric wires form grid on surface G05B2219/37042 3 Photographic, picture on film, photogrammetry G05B2219/37043 3 Touch probe, store position of touch point on surface G05B2219/37044 3 Ultrasound transmittors on surface, touch probe detects ultrasound, triangulation G05B2219/37045 3 Probe detects electromagnetic fields from grid, antenna like digitizing tablet G05B2219/37046 3 Use simultaneous several pairs of stereo cameras, synchronized G05B2219/37047 3 After digitizing, edit graphically data G05B2219/37048 3 Split beam, stripe projection on object, lines detected with cameras G05B2219/37049 3 First a rasterscan, then align workpiece as function of height average, scan again G05B2219/37051 3 First coarse measurement, around each point a fine measurement of surface G05B2219/37052 3 Sense surface, mean value used as reference surface G05B2219/37053 3 Optical triangulation G05B2219/37054 3 Digitize every grid point of a raster G05B2219/37055 3 Project stripes having a regular sine wave G05B2219/37056 3 Mark point to be digitized graphically on screen G05B2219/37057 3 Several feelers, probes touch model in rasterpoints G05B2219/37058 3 Digitize not only position but also colour G05B2219/37059 3 Probe connected to three pair of wires of which the length is measured G05B2219/37061 3 Use matrix of optical sensors to detect form, edges of object G05B2219/37062 3 Regulated scanning, the head deflection is controlled by a regulation circuit G05B2219/37063 3 Controlled scanning, the head is moved along a given path G05B2219/37064 3 After digitizing, reconstruct surface by interpolating the initial mesh points G05B2219/37065 3 Map of stiffness, compliance of object G05B2219/37066 3 Image from object together with references on background G05B2219/37067 3 Calibrate work surface, reference markings on object, work surface G05B2219/37068 3 Setting reference coordinate frame G05B2219/37069 3 Calibrate probe, imitated tool, repeated measurements for different orientations G05B2219/37071 3 Measurement program is created, executed on object data, no real object, no CMM is present G05B2219/37072 3 Surface covered with grid of electric wires, of coloured tape on object G05B2219/37073 3 Workpiece surface covered with shielding coating, against disturbing fields G05B2219/37074 3 Projection device, monitor, track tool, workpiece form, process on display G05B2219/37075 3 Print out of document measured results or record on tape G05B2219/37076 3 Display load on tool, motor graphically on screen G05B2219/37077 3 Relative movement G05B2219/37078 3 Display machining, processing parameters with curves, pictograms G05B2219/37079 3 Display probing result on drawing taken from cad data G05B2219/37081 3 Display machining parameters G05B2219/37082 3 Indicate, point region on path, locus, display path and machining parameters G05B2219/37083 3 Switch display from normal mode to inspection mode, to monitor conditions G05B2219/37084 3 Display tool parameters G05B2219/37085 3 Display in real time of state variables of control system G05B2219/37086 3 Display real, measured machining load G05B2219/37087 3 Cutting forces G05B2219/37088 3 Indicate service condition, status G05B2219/37089 3 Speed error G05B2219/37091 3 Motion and force G05B2219/37092 3 Display position actual and or target G05B2219/37093 3 Display speed G05B2219/37094 3 Hall sensor G05B2219/37095 3 Digital handheld device with data interface G05B2219/37096 3 Invar scale, low temperature coefficient G05B2219/37097 3 Marker on workpiece to detect reference position G05B2219/37098 3 X y scale plate instead of two ruler scale, two dimensional scale G05B2219/37099 3 One detector for coarse and fine target location, variable resolution G05B2219/37101 3 Vector gauge, telescopic ballbar G05B2219/37102 3 Single detector for whole range, both x and y axis G05B2219/37103 3 Limit, proximity switch G05B2219/37104 3 Absolute encoder G05B2219/37105 3 Soft limit, store limits in counters, use content of counters as limit G05B2219/37106 3 Inductive, differential transformer, pins G05B2219/37107 3 Acupin G05B2219/37108 3 Rasters, grid on xy-plane G05B2219/37109 3 Photoelectric scanned raster, rule and photocell, microscope G05B2219/37111 3 Rule and photocell, microscope G05B2219/37112 3 Several scales with one device G05B2219/37113 3 Psd position sensitive detector, light spot on surface gives x, y position G05B2219/37114 3 Precision screw G05B2219/37115 3 Photogrammetric position detection G05B2219/37116 3 Shape sensor leads tool, in front of tool G05B2219/37117 3 Optical sensor, delivers analog signal as function of displacement G05B2219/37118 3 Inductive, coil moves over conical, tapered core G05B2219/37119 3 Atomic force probe G05B2219/37121 3 Linear transducer G05B2219/37122 3 Signal analyser G05B2219/37123 3 Extensible ball bar with potentiometer, lvdt G05B2219/37124 3 Magnetic sensor G05B2219/37125 3 Photosensor, as contactless analog position sensor, signal as function of position G05B2219/37126 3 Wire, tape around cylinder measures displacement, string encoder G05B2219/37127 3 Spm scanning probe microscopy, stm scanning tunneling microscopy G05B2219/37128 3 Tool itself emits vibrations to be detected to build an image of surface G05B2219/37129 3 Mark, engrave workpiece at specific surface point for measurement, calibration G05B2219/37131 3 Moire pattern, diffraction grating, fringe G05B2219/37132 3 Polyhedral prism G05B2219/37133 3 Linear, rotary variable differential transformer, lvdt, rvdt G05B2219/37134 3 Gyroscope G05B2219/37135 3 Two counters receiving pulses from two encoders, one for speed, one for position G05B2219/37136 3 Control resolution of encoder G05B2219/37137 3 Encoder combined with barcode label, reader G05B2219/37138 3 Encoder and gear and absolute coder, give together absolute position of rotation G05B2219/37139 3 Sampling output of encoder at precisely defined intervals G05B2219/37141 3 Programmable divider for counter as buffer for microprocessor, read on interrupt G05B2219/37142 3 Center position between two pulses, in the middle of a bit G05B2219/37143 3 Divide feedback pulses to make feedback independent from resolution encoder G05B2219/37144 3 Delay marker to synchronize motions G05B2219/37145 3 Multiturn fine counter counts total pulses, index counter counts turns G05B2219/37146 3 Second counter reset to zero on marker, to detect counting errors G05B2219/37147 3 Sampling rate low during power loss G05B2219/37148 3 Switch between rise, fall of pulses of one phase and of both phases, coarse fine G05B2219/37149 3 Multiplexer to send encoder and rotor pole position to same output lines G05B2219/37151 3 Handling encoder signal, compensation for light variation, stray light G05B2219/37152 3 Combination 00-01-10-11, previous, actual pulses, or two series of pulses, and rom G05B2219/37153 3 Encoder delivers only one channel of pulses, using only one detector G05B2219/37154 3 Encoder and absolute position counter G05B2219/37155 3 Encoder and delta position counter G05B2219/37156 3 Pulse derived from belt driving drum G05B2219/37157 3 Pulses derived from brake disk having north and south poles G05B2219/37158 3 Pulse derived from perforated belt along track G05B2219/37159 3 Source of pulse, pulse derived from gear, plate teeth G05B2219/37161 3 Motor rotor has a normal magnetised ring and a second ring, magnetic decoder G05B2219/37162 3 Marker, reflector mounted on chuck, workpiece holder G05B2219/37163 3 Marker derived from phase of motor G05B2219/37164 3 Pulse derived from encoder built into ball bearing G05B2219/37165 3 Derive pulse from commution position, build into brushless motor G05B2219/37166 3 Rotating magnets shunt motor over resistance, cause current variations G05B2219/37167 3 Count number of periods of voltage supply G05B2219/37168 3 Inductive sensor senses fluctuations, spikes in motor current G05B2219/37169 3 Derive incremental pulse from motor current deviation G05B2219/37171 3 Commutation brushes, sensors deliver increment G05B2219/37172 3 Encoder with hall effect and reed relays, and decoder gives absolute position G05B2219/37173 3 Encapsulate electronics of encoder in resin, electronics and encoder integrated G05B2219/37174 3 Encoder with infrared G05B2219/37175 3 Normal encoder, disk for pulses, incremental G05B2219/37176 3 Disk emits phase shifted pulses, special convertor G05B2219/37177 3 Linear encoder G05B2219/37178 3 Magnetic marks on screw G05B2219/37179 3 Coarse encoder combined with fine grid ccd detector G05B2219/37181 3 Encoder delivers sinusoidal signals G05B2219/37182 3 Slit plate encoder G05B2219/37183 3 Marker or index or coded information as well as position pulses G05B2219/37184 3 Hall generator cooperates with magnetic ring, gives signal with dc offset G05B2219/37185 3 Magnetic ring and sensor G05B2219/37186 3 Camera reads large number of marks, derive frequency of dark-light G05B2219/37187 3 Disk with magnetic, inductive sensors G05B2219/37188 3 Encoder pulses reset high resolution clock, get position from counting clock pulses G05B2219/37189 3 Camera with image processing emulates encoder output G05B2219/37191 3 General problems for standing waves, torque, surface inspection G05B2219/37192 3 Problems G05B2219/37193 3 Multicoordinate measuring system, machine, cmm G05B2219/37194 3 Probe work, calculate shape independent of position, orientation, best fit G05B2219/37195 3 Measuring dimension independent from accuracy of nc, machine tool G05B2219/37196 3 Measuring station, flexible, integrated cmm G05B2219/37197 3 From measured data derive form, roundness, orientation, parallel, straightness G05B2219/37198 3 Machine as measuring station, use tool or probe, in process incycle G05B2219/37199 3 Hole location G05B2219/37201 3 Measuring several points at the same time G05B2219/37202 3 Footprint, probe piece on machine, then on cmm to avoid errors of machine G05B2219/37203 3 Compensate probed values as function of reference plane of fixture, clamp G05B2219/37204 3 Move synchronously associated sensor elements independently at both sides G05B2219/37205 3 Compare measured, vision data with computer model, cad data G05B2219/37206 3 Inspection of surface G05B2219/37207 3 Verify, probe, workpiece G05B2219/37208 3 Vision, visual inspection of workpiece G05B2219/37209 3 Estimate life of gear, drive G05B2219/37211 3 Measure temperature, compensate cmm program for temperature G05B2219/37212 3 Visual inspection of workpiece and tool G05B2219/37213 3 Inhibit measuring if one of the joints is near endstop G05B2219/37214 3 Detect failed machine component, machine performance degradation G05B2219/37215 3 Inspect application of solder paste, glue to workpiece G05B2219/37216 3 Inpect component placement G05B2219/37217 3 Inspect solder joint, machined part, workpiece, welding result G05B2219/37218 3 Compensate for offset due to probe diameter, detect exact contact point G05B2219/37219 3 Predict next probed point from previous probed points G05B2219/37221 3 Probe fixture to know datum points G05B2219/37222 3 Probe workpiece for correct setup G05B2219/37223 3 Identify minimum number of appropriate measuring points G05B2219/37224 3 Inspect wafer G05B2219/37225 3 Tool holder, measure forces in chuck, tool holder G05B2219/37226 3 Monitor condition of spindle, tool holder, transmit to nc controller G05B2219/37227 3 Probing tool for its geometry G05B2219/37228 3 Tool inspection, condition, dull tool G05B2219/37229 3 Test quality tool by measuring time needed for machining G05B2219/37231 3 Tool used as touch probe, sensor G05B2219/37232 3 Wear, breakage detection derived from tailstock, headstock or rest G05B2219/37233 3 Breakage, wear of rotating tool with multident saw, mill, drill G05B2219/37234 3 Monitor tool before, after and during machining G05B2219/37235 3 Detect bad tool by relative movement of tool with respect to tool holder G05B2219/37236 3 Tool serves, acts also as measuring device G05B2219/37237 3 Tool collision, interference G05B2219/37238 3 Missing tool G05B2219/37239 3 Plastic deformation of tool G05B2219/37241 3 Displacement of tool, miss inserted G05B2219/37242 3 Tool signature, compare pattern with detected signal G05B2219/37243 3 Tool breakage by comparing tool image, length before and after machining G05B2219/37244 3 Detect tool breakage already in tool magazine G05B2219/37245 3 Breakage tool, failure G05B2219/37246 3 Compare estimated torques of different axis with reference for breakage G05B2219/37247 3 By electrical contact, disappears when breakage G05B2219/37248 3 By monitoring changes in capacitive circuit G05B2219/37249 3 Correction coefficient of life time as function of kind of machining G05B2219/37251 3 Selfcorrecting, counter for tool life adapts correction G05B2219/37252 3 Life of tool, service life, decay, wear estimation G05B2219/37253 3 Fail estimation as function of lapsed time of use G05B2219/37254 3 Estimate wear of subsystem of machine with measures from other subsystems G05B2219/37255 3 Using fuzzy logic techniques G05B2219/37256 3 Wear, tool wear G05B2219/37257 3 Crater wear of tool G05B2219/37258 3 Calculate wear from workpiece and tool material, machining operations G05B2219/37259 3 Resolver for coarse, photo cell for fine position on grid crossing G05B2219/37261 3 Encoder and potentiometer to detect fault measurement G05B2219/37262 3 Mixing pins and fine positioning G05B2219/37263 3 Absolute and incremental encoder, detector combined G05B2219/37264 3 Cam for absolute positions, encoder for incremental position G05B2219/37265 3 Rotary potentiometer and incremental counter for each maximum G05B2219/37266 3 Infrared G05B2219/37267 3 Thermocouple G05B2219/37268 3 Tool workpiece junction, thermoelectric interface G05B2219/37269 3 Ultrasonic, ultrasound, sonar G05B2219/37271 3 Using standing waves G05B2219/37272 3 Capacitive G05B2219/37273 3 Wheatstone bridge G05B2219/37274 3 Strain gauge G05B2219/37275 3 Laser, interferometer G05B2219/37276 3 Position changes frequency G05B2219/37277 3 Inductive proximity sensor G05B2219/37278 3 Optical waveguide, fiberoptic sensor G05B2219/37279 3 Fiber optic proximity sensor G05B2219/37281 3 Laser range finder G05B2219/37282 3 Current transformator G05B2219/37283 3 Photoelectric sensor G05B2219/37284 3 Capacitive 3-D proximity sensor G05B2219/37285 3 Load, current taken by motor G05B2219/37286 3 Photoelectric sensor with reflection, emits and receives modulated light G05B2219/37287 3 Fiber optic interferometer G05B2219/37288 3 Tracking lasers follow object, reflection gives 3-D position G05B2219/37289 3 Inductive G05B2219/37291 3 Electro acoustic G05B2219/37292 3 Eddy current G05B2219/37293 3 Magnetostrictive effect on ferrous rod, ultrasonic wave, time delay measured G05B2219/37294 3 Coarse digitized position combined with fine digitized analog position signal G05B2219/37295 3 Measure workpiece while machining other workpiece G05B2219/37296 3 Electronic graduation, scale expansion, interpolation G05B2219/37297 3 Two measurements, on driving motor and on slide or on both sides of motor G05B2219/37298 3 Two measurements, position of slide and position of tool G05B2219/37299 3 Measure same parameter from three different space directions G05B2219/37301 3 Two measurements, speed with tachometer and speed with encoder G05B2219/37302 3 Measure tool length, workpiece configuration without stopping movement G05B2219/37303 3 Two measurements, speed of motor and speed of load G05B2219/37304 3 Combined position measurement, encoder and separate laser, two different sensors G05B2219/37305 3 Drive step motor with pulses, at stop with dc current to avoid emi when measuring G05B2219/37306 3 Two sensors and two scales for same measurement of relative movement between x y G05B2219/37307 3 Detector in line, in plane of tool to avoid parallax G05B2219/37308 3 Measure workpiece relieved from stress, redrawn, disengaged tool G05B2219/37309 3 Selecting a desired sensor structure G05B2219/37311 3 Derive speed from current, use of lookup table G05B2219/37312 3 Derive speed from motor current G05B2219/37313 3 Derive speed from position G05B2219/37314 3 Derive position from speed G05B2219/37315 3 High speed and low speed signals are derived in a different way G05B2219/37316 3 Derive speed from two phased position signals, with high range and resolution G05B2219/37317 3 Derive position from current, voltage, back electromotive force bemf G05B2219/37318 3 Derive speed from back electromotive force, bemf G05B2219/37319 3 Derive acceleration, force, torque from current G05B2219/37321 3 Derive acceleration from net driving force G05B2219/37322 3 Derive position from frequency power supply G05B2219/37323 3 Derive acceleration from position or speed G05B2219/37324 3 Derive position, speed from acceleration G05B2219/37325 3 Multisensor integration, fusion, redundant G05B2219/37326 3 Automatic configuration of multisensor, adaptive, active sensing G05B2219/37327 3 Select lookup table corresponding to sensor G05B2219/37328 3 Decentralised data fusion G05B2219/37329 3 Far away and near by sensor groups G05B2219/37331 3 Sensor fusion using extended kalman filter G05B2219/37332 3 Detect power of noise source using sound and visual sensors G05B2219/37333 3 Position of control valve and position of controlled actuator G05B2219/37334 3 Diameter of tool with teeth G05B2219/37335 3 Diameter tool G05B2219/37336 3 Cutting, machining time G05B2219/37337 3 Noise, acoustic emission, sound G05B2219/37338 3 Magnetic or electric property of tool to control feed G05B2219/37339 3 Eccentricity, cylindricity, circularity G05B2219/37341 3 Sectional distortion of machining face of workpiece G05B2219/37342 3 Overload of motor, tool G05B2219/37343 3 Load, vectorial components of load G05B2219/37344 3 Torque, thrust, twist, machining force measurement G05B2219/37345 3 Dimension of workpiece, diameter G05B2219/37346 3 Cutting, chip quality G05B2219/37347 3 Speed, velocity G05B2219/37348 3 Power, wattmeter voltage times current G05B2219/37349 3 Unbalance of tool or tool holder G05B2219/37351 3 Detect vibration, ultrasound G05B2219/37352 3 Frequency G05B2219/37353 3 Amplitude G05B2219/37354 3 Powerfactor, phase between voltage and current G05B2219/37355 3 Cutting, milling, machining force G05B2219/37356 3 Torsion, twist G05B2219/37357 3 Force, pressure, weight or deflection G05B2219/37358 3 Depth of cut G05B2219/37359 3 Contour, to sense corners, edges of surface G05B2219/37361 3 acoustic feedback, for speed, if speed very low hearing is better than seeing G05B2219/37362 3 Hardness G05B2219/37363 3 Texture G05B2219/37364 3 Thermal conductivity G05B2219/37365 3 Surface shape, gradient G05B2219/37366 3 Colour, surface colour G05B2219/37367 3 Grinding rate G05B2219/37368 3 Displacement perpendicular to probe movement G05B2219/37369 3 Measure tool lenght and diameter together with single sensor G05B2219/37371 3 Flow G05B2219/37372 3 Position and speed G05B2219/37373 3 Friction G05B2219/37374 3 Deflection G05B2219/37375 3 Climate, temperature and humidity G05B2219/37376 3 Inclination, gradient of machine base G05B2219/37377 3 Roundness of workpiece G05B2219/37378 3 Balance of workpiece from vibration sensor and angle sensor G05B2219/37379 3 Profile, diameter along workpiece G05B2219/37381 3 Force in steady rest G05B2219/37382 3 Voltage over or short circuit between tool and workpiece G05B2219/37383 3 Tool length G05B2219/37384 3 Change of actuator current G05B2219/37385 3 Peripheral speed G05B2219/37386 3 Lateral movement of tool G05B2219/37387 3 Nanometer position G05B2219/37388 3 Acceleration or deceleration, inertial measurement G05B2219/37389 3 Magnetic flux G05B2219/37391 3 Null, initial load, no load torque detection or other parameter at no load G05B2219/37392 3 Motion G05B2219/37393 3 acoustic feedback varies as function of positional error G05B2219/37394 3 Measuring diameter of workpieces with longitudinal grooves G05B2219/37395 3 Detection sparks during machining G05B2219/37396 3 Tactile feedback, operator feels reaction, force reflection G05B2219/37397 3 Measuring gap between tool and workpiece G05B2219/37398 3 Thickness G05B2219/37399 3 Pressure G05B2219/37401 3 Differential pressure G05B2219/37402 3 Flatness, roughness of surface G05B2219/37403 3 Bending, springback angle G05B2219/37404 3 Orientation of workpiece or tool, surface sensor G05B2219/37405 3 Contact detection between workpiece and tool, probe, feeler G05B2219/37406 3 Detect position of detector contact point relative to reference on tool slide G05B2219/37407 3 Detect position of detector contact point relative to reference on tool G05B2219/37408 3 Combination of contact and contactless detection to avoid tool contact with workpiece G05B2219/37409 3 Measure different pressure of fluid flow on contacting surface G05B2219/37411 3 Measure contact from force and velocity detection G05B2219/37412 3 acoustical detection of contact G05B2219/37413 3 By conductivity, short circuit between tool, probe and metallic surface G05B2219/37414 3 By microswitch G05B2219/37415 3 By cutting light beam G05B2219/37416 3 By measuring phase shift between voltage and current of feedmotor G05B2219/37417 3 By linear varying electrical signal G05B2219/37418 3 By capacitive means G05B2219/37419 3 Measuring rotation of non driven axis after being touched by driven axis G05B2219/37421 3 Measure braking, slower rotation of driven axis, tool upon contact G05B2219/37422 3 Distance and attitude detector G05B2219/37423 3 Distance, gap between tool and surface sensor G05B2219/37424 3 Calculate distance from known inner diameter of coil, bobbin and detected image G05B2219/37425 3 Distance, range G05B2219/37426 3 Detected with infrared sensor G05B2219/37427 3 Detected with thermocouple G05B2219/37428 3 Temperature of tool G05B2219/37429 3 Temperature of motor G05B2219/37431 3 Temperature G05B2219/37432 3 Detected by accelerometer, piezo electric G05B2219/37433 3 Detected by acoustic emission, microphone G05B2219/37434 3 Measuring vibration of machine or workpiece or tool G05B2219/37435 3 Vibration of machine G05B2219/37436 3 Prediction of displacement, relative or absolute, motion G05B2219/37437 3 Prediction of cutting force with flexible ball end milling model G05B2219/37438 3 Prediction of machining error with flexible ball end milling model G05B2219/37439 3 Computer assisted inspection, cad interactive with manual commands G05B2219/37441 3 Use nc machining program, cad data for measuring, inspection G05B2219/37442 3 Cad and cap for cmm G05B2219/37443 3 Program cmm, coordinate measuring machine, use cad data G05B2219/37444 3 Program cmm by using a stylus to detect points on a real workpiece G05B2219/37445 3 Load teaching program from file server, enter teaching data at pendant G05B2219/37446 3 Select measuring program together with control parameters G05B2219/37447 3 Path planning using ann, for measurement task pattern, optimal path, dummy points G05B2219/37448 3 Inspection process planner G05B2219/37449 3 Inspection path planner G05B2219/37451 3 Plan sensor placement for optimal inspection G05B2219/37452 3 Generate nc program from metrology program, defining cmm probe path G05B2219/37453 3 Simulate measuring program, graphical interactive generation of program G05B2219/37454 3 Interactive, enter also tolerance G05B2219/37455 3 After entering one measuring cycle, display in separate window instruction list G05B2219/37456 3 Program proposes measuring points G05B2219/37457 3 On machine, on workpiece G05B2219/37458 3 Reference on machine, on workpiece and on tool G05B2219/37459 3 Reference on workpiece, moving workpiece moves reference point G05B2219/37461 3 Two rotary potentiometers, only one used, switch over to other on ambiguity G05B2219/37462 3 Resistor, potentiometers G05B2219/37463 3 Tapped resistors, not continuous G05B2219/37464 3 Potentiometer with dual wiper G05B2219/37465 3 Magnetic resistor G05B2219/37466 3 Dual potentiometers with sin and cos output G05B2219/37467 3 Continuous rotary potentiometer, no end G05B2219/37468 3 Magnetic resistor sensors used as incremental encoder G05B2219/37469 3 Two, more slides use resolver with common secondary, different primary frequency G05B2219/37471 3 Resolver, synchro G05B2219/37472 3 Synchro G05B2219/37473 3 Resolver G05B2219/37474 3 Resolver with several phases G05B2219/37475 3 Resolver emits two redundant signals for safety G05B2219/37476 3 Single resolver for speed, rotor and absolute position, IMAS G05B2219/37477 3 Inductosyn G05B2219/37478 3 Excitation of resolver by pulses instead of continuous wave, to save energy G05B2219/37479 3 Excitation as function of speed of rotor, to get always stable detection waves G05B2219/37481 3 Sampling rate for output of resolver as function of pulse rate of excitation G05B2219/37482 3 Control amplitude of excitation of resolver G05B2219/37483 3 Synchronize resolver reference frequency with clock of position control G05B2219/37484 3 Differential resolver G05B2219/37485 3 Phaseshift to reference counted G05B2219/37486 3 Resolver emits pulses at zerocrossings, counter G05B2219/37487 3 Counter combined with angle to digital convertor G05B2219/37488 3 Angle to digital conversion G05B2219/37489 3 Emit binary code at quadrant 00+01+10+11, count pulse for 11-to-000 and 00-to-11 G05B2219/37491 3 Compensate non linearity of transducer by lookup table G05B2219/37492 3 Store measured value in memory, to be used afterwards G05B2219/37493 3 Use of different frequency band pass filters to separate different signals G05B2219/37494 3 Intelligent sensor, data handling incorporated in sensor G05B2219/37495 3 Correction of measured value as function of given, reference surface G05B2219/37496 3 Root mean square G05B2219/37497 3 Summing, integration of signal G05B2219/37498 3 Variable amplification, gain for detected signal, select correct level range G05B2219/37499 3 Determine cumulative deviation, difference G05B2219/37501 3 Delay detected signal avoids transients, start up noise G05B2219/37502 3 Input signal converted to logarithmic value G05B2219/37503 3 Set integrator of acceleration detector to zero at velocity zero, avoids drift G05B2219/37504 3 Differential use of sensors, to double precision G05B2219/37505 3 Debounce contact signal from absolute reference position cam G05B2219/37506 3 Correction of position error G05B2219/37507 3 Spectral density analysis G05B2219/37508 3 Cross correlation G05B2219/37509 3 Intelligent sensor, incorporation temperature compensation G05B2219/37511 3 Select and process only those detected signals needed for a certain purpose G05B2219/37512 3 Correction for detection delay G05B2219/37513 3 Convert time domain signal to frequency domain signal G05B2219/37514 3 Detect normality, novelty in time series for online monitoring G05B2219/37515 3 Error separation, eliminate eccentricity G05B2219/37516 3 Combine results, opinions of multiple but same sensors, fuzzy logic G05B2219/37517 3 Compensation of position for vibration of probe, calibration x-y lookup table G05B2219/37518 3 Prediction, estimation of machining parameters from cutting data G05B2219/37519 3 From machining parameters classify different fault cases G05B2219/37521 3 Ann to map sensor signals to decision signals G05B2219/37522 3 Determine validity of measured signals G05B2219/37523 3 Reduce noise by combination of digital filter and estimator G05B2219/37524 3 Sampling of forces and signal analysis are triggered as function of rotation angle G05B2219/37525 3 Mean, average values, statistical derived values G05B2219/37526 3 Determine time or position to take a measurement G05B2219/37527 3 Frequency filtering and amplitude qualification G05B2219/37528 3 Separate force signal into static and dynamic component G05B2219/37529 3 Synchronous demodulation G05B2219/37531 3 Superpose modulated measuring signal on servo command reference G05B2219/37532 3 Synchronized data acquisition G05B2219/37533 3 Real time processing of data acquisition, monitoring G05B2219/37534 3 Frequency analysis G05B2219/37535 3 Signal processing, ratio of signals against fluctuation of signals G05B2219/37536 3 Rate of change, derivative G05B2219/37537 3 Virtual sensor G05B2219/37538 3 Window for signal, to detect signal at peak or zero values G05B2219/37539 3 Read values twice, for correctness G05B2219/37541 3 Switch off measuring, control system during test of encoder, resolver G05B2219/37542 3 Curve fitting measured points, predict, extrapolate dimension in time G05B2219/37543 3 Set, compare to maximum, peak, minimum value G05B2219/37544 3 Compare detected signal to several references to derive several control actions G05B2219/37545 3 References to be compared vary with evolution of measured signals, auto-calibrate G05B2219/37546 3 Compare two positions measured with different methods, alarm if difference too high G05B2219/37547 3 Ignore position information from detector during invalid intervals G05B2219/37548 3 Avoid false motion condition, jitter, compare three recent values with possible values G05B2219/37549 3 Limit switch protected against overload G05B2219/37551 3 Select for each detector type corresponding signal processor G05B2219/37552 3 Detect loss of correct excitation moment of step motor, correct excitation G05B2219/37553 3 Two cameras one for coarse scanning, other for fine scanning G05B2219/37554 3 Two camera, or tiltable camera to detect different surfaces of the object G05B2219/37555 3 Camera detects orientation, position workpiece, points of workpiece G05B2219/37556 3 Camera detects fictive contour of workpiece, by reflection G05B2219/37557 3 Camera for coarse, acoustic array for fine vision G05B2219/37558 3 Optical sensor, scanner G05B2219/37559 3 Camera, vision of tool, compute tool center, detect tool wear G05B2219/37561 3 Move camera until image corresponds to stored image of same workpiece G05B2219/37562 3 Scan mark at certain angle, to avoid glare noise G05B2219/37563 3 Ccd, tv camera G05B2219/37564 3 Center of camera vision aligned with axis of drill G05B2219/37565 3 Camera to detect precisely, crosshair, positions on workpiece by operator G05B2219/37566 3 Explore autonomous, explore surface until useful measurement possible G05B2219/37567 3 3-D vision, stereo vision, with two cameras G05B2219/37568 3 3-D spectacles, glasses, left and right synchronised with images on screen G05B2219/37569 3 Radiography in x and y, x-ray images G05B2219/37571 3 Camera detecting reflected light from laser G05B2219/37572 3 Camera, tv, vision G05B2219/37573 3 In-cycle, insitu, during machining workpiece is measured continuously G05B2219/37574 3 In-process, in cycle, machine part, measure part, machine same part G05B2219/37575 3 Pre-process, measure workpiece before machining G05B2219/37576 3 Post-process, measure worpiece after machining, use results for new or same G05B2219/37577 3 In-process and post-process measurement combined G05B2219/37578 3 Compare images of workpiece before and after machining G05B2219/37579 3 Run away measured value by differentiating measured signal, rate of change G05B2219/37581 3 Measuring errors G05B2219/37582 3 Position, angle of workpiece surface G05B2219/37583 3 Detect separation, cutting, penetration, piercing, break through material G05B2219/37584 3 Deformation of machined material G05B2219/37585 3 Start, begin and end, halt, stop of machining G05B2219/37586 3 Detect, discriminate cutting or non cutting machining state G05B2219/37587 3 Count number of machining cycles, frequency use of tool G05B2219/37588 3 Detect swarf, building up of swarf G05B2219/37589 3 Measure drift of servo during positioning, not disturbing actual position G05B2219/37591 3 Plant characteristics G05B2219/37592 3 Detect machine, workpiece noise by operator with headphone, directional G05B2219/37593 3 Measure correct setting of workpiece G05B2219/37594 3 Detect discharge state between electrode and workpiece G05B2219/37595 3 Detect if drill bit is in peck cycle G05B2219/37596 3 Surface layer to be machined away, lowest point, minimum material to be cut G05B2219/37597 3 Spectrum analyser G05B2219/37598 3 Chip length G05B2219/37599 3 Presence of metal G05B2219/37601 3 Count number of times tool is overloaded, derived from mean and limit G05B2219/37602 3 Material removal rate G05B2219/37603 3 System time constant G05B2219/37604 3 Hysteresis of actuator, servo G05B2219/37605 3 Accuracy, repeatability of machine, robot G05B2219/37606 3 Thread form, parameters G05B2219/37607 3 Circular form G05B2219/37608 3 Center and diameter of hole, wafer, object G05B2219/37609 3 Over-travel G05B2219/37611 3 Relative movement between tool and workpiece carriage G05B2219/37612 3 Transfer function, kinematic identification, parameter estimation, response G05B2219/37613 3 Cutter axis tilt of end mill G05B2219/37614 3 Number of workpieces, counter G05B2219/37615 3 Dead time, between detecting finished workpieces and feedback measured value G05B2219/37616 3 Use same monitoring tools to monitor tool and workpiece G05B2219/37617 3 Tolerance of form, shape or position G05B2219/37618 3 Observe, monitor position, posture of tool G05B2219/37619 3 Characteristics of machine, deviation of movement, gauge, G05B2219/37621 3 Inertia, mass of rotating, moving tool, workpiece, element G05B2219/37622 3 Detect collision, blocking, stall by change, lag in position G05B2219/37623 3 Detect collision, blocking by use of integrated load between two limits G05B2219/37624 3 Detect collision, blocking by measuring change of velocity or torque G05B2219/37625 3 By measuring changing forces in a time window G05B2219/37626 3 By measuring changing forces in different position zones G05B2219/37627 3 Measure elapsed time needed for positioning G05B2219/37628 3 Use of special detector the output of which changes if object detected G05B2219/37629 3 Detect sudden change of direction due to collision G05B2219/37631 3 Means detecting object in forbidden zone G05B2219/37632 3 By measuring current, load of motor G05B2219/37633 3 Output modulated signal on detection of blocking instead of flat signal G05B2219/37634 3 By measuring vibration G05B2219/39 2 Robotics, robotics to robotics hand G05B2219/39001 3 Robot, manipulator control G05B2219/39002 3 Move tip of arm on straight line G05B2219/39003 3 Move end effector on ellipse, circle, sphere G05B2219/39004 3 Assisted by automatic control system for certain functions G05B2219/39005 3 Feedback for stability of manipulator, felt as force reflection G05B2219/39006 3 Move end effector in a plane, describing a raster, meander G05B2219/39007 3 Calibrate by switching links to mirror position, tip remains on reference point G05B2219/39008 3 Fixed camera detects reference pattern held by end effector G05B2219/39009 3 Using fixture with potentiometer, wire to end effector, estimate lenght of wire G05B2219/39011 3 Fixed camera detects deviation end effector from reference on workpiece, object G05B2219/39012 3 Calibrate arm during scanning operation for identification of object G05B2219/39013 3 Locate movable manipulator relative to object, compare to stored gridpoints G05B2219/39014 3 Match virtual world with real world G05B2219/39015 3 With different manipulator configurations, contact known sphere, ballbar G05B2219/39016 3 Simultaneous calibration of manipulator and camera G05B2219/39017 3 Forward calibration, find actual pose world space for given joint configuration G05B2219/39018 3 Inverse calibration, find exact joint angles for given location in world space G05B2219/39019 3 Calibration by cmm coordinate measuring machine over a certain volume G05B2219/39021 3 With probe, touch reference positions G05B2219/39022 3 Transform between measuring and manipulator coordinate system G05B2219/39023 3 Shut off, disable motor and rotate arm to reference pin G05B2219/39024 3 Calibration of manipulator G05B2219/39025 3 Spheric tool interrupts transmitted calibration beam, in different configurations G05B2219/39026 3 Calibration of manipulator while tool is mounted G05B2219/39027 3 Calibrate only some links, part of dofs, lock some links, ref pins on links G05B2219/39028 3 Relative to base calibrated 6-DOF device, cmm connected between wrist and base G05B2219/39029 3 Verify if calibration position is a correct, by comparing with range in rom G05B2219/39031 3 Use of model for robot and for measuring device G05B2219/39032 3 Touch probe senses constraint known plane, derive kinematic calibration G05B2219/39033 3 Laser tracking of end effector, measure orientation of rotatable mirror G05B2219/39034 3 Use of telescopic ballbar G05B2219/39035 3 Screw axis measurement, each joint moved in circle, cpa circle point analysis G05B2219/39036 3 Screw axis measurement, jacobian estimation from wrist and joint torques, no motion G05B2219/39037 3 Screw axis measurement, jacobian estimation from end effector and joint speeds G05B2219/39038 3 Determine position of two cameras by using a common reference grid G05B2219/39039 3 Two cameras detect same reference on workpiece to define its position in space G05B2219/39041 3 Calibrate only for end position G05B2219/39042 3 Interchange robot and reference pattern, measure by camera at same location G05B2219/39043 3 Self calibration using ANN to map robot poses to the commands, only distortions G05B2219/39044 3 Estimate error model from error at different attitudes and points G05B2219/39045 3 Camera on end effector detects reference pattern G05B2219/39046 3 Compare image of plate on robot with reference, move till coincidence, camera G05B2219/39047 3 Calibration plate mounted on robot, plate comprises sensors for measuring target G05B2219/39048 3 Closed loop kinematic self calibration, grip part of robot with hand G05B2219/39049 3 Calibration cooperating manipulators, closed kinematic chain by bolting G05B2219/39051 3 Calibration cooperating manipulators, closed kinematic chain by alignment G05B2219/39052 3 Self calibration of parallel manipulators G05B2219/39053 3 Probe, camera on hand scans many points on own robot body, no extra jig G05B2219/39054 3 From teached different attitudes for same point calculate tool tip position G05B2219/39055 3 Correction of end effector attachment, calculated from model and real position G05B2219/39056 3 On line relative position error and orientation error calibration G05B2219/39057 3 Hand eye calibration, eye, camera on hand, end effector G05B2219/39058 3 Sensor, calibration of sensor, potentiometer G05B2219/39059 3 Sensor adaptation for robots by software G05B2219/39061 3 Calculation direct dynamics G05B2219/39062 3 Calculate, jacobian matrix estimator G05B2219/39063 3 Quick calculation of coordinates by using precalculated, stored matrixes, inverses G05B2219/39064 3 Learn kinematics by ann mapping, map spatial directions to joint rotations G05B2219/39065 3 Calculate workspace for end effector, manipulator G05B2219/39066 3 Two stage inverse kinematics algorithm, first inner joint variables, then outer G05B2219/39067 3 Calculate max load a manipulator can repeatedly lift G05B2219/39068 3 Time needed to execute an instruction G05B2219/39069 3 Inverse kinematics by arm splitting, divide six link arm into two three link arms G05B2219/39071 3 Solve inverse kinematics by ann learning nonlinear mappings, consider smoothness G05B2219/39072 3 Solve inverse kinematics by linear hopfield network G05B2219/39073 3 Solve inverse kinematics by fuzzy algorithm G05B2219/39074 3 By formal substitution of two consecutive joints by a spherical joint G05B2219/39075 3 Solve inverse kinematics by error back propagation ebp G05B2219/39076 3 Learn by function division, change only one variable at a time, combine shapes G05B2219/39077 3 Solve inverse geometric model by iteration, no matrixes inversion G05B2219/39078 3 Divide workspace in sectors, lookup table for sector joint angle G05B2219/39079 3 Solve inverse differential kinematics in closed, feedback loop, iterate G05B2219/39081 3 Inexact solution for orientation or other DOF with relation to type of task G05B2219/39082 3 Collision, real time collision avoidance G05B2219/39083 3 Robot interference, between two robot arms G05B2219/39084 3 Parts handling, during assembly G05B2219/39085 3 Use of two dimensional maps and feedback of external and joint sensors G05B2219/39086 3 Reduce impact effect by impact configuration of redundant manipulator G05B2219/39087 3 Artificial field potential algorithm, force repulsion from obstacle G05B2219/39088 3 Inhibit movement in one axis if collision danger G05B2219/39089 3 On collision, lead arm around obstacle manually G05B2219/39091 3 Avoid collision with moving obstacles G05B2219/39092 3 Treat interference in hardware, circuit and also in software G05B2219/39093 3 On collision, ann, bam, learns path on line, used next time for same command G05B2219/39094 3 Interference checking between robot and fixture G05B2219/39095 3 Use neural geometric modeler, overlapping spheres G05B2219/39096 3 Self-collision, internal collison, collision between links of one robot G05B2219/39097 3 Estimate own stop, brake time, then verify if in safe distance G05B2219/39098 3 Estimate stop, brake distance in predef time, then verify if in safe distance G05B2219/39099 3 Interlocks inserted in movement process if necessary to avoid collision G05B2219/39101 3 Cooperation with one or more rotating workpiece holders, manipulators G05B2219/39102 3 Manipulator cooperating with conveyor G05B2219/39103 3 Multicooperating sensing modules G05B2219/39104 3 Manipulator control orders conveyor to stop, to visualize, pick up G05B2219/39105 3 Manipulator cooperates with moving machine, like press brake G05B2219/39106 3 Conveyor, pick up article, object from conveyor, bring to test unit, place it G05B2219/39107 3 Pick up article, object, measure, test it during motion path, place it G05B2219/39108 3 Regrasp object as function of impact G05B2219/39109 3 Dual arm, multiarm manipulation, object handled in cooperation G05B2219/39111 3 Use of flexibility or free joint in manipulator to avoid large forces G05B2219/39112 3 Force, load distribution G05B2219/39113 3 Select grasp pattern based on motion oriented coordinability G05B2219/39114 3 Hand eye cooperation, active camera on first arm follows movement of second arm G05B2219/39115 3 Optimal hold and moving force, torque G05B2219/39116 3 Constraint object handled in cooperation G05B2219/39117 3 Task distribution between involved manipulators G05B2219/39118 3 Cooperation between manipulator and vehicle with manipulator G05B2219/39119 3 Path constraint handling of object G05B2219/39121 3 Two manipulators operate on same object G05B2219/39122 3 Follower, slave mirrors leader, master G05B2219/39123 3 Manipulate, handle flexible object G05B2219/39124 3 Grasp common rigid object, no movement end effectors relative to object G05B2219/39125 3 Task is grasp object with movable parts, like pliers G05B2219/39126 3 Manipulate very large objects, not possible to grasp, open palm and use of links G05B2219/39127 3 Roll object on base by link control G05B2219/39128 3 Grasp tool with two manipulators, rigidity, and use tool G05B2219/39129 3 One manipulator holds one piece, other inserts, screws other piece, dexterity G05B2219/39131 3 Each of the manipulators holds one of the pieces to be welded together G05B2219/39132 3 Robot welds, operates on moving workpiece, moved by other robot G05B2219/39133 3 Convert teached program for fixed workpiece to program for moving workpiece G05B2219/39134 3 Teach point, move workpiece, follow point with tip, place tip on next point G05B2219/39135 3 For multiple manipulators operating at same time, avoid collision G05B2219/39136 3 Teach each manipulator independently or dependently from each other G05B2219/39137 3 Manual teaching, set next point when tool touches other tool, workpiece G05B2219/39138 3 Calculate path of robots from path of point on gripped object G05B2219/39139 3 Produce program of slave from path of master and desired relative position G05B2219/39141 3 Slave program has no taught positions, receives position from master, convert from master G05B2219/39142 3 Moving time between positions in slave program coordinated online with master G05B2219/39143 3 One program in robot controller for both robot and machine, press, mold G05B2219/39144 3 Scale moving time of all robots, machines to match slowest, no waiting G05B2219/39145 3 Slave path is the same as master path and superposed desired relative movement G05B2219/39146 3 Swarm, multiagent, distributed multitask fusion, cooperation multi robots G05B2219/39147 3 Group transport, transfer object, ant problem G05B2219/39148 3 To push or pull on objects, boxes G05B2219/39149 3 To assemble two objects, objects manipulation G05B2219/39151 3 Use intention inference, observe behaviour of other robots for their intention G05B2219/39152 3 Basic behaviour, avoid, follow, aggregate, disperse, home, wander, grasp, drop G05B2219/39153 3 Human supervisory control of swarm G05B2219/39154 3 Each robot can pick up an information carrier, read and write it, exchange it G05B2219/39155 3 Motion skill, relate sensor data to certain situation and motion G05B2219/39156 3 To machine together workpiece, desktop flexible manufacturing G05B2219/39157 3 Collectively grasping object to be transported G05B2219/39158 3 Configuration description language, to define behaviour of system G05B2219/39159 3 Task modelling G05B2219/39161 3 Search, grip object and bring to a home area, gather object, object placement G05B2219/39162 3 Learn social rules, greedy robots become non-greedy, adapt to other robots G05B2219/39163 3 Formation control, robots form a rigid formation, fixed relationship G05B2219/39164 3 Embodied evolution, evolutionary robots with basic ann learn by interactions with each other G05B2219/39165 3 Evolution, best performing control strategy is transmitted to other robots G05B2219/39166 3 Coordinate activity by sending pheromone messages between robots, no central control G05B2219/39167 3 Resources scheduling and balancing G05B2219/39168 3 Multiple robots searching an object G05B2219/39169 3 Redundant communication channels with central control G05B2219/39171 3 Vehicle moves towards arm if streched arm, away from it if folded, singular point G05B2219/39172 3 Vehicle, coordination between manipulator arm and its moving vehicle G05B2219/39173 3 Dynamic interaction between vehicle and manipulator G05B2219/39174 3 Add DOFs of mobility to DOFs of manipulator to add user defined tasks to motion G05B2219/39175 3 Cooperation between fixed manipulator and manipulator on vehicle G05B2219/39176 3 Compensation deflection arm G05B2219/39177 3 Compensation position working point as function of inclination tool, hand G05B2219/39178 3 Compensation inertia arms G05B2219/39179 3 Of movement after lock stop by small movement against load, stop again G05B2219/39181 3 Compensation of coulomb friction in joint G05B2219/39182 3 Compensation for base, floor deformation G05B2219/39183 3 Compliance compensation G05B2219/39184 3 Forward compensation in robot world space, inverse in joint space G05B2219/39185 3 ANN as compensator G05B2219/39186 3 Flexible joint G05B2219/39187 3 Coriolis and centripetal compensation G05B2219/39188 3 Torque compensation G05B2219/39189 3 Compensate for dead weight of tool as function of inclination tool G05B2219/39191 3 Compensation for errors in mechanical components G05B2219/39192 3 Compensate thermal effects, expansion of links G05B2219/39193 3 Compensate movement before lock stop, by small movement against load, gravity G05B2219/39194 3 Compensation gravity G05B2219/39195 3 Control, avoid oscillation, vibration due to low rigidity G05B2219/39196 3 Use of passive joint, no actuator but brake, brake on or off G05B2219/39197 3 Passive compliance, no input of force reference, mechanical resilience, spring G05B2219/39198 3 Manipulator used as workpiece handler and for machining operation G05B2219/39199 3 Active vibration absorber G05B2219/39201 3 Control of joint stiffness G05B2219/39202 3 Invariant inertia, constant inertia matrix independent of joint positions G05B2219/39203 3 Fuzzy petrinet controller G05B2219/39204 3 Petrinet controller G05B2219/39205 3 Markov model G05B2219/39206 3 Joint space position control G05B2219/39207 3 Manipulator is passive, gives operator only feedback of what is currently done G05B2219/39208 3 Robot is active, realizes planned trajectory by itself G05B2219/39209 3 Switch over from free space motion to constraint motion G05B2219/39211 3 If operator on platform moves in certain direction, arm will follow G05B2219/39212 3 Select between autonomous or teleoperation control G05B2219/39213 3 Distributed tasks, space motion, contact, kinematic conditioning tasks G05B2219/39214 3 Compensate tracking error by using model, polynomial network G05B2219/39215 3 Adaptive control with stabilizing compensation G05B2219/39216 3 Motion scaling G05B2219/39217 3 Keep constant orientation of handled object while moving manipulator G05B2219/39218 3 Force tracking G05B2219/39219 3 Trajectory tracking G05B2219/39221 3 Control angular position of joint by length of linear actuator G05B2219/39222 3 Disturbance rejection, suppression G05B2219/39223 3 Resonance ratio control, between arm and motor G05B2219/39224 3 Jacobian transpose control of force vector in configuration and cartesian space G05B2219/39225 3 Rmfc resolved motion force control, apply known acceleration to payload mass G05B2219/39226 3 Operational space formulation, project model into cartesian coordinates G05B2219/39227 3 Configuration control, generate end effector forces to compensate dynamics G05B2219/39228 3 Computed torque method and H-compensation G05B2219/39229 3 Linear parameterization of robot dynamics G05B2219/39231 3 Parameterization of inertia, coriolis and centrifugal matrix G05B2219/39232 3 Fuzzy adaptation of sliding mode controller G05B2219/39233 3 Adaptive switching of multiple models, same model but different initial estimates, different robot model for different areas G05B2219/39234 3 Constraint accelerated feedback, distance dependant sampling rate G05B2219/39235 3 Track surface without knowing surface geometry G05B2219/39236 3 Hybrid integrator back-stepping control, cascaded motor and manipulator subsystems G05B2219/39237 3 Torque disturbance control G05B2219/39238 3 Trajectory feedforward and feedback to input ann, output a control function G05B2219/39239 3 Control additional actuator in each flexible link G05B2219/39241 3 Force and vibration control G05B2219/39242 3 Velocity blending, change in a certain time from first to second velocity G05B2219/39243 3 Adaptive trajectory tracking G05B2219/39244 3 Generic motion control operations, primitive skills each for special task G05B2219/39245 3 Computed torque fuzzy controller G05B2219/39246 3 Control position and orientation of handled object G05B2219/39247 3 Control speed, acceleration as function of load and rate of fatigue G05B2219/39248 3 Visual servoing combined with inertial measurements G05B2219/39249 3 Computed torque controller combined with ann compensating switch type controller G05B2219/39251 3 Autonomous distributed control, joint and link is a subsystem, communication intensive G05B2219/39252 3 Autonomous distributed control, task distributed into each subsystem, task space G05B2219/39253 3 Virtual arm, has end effector on any joint of real manipulator G05B2219/39254 3 Behaviour controller, robot have feelings, learns behaviour G05B2219/39255 3 Penalty invariance:distribute disturbance equally over all joints, nodes G05B2219/39256 3 Task space controller G05B2219/39257 3 Switch from task space to joint space controller when close to singularity G05B2219/39258 3 Three objective attitude control G05B2219/39259 3 GPS to control robotic arm G05B2219/39261 3 Calculate driving torque from dynamic model, computed torque method variant G05B2219/39262 3 Position joint to minimize energy in previous joints, equilibrium point, attractor G05B2219/39263 3 Normal and overload operation modes, robot speed or torque higher than nominal G05B2219/39264 3 Torque control using hardware designed for position control G05B2219/39265 3 Cutting force disturbances compensated by accelerating a mass within tool head G05B2219/39266 3 Algorithm for control G05B2219/39267 3 Uncertainty estimation by the bounds G05B2219/39268 3 Layer perceptron, drive torque from state variables G05B2219/39269 3 Neural adaptation followed by fuzzy correction G05B2219/39271 3 Ann artificial neural network, ffw-nn, feedforward neural network G05B2219/39272 3 Course by expert rule based system to correct fine fuzzy system G05B2219/39273 3 Neural oscillator G05B2219/39274 3 CMAC cerebellar model articulation controller network G05B2219/39275 3 Ann in parallel to known dynamics model to correct for unknown dynamics G05B2219/39276 3 FFW and PD and ANN for compensation position error G05B2219/39277 3 Segmented tree ANN G05B2219/39278 3 Ann with pd in parallel, pd corrects response of ANN G05B2219/39279 3 Ann parallel with p controller G05B2219/39281 3 Ann for compensation torque G05B2219/39282 3 FFW ann for torque command, adapt as function of speed and detected speed G05B2219/39283 3 Ffw ann to compensate torque or speed G05B2219/39284 3 NSC neural servo controller G05B2219/39285 3 From database find strategy and select corresponding neural servo controller G05B2219/39286 3 Forward inverse, dynamics model, relaxation neural network model firm G05B2219/39287 3 Position and speed error to fuzzy input, output corrected by ann as function of position G05B2219/39288 3 Track control with ann G05B2219/39289 3 Adaptive ann controller G05B2219/39291 3 Fuzzy neural for adaptive force control G05B2219/39292 3 Neural brain based controller based on simplified model of vertebrate nervous system G05B2219/39293 3 Ann parallel to pd, learn inverse dynamics and feedforward of torque signal G05B2219/39294 3 Learn inverse dynamics, ffw decomposed ann adapted by pid G05B2219/39295 3 Learn position correction values to be added to reference values G05B2219/39296 3 Learn inverse and forward model together G05B2219/39297 3 First learn inverse model, then fine tune with ffw error learning G05B2219/39298 3 Trajectory learning G05B2219/39299 3 Learn forward dynamics G05B2219/39301 3 Learn feedforward control G05B2219/39302 3 Backpropagation end effector location error through the link equations G05B2219/39303 3 Feedback error learn inverse dynamics, felc use position reference and error G05B2219/39304 3 Feedback error learn inverse dynamics, use actual position and error G05B2219/39305 3 Learn, detect kinematic contraints in a plane from displacement and force G05B2219/39306 3 Three networks, data to cartesian, cartesian to joint angle, joint angle to control G05B2219/39307 3 Multiple ann, trajectory control net and force control net G05B2219/39308 3 Position control net, pcn combined with velocity control net, vcn G05B2219/39309 3 Inverse dynamic network combined with time scaling network for trajectory plan G05B2219/39311 3 Multilayer, MNN, four layer perceptron, sigmoidal neural network G05B2219/39312 3 Double neural network for tracking, slave microprocessor for servo control G05B2219/39313 3 Ann for joint control, ann for trajectory optimization G05B2219/39314 3 Ann for identification, ann for convergence, ann for tracking control G05B2219/39315 3 Art ann classifier and input selector, bam ann to retrieve collision free path G05B2219/39316 3 Two ann, second ann trained with calibration data to learn error first ann G05B2219/39317 3 Adapt weights MNN online, MNN as feedforward, maps inputs to joint torques G05B2219/39318 3 Position loop ann and velocity loop ann and force loop ann G05B2219/39319 3 Force control, force as reference, active compliance G05B2219/39321 3 Force control as function of position of tool G05B2219/39322 3 Force and position control G05B2219/39323 3 Force and motion control G05B2219/39324 3 Force as function of distance from boundary, border of grinding area G05B2219/39325 3 External force control, additional loop comparing forces corrects position G05B2219/39326 3 Model compensates positions as function of position to compensate force deformations G05B2219/39327 3 Fuzzy adaptive force control G05B2219/39328 3 Fuzzy pi force control G05B2219/39329 3 Adaptive force and position control G05B2219/39331 3 Switch between position and force control by fuzzy logic G05B2219/39332 3 Adaptive force control G05B2219/39333 3 Fuzzy adaptive force and position control, hybrid G05B2219/39334 3 Fuzzy reinforcement compliance control G05B2219/39335 3 Independent joint control, decentralised G05B2219/39336 3 Pd controller combined with disturbance rejection at joint G05B2219/39337 3 Pd controller combined with joint energy based controller G05B2219/39338 3 Impedance control, also mechanical G05B2219/39339 3 Admittance control, admittance is tip speed-force G05B2219/39341 3 Sliding mode based impedance control G05B2219/39342 3 Adaptive impedance control G05B2219/39343 3 Force based impedance control G05B2219/39344 3 Cooperative impedance control, between fingers or arms G05B2219/39345 3 Active compliance control, control tension of spring with dc motor G05B2219/39346 3 Workspace impedance control G05B2219/39347 3 Joint space impedance control G05B2219/39348 3 Generalized impedance control G05B2219/39349 3 RCC remote center compliance device inserted between wrist and gripper G05B2219/39351 3 Compensation ann for uncertain trajectory in impedance control G05B2219/39352 3 Feedback error learning, ffw ann compensates torque, feedback from pd to ann G05B2219/39353 3 Joint space observer G05B2219/39354 3 Operation, work space observer G05B2219/39355 3 Observer, disturbance observer G05B2219/39356 3 Fuzzy logic velocity observer, to estimate velocity in joints G05B2219/39357 3 Execute motion of path in minimum of time G05B2219/39358 3 Time optimal control along path for singular points, having veloctiy constraints G05B2219/39359 3 Tracking path, priority control for component perpendicular to path G05B2219/39361 3 Minimize time-energy cost G05B2219/39362 3 Adapth path of gripping point as function of position of cooperating machine G05B2219/39363 3 Track circular path on inclined surface G05B2219/39364 3 Path, correction of path in function of load G05B2219/39365 3 By using a cue, part of a stimulus to prompt an adapted reaction pattern G05B2219/39366 3 SMC sensory motor coordination G05B2219/39367 3 Using a motion map, association between visual position and joint position G05B2219/39368 3 Sensorimotor command layer, between task space and sensor, motor space G05B2219/39369 3 Host and robot controller and vision processing G05B2219/39371 3 Host and robot controller G05B2219/39372 3 Expert rule based system to correct parameters impedance controller G05B2219/39373 3 Fuzzy for planning, fuzzy neural for adaptive force control G05B2219/39374 3 Ffw and ann combined to compensate torque G05B2219/39375 3 MMI to path planner to servo controller G05B2219/39376 3 Hierarchical, learning, recognition and skill level and adaptation servo level G05B2219/39377 3 Task level supervisor and planner, organizer and execution and path tracking G05B2219/39378 3 Control panel separated from power control of articulations G05B2219/39379 3 Open architecture such as nasrem, ngc, dicam, saridis, chimera, gisc, utap, nomad, robline G05B2219/39381 3 Map task, application to behaviour, force tracking, singularity to motion to actuator G05B2219/39382 3 Level, organization and coordination or distribution of tasks and execution level G05B2219/39383 3 Supervisor communicates with several ion control agents G05B2219/39384 3 Control unit near robot, control and teaching panel in safe zone G05B2219/39385 3 Hybrid control system with neural brain based controller and classical ctrler G05B2219/39386 3 Cell configuration, selection and connection of cell combinations G05B2219/39387 3 Reflex control, follow movement, track face, work, hand, visual servoing G05B2219/39388 3 Visual compliance, xy constraint is 2-D image, z position controlled G05B2219/39389 3 Laparoscopic surgery, camera on center of operated part, view around, scale G05B2219/39391 3 Visual servoing, track end effector with camera image feedback G05B2219/39392 3 Dynamic pyramiding, change vision field to small area if high tracking speed, zoom G05B2219/39393 3 Camera detects projected image, compare with reference image, position end effector G05B2219/39394 3 Compensate hand position with camera detected deviation, new end effector attitude G05B2219/39395 3 Expectation based visual servoing, use of model G05B2219/39396 3 Manipulator action on screen depends from displayed position on screen G05B2219/39397 3 Map image error directly to robot movement, position with relation to world, base not needed, image based visual servoing G05B2219/39398 3 Convert hand to tool coordinates, derive transform matrix G05B2219/39399 3 Convert position of old, teach to new, changed, actual tool by transform matrix G05B2219/39401 3 Machine tool coordinates to manipulator coordinates G05B2219/39402 3 Transfer matrix for moving object and robot to absolute space, motion independent G05B2219/39403 3 Method, axial rotation of tool to make tool and base coordinates parallel G05B2219/39404 3 Design of manipulator G05B2219/39405 3 Develop inverse model of system with ann G05B2219/39406 3 Obtain optimal parameters of model of system G05B2219/39407 3 Power metrics, energy efficiency G05B2219/39408 3 Integrated structure and control design G05B2219/39409 3 Design of gripper, hand G05B2219/39411 3 Effect of scaling drive arms G05B2219/39412 3 Diagnostic of robot, estimation of parameters G05B2219/39413 3 Robot self diagnostics G05B2219/39414 3 7-DOF G05B2219/39415 3 Hyper redundant, infinite number of DOFs G05B2219/39416 3 12-DOF G05B2219/39417 3 6-DOF G05B2219/39418 3 3-DOF G05B2219/39419 3 4-DOF G05B2219/39421 3 DOF is degree of freedom, 2-DOF G05B2219/39422 3 7-DOF for arm and 6-DOF for end effector G05B2219/39423 3 5-DOF G05B2219/39424 3 16-DOF G05B2219/39425 3 9-DOF G05B2219/39426 3 10-DOF G05B2219/39427 3 Panel on arm, hand of robot, controlled axis G05B2219/39428 3 Panel with special keys for robot programming, like gripper, hand, wrist G05B2219/39429 3 Using graphic kinematic perspective entered and represented by keys G05B2219/39431 3 Keys represent function of gripper, open, close G05B2219/39432 3 Direct robot control, click on mouse on variety of display command buttons G05B2219/39433 3 Enter a move file, robot will follow a series of instructions G05B2219/39434 3 Each function key of pc corresponds to a motor, jog each motor G05B2219/39435 3 Free movable unit has push buttons for other than position, orientation control G05B2219/39436 3 Joystick mimics manipulator to provide spatial correspondance G05B2219/39437 3 Joystick with additional handle for wrist and gripper control G05B2219/39438 3 Direct programming at the console G05B2219/39439 3 Joystick, handle, lever controls manipulator directly, manually by operator G05B2219/39441 3 Voice command, camera detects object, grasp, move G05B2219/39442 3 Set manual a coordinate system by jog feed operation G05B2219/39443 3 Portable, adapted to handpalm, with joystick, function keys, display G05B2219/39444 3 Display of position, of shape of robot and tool G05B2219/39445 3 Select between jog modes, user, robot coordinates, tool, system feed, joint feed G05B2219/39446 3 Display of manipulator and workpiece and jog directions G05B2219/39447 3 Dead man switch G05B2219/39448 3 Same teach pendant connects to many robot controllers over network G05B2219/39449 3 Pendant, pda displaying camera images overlayed with graphics, augmented reality G05B2219/39451 3 Augmented reality for robot programming G05B2219/39452 3 Select with mouse button a coordinate plane for micromanipulation G05B2219/39453 3 Select program as function of location of mobile manipulator G05B2219/39454 3 Rubber actuator, two muscle drive, one for extension other for traction G05B2219/39455 3 Flexible microactuator, fluidic controlled fibre reinforced rubber, three tubes G05B2219/39456 3 Direct drive G05B2219/39457 3 Tendon drive G05B2219/39458 3 Vehicle levitated, arm pushes to position vehicle G05B2219/39459 3 Finger actuator, ac motor and harmonic gear and encoder G05B2219/39461 3 Rotate arm in one direction, forearm in other direction but double speed G05B2219/39462 3 Pneumatic actuator, imitates human muscle G05B2219/39463 3 Exercise treatment end effector, dexter cube with various switches for tasks G05B2219/39464 3 Estimation of human hand impedance in multijoint arm movements G05B2219/39465 3 Two fingers each with 2-DOF G05B2219/39466 3 Hand, gripper, end effector of manipulator G05B2219/39467 3 Select hand as function of geometric form of hand G05B2219/39468 3 Changeable hand, tool, code carrier, detector G05B2219/39469 3 Grip flexible, deformable plate, object and manipulate it G05B2219/39471 3 Push workpiece in order to grip it correctly G05B2219/39472 3 Braced manipulator, for fine positioning hand is resting on table G05B2219/39473 3 Autonomous grasping, find, approach, grasp object, sensory motor coordination G05B2219/39474 3 Coordination of reaching and grasping G05B2219/39475 3 Grasp slightly, rotate object between two fingers by action of gravity G05B2219/39476 3 Orient hand relative to object G05B2219/39477 3 Finger tracks moving light spot on object G05B2219/39478 3 Control force and posture of hand G05B2219/39479 3 Grip, release again to put object in correct position in tray, regrip and move G05B2219/39481 3 Control distance finger from center, radius G05B2219/39482 3 Control position of center of grip G05B2219/39483 3 Control angle of rotation G05B2219/39484 3 Locate, reach and grasp, visual guided grasping G05B2219/39485 3 Lift workpiece with two fingers, then grasp it with two additional fingers G05B2219/39486 3 Fingered hand, multifingered hand G05B2219/39487 3 Parallel jaws, two fingered hand G05B2219/39488 3 Each finger gets 1-DOF, one more movement, translation or rotation G05B2219/39489 3 Soft fingertip, electro rheological controlled fluid G05B2219/39491 3 Each finger controlled by a controller G05B2219/39492 3 Finger impedance control G05B2219/39493 3 Passive compliant finger, array of resilient rods in tip G05B2219/39494 3 Each finger has 4-DOF G05B2219/39495 3 Active electromechanical compliance for each finger G05B2219/39496 3 3-Fingered hand G05B2219/39497 3 Each finger can be controlled independently G05B2219/39498 3 Each finger has force torque sensor in tip of finger G05B2219/39499 3 4-Fingers with each 6-DOF G05B2219/39501 3 5-Fingers with each 4-DOF G05B2219/39502 3 4-Fingers with each 3-DOF G05B2219/39503 3 4-Fingers with each 4-DOF G05B2219/39504 3 Grip object in gravity center G05B2219/39505 3 Control of gripping, grasping, contacting force, force distribution G05B2219/39506 3 Grip flexible wire at fixed base, move gripper to top of wire and grip G05B2219/39507 3 Control of slip motion G05B2219/39508 3 Reorientation of object, orient, regrasp object G05B2219/39509 3 Gripping, grasping, links embrace, encircle, envelop object to grasp G05B2219/39511 3 Reorient, rotate object in hand between fingers by action of fingers G05B2219/39512 3 Whole hand manipulation, use of fingertips and hand surface G05B2219/39513 3 Tip prehension grasp, grasp with tip of fingers G05B2219/39514 3 Stability of grasped objects G05B2219/39515 3 Grapple object, grip in compliant mode, self alignment of fingers and object G05B2219/39516 3 Push align object against wall, detect each time distance from grip point to wall G05B2219/39517 3 Control orientation and position of object in hand, roll between plates G05B2219/39518 3 Rolling contact between fingers, robot arms and object G05B2219/39519 3 Concurrent grasp, all forces converge in one point G05B2219/39521 3 Pencil grasp, forces act in two points, along line of intersection of two planes G05B2219/39522 3 Regulus grasp, forces do not intersect at all G05B2219/39523 3 Set holding force as function of dimension, weight, shape, hardness, surface G05B2219/39524 3 Power grasp, between thumb and four fingers, acting as a virtual middle finger G05B2219/39525 3 Lateral grasp, between thumb and four fingers, acting as virtual index finger G05B2219/39526 3 Three fingers used, thumb, index, middle finger for lateral precision G05B2219/39527 3 Workpiece detector, sensor mounted in, near hand, gripper G05B2219/39528 3 Measuring, gripping force sensor build into hand G05B2219/39529 3 Force, torque sensor in wrist, end effector G05B2219/39531 3 Several different sensors integrated into hand G05B2219/39532 3 Gripping force sensor build into finger G05B2219/39533 3 Measure grasping posture and pressure distribution G05B2219/39534 3 By positioning fingers, dimension of object can be measured G05B2219/39535 3 Measuring, test unit build into hand, end effector G05B2219/39536 3 Planning of hand motion, grasping G05B2219/39537 3 First slide object on table in order to be able to grasp it, grasp it G05B2219/39538 3 Rotate object with one or more fingers, while sliding on table G05B2219/39539 3 Plan hand shape G05B2219/39541 3 Place fingers to reorient object while grasping G05B2219/39542 3 Plan grasp points, grip matrix and initial grasp force G05B2219/39543 3 Recognize object and plan hand shapes in grasping movements G05B2219/39544 3 Fuzzy dynamic programming, generate trajectory of finger during tracking G05B2219/39545 3 Trajectory generation for smoothly grasping moving object G05B2219/39546 3 Map human grasps to manipulator grasps G05B2219/39547 3 Program, plan gripping force, range and speed G05B2219/39548 3 Enter interactively parameter for gripper, then teach movement G05B2219/39549 3 Structure, hand has connector for power supply and control signals G05B2219/39551 3 Pivoting gripper, so part takes always vertical orientation G05B2219/39552 3 Stewart platform hand, parallel structured hand G05B2219/39553 3 Dual gripper, two heads to pick up different objects G05B2219/39554 3 Gripper is formed by flexible tube, embraces object like a finger G05B2219/39555 3 Revolver with several grippers, hands G05B2219/39556 3 Control system build into hand itself G05B2219/39557 3 Vacuum gripper using mask with pattern corresponding to workpiece to be lifted G05B2219/39558 3 Vacuum hand has selective gripper area G05B2219/39559 3 Polyvalent gripper, to grip, assemble, manipulate G05B2219/39561 3 Gripper with build in positioning device to align handled object G05B2219/39562 3 Dual end effector, one as tool, the other as workhandler, revolver G05B2219/39563 3 Hand has a center pin to pick up coils G05B2219/39564 3 Spoon and fork, fork slides back if food delivered in mouth G05B2219/39565 3 Two fingered microhand, each finger is a parallel, stewart platform G05B2219/39566 3 Transparent gripper, object can always be seen by camera G05B2219/39567 3 Use electromagnetic attraction to bring robot hand in contact with workpiece G05B2219/39568 3 Extract, insert objects by controlling fingers, dexterous G05B2219/39569 3 Twirl baton, rotate cylinder through center perpendicular to length G05B2219/39571 3 Grip, grasp non rigid material, piece of cloth G05B2219/39572 3 Task, tool manipulation G05B2219/39573 3 Tool guidance along path G05B2219/39574 3 Passive compliant hand, wrist G05B2219/39575 3 Wrist, flexible wrist G05B2219/39576 3 Magnetically levitated wrist G05B2219/39577 3 Active electromechanical compliance for wrist G05B2219/39578 3 Axis wrist G05B2219/40 2 Robotics, robotics mapping to robotics vision G05B2219/40001 3 Laser color indicates type of machining G05B2219/40002 3 Camera, robot follows direction movement of operator head, helmet, headstick G05B2219/40003 3 Move end effector so that image center is shifted to desired position G05B2219/40004 3 Window function, only a specific region is analyzed G05B2219/40005 3 Vision, analyse image at one station during manipulation at next station G05B2219/40006 3 Placing, palletize, un palletize, paper roll placing, box stacking G05B2219/40007 3 Optimize sequence of pick and place operations upon arrival of workpiece on conveyor G05B2219/40008 3 Place a box, block in a corner G05B2219/40009 3 Remove and replace machine part, module G05B2219/40011 3 Lay down, laying non rigid material, handle flat textile material G05B2219/40012 3 Pick and place by chain of three manipulators, handling part to each other G05B2219/40013 3 Kitting, place parts from belt into tray, place tray on conveyor belt G05B2219/40014 3 Gripping workpiece to place it in another place G05B2219/40015 3 Soccer playing G05B2219/40016 3 Kick a ball, leg and foot movement simulator G05B2219/40017 3 Hockey playing, puck and paddle G05B2219/40018 3 Ball in cup G05B2219/40019 3 Placing and assembly, throw object correctly on table G05B2219/40021 3 Batting, to redirect a projectile G05B2219/40022 3 Snatching, dynamic pick, effector contacts object, moves with object G05B2219/40023 3 Dynamic closure, remain contact by acceleration forces G05B2219/40024 3 Catching G05B2219/40025 3 Dynamic manipulation, throwing G05B2219/40026 3 Juggling, tennis playing, throw and catch G05B2219/40027 3 Preying, object capture, interception, mouse-buster G05B2219/40028 3 Insert flexible rod, beam into hole G05B2219/40029 3 Mount elastic ring on a cylinder G05B2219/40031 3 Dual peg in hole G05B2219/40032 3 Peg and hole insertion, mating and joining, remote center compliance G05B2219/40033 3 Assembly, microassembly G05B2219/40034 3 Disassembly, for recycling G05B2219/40035 3 Shake grasped parts for dropping excess entangled parts back into pin G05B2219/40036 3 Transport plates or sheets between two locations without motion inversion G05B2219/40037 3 No incomplete containers allowed to exit on output conveyor G05B2219/40038 3 Black list, exclude operation on workpiece when not possible, collision, error G05B2219/40039 3 Robot mounted or sliding inside vehicle, on assembly line or for test, service G05B2219/40041 3 Robot operates panel like car radio by pushing, turning buttons, knobs G05B2219/40042 3 Control tilting angle of surface carried by robot G05B2219/40043 3 Move object without swinging, no pendulum or swing motion at stop point G05B2219/40044 3 Unfold flexible material G05B2219/40045 3 Fill bucket, if hard rock, follow contour rock G05B2219/40046 3 Fill bucket with sand, move horizontally, if resistance move up, move horizontally G05B2219/40047 3 Machine overhanging sculptured surfaces G05B2219/40048 3 Transport bar by two mobile robots on wavy road G05B2219/40049 3 Cut material with scissors G05B2219/40051 3 Manipulate flexible material fixed with one end to a wall G05B2219/40052 3 Deform, bend flexible material G05B2219/40053 3 Pick 3-D object from pile of objects G05B2219/40054 3 Supply sheet to bending machine G05B2219/40055 3 Wire stripping G05B2219/40056 3 Slide an edge over an edge G05B2219/40057 3 Contour tracking, edge following G05B2219/40058 3 Align box, block with a surface G05B2219/40059 3 Mount, couple and demount, decouple exchangeable mechanical modules G05B2219/40061 3 Disconnect cable G05B2219/40062 3 Door opening G05B2219/40063 3 Transport dish pile and dispense material in each dish of pile G05B2219/40064 3 Pierce, penetrate soft tissue G05B2219/40065 3 Approach, touch and then push object G05B2219/40066 3 Stack and align identical layers, laminates, electronic substrate layers G05B2219/40067 3 Stack irregular packages G05B2219/40068 3 Collective, group transport G05B2219/40069 3 Flattening, sweeping non rigid material, take out wrinkles G05B2219/40071 3 Relative positioning, grinding and polishing against rotating belt G05B2219/40072 3 Exert a screwing motion G05B2219/40073 3 Carry container with liquid, compensate liquid vibration, swinging effect G05B2219/40074 3 Move tip of arm or carried object on surface, wall, constraint G05B2219/40075 3 Turn crank, handle, link around fixed point G05B2219/40076 3 Fold flexible plate, non rigid material G05B2219/40077 3 Posicast, inverted pendulum, acrobat, balance rod G05B2219/40078 3 Sort objects, workpieces G05B2219/40079 3 Grasp parts from first bin, put them in reverse order in second bin G05B2219/40081 3 Grasp part, object through hole in wall G05B2219/40082 3 Docking, align object on end effector with target G05B2219/40083 3 Pick up pen and robot hand writing G05B2219/40084 3 Posicast, inverted pendulum, acrobat, balance rod, control unactuated joint, dof G05B2219/40085 3 Point with tip always to same remote target point G05B2219/40086 3 Slide, tumble, pivot object on surface with fingers of manipulator, graspless G05B2219/40087 3 Align hand on workpiece to pick up workpiece, peg and hole G05B2219/40088 3 Task is push, slide box G05B2219/40089 3 Tele-programming, transmit task as a program, plus extra info needed by robot G05B2219/40091 3 Tele-programming by graphical simulation G05B2219/40092 3 Tele-programming by direct instruction on new object, using vision and force sensors G05B2219/40093 3 Use known task for similar, like object, inform system of that likeness G05B2219/40094 3 By changing knowledge base directly G05B2219/40095 3 Modify tasks due to modular tooling, other fixture configuration, environment G05B2219/40096 3 Modify tasks due to use of different manipulator G05B2219/40097 3 Select stations with mouse to create process steps G05B2219/40098 3 Show grid locations with symbols of workstations G05B2219/40099 3 Graphical user interface for robotics, visual robot user interface G05B2219/40101 3 Generate concurrent tasks G05B2219/40102 3 Tasks are classified in types of unit motions G05B2219/40103 3 Show object with laser pointer, give oral command for action on, with object G05B2219/40104 3 Reactive planner, user is integral component of planner, interactive G05B2219/40105 3 Oop task planning, use three knowledge bases, world-, domain- for vision, plan base G05B2219/40106 3 Feedback of online failures to offline learned knowledge base G05B2219/40107 3 Offline task learning knowledge base, static planner controls dynamic online G05B2219/40108 3 Generating possible sequence of steps as function of timing and conflicts G05B2219/40109 3 Consider each part to be assembled as an agent, behaving autonomously G05B2219/40111 3 For assembly G05B2219/40112 3 Using graph grammars and fuzzy logic G05B2219/40113 3 Task planning G05B2219/40114 3 From vision detected initial and user given final state, generate tasks G05B2219/40115 3 Translate goal to task program, use of expert system G05B2219/40116 3 Learn by operator observation, symbiosis, show, watch G05B2219/40117 3 Virtual mecanism, like slider to constraint movement in task space G05B2219/40118 3 Task oriented virtual tool, developed for task, assists operator in task G05B2219/40119 3 Virtual internal model, derive from forces on object, motion of end effector G05B2219/40121 3 Trajectory planning in virtual space G05B2219/40122 3 Manipulate virtual object, for trajectory planning of real object, haptic display G05B2219/40123 3 Indicate, select features on display, remote manipulator will execute G05B2219/40124 3 During manipulator motion, sensor feedback to adapt model in memory G05B2219/40125 3 Overlay real time stereo image of object on existing, stored memory image argos G05B2219/40126 3 Virtual landmarks, reference points for operator G05B2219/40127 3 Virtual tape measure, indicate distance between end effector and destination G05B2219/40128 3 Virtual tether, line on display connects end effector to destination point G05B2219/40129 3 Virtual graphic 3-D pointer, manipulator commands real manipulator G05B2219/40131 3 Virtual reality control, programming of manipulator G05B2219/40132 3 Haptic joystick with force feedback based on accelerometer included in joystick G05B2219/40133 3 Force sensation of slave converted to movement of chair for operator G05B2219/40134 3 Force sensation of slave converted to vibration for operator G05B2219/40135 3 Slave force converted to shape display, actuated by fingers, surface is force image G05B2219/40136 3 Stereo audio and vision G05B2219/40137 3 Force sensation feedback from simulated tool G05B2219/40138 3 Scaled feedback of forces from slave to master and master to slave G05B2219/40139 3 Force from slave converted to a digital display like fingers and object G05B2219/40141 3 Pain sensation feedback, impinge air on, squeeze, vibrate, stimulate fingers G05B2219/40142 3 Temperature sensation, thermal feedback to operator fingers G05B2219/40143 3 Slip, texture sensation feedback, by vibration stimulation of fingers G05B2219/40144 3 Force sensation feedback from slave G05B2219/40145 3 Force sensation of slave converted to audio signal for operator G05B2219/40146 3 Telepresence, teletaction, sensor feedback from slave to operator G05B2219/40147 3 Variable time delay, through internet G05B2219/40148 3 Predict locally machining forces from model to control remote machine G05B2219/40149 3 Local intelligence for global planning, remote intelligence for tuning G05B2219/40151 3 Time delay, problems caused by time delay between local and remote G05B2219/40152 3 Deictic, using a sign language, point finger to reach, close hand to grasp G05B2219/40153 3 Teleassistance, operator assists, controls autonomous robot G05B2219/40154 3 Moving of objects G05B2219/40155 3 Purpose is grasping objects G05B2219/40156 3 Input work program as well as timing schedule G05B2219/40157 3 Planning, event based planning, operator changes plans during execution G05B2219/40158 3 Correlate actual image at angle with image presented to operator without angle G05B2219/40159 3 Between operator and sensor a world modeler, local intelligence G05B2219/40161 3 Visual display of machining, operation, remote viewing G05B2219/40162 3 Sound display of machining operation G05B2219/40163 3 Measuring, predictive information feedback to operator G05B2219/40164 3 Fault recovery from task execution errors G05B2219/40165 3 Sensor data to display depends on robot status G05B2219/40166 3 Surface display, virtual object translated into real surface, movable rods G05B2219/40167 3 Switch between simulated display of remote site, and actual display G05B2219/40168 3 Simulated display of remote site, driven by operator interaction G05B2219/40169 3 Display of actual situation at the remote site G05B2219/40171 3 Set a common coordinate system for all remotely controlled robots G05B2219/40172 3 Stop command transmission if no feedback signal received at remote site G05B2219/40173 3 Stop robot if no command received within interval G05B2219/40174 3 Robot teleoperation through internet G05B2219/40175 3 Inclination, tilt of operator seat, chair serves as control command, like handle G05B2219/40176 3 Encode operator actions into symbolic commands for transmission to remote G05B2219/40177 3 Nanomanipulation G05B2219/40178 3 Distributed top, resource availability in network G05B2219/40179 3 Design of controller G05B2219/40181 3 Operator can fine position in small area, free, but if contact, force feedback G05B2219/40182 3 Master has different configuration than slave manipulator G05B2219/40183 3 Tele-machining G05B2219/40184 3 Compliant teleoperation, operator controls motion, system controls contact, force G05B2219/40185 3 Decoupled coarse fine motion coordination G05B2219/40186 3 Reachability control, permits slave to reach commanded position G05B2219/40187 3 Indexed position control, master controls only small part of slave space G05B2219/40188 3 Position control with scaling, master small movement, slave large movement G05B2219/40189 3 Modes, coarse by rate controller, fine by position controller G05B2219/40191 3 Autonomous manipulation, computer assists operator during manipulation G05B2219/40192 3 Control modes, velocity for coarse, position for fine, hand for gripper G05B2219/40193 3 Micromanipulation G05B2219/40194 3 Force reflective, impedance shaping tele operation G05B2219/40195 3 Tele-operation, computer assisted manual operation G05B2219/40196 3 Projecting light on floor to delimit danger zone around robot G05B2219/40197 3 Suppress, execute command depending on physical position of control panel G05B2219/40198 3 Contact with human allowed if under pain tolerance limit G05B2219/40199 3 Soft material covers links, arms for shock and pain attenuation G05B2219/40201 3 Detect contact, collision with human G05B2219/40202 3 Human robot coexistence G05B2219/40203 3 Detect position of operator, create non material barrier to protect operator G05B2219/40204 3 Each fault condition has a different recovery procedure G05B2219/40205 3 Multiple arm systems G05B2219/40206 3 Redundant serial manipulators, kinematic fault tolerance G05B2219/40207 3 Parallel structured modules, more joints than DOF G05B2219/40208 3 Dual redundant actuators G05B2219/40209 3 If speed is important processors execute each different code, otherwise same code G05B2219/40211 3 Fault tolerant, if one joint, actuator fails, others take over, reconfiguration G05B2219/40212 3 Two-way clutch for joint, prevents movement in unallowable direction G05B2219/40213 3 Record history, log of instructions sent from task planner to path planner G05B2219/40214 3 Command rejection module G05B2219/40215 3 Limit link kinetic energy to amount another element can dissipate upon impact G05B2219/40216 3 Record image of working robot; display to detect errors G05B2219/40217 3 Individual emergency stop lines for each part of system G05B2219/40218 3 Check conditions before allowing unlocking of joint brake G05B2219/40219 3 Detect contact, proximity of other manipulators G05B2219/40221 3 Individual and common power cutoff switch for several robots G05B2219/40222 3 Lock arm if somebody is looking into the hand G05B2219/40223 3 If insertion force to high, alarm, stop for operator assistance G05B2219/40224 3 If robot gets a return signal, go to initial condition position G05B2219/40225 3 During start up, control robot with low speed, after a while gradually higher G05B2219/40226 3 Input control signals to control system and to model, compare their outputs G05B2219/40227 3 If one access robot fails, other pushes it out of the way G05B2219/40228 3 If deviation of compliant tool is too large, stop and alarm G05B2219/40229 3 Analytical redundancy, use available funcional redundancy of model G05B2219/40231 3 Safety, dual clutched freewheel for joint, if error no movement possible G05B2219/40232 3 Lock mechanical arm if servo, cpu error, other arms remain free G05B2219/40233 3 Portable robot G05B2219/40234 3 Snake arm, flexi-digit robotic manipulator, a hand at each end G05B2219/40235 3 Parallel robot, structure G05B2219/40236 3 With opposing actuators on same joint, agonist, flexor, muscle G05B2219/40237 3 Bus for communication with sensors G05B2219/40238 3 Dual arm robot, one picks up one part from conveyor as other places other part in machine G05B2219/40239 3 Common control box for several robot control boards and additional control boards G05B2219/40241 3 Underactuated robot, has less actuators than number of DOF G05B2219/40242 3 End effector with motor to provide a yaw, roll and pitch motion G05B2219/40243 3 Global positioning robot G05B2219/40244 3 Walking manipulator with integrated stewart, parallel arm G05B2219/40245 3 Gripper on crawling device, smaller than two cm G05B2219/40246 3 6-DOF 3-ppsp parallel manipulator G05B2219/40247 3 Series manipulator mounted on parallel manipulator G05B2219/40248 3 Manipulator on slide G05B2219/40249 3 Whole arm manipulator, grip object not with end effector but with all links G05B2219/40251 3 Ghdrs generalized high dimensional robotic system, virtual decomposition G05B2219/40252 3 Robot on track, rail moves only back and forth G05B2219/40253 3 Soft arm robot, light, rubber, very compliant G05B2219/40254 3 Serial to parallel, branching manipulator, one macro and several parallel arms G05B2219/40255 3 End effector attached to cable for gravity balance suspension G05B2219/40256 3 Large, heavy manipulator G05B2219/40257 3 Flexible macro manipulator with rigid attached micromanipulator G05B2219/40258 3 Robot can be fixed in orientation and height to ground, plurality of such points G05B2219/40259 3 Set friction in each joint to optimal value G05B2219/40261 3 Self reproducing, replicating fabrication machine, tools, structure, info for this G05B2219/40262 3 Two link arm with a free, attached to base, and an active joint between links G05B2219/40263 3 Dual use mobile detachable manipulator G05B2219/40264 3 Human like, type robot arm G05B2219/40265 3 Use of inflatable links, can easily be folded, compressed air for stiffness G05B2219/40266 3 Resonant manipulator, springs cooperate with latches, motor only for lost energy G05B2219/40267 3 Parallel manipulator, end effector connected to at least two independent links G05B2219/40268 3 Master attached to tip of macro manipulator, controls slave micromanipulator G05B2219/40269 3 Naturally compliant robot arm G05B2219/40271 3 Underwater, submarine movable manipulator G05B2219/40272 3 Manipulator on slide, track G05B2219/40273 3 Wire manipulator, crane type manipulator with three wires G05B2219/40274 3 Cebot segments are mobile manipulators, connected by manipulator arm self G05B2219/40275 3 Manipulator mounted on satellite, space manipulator G05B2219/40276 3 Aqua robot manipulator G05B2219/40277 3 Hybrid, connect parallel manipulators in series, Stewart truss G05B2219/40278 3 Compact, foldable manipulator G05B2219/40279 3 Flexible arm, link G05B2219/40281 3 Closed kinematic loop, chain mechanisms, closed linkage systems G05B2219/40282 3 Vehicle supports manipulator and other controlled devices G05B2219/40283 3 Reservoir with additional material on vehicle with manipulator G05B2219/40284 3 Toolrack on vehicle with manipulator, toolchanger G05B2219/40285 3 Variable geometry manipulator, camlock G05B2219/40286 3 End effector with offset arm, to carry hose to feed material G05B2219/40287 3 Workpiece manipulator and tool manipulator cooperate G05B2219/40288 3 Integrate sensor, actuator units into a virtual manipulator G05B2219/40289 3 Scara for coarse movement, xy table for fine movement G05B2219/40291 3 Instead of two links, two eccentrically rotating disks for full circle working G05B2219/40292 3 Manipulator is positioned by a crane to cover a large workpiece, extended range G05B2219/40293 3 Gantry, portal G05B2219/40294 3 Portable robot can be fixed, attached to different workplaces, stations G05B2219/40295 3 Sensors at the elbow to detect obstacles G05B2219/40296 3 Second arm can be attached to first arm, modular G05B2219/40297 3 Macro manipulator and microhand, distributed positioning G05B2219/40298 3 Manipulator on vehicle, wheels, mobile G05B2219/40299 3 Holonic, made of similar modules, truss manipulator G05B2219/40301 3 Scara, selective compliance assembly robot arm, links, arms in a plane G05B2219/40302 3 Dynamically reconfigurable robot, adapt structure to tasks, cellular robot, cebot G05B2219/40303 3 Arm somersaults over grid, place one hand on grid point, release other hand G05B2219/40304 3 Modular structure G05B2219/40305 3 Exoskeleton, human robot interaction, extenders G05B2219/40306 3 Two or more independent robots G05B2219/40307 3 Two, dual arm robot, arm used synchronously, or each separately, asynchronously G05B2219/40308 3 Machine, conveyor model in library contains coop robot path G05B2219/40309 3 Simulation of human hand motion G05B2219/40311 3 Real time simulation G05B2219/40312 3 OOP object oriented programming for simulation G05B2219/40313 3 Graphic motion simulation for ergonomic analysis G05B2219/40314 3 Simulation of program locally before remote operation G05B2219/40315 3 Simulation with boundary graphs G05B2219/40316 3 Simulation of human-like robot joint, restricted 3-D motion G05B2219/40317 3 For collision avoidance and detection G05B2219/40318 3 Simulation of reaction force and moment, force simulation G05B2219/40319 3 Simulate contact of object and obstacle, reduce to pairs with only one contact G05B2219/40321 3 Simulation of human arm trajectories G05B2219/40322 3 Simulation with des, discrete event system G05B2219/40323 3 Modeling robot environment for sensor based robot system G05B2219/40324 3 Simulation, modeling of muscle, musculoskeletal dynamical system G05B2219/40325 3 Learn inverse kinematic model by variation, perturbation G05B2219/40326 3 Singular value decomposition G05B2219/40327 3 Calculation, inverse kinematics solution using damped least squares method G05B2219/40328 3 If joint near singularity, restore angle to start values, adapt other joints G05B2219/40329 3 Semi-singularity, movement in one direction not possible, in opposite direction is possible G05B2219/40331 3 Joint angle change constraint, singularity between elbow up and down G05B2219/40332 3 Identify degenerated directions, eliminate velocity component in that direction G05B2219/40333 3 Singularity, at least one movement not possible, kinematic redundancy G05B2219/40334 3 By fuzzy logic supervisor G05B2219/40335 3 By probability distribution functions pdf G05B2219/40336 3 Optimize multiple constraints or subtasks G05B2219/40337 3 Maximum distance criterium G05B2219/40338 3 Task priority redundancy G05B2219/40339 3 Avoid collision G05B2219/40341 3 Minimize energy G05B2219/40342 3 Minimize sum of gravitational torques of some joints G05B2219/40343 3 Optimize local torque G05B2219/40344 3 Configuration index, control, limits of joint movement G05B2219/40345 3 Minor measure G05B2219/40346 3 Compatibility index G05B2219/40347 3 Optimize manipulator velocity ratio function G05B2219/40348 3 Optimize condition number G05B2219/40349 3 Optimize manipulability measure function G05B2219/40351 3 Cooperation of hand arm, break down into two subsystems G05B2219/40352 3 Combination of priority, basic task, tip position, and task for link movement G05B2219/40353 3 Split robot into two virtual robot, origin of second equals tip of first G05B2219/40354 3 Singularity detection G05B2219/40355 3 Geometric, task independent G05B2219/40356 3 Kinetic energy, content and distribution G05B2219/40357 3 Compliance, design and operational issues G05B2219/40358 3 Inertial, from dynamic models G05B2219/40359 3 Constraint, physical limitations G05B2219/40361 3 Category of performance criteria G05B2219/40362 3 Elbow high or low, avoid obstacle collision with redundancy control G05B2219/40363 3 Two independent paths planned, interpolations for same robot, e.g. wrist and TCP G05B2219/40364 3 Position of robot platform as additional task G05B2219/40365 3 Configuration control, select other tasks by configuration of link positions G05B2219/40366 3 Elbow reaches its target position before the end effector G05B2219/40367 3 Redundant manipulator G05B2219/40368 3 Multipoint impedance control, redundant manipulator can touch several obstacles G05B2219/40369 3 Generate all possible arm postures associated with end effector position G05B2219/40371 3 Control trajectory to avoid joint limit as well as obstacle collision G05B2219/40372 3 Control end effector impedance G05B2219/40373 3 Control of trajectory in case of a limb, joint disturbation, failure G05B2219/40374 3 Control trajectory in case of distortion of visual input G05B2219/40375 3 Control trajectory in case of changed tool length G05B2219/40376 3 Moving center of mass and end effector for dynamic task of lifting heavy weight G05B2219/40377 3 Impact force on stationary end effector, move center of mass, no reaction to base G05B2219/40378 3 Keep center of mass fixed, no counterweight, no reaction on base G05B2219/40379 3 Manipulability G05B2219/40381 3 Control trajectory in case of joint limit, clamping of joint G05B2219/40382 3 Limit allowable area where robot can be teached G05B2219/40383 3 Correction, modification program by detection type workpiece G05B2219/40384 3 Optimize teached path by data acquisition followed by genetic algorithm G05B2219/40385 3 Compare offline teached point with online teached point, modify rest as function of error G05B2219/40386 3 Search around teached point until operation has succes, correct program G05B2219/40387 3 Modify without repeating teaching operation G05B2219/40388 3 Two channels between robot and teaching panel, rs232c and video G05B2219/40389 3 Use robot control language also to write non robotic user, application programs G05B2219/40391 3 Human to robot skill transfer G05B2219/40392 3 Programming, visual robot programming language G05B2219/40393 3 Learn natural high level command, associate its template with a plan, sequence G05B2219/40394 3 Combine offline with online information to generate robot actions G05B2219/40395 3 Compose movement with primitive movement segments from database G05B2219/40396 3 Intermediate code for robots, bridge, conversion to controller G05B2219/40397 3 Programming language for robots, universal, user oriented G05B2219/40398 3 Opto-electronic follow-up of movement of head, eyelids, finger to control robot G05B2219/40399 3 Selection of master-slave operation mode G05B2219/40401 3 Convert workspace of master to workspace of slave G05B2219/40402 3 Control button on master for quick movement, for fine slow movement G05B2219/40403 3 Master for walk through, slave uses data for motion control and simulation G05B2219/40404 3 Separate master controls macro and microslave manipulator G05B2219/40405 3 Master slave position control G05B2219/40406 3 Master slave rate control G05B2219/40407 3 Master slave, master is replica of slave G05B2219/40408 3 Intention learning G05B2219/40409 3 Robot brings object near operator, operator places object in correct position G05B2219/40411 3 Robot assists human in non-industrial environment like home or office G05B2219/40412 3 Sensor knowledge command fusion network, data and feature and action and constraint G05B2219/40413 3 Robot has multisensors surrounding operator, to understand intention of operator G05B2219/40414 3 Man robot interface, exchange of information between operator and robot G05B2219/40415 3 Semi active robot, cobot, guides surgeon, operator to planned trajectory, constraint G05B2219/40416 3 Planning for variable length tool, laser beam as tool G05B2219/40417 3 For cooperating manipulators G05B2219/40418 3 Presurgical planning, on screen indicate regions to be operated on G05B2219/40419 3 Task, motion planning of objects in contact, task level programming, not robot level G05B2219/40421 3 Motion planning for manipulator handling sheet metal profiles G05B2219/40422 3 Force controlled velocity motion planning, adaptive G05B2219/40423 3 Map task space to sensor space G05B2219/40424 3 Online motion planning, in real time, use vision to detect workspace changes G05B2219/40425 3 Sensing, vision based motion planning G05B2219/40426 3 Adaptive trajectory planning as function of force on end effector, bucket G05B2219/40427 3 Integrate sensing and action in planning G05B2219/40428 3 Using rapidly exploring random trees algorithm RRT-algorithm G05B2219/40429 3 Stochastic, probabilistic generation of intermediate points G05B2219/40431 3 Grid of preoptimised paths as function of target position, choose closest, fine adapt G05B2219/40432 3 Pass states by weighted transitions G05B2219/40433 3 Distributed, trajectory planning for each virtual arm G05B2219/40434 3 Decompose in motion planning for swarm of robots and motion planning for object to be transported G05B2219/40435 3 Extract minimum number of via points from a trajectory G05B2219/40436 3 Distributed search of attainable positions, parallel computed G05B2219/40437 3 Local, directly search robot workspace G05B2219/40438 3 Global, compute free configuration space, connectivity graph is then searched G05B2219/40439 3 Feasible map algorithm G05B2219/40441 3 Probabilistic backprojection G05B2219/40442 3 Voxel map, 3-D grid map G05B2219/40443 3 Conditional and iterative planning G05B2219/40444 3 Hierarchical planning, in levels G05B2219/40445 3 Decompose n-dimension with n-links into smaller m-dimension with m-1-links G05B2219/40446 3 Graph based G05B2219/40447 3 Bitmap based G05B2219/40448 3 Preprocess nodes with arm configurations, c-space and planning by connecting nodes G05B2219/40449 3 Continuous, smooth robot motion G05B2219/40451 3 Closest, nearest arm, robot executes task, minimum travel time G05B2219/40452 3 Evaluation function derived from skilled, experimented operator data G05B2219/40453 3 Maximum torque for each axis G05B2219/40454 3 Max velocity, acceleration limit for workpiece and arm jerk rate as constraints G05B2219/40455 3 Proximity of obstacles G05B2219/40456 3 End effector orientation error G05B2219/40457 3 End effector position error G05B2219/40458 3 Grid adaptive optimization G05B2219/40459 3 Minimum torque change model G05B2219/40461 3 Plan for even distribution of motor load of joints G05B2219/40462 3 Constant consumed energy, regenerate acceleration energy during deceleration G05B2219/40463 3 Shortest distance in time, or metric, time optimal G05B2219/40464 3 Minimum relative velocities G05B2219/40465 3 Criteria is lowest cost function, minimum work path G05B2219/40466 3 Plan for minimum time trajectory, at least one joint maximum torque G05B2219/40467 3 Virtual springs, impedance method G05B2219/40468 3 Using polytree intersection method G05B2219/40469 3 Using fuzzy logic performance, distances are fuzzy, very close to very far G05B2219/40471 3 Using gradient method G05B2219/40472 3 Using exact cell decomposition G05B2219/40473 3 Using genetic algorithm GA G05B2219/40474 3 Using potential fields G05B2219/40475 3 In presence of moving obstacles, dynamic environment G05B2219/40476 3 Collision, planning for collision free path G05B2219/40477 3 Plan path independent from obstacles, then correction for obstacles G05B2219/40478 3 Graphic display of work area of robot, forbidden, permitted zone G05B2219/40479 3 Use graphic display, layout of robot path, obstacles to indicate interference G05B2219/40481 3 Search pattern according to type of assembly to be performed G05B2219/40482 3 Before assembly arrange parts G05B2219/40483 3 Find possible contacts G05B2219/40484 3 Using several tethered motors, attached to powersupply cable, move over surface G05B2219/40485 3 Generate goal regions in presence of uncertainty, interference G05B2219/40486 3 If physical limitation, execute regrasping steps G05B2219/40487 3 Sensing to task planning to assembly execution, integration, automatic G05B2219/40488 3 Coarse and fine motion planning combined G05B2219/40489 3 Assembly, polyhedra in contact G05B2219/40491 3 Gravity stable assembly, upper part cannot fall apart G05B2219/40492 3 Model manipulator by spheres for collision avoidance G05B2219/40493 3 Task to parameter designer, adapts parameters of impedance model as function of sensors G05B2219/40494 3 Neural network for object trajectory prediction, fuzzy for robot path G05B2219/40495 3 Inverse kinematics model controls trajectory planning and servo system G05B2219/40496 3 Hierarchical, learning, recognition level controls adaptation, servo level G05B2219/40497 3 Collision monitor controls planner in real time to replan if collision G05B2219/40498 3 Architecture, integration of planner and motion controller G05B2219/40499 3 Reinforcement learning algorithm G05B2219/40501 3 Using sub goal method of options for semi optimal path planning G05B2219/40502 3 Configuration metrics G05B2219/40503 3 Input design parameters of workpiece into path, trajectory planner G05B2219/40504 3 Simultaneous trajectory and camera planning G05B2219/40505 3 Adaptive posture planning as function of large forces G05B2219/40506 3 Self motion topology knowledge, configuration mapping G05B2219/40507 3 Distributed planning, offline trajectory, online motion, avoid collision G05B2219/40508 3 Fuzzy identification of motion plans executed by operator G05B2219/40509 3 Piano moving model G05B2219/40511 3 Trajectory optimization, coarse for arm, medium for wrist, fine for finger G05B2219/40512 3 Real time path planning, trajectory generation G05B2219/40513 3 Planning of vehicle and of its manipulator arm G05B2219/40514 3 Computed robot optimized configurations to train ann, output path in real time G05B2219/40515 3 Integration of simulation and planning G05B2219/40516 3 Replanning G05B2219/40517 3 Constraint motion planning, variational dynamic programming G05B2219/40518 3 Motion and task planning G05B2219/40519 3 Motion, trajectory planning G05B2219/40521 3 Alternative, allowable path substitution if arm movements not possible G05B2219/40522 3 Display of workpiece, workspace, locus of robot tip in different planes, xy xz yz G05B2219/40523 3 Path motion planning, path in space followed by tip of robot G05B2219/40524 3 Replace link, joint, structure by stewart platform to model flexibility G05B2219/40525 3 Modeling only part of links or modules G05B2219/40526 3 Modeling of links for each possible error or only certain error G05B2219/40527 3 Modeling, identification of link parameters G05B2219/40528 3 Ann for learning robot contact surface shape G05B2219/40529 3 Neural network based on distance between patterns G05B2219/40531 3 Ann for voice recognition G05B2219/40532 3 Ann for vision processing G05B2219/40533 3 Generate derivative, change of vibration error G05B2219/40534 3 Generate derivative, change of position error G05B2219/40535 3 Selective perception, retain only information needed for special task G05B2219/40536 3 Signal processing for sensors G05B2219/40537 3 Detect if robot has picked up more than one piece from bin; interlocked parts G05B2219/40538 3 Barcode reader to detect position G05B2219/40539 3 Edge detection from tactile information G05B2219/40541 3 Identification of contact formation, state from several force measurements G05B2219/40542 3 Object dimension G05B2219/40543 3 Identification and location, position of components, objects G05B2219/40544 3 Detect proximity of object G05B2219/40545 3 Relative position of wrist with respect to end effector spatial configuration G05B2219/40546 3 Motion of object G05B2219/40547 3 End effector position using accelerometers in tip G05B2219/40548 3 Compare measured distances to obstacle with model of environment G05B2219/40549 3 Acceleration of end effector G05B2219/40551 3 Friction estimation for grasp G05B2219/40552 3 Joint limit G05B2219/40553 3 Haptic object recognition G05B2219/40554 3 Object recognition to track object on conveyor G05B2219/40555 3 Orientation and distance G05B2219/40556 3 Multisensor to detect contact errors in assembly G05B2219/40557 3 Tracking a tool, compute 3-D position relative to camera G05B2219/40558 3 Derive hand position angle from sensed process variable, like waveform G05B2219/40559 3 Collision between hand and workpiece, operator G05B2219/40561 3 Contactpoint between sensor surface and the normal, geometric probing G05B2219/40562 3 Position and orientation of end effector, teach probe, track them G05B2219/40563 3 Object detection G05B2219/40564 3 Recognize shape, contour of object, extract position and orientation G05B2219/40565 3 Detect features of object, not position or orientation G05B2219/40566 3 Measuring, determine axis of revolution surface by tactile sensing, orientation G05B2219/40567 3 Purpose, workpiece slip sensing G05B2219/40568 3 Position and force and skin acceleration and stress rate sensors G05B2219/40569 3 Force and tactile and proximity sensor G05B2219/40571 3 Camera, vision combined with force sensor G05B2219/40572 3 Camera combined with position sensor G05B2219/40573 3 Isee integrated sensor, end effector, camera, proximity, gas, temperature, force G05B2219/40574 3 Laserscanner combined with tactile sensors G05B2219/40575 3 Camera combined with tactile sensors, for 3-D G05B2219/40576 3 Multisensory object recognition, surface reconstruction G05B2219/40577 3 Multisensor object recognition G05B2219/40578 3 Impedance, mechanical impedance measurement G05B2219/40579 3 Mechanical impedance, from motor current and estimated velocity G05B2219/40581 3 Touch sensing, arc sensing G05B2219/40582 3 Force sensor in robot fixture, base G05B2219/40583 3 Detect relative position or orientation between gripper and currently handled object G05B2219/40584 3 Camera, non-contact sensor mounted on wrist, indep from gripper G05B2219/40585 3 Chemical, biological sensors G05B2219/40586 3 6-DOF force sensor G05B2219/40587 3 Measure force indirectly by using deviation in position G05B2219/40588 3 Three laser scanners project beam on photodiodes on end effector G05B2219/40589 3 Recognize shape, contour of tool G05B2219/40591 3 At least three cameras, for tracking, general overview and underview G05B2219/40592 3 Two virtual infrared range sensors G05B2219/40593 3 Push object and hold, detect moved distance G05B2219/40594 3 Two range sensors for recognizing 3-D objects G05B2219/40595 3 Camera to monitor deviation of each joint, due to bending of link G05B2219/40596 3 Encoder in each joint G05B2219/40597 3 Measure, calculate angular momentum, gyro of rotating body at end effector G05B2219/40598 3 Measure velocity, speed of end effector G05B2219/40599 3 Force, torque sensor integrated in joint G05B2219/40601 3 Reference sensors G05B2219/40602 3 Robot control test platform G05B2219/40603 3 Infrared stimulated ultrasonic button on end effector, two fixed receivers G05B2219/40604 3 Two camera, global vision camera, end effector neighbourhood vision camera G05B2219/40605 3 Two cameras, each on a different end effector to measure relative position G05B2219/40606 3 Force, torque sensor in finger G05B2219/40607 3 Fixed camera to observe workspace, object, workpiece, global G05B2219/40608 3 Camera rotates around end effector, no calibration needed G05B2219/40609 3 Camera to monitor end effector as well as object to be handled G05B2219/40611 3 Camera to monitor endpoint, end effector position G05B2219/40612 3 6-DOF ultrasonic or infrared external measurement G05B2219/40613 3 Camera, laser scanner on end effector, hand eye manipulator, local G05B2219/40614 3 Whole arm proximity sensor WHAP G05B2219/40615 3 Integrate sensor placement, configuration with vision tracking G05B2219/40616 3 Sensor planning, sensor configuration, parameters as function of task G05B2219/40617 3 Agile eye, control position of camera, active vision, pan-tilt camera, follow object G05B2219/40618 3 Measure gripping force offline, calibrate gripper for gripping force G05B2219/40619 3 Haptic, combination of tactile and proprioceptive sensing G05B2219/40621 3 Triangulation sensor G05B2219/40622 3 Detect orientation of workpiece during movement of end effector G05B2219/40623 3 Track position of end effector by laser beam G05B2219/40624 3 Optical beam area sensor G05B2219/40625 3 Tactile sensor G05B2219/40626 3 Proprioceptive, detect relative link position, form object from hand contact G05B2219/40627 3 Tactile image sensor, matrix, array of tactile elements, tixels G05B2219/40628 3 Progressive constraints G05B2219/40629 3 Manipulation planning, consider manipulation task, path, grasping G05B2219/41 2 Servomotor, servo controller till figures G05B2219/41001 3 Servo problems G05B2219/41002 3 Servo amplifier G05B2219/41003 3 Control power amplifier with data on data bus G05B2219/41004 3 Selection gain according to selection of speed or positioning mode G05B2219/41005 3 Update servo gain not for each microprocessor cycle, but after a certain displacement G05B2219/41006 3 Change gain as function of speed and position G05B2219/41007 3 Select gain as function of gear ratio G05B2219/41008 3 Speed gain high, position gain low in speed mode and inverse in position mode G05B2219/41009 3 Sum output of amplifiers with different gains G05B2219/41011 3 Adapt gain as function of followup error, model can be used G05B2219/41012 3 Adjust feedforward gain G05B2219/41013 3 Lower gain in high frequency region G05B2219/41014 3 Cubic raise of gain until friction overcome, then linear raise G05B2219/41015 3 Adjust position and speed gain of different axis G05B2219/41016 3 Adjust gain to maintain operating bandwith for guaranteed servo performance G05B2219/41017 3 High gain in narrow band of frequencies centered around frequency of rotation G05B2219/41018 3 High gain for motor control during acceleration, low during deceleration G05B2219/41019 3 Measure time needed from first to second speed, to adapt gain to aging condition G05B2219/41021 3 Variable gain G05B2219/41022 3 Small gain for small movements, large gain for large movements G05B2219/41023 3 Large pd gain initially switched to smaller pd gain afterwards G05B2219/41024 3 High gain for low command speed, torque or position error equals or near zero G05B2219/41025 3 Detect oscillation, unstability of servo and change gain to stabilize again G05B2219/41026 3 Change gain as function of speed G05B2219/41027 3 Control signal exponentially to error G05B2219/41028 3 Select gain with memory, rom table G05B2219/41029 3 Adjust gain as function of position error and position G05B2219/41031 3 Raise gain at zero speed until position error or speed is zero, then normal gain G05B2219/41032 3 Backlash G05B2219/41033 3 Constant counter torque G05B2219/41034 3 Two motors driven in opposite direction to take up backlash G05B2219/41035 3 Voltage injection G05B2219/41036 3 Position error in memory, lookup table for correction actual position G05B2219/41037 3 With computer G05B2219/41038 3 Compensation pulses G05B2219/41039 3 Change compensation slowly, gradually, smooth error with filter G05B2219/41041 3 Compensation pulses as function of direction movement G05B2219/41042 3 Switch between rapid, quick feed and cut, slow workspeed feed backlash G05B2219/41043 3 Memory table with motor current and corresponding correction for lost motion G05B2219/41044 3 For several transducers a table, select table as function of transducer G05B2219/41045 3 For several modes and feed speeds, a table, registers for several backlash G05B2219/41046 3 Ffw compensation using adaptive inverse backlash model G05B2219/41047 3 Recirculating ballnut, ballscrew, preloaded bearing G05B2219/41048 3 Relieve backlash by stepping back a little and verify position G05B2219/41049 3 Block position pulses until movement detected, automatic compensation G05B2219/41051 3 Detect end of lost motion by detecting changing current G05B2219/41052 3 By detecting change of velocity G05B2219/41053 3 How to integrate position error, add to speed loop G05B2219/41054 3 Using neural network techniques G05B2219/41055 3 Kind of compensation such as pitch error compensation G05B2219/41056 3 Compensation for changing stiffness, deformation of workpiece G05B2219/41057 3 Stiffness, deformation of slide, drive G05B2219/41058 3 For deformation of screw G05B2219/41059 3 Play in gear, screw backlash, lost motion G05B2219/41061 3 Backlash for linear deviations G05B2219/41062 3 Compensation for two, three axis at the same time, crosscoupling G05B2219/41063 3 Lineary distributing pitch error over interpolated distance, add pulses, smoothing G05B2219/41064 3 Reference screw, simulation axis, electronic simulated axis G05B2219/41065 3 Resolver or inductosyn correction G05B2219/41066 3 Keep nut at constant distance from screw G05B2219/41067 3 Correction screw G05B2219/41068 3 Measuring and feedback G05B2219/41069 3 With cam G05B2219/41071 3 Backlash for non orthogonal axis G05B2219/41072 3 Cam transmits movement to resolver G05B2219/41073 3 Tuning potentiometers and programming them G05B2219/41074 3 Learn, calibrate at start for indetermined position, drive until movement G05B2219/41075 3 Calibrate at start if new screw or slide has been installed, new lookup table G05B2219/41076 3 For each replacement of a movable part, reload pitch error correction G05B2219/41077 3 Self tuning, test run, detect, compute optimal backlash, deformation compensation G05B2219/41078 3 Backlash acceleration compensation when inversing, reversing direction G05B2219/41079 3 Cross coupled backlash for two other axis on reversing third axis G05B2219/41081 3 Approach position from same direction G05B2219/41082 3 Timer, speed integration to control duration of backlash correction G05B2219/41083 3 Upon reversing direction, lower, change gain G05B2219/41084 3 Compensation speed axis with changing, reversing direction, quadrant circle G05B2219/41085 3 Compensation pulses on inversion of direction of rotation, movement G05B2219/41086 3 Bang bang control G05B2219/41087 3 Determine switch point G05B2219/41088 3 If error too large, switch over to signal identification and servo correction G05B2219/41089 3 Align, calibrate control so that one pulse or signal represents certain movement G05B2219/41091 3 Alignment, zeroing, nulling, set parallel to axis G05B2219/41092 3 References, calibration positions for correction of value position counter G05B2219/41093 3 By injection of sinusoidal signal, superposed on reference G05B2219/41094 3 Removable interferometer, store exact position, needed drive current, temperature G05B2219/41095 3 References, calibration positions to adapt gain of servo G05B2219/41096 3 For several positions store dead zone in memory G05B2219/41097 3 Align stepping motor with driven valve G05B2219/41098 3 Automatic recalibration G05B2219/41099 3 Calibration by going to two extremes, limits, counting pulses, storing values G05B2219/41101 3 Stop, halt step, ac motor on certain excitation phase, after sensing a reference G05B2219/41102 3 Analog comparator G05B2219/41103 3 One comparator for both speed and position feedback G05B2219/41104 3 Start fine position after coarse position stopped G05B2219/41105 3 Coarse fine G05B2219/41106 3 Coarse fine take over, transition, switch over G05B2219/41107 3 Coarse by hydraulic cylinder, fine by step motor superposed on piston G05B2219/41108 3 Controlled parameter such as gas mass flow rate G05B2219/41109 3 Drilling rate, feed rate G05B2219/41111 3 Vertical position and orientation with respect to vertical G05B2219/41112 3 Control parameter such as motor controlled by a torque signal G05B2219/41113 3 Compensation for path radius G05B2219/41114 3 Compensation for gravity, counter balance gravity G05B2219/41115 3 Compensation periodical disturbance, like chatter, non-circular workpiece G05B2219/41116 3 Compensation for instability G05B2219/41117 3 Cancel vibration during positioning of slide G05B2219/41118 3 Drift-compensation for servo, anti-hunt G05B2219/41119 3 Servo error compensation G05B2219/41121 3 Eliminating oscillations, hunting motor, actuator G05B2219/41122 3 Mechanical vibrations in servo, antihunt also safety, stray pulses, jitter G05B2219/41123 3 Correction inertia of servo G05B2219/41124 3 Nonlinear compensation G05B2219/41125 3 Compensate position as function of phase lag of drive motor G05B2219/41126 3 Compensation for current ripple of drive or transducer G05B2219/41127 3 Compensation for temperature variations of servo G05B2219/41128 3 Compensate vibration beam, gantry, feedback of speed of non driven end G05B2219/41129 3 Force compensation for non linearity of system G05B2219/41131 3 Enter manually a compensation, correction for a better positioning G05B2219/41132 3 Motor ripple compensation G05B2219/41133 3 Compensation non linear transfer function G05B2219/41134 3 Ann compensates output of pd controller G05B2219/41135 3 Avoid stray pulses, jitter, use two d-flipflops, or integrate pulse duration G05B2219/41136 3 Compensation of position for slip of ac motor G05B2219/41137 3 Torque compensation for levitation effect of motor G05B2219/41138 3 Torque compensation G05B2219/41139 3 Compensate dynamic deflection of slide, calculated with position, speed, torque deflection values G05B2219/41141 3 Position error compensation as function of speed to compensate detection delay G05B2219/41142 3 Compensation of servocontrol signals as function of changing supply voltage G05B2219/41143 3 Compensation of dynamic characteristic of actuator G05B2219/41144 3 Element used such as low pass filter to cut resonance at non needed regions G05B2219/41145 3 Digital filter for compensation of servo loop G05B2219/41146 3 Kalman filter G05B2219/41147 3 Exponential filter G05B2219/41148 3 Model, from position, speed, acceleration derive compensation G05B2219/41149 3 Zero phase filter G05B2219/41151 3 Finite impulse response filter G05B2219/41152 3 Adaptive filter G05B2219/41153 3 Infinite impulse response filter G05B2219/41154 3 Friction, compensation for friction G05B2219/41155 3 During reversing, inversing rotation, movement G05B2219/41156 3 Injection of vibration anti-stick, against static friction, dither, stiction G05B2219/41157 3 Compensation as function of speed and acceleration G05B2219/41158 3 Use of pwm signal against friction G05B2219/41159 3 Two step command, reference and dead zone value forward, then dead zone reverse G05B2219/41161 3 Adaptive friction compensation G05B2219/41162 3 Large gain at start to overcome friction, then low gain G05B2219/41163 3 Adapt gain to friction, weight, inertia G05B2219/41164 3 How to compensate, for example by injecting compensation signal in comparator of normal loop G05B2219/41165 3 Compensation corrected by second servo independent from main servo G05B2219/41166 3 Adaptive filter frequency as function of oscillation, rigidity, inertia load G05B2219/41167 3 Control path independent of load G05B2219/41168 3 Compensate position error by shifting projected image electronically G05B2219/41169 3 Parallel compensation G05B2219/41171 3 Different compensation for left and right movement G05B2219/41172 3 Adapt coefficients of compensator to bring system into phase margin G05B2219/41173 3 Delay of compensation output signal as function of sampling and computation time G05B2219/41174 3 Compensator in feedback loop G05B2219/41175 3 Derivative compensation for speed loop, added or substracted to speed reference G05B2219/41176 3 Compensation control, position error with data from lookup memory G05B2219/41177 3 Repetitive control, adaptive, previous error during actual positioning G05B2219/41178 3 Serial precompensation G05B2219/41179 3 PI precompensation for speed loop G05B2219/41181 3 PID precompensation for position loop G05B2219/41182 3 PI precompensation for position loop G05B2219/41183 3 Compensation of lag during standstill G05B2219/41184 3 Compensation of lag during constant speed movement G05B2219/41185 3 Send reference data in inverse order to model, filter to get inverted phase G05B2219/41186 3 Lag G05B2219/41187 3 Inverse, reciprocal filter, transfer function, reduce lag in contouring G05B2219/41188 3 Compensate position error between two different axis as function of type of transducer G05B2219/41189 3 Several axis, compensation for load for several axis at the same time G05B2219/41191 3 Cancel vibration by positioning two slides, opposite acceleration G05B2219/41192 3 Compensation for different response times, delay of axis G05B2219/41193 3 Active damping of tool vibrations by cross coupling G05B2219/41194 3 Axis error, one axis is corrected on other axis G05B2219/41195 3 Cross coupled feedback, position change one axis effects control of other G05B2219/41196 3 Adaptive prefiltering G05B2219/41197 3 Adaptive postfiltering G05B2219/41198 3 Fuzzy precompensation of pid, pd G05B2219/41199 3 Feedforward compensation of pid G05B2219/41201 3 Fuzzy compensation of statecontroller G05B2219/41202 3 Structure, compensation circuit after comparator in loop G05B2219/41203 3 Lead-phase compensation, lag-phase compensation servo G05B2219/41204 3 Compensation circuit for input, reference, before comparator G05B2219/41205 3 Compensation circuit in speed feedback loop G05B2219/41206 3 Lookup table, memory with certain relationships G05B2219/41207 3 Lookup table with position command, deviation and correction value G05B2219/41208 3 Lookup table for load, motor torque as function of actual position error G05B2219/41209 3 Lookup table with compensation as function of reference and feedback value G05B2219/41211 3 For surface deviations from reference surface G05B2219/41212 3 Gains for pid compensator as function of xy position G05B2219/41213 3 Lookup table for load, motor torque as function of actual position G05B2219/41214 3 Lookup table for current as function of actual position G05B2219/41215 3 Lookup table for speed as function of actual position error G05B2219/41216 3 Two lookup tables, for forward and reverse movement G05B2219/41217 3 Command preshape, guidance, reference for better dynamic response, forcing feedforward G05B2219/41218 3 Posicast, break reference into two parts, better settling time G05B2219/41219 3 To compensate path, track error, calculate, use compensated reference G05B2219/41221 3 Fuzzy shaping G05B2219/41222 3 Modified command filtering G05B2219/41223 3 Ann shaping, objective position, trajectory is shaped by ann G05B2219/41224 3 Shaping a bang-bang input G05B2219/41225 3 Profile generator for reference and for feedforward torque G05B2219/41226 3 Zero vibration and zero derivative input shaper ZVD G05B2219/41227 3 Extra insensitive input shaper, some vibration allowed G05B2219/41228 3 Frequency of commutation updates depends on motor speed G05B2219/41229 3 Adding a vibration, noise signal to reference signal of position, speed or acceleration G05B2219/41231 3 Using impulse shaping filter G05B2219/41232 3 Notch filter G05B2219/41233 3 Feedforward simulation filter, with model G05B2219/41234 3 Design, modeling of position controller G05B2219/41235 3 Design, modeling of motion controller G05B2219/41236 3 Use of sfc sequential function charts for specification G05B2219/41237 3 Use of petrinets for verification, simulation G05B2219/41238 3 Design with control bandwidth beyond lowest natural frequency G05B2219/41239 3 Lyapunov direct controller design G05B2219/41241 3 Anti-coincidence, synchronizer G05B2219/41242 3 Pulse height modulation PHM G05B2219/41243 3 Prevent, detect overflow of counter G05B2219/41244 3 Dead band, zone G05B2219/41245 3 Discrimination of direction G05B2219/41246 3 Modulate command according to hystereris so that ideal curve is followed G05B2219/41247 3 Servo lock G05B2219/41248 3 Adapting characteristics of servo G05B2219/41249 3 Several slides along one axis G05B2219/41251 3 Servo with spring, resilient, elastic element, twist G05B2219/41252 3 Avoid housing vibration, slide and auxiliary slide controlled with opposite phase G05B2219/41253 3 From measured signature, select in database corresponding servo valve type G05B2219/41254 3 Avoid cumulative measuring, calculation errors, sum remainder G05B2219/41255 3 Mode switch, select independent or dependent control of axis G05B2219/41256 3 Chattering control G05B2219/41257 3 Display of gain G05B2219/41258 3 Single position detector for plural motors driving a single load G05B2219/41259 3 Coupling, clutch G05B2219/41261 3 Flexible coupling between carriage, slide and actuator, motor G05B2219/41262 3 Binary summing of motions, by stacking or using levers G05B2219/41263 3 Switch control mode of spindle drive as function of contouring, spindle orientation G05B2219/41264 3 Driven by two motors G05B2219/41265 3 To avoid backlash G05B2219/41266 3 Coupling, clutch and brake unit G05B2219/41267 3 Servo loop with stepping motor, see figure SE-twelve G05B2219/41268 3 Two cascade slides controlled in opposite direction to avoid local wear G05B2219/41269 3 Ballscrew and ball spline nut driven synchronously or independently G05B2219/41271 3 Drive in two directions G05B2219/41272 3 Driven by two stepmotors with different resonance frequency G05B2219/41273 3 Hydraulic G05B2219/41274 3 Flywheel as power buffer G05B2219/41275 3 Two axis, x y motors controlled simultaneous, no contouring, quick move at 45-degrees G05B2219/41276 3 Displacement as function of width, amplitude pulse to motor G05B2219/41277 3 Separation of position drive controller and motor amplifiers G05B2219/41278 3 Two current amplifiers, pumps for each direction of displacement, pushpull G05B2219/41279 3 Brake G05B2219/41281 3 Hydraulic actuated brake G05B2219/41282 3 Magnetic brake G05B2219/41283 3 Brake force does not load index axis, better positioning G05B2219/41284 3 Brake by applying dc to ac motor G05B2219/41285 3 Dynamic brake of ac, dc motor G05B2219/41286 3 Brake motor before reversing motor G05B2219/41287 3 Mechanical self braking G05B2219/41288 3 Two brakes, one on motor axis, other on drive axis G05B2219/41289 3 Motor direction controlled by relays G05B2219/41291 3 Before switching relay, series semiconductor diminishes current to zero G05B2219/41292 3 H-bridge, diagonal pairs of semiconductors G05B2219/41293 3 Inverter, dc-to-ac G05B2219/41294 3 Dc-to-ac converter G05B2219/41295 3 Ac-to-ac converter frequency controlled G05B2219/41296 3 Two data lines; one for drive controllers, other to communicate with central unit G05B2219/41297 3 For cancelling magnetic field leakage generated by, e.g. voice coil motor G05B2219/41298 3 Stepping motor and control valve and power cylinder and mechanical feedback G05B2219/41299 3 Pneumatic drive, pressure controlled bellow extension G05B2219/41301 3 Pilot valve, linear fluid control valve and power cylinder G05B2219/41302 3 On off fluid valve and power cylinder G05B2219/41303 3 Flow rate valve controls speed G05B2219/41304 3 Pneumatic G05B2219/41305 3 Bypass fluid flow, block it from motor G05B2219/41306 3 Control valve with counteracting control pulses G05B2219/41307 3 Motor drives hydraulic pump in direction needed for power cylinder G05B2219/41308 3 Bellow formed by for linear actuators, each pressure controlled by motor G05B2219/41309 3 Hydraulic or pneumatic drive G05B2219/41311 3 Pilot valve with feedback of position G05B2219/41312 3 Metering piston between switch to fluid supply and switch to power cylinder G05B2219/41313 3 Electro rheological fluid actuator G05B2219/41314 3 Electro rheological valve controls cylinder G05B2219/41315 3 Feedback of position of pilot valve and of power cylinder G05B2219/41316 3 Piezo valve G05B2219/41317 3 Stepping motor and control valve and power cylinder G05B2219/41318 3 Electro hydraulic drive, electric motor drives hydraulic actuator G05B2219/41319 3 Ac, induction motor G05B2219/41321 3 Brushless dc motor G05B2219/41322 3 Vector, field oriented controlled motor G05B2219/41323 3 Permanent magnetic synchronous actuator, motor G05B2219/41324 3 Modular servo drive, simo drive G05B2219/41325 3 Linear electric actuator for position combined with pneumatic actuator for force G05B2219/41326 3 Step motor G05B2219/41327 3 Linear induction motor G05B2219/41328 3 Direct motor drive G05B2219/41329 3 Dc motor G05B2219/41331 3 Galvano driver G05B2219/41332 3 Electromagnet driven core, position of core controlled G05B2219/41333 3 Non linear solenoid actuator G05B2219/41334 3 Electrostatic levitator G05B2219/41335 3 Reluctance motor G05B2219/41336 3 Voltage and frequency controlled ac motor G05B2219/41337 3 Linear drive motor, voice coil G05B2219/41338 3 High torque, low inertia motor, printed circuit motor G05B2219/41339 3 Using, switch reluctance or asynchronous motor in, to stepping mode motor G05B2219/41341 3 Ultrasonic motor G05B2219/41342 3 Shape memory metal actuator G05B2219/41343 3 Magnetostrictive motor G05B2219/41344 3 Piezo, electrostrictive linear drive G05B2219/41345 3 Micropositioner G05B2219/41346 3 Micropositioner in x, y and theta G05B2219/41347 3 Piezo cycloid motor G05B2219/41348 3 Hydraulic pressure block G05B2219/41349 3 6-Dof combined magnetic fluidic floating motion stage 100-micrometer cube range G05B2219/41351 3 Piezo impact force, rapid extension of small mass moves object a bit G05B2219/41352 3 Alternative clamping dilation of piezo, caterpillar motion, inchworm G05B2219/41353 3 Optical piezo electric element, light converted in movement G05B2219/41354 3 Magnetic, thermal, bimetal peltier effect displacement, positioning G05B2219/41355 3 Electro magnetic coil actuator, voice coil G05B2219/41356 3 Variable speed transmission, Van Doorne, Reeves G05B2219/41357 3 Belt G05B2219/41358 3 Transmission, variable gear ratio G05B2219/41359 3 Gearbox G05B2219/41361 3 Differential G05B2219/41362 3 Registration, display of servo error G05B2219/41363 3 Excess in error, error too large, follow up error G05B2219/41364 3 Excess in error for speed, follow up error for speed G05B2219/41365 3 Servo error converted to frequency G05B2219/41366 3 Linearization of embedded position signals G05B2219/41367 3 Estimator, state observer, space state controller G05B2219/41368 3 Disturbance observer, inject disturbance, adapt controller to resulting effect G05B2219/41369 3 Two estimators G05B2219/41371 3 Force estimation using velocity observer G05B2219/41372 3 Force estimator using disturbance estimator observer G05B2219/41373 3 Observe position and driving signal, estimate disturbance and speed G05B2219/41374 3 Observe position and driving signal, predict, estimate disturbance signal G05B2219/41375 3 Observe speed and select torque as function of position reference, to compensate torque G05B2219/41376 3 Tool wear, flank and crater, estimation from cutting force G05B2219/41377 3 Estimate cutting torque in real time G05B2219/41378 3 Estimate torque as function of speed, voltage and current G05B2219/41379 3 Estimate torque from command torque and measured speed G05B2219/41381 3 Torque disturbance observer to estimate inertia G05B2219/41382 3 Observe position from encoder, estimate speed with ann G05B2219/41383 3 Observe current, voltage, derive position G05B2219/41384 3 Force estimation using position observer G05B2219/41385 3 Observe position from encoder, estimate speed, position with kalman filter G05B2219/41386 3 System identifier adapts coefficients tables for state and observer controller G05B2219/41387 3 Observe reference torque, position and feedback position, estimate contact force G05B2219/41388 3 Observe input torque and feedback position, estimate reaction torque G05B2219/41389 3 Estimate torque from command torque and feedback acceleration G05B2219/41391 3 Flux observer, flux estimated from current and voltage G05B2219/41392 3 Observer for each axis, link, freedom, gives greater speed G05B2219/41393 3 Synchronize observer with pulse from encoder G05B2219/41394 3 Estimate speed and position error from motor current, torque G05B2219/41395 3 Observe actual position to estimate compensation torque G05B2219/41396 3 Estimate acceleration from three phase current values G05B2219/41397 3 Estimate voltage control signal as function of voltage control signal and position error G05B2219/41398 3 Estimate twist between motor and load, observe motor position and speed G05B2219/41399 3 Reduced order estimator G05B2219/41401 3 Estimate position from max and min speeds in open loop G05B2219/41402 3 Observe speed and driving signal, estimate speed G05B2219/41403 3 Machine deformation estimator as function of commanded position G05B2219/41404 3 Hysteresis, bang bang feedback of velocity G05B2219/41405 3 Inverse kinematic, dynamic G05B2219/41406 3 LQR linear quadratic regulator to calculate gain for several known variables G05B2219/41407 3 Master changes resistor, slave restores value in order to follow master G05B2219/41408 3 Control of jerk, change of acceleration G05B2219/41409 3 Update position feedback during speed control G05B2219/41411 3 Avoid integrator wind-up, saturation actuator by dead zone feedback for integral G05B2219/41412 3 Bandwidth of velocity loop is just below natural frequency of drive support G05B2219/41413 3 Forward kinematics G05B2219/41414 3 Time delay control, estimate non linear dynamics, correct with time delayed input G05B2219/41415 3 Lookup table for nonlinear function synthesis G05B2219/41416 3 Feedback signal is doubled, reference signal is doubled plus one G05B2219/41417 3 Correction signal is different as function of sign of error G05B2219/41418 3 Select feedback signal between detected position of motor and of driven load G05B2219/41419 3 Resolution of feedback of incremental position decreases with velocity speed G05B2219/41421 3 Eliminate, diminish delay in feedback speed G05B2219/41422 3 Correction stored position while motor, power off, drive - encoder not connected G05B2219/41423 3 Noise filter as function of rate of displacement, speed, for stabilisation G05B2219/41424 3 Select a controller as function of large or small error G05B2219/41425 3 Feedforward of acceleration G05B2219/41426 3 Feedforward of torque G05B2219/41427 3 Feedforward of position G05B2219/41428 3 Feedforward of position and speed G05B2219/41429 3 Mean value of previous feedforward values G05B2219/41431 3 Delay position command as function of calculation time for feedforward, or order of system G05B2219/41432 3 Feedforward of current G05B2219/41433 3 Advance feedforward as function of delay rising torque, for large acceleration changes G05B2219/41434 3 Feedforward FFW G05B2219/41435 3 Adapt coefficients, parameters of feedforward G05B2219/41436 3 Feedforward of speed and acceleration G05B2219/41437 3 Feedforward of speed G05B2219/41438 3 Feedforward of speed only during deceleration G05B2219/41439 3 Position error ffw for compensation of speed G05B2219/41441 3 Position reference ffw for compensation speed reference and speed error G05B2219/41442 3 Position reference ffw for compensation speed reference G05B2219/41443 3 Position reference ffw for compensation of position G05B2219/41444 3 Speed reference ffw for compensation of speed error G05B2219/41445 3 Ffw of position and speed error to compensate torque G05B2219/41446 3 Position reference acceleration ffw for torque compensation G05B2219/41447 3 Position generates force ffw combined with position error G05B2219/41448 3 Ffw friction compensation for speed error, derived from position reference G05B2219/41449 3 Speed reference and derived position ffw to compensate delay of position control G05B2219/41451 3 Ffw tracking controller G05B2219/41452 3 Position reference ffw for speed error compensation G05B2219/41453 3 Inverse, feedforward controller is inverse of closed loop system G05B2219/41454 3 Zero phase error tracking controller zpec G05B2219/41455 3 Servo loop with absolute digital comparator, see figure SE-one G05B2219/41456 3 Servo loop with switch between difference of counter OR absolute digital comparator, see figure SE-two G05B2219/41457 3 Superposition of movement G05B2219/41458 3 Servo loop with phase counter and phase discriminator, see figure SE-four G05B2219/41459 3 Time counter and phase discriminator G05B2219/41461 3 Phase counter and phase discriminator, phase locked motion G05B2219/41462 3 Servo loop with position and reference counter, see figure SE-seven G05B2219/41463 3 Servo loop with angle comparator and angle comparator predictor, see figure SE-eight G05B2219/41464 3 Servo loop with position decoder, see figure SE-nine G05B2219/41465 3 Servo loop with phase comparator, see figure SE-ten G05B2219/41466 3 Servo loop with oscillator, see figure SE-eleven G05B2219/41467 3 Servo loop with coicindence detector, see figure SE-thirteen G05B2219/41468 3 Servo loop with adder, see figure SE-fourteen G05B2219/41469 3 Servo loop with counter, see figure SE-fifteen G05B2219/41471 3 Servo loop with u-down counter, see figure SE-sixteen G05B2219/41472 3 Servo loop with position error indicates speed step value G05B2219/41473 3 Servo loop with position and speed loop, problems of speed loop G05B2219/41474 3 Servo loop with absolute digital position sensor G05B2219/41475 3 Servo loop with absolute digital position sensor for continuous path control G05B2219/41476 3 Servo loop with analog position sensor G05B2219/41477 3 Servo loop with analog position sensor for continuous path control G05B2219/41478 3 Servo loop with combination of analog and digital sensor G05B2219/41479 3 Servo loop with position loop G05B2219/41481 3 Divide command, block in subcommands, subblocks G05B2219/42 2 Servomotor, servo controller kind till VSS G05B2219/42001 3 Statistical process control spc G05B2219/42002 3 Proportional G05B2219/42003 3 Three point, hysteresis comparator, controller G05B2219/42004 3 PD proportional derivative G05B2219/42005 3 Disturbance decoupling, rejection, suppression G05B2219/42006 3 Digital event dynamic system control G05B2219/42007 3 Nonlinear PD G05B2219/42008 3 P regulator for position loop G05B2219/42009 3 I regulator for speed loop G05B2219/42011 3 PI regulator for speed loop G05B2219/42012 3 H-infinite controller G05B2219/42013 3 Two pd controllers, one for coarse, one for fine motion G05B2219/42014 3 Pseudo derivative control with feedforward of gain G05B2219/42015 3 P integrator, look at past periodic errors, fading memory, repetitive controller G05B2219/42016 3 Dynamic impedance control, load does not influence speed, force, position G05B2219/42017 3 Mimo controller with many inputs and outputs G05B2219/42018 3 Pid learning controller, gains adapted as function of previous error G05B2219/42019 3 Pi for position controller G05B2219/42021 3 Pi for current loop G05B2219/42022 3 Three point, hysteresis controller with variable hysteresis as function of error G05B2219/42023 3 Non linear pi G05B2219/42024 3 Stage controller, zpec and fuzzy smc and compensation controller G05B2219/42025 3 Pidaf, pid with acceleration and friction compensation G05B2219/42026 3 Pi position controller and fuzzy logic speed controller G05B2219/42027 3 Flsps frequency locked steeping position control servo G05B2219/42028 3 Five point, hysteresis controller G05B2219/42029 3 Crone controller, fractional or fractal or non integer order robust controller G05B2219/42031 3 All denominator model, the model form is expanded in denominator taylor series G05B2219/42032 3 Differential feedback pd G05B2219/42033 3 Kind of servo controller G05B2219/42034 3 Pi regulator G05B2219/42035 3 I regulator G05B2219/42036 3 Adaptive control, adaptive nonlinear control G05B2219/42037 3 Adaptive pi G05B2219/42038 3 Real time adaptive control G05B2219/42039 3 Select servo parameter set from table for fixed linear working points G05B2219/42041 3 Adaptive pd G05B2219/42042 3 Adaptive robust controller G05B2219/42043 3 Adapt regulator as function of its output G05B2219/42044 3 Adapt model as function of difference between real and calculated position G05B2219/42045 3 Ann, error to pd, output pd to plant and also sets weights in ann G05B2219/42046 3 Fuzzy pd controller, with position and velocity inputs G05B2219/42047 3 Pid like fuzzy controller with position and velocity inputs G05B2219/42048 3 Fuzzy pi control G05B2219/42049 3 Fuzzy p G05B2219/42051 3 Fuzzy position controller G05B2219/42052 3 Fuzzy pi and d control G05B2219/42053 3 Dynamic fuzzy position controller G05B2219/42054 3 Loop, p control for position loop G05B2219/42055 3 Pi control for speed G05B2219/42056 3 Pi current controller G05B2219/42057 3 Predictive fuzzy controller G05B2219/42058 3 General predictive controller GPC G05B2219/42059 3 Delta gpc, using derivative in time, predict over finite horizon G05B2219/42061 3 Stochastic predictive controller spc G05B2219/42062 3 Position and speed and current G05B2219/42063 3 Position and speed and current and force, moment, torque G05B2219/42064 3 Position, speed and acceleration G05B2219/42065 3 Feedforward combined with pid feedback G05B2219/42066 3 Position and speed and acceleration and current feedback G05B2219/42067 3 Position and current G05B2219/42068 3 Quasi smc, smc combined with other regulators G05B2219/42069 3 Observer combined with pd and zero phase error tracking ffw controller G05B2219/42071 3 Two clocks for each of the two loops G05B2219/42072 3 Position feedback and speed feedforward, speed from data of tape G05B2219/42073 3 Position and speed feedback, speed derived from position reference G05B2219/42074 3 Position feedback and speed feedback, speed measured with tacho G05B2219/42075 3 Two position loops G05B2219/42076 3 Hybrid, digital control sets reference, coefficients for quick analog, pid, control G05B2219/42077 3 Position, speed or current, combined with vibration feedback G05B2219/42078 3 Observer combined with pd G05B2219/42079 3 P position loop, fuzzy speed loop G05B2219/42081 3 Fuzzy position controller and smc for motor voltage control G05B2219/42082 3 Force control in one axis, velocity control in other axis G05B2219/42083 3 Position, speed and force feedback G05B2219/42084 3 Hybrid, analog loop, reference compensated by digital loop G05B2219/42085 3 Error between reference model and controller compensated with fuzzy controller G05B2219/42086 3 Position, speed and deflection feedback G05B2219/42087 3 Speed and force loop G05B2219/42088 3 I parallel to non linear controller G05B2219/42089 3 Quick but coarse loop and slow but fine loop, dexterity G05B2219/42091 3 Loop combinations, add a second loop, cascade control G05B2219/42092 3 Position and force control loop together G05B2219/42093 3 Position and current, torque control loop G05B2219/42094 3 Speed then pressure or force loop G05B2219/42095 3 First closed loop, then open loop G05B2219/42096 3 Add, substract i part of speed feedback as function of sign speed error G05B2219/42097 3 Dual mode servo, slow and precise, quick and coarse movement G05B2219/42098 3 First open, then closed loop to correct setpoint of open loop G05B2219/42099 3 Slow coarse loop followed by fine quick loop G05B2219/42101 3 Coarse position with microprocessor, fine with hardware centering, tracking G05B2219/42102 3 Coarse 8-bit positioning in closed loop, fine 10-bit in open loop G05B2219/42103 3 Switch from pi, if large error to disturbance mode control if small error G05B2219/42104 3 Loop switch, speed loop then position loop, mode switch G05B2219/42105 3 Switch from pid to bang-bang to energy dissipation as function of speed, error G05B2219/42106 3 Speed regulation starts only in braking range, less processor time needed G05B2219/42107 3 Always position loop, first open loop for speed, then also closed loop speed G05B2219/42108 3 Open loop for positioning, closed loop for calibration G05B2219/42109 3 Coarse is speed loop, fine is position loop G05B2219/42111 3 Change from pd, if small error, to bangbang if large error G05B2219/42112 3 Switch between motion and stall mode, if speed is below certain value G05B2219/42113 3 Position closed loop or open loop pressure control G05B2219/42114 3 Loop mode, dual mode incremental coarse, analog fine G05B2219/42115 3 Switch from continuous drive to pwm, near stop or out of acceleration period G05B2219/42116 3 Switch from pid to pd or pd to pid G05B2219/42117 3 Speed mode then stepping mode G05B2219/42118 3 Breaking of control loop, closing open control loop G05B2219/42119 3 Switch between motion and stall mode if actuator voltage current below limit G05B2219/42121 3 Switch from bang-bang control to dead beat, finite time settling control G05B2219/42122 3 First open loop, then closed loop G05B2219/42123 3 Position loop then force, current loop G05B2219/42124 3 Change over between two controllers, transfer error signal G05B2219/42125 3 Switch from pi to p or to pd-controller G05B2219/42126 3 Bumpless, smooth transfer between two control modes G05B2219/42127 3 Timing, switch over on detection of marker on spindle G05B2219/42128 3 Servo characteristics, drive parameters, during test move G05B2219/42129 3 Teach, learn position table, model, for each reference a motor control output G05B2219/42131 3 Speed model created by entering estimated speed at references G05B2219/42132 3 Correct, modify position table, model if detected error too large G05B2219/42133 3 Position references as function of time, correlated speed, acceleration in memory, signature G05B2219/42134 3 Fuzzy logic tuning of controller as function of error G05B2219/42135 3 Fuzzy model reference learning controller, synthesis, tune rule base automatically G05B2219/42136 3 Fuzzy feedback adapts parameters model G05B2219/42137 3 Automatic tune fuzzy controller G05B2219/42138 3 Network tunes controller G05B2219/42139 3 Tune fuzzy controller by three attributes: rise time, overshoot, settling time G05B2219/42141 3 Filter error learning G05B2219/42142 3 Fuzzy control learning of starting friction coefficient G05B2219/42143 3 offline optimization of fuzzy controller G05B2219/42144 3 Online tuning of fuzzy controller by ann G05B2219/42145 3 Coarse tune with genetic algorithm, fine with gradient descent, hill climbing G05B2219/42146 3 In each position, upper, lower drive current needed to move more, less, store mean G05B2219/42147 3 Tune with genetic algorithm G05B2219/42148 3 Position references as function of time, correlated noise, temperature in memory G05B2219/42149 3 During learning relation between control and controlled signal, open loop G05B2219/42151 3 Learn dynamics of servomotor system by ann G05B2219/42152 3 Learn, self, auto tuning, calibrating, environment adaptation, repetition G05B2219/42153 3 Inverse dynamics model idm, computed torque method G05B2219/42154 3 Model itself controlled by position and speed loop G05B2219/42155 3 Model G05B2219/42156 3 Forward dynamics model fdm G05B2219/42157 3 Reference model uses only output and input measurements G05B2219/42158 3 Fuzzy model of cutting process of milling machine G05B2219/42159 3 ARMA, AR autoregressive for poles, MA moving average model for zeros, in combination G05B2219/42161 3 One model for load, one model for motor inertia G05B2219/42162 3 Model reference adaptive control MRAC, correction fictive-real error, position G05B2219/42163 3 Simulator G05B2219/42164 3 Compensation of integration time of model G05B2219/42165 3 Compensation of gain of speed control circuit for model G05B2219/42166 3 Criterium is minimum jerk G05B2219/42167 3 Minimum torque change G05B2219/42168 3 Measuring of needed force for servo G05B2219/42169 3 Decoder G05B2219/42171 3 Velocity profile, variable gain, multiplication factors, rom ram G05B2219/42172 3 Special code G05B2219/42173 3 Acceleration deceleration G05B2219/42174 3 Memory with position profile and force limits G05B2219/42175 3 Velocity, speed points, profile and corresponding acceleration, delta v G05B2219/42176 3 Motion profile G05B2219/42177 3 Configuration memory for step motor G05B2219/42178 3 Reduce cable connection by pre-memorized positions G05B2219/42179 3 Normalize velocity profile, calculate real velocity from additional parameters G05B2219/42181 3 Rom contains sin and cos table to drive step motor G05B2219/42182 3 Memory is Rom for servo control G05B2219/42183 3 Memory is Ram G05B2219/42184 3 Master slave with feedforward for compensation of contour error G05B2219/42185 3 Master slave with contour controller G05B2219/42186 3 Master slave, motion proportional to axis G05B2219/42187 3 Position mirror, axis, display, back of seat as function of position of seat, other axis G05B2219/42188 3 Slave controlled as function of reference and actual position and derived speed of master G05B2219/42189 3 Motion look up table as function of cam angle G05B2219/42191 3 Adjust proportionality factor to optimize slave axis movement G05B2219/42192 3 Each axis drive has own queue of commands, executed in synchronism G05B2219/42193 3 Select between limit switches as function of current position and destination G05B2219/42194 3 Derive position from command speed, integrate speed G05B2219/42195 3 Position a stop, move workpiece against stop to cut stock, bar G05B2219/42196 3 Follow dynamically contour warped surface with tool G05B2219/42197 3 Brake as function of machining load, to keep total load on tool constant, avoid oscillation G05B2219/42198 3 Step motor driven by step size and step duration data G05B2219/42199 3 Fine position with gauge, coarse with limit switch, transducer G05B2219/42201 3 Deriving speed from commanded position G05B2219/42202 3 Square of distance G05B2219/42203 3 Using a counter and a limit switch G05B2219/42204 3 Absolute positions G05B2219/42205 3 With potentiometer G05B2219/42206 3 Block, stop pulses in one axis, not in other axis G05B2219/42207 3 Generate points between start and end position, linear interpolation G05B2219/42208 3 Set position of proximity switch G05B2219/42209 3 Two slides, fine and quick, coarse and slow, piggyback, multirate positioner G05B2219/42211 3 Command position by time value, proportional to total displacement G05B2219/42212 3 Rotation over, selection of smallest, shortest angle, distance G05B2219/42213 3 Position overshoot, axis still moves after stop G05B2219/42214 3 Near desired position, control actuator by pulse in each clock, otherwise continuously G05B2219/42215 3 Stop machine in a predetermined position G05B2219/42216 3 Changing position range, stroke, between closed and fully open G05B2219/42217 3 Time optimal position control G05B2219/42218 3 Coarse and fine position control combined, each by ann G05B2219/42219 3 Slow positioning with low pass, concurrent quick with high pass part of command G05B2219/42221 3 Control position by equilibrium between spring and actuator force G05B2219/42222 3 Compare reflected image from object with reference image, adjust object G05B2219/42223 3 Number and frequency of pwm signals define mean position in time G05B2219/42224 3 Process received reference to adapt it to range of servo G05B2219/42225 3 Coarse and fine position control combined, added, superposed G05B2219/42226 3 If deviation, return to desired position after a delay if within position range G05B2219/42227 3 Using incremental control actuator G05B2219/42228 3 Stop motor where torque will be maximum G05B2219/42229 3 Shut off control, system, power on detection of zero or neutral position G05B2219/42231 3 Detent, stop lock, current through motor in stop, locked, hold, blocked position G05B2219/42232 3 Select, switch between long, extended and short range to position G05B2219/42233 3 Pwm signal to low pass filter, compared to feedback position, if equal stop motor G05B2219/42234 3 Regression ann to map position error to pulse width G05B2219/42235 3 Adaptive pulsing, augment time duration until movement detected G05B2219/42236 3 Use of a certain number of ac periods G05B2219/42237 3 Pwm pulse width modulation, pulse to position modulation ppm G05B2219/42238 3 Control motor position with direction signal and pwm signal for position G05B2219/42239 3 Adaptive pulsing, take into account next cycle, command G05B2219/42241 3 Select minimum value of two reference values G05B2219/42242 3 Reference generator for position G05B2219/42243 3 Enter velocity in reference generator, delivers position signals G05B2219/42244 3 Enter acceleration, jerk, generator outputs acceleration, speed, position by integration G05B2219/42245 3 Reference generates upper and lower range value at both sides of reference G05B2219/42246 3 Add compensation to reference value G05B2219/42247 3 Remote reference transmitted to servo G05B2219/42248 3 Command reference limited, clipped, only between upper and lower values G05B2219/42249 3 Relative positioning G05B2219/42251 3 Control position of beam in coordination with xy slide G05B2219/42252 3 Position beam to keep centerline G05B2219/42253 3 Double resolution for one pulse of computer G05B2219/42254 3 Resolution one axis different from resolution other axis G05B2219/42255 3 Acceleration, deceleration time is a multiple of sampling time G05B2219/42256 3 Sampling the signal G05B2219/42257 3 Sampling time in fixed relation to timer interrupt G05B2219/42258 3 Two sampling frequencies, for online measurements, for offline calculations G05B2219/42259 3 Variable sampling rate as function of thermal displacement G05B2219/42261 3 Two sampling frequencies, one for motion, one for stillstand G05B2219/42262 3 Variable sampling rate as function of position error G05B2219/42263 3 Different sample rates, multiple sample rates for the different loops G05B2219/42264 3 Slow down sampling if power down is detected G05B2219/42265 3 Sampling rate for sending reference values equals interpolation rate G05B2219/42266 3 Variable sampling rate, slow at low velocity G05B2219/42267 3 Stability analysis G05B2219/42268 3 Safety, excess in error G05B2219/42269 3 Inject, superpose test signal on reference, monitor functionality servo G05B2219/42271 3 Monitor parameters, conditions servo for maintenance, lubrication, repair purposes G05B2219/42272 3 Total movement is divided in several zones with different protection parameters G05B2219/42273 3 On restart, power up, overload replace reference with feedback signal, free rotate G05B2219/42274 3 On power failure keep last servoposition by cutting off air supply G05B2219/42275 3 Alarm if working cycle fraction with values exceeding nominal exceeds threshold G05B2219/42276 3 Action, on power failure, close pilot valve entirely by return spring G05B2219/42277 3 If no position command in a period, servo to rest position, shut off power G05B2219/42278 3 If direction bad, change direction sign or phase sequence automatically G05B2219/42279 3 Allow temporary motor overload if temperature still under maximum, heat inertia G05B2219/42281 3 If estimated temperature rise of motor is too high, inhibit motor G05B2219/42282 3 If displacement rate of actuator exceeds limit, lower it G05B2219/42283 3 Motor only actuated if hardware and software permission and control signal together G05B2219/42284 3 Stop and brake motor G05B2219/42285 3 Stop axis contour controlled G05B2219/42286 3 Speed, ramp controlled slow down of motor G05B2219/42287 3 On feedback failure, use profile stored in memory during learning G05B2219/42288 3 Limit, stop drive current if axis obstructed, blocked, force against stop G05B2219/42289 3 Avoid overload servo motor, actuator limit servo torque G05B2219/42291 3 Regenerate faulty feedback by last measurement after detection excess error G05B2219/42292 3 If speed detection fails, regenerate speed from position signal G05B2219/42293 3 Regenerate faulty feedback by using previous value, substitute G05B2219/42294 3 Software monitoring of time delay of feedback pulses, feedback failure G05B2219/42295 3 Detect augmenting torque of drive motor G05B2219/42296 3 Detect diminishing torque of drive motor, below low limit G05B2219/42297 3 Detect phase lag of driving motor G05B2219/42298 3 Measure backlash, time difference between point A to point B and from B to A, if too large G05B2219/42299 3 Measure current during first acceleration command G05B2219/42301 3 Detect correct connection of servomotor to powersupply G05B2219/42302 3 Detect insufficient acceleration, diminishing speed G05B2219/42303 3 Detect no speeding up of motor G05B2219/42304 3 Load, torque threshold as function of speed G05B2219/42305 3 Detect loss of pulse step motor G05B2219/42306 3 Excess in error, compare reference with feedback G05B2219/42307 3 Compare actual feedback with predicted, simulated value to detect run away G05B2219/42308 3 Watchdog or integrator to detect no change or excess in feedback G05B2219/42309 3 Excess in speed G05B2219/42311 3 Store working torque profiles as function of time, position, compare with real torque G05B2219/42312 3 Compare feedback with upper and lower limit, store result as 0-1 if in tolerance G05B2219/42313 3 Excess in error for speed and different sign of position and speed feedback G05B2219/42314 3 Warning signals are send when excess in error for speed, acceleration, amplitude G05B2219/42315 3 Two, double counter to check measurement G05B2219/42316 3 Additional hardware to detect which part of feedback is defect, failed G05B2219/42317 3 Redundant, two actuators G05B2219/42318 3 Using two, more, redundant measurements or scales to detect bad function G05B2219/42319 3 What kind of actuator failure G05B2219/42321 3 Wrong direction or sign of measured value, eventually stop G05B2219/42322 3 Emit dummy pulses, detect loss of pulses, feedback failure, wire brake, short G05B2219/42323 3 Detect wire break, short circuit of feedback G05B2219/42324 3 Axis breaking, between motor and slide, table G05B2219/42325 3 Stalling of drive motor, overload G05B2219/42326 3 Protection servo for saturation of amplifier G05B2219/42327 3 Detect ballscrew wear G05B2219/42328 3 Detect bearing, clamp wear G05B2219/42329 3 Defective measurement, sensor failure G05B2219/42331 3 Bad parameter configuration for spindle, gear ratio, encoder resolution G05B2219/42332 3 Detect failure of servo controller G05B2219/42333 3 Synchronization by opposite correction for both axis G05B2219/42334 3 Synchronous tracking servo for biaxial positioning tables, contouring G05B2219/42335 3 If one slave axis out of synchronisation, synchronise all other axes to that one G05B2219/42336 3 To synchronize axis, adapt gain of each axis as function of max, min, average gain G05B2219/42337 3 Tracking control G05B2219/42338 3 Position tracking control G05B2219/42339 3 Speed tracking control G05B2219/42341 3 Force tracking control G05B2219/42342 3 Path, trajectory tracking control G05B2219/42343 3 Optimum, adaptive sliding mode controller G05B2219/42344 3 Chattering alleviation control, chattering about switching surface G05B2219/42345 3 VSTC variable structure tracking control G05B2219/42346 3 Fuzzy sliding mode control fsmc G05B2219/42347 3 Switch to a saturation control signal if deviation from switch line is too large G05B2219/42348 3 Slimsoc sliding mode self organizing controller G05B2219/42349 3 Sliding mode control with perturbation estimation smcpe G05B2219/42351 3 PIVSC proportional integral compensated vsc G05B2219/42352 3 Sliding mode controller SMC, select other gain G05B2219/42353 3 Variable structure system, control VSS VSC G05B2219/43 2 Speed, acceleration, deceleration control ADC G05B2219/43001 3 Speed, feed, infeed, acceleration, stopping problems G05B2219/43002 3 Acceleration, deceleration for forward, backward reciprocating movement G05B2219/43003 3 Acceleration deceleration in presence of backlash, dynamic backlash G05B2219/43004 3 Decelerate to follow desired velocity G05B2219/43005 3 Corner distance variables to keep path when programmed speed changes G05B2219/43006 3 Acceleration, deceleration control G05B2219/43007 3 Acceleration from rest G05B2219/43008 3 Deceleration and stopping G05B2219/43009 3 Acceleration deceleration for each block of data, segment G05B2219/43011 3 Shorter time by adjusting corner speed, avoid zero speed when engage corner G05B2219/43012 3 Profile is defined by series of bits, for each actuator, sensor G05B2219/43013 3 Ramp signal from division of sum of registers G05B2219/43014 3 Calculate inertia ratio from full acceleration and full deceleration trial G05B2219/43015 3 Calculate square root x G05B2219/43016 3 Acceleration, deceleration as function of feed rate override G05B2219/43017 3 Acceleration is larger than deceleration to compensate for friction G05B2219/43018 3 Compensation, correction of acceleration, deceleration time G05B2219/43019 3 Compensate acceleration for sudden change in load, shockless G05B2219/43021 3 At several positions detect acceleration error, compensate for it G05B2219/43022 3 Compensate for friction as function of position G05B2219/43023 3 Switch from acceleration to deceleration if mid stroke speed not reached G05B2219/43024 3 Parabolic velocity profile, linear acceleration, keep energy dissipation minimal G05B2219/43025 3 Acceleration, deceleration is polynomial, derivative is zero on stop position G05B2219/43026 3 Predict deceleration start from measured characteristics and actual performance G05B2219/43027 3 Parabolic acceleration, deceleration trajectory at start, stop G05B2219/43028 3 Switching points for trapezoidal form are stored in memory G05B2219/43029 3 Acceleration larger than deceleration for safe stopping at slow speed G05B2219/43031 3 Feed speed reduction dependent on tool surface G05B2219/43032 3 Non symmetric acceleration profile G05B2219/43033 3 Sinusoidal acceleration profile G05B2219/43034 3 Form of profile, ramp, trapezoid, S-curve, exponential G05B2219/43035 3 Vertical start and stop phase G05B2219/43036 3 Velocity profile with given starting and stopping speed vector G05B2219/43037 3 Position, speed as function of position is trapezoid G05B2219/43038 3 Parabolic acceleration, constant speed, parabolic deceleration as function of position G05B2219/43039 3 Time, exponential acceleration, constant speed, exponential deceleration as function of time G05B2219/43041 3 Prediction, look ahead deceleration control, calculate start deceleration G05B2219/43042 3 Convolution of speed curve with torque curve G05B2219/43043 3 Normal and maximum deceleration mode, switch as function of position deviation, error G05B2219/43044 3 Drive and brake alternative to decelerate and stop G05B2219/43045 3 Max torque, acceleration, then variable, then reverse, variable then max deceleration G05B2219/43046 3 Determine time constant from command speed and needed max acceleration torque G05B2219/43047 3 If speed below reference, small acceleration, if above, large deceleration G05B2219/43048 3 Step change in reference, soft start, smoothing reference G05B2219/43049 3 Digital convolution for velocity profile, also successive convolution G05B2219/43051 3 Translate generic motion description into acceleration profiles G05B2219/43052 3 Set for each block time constant and speed target G05B2219/43053 3 Slow acceleration, rapid deceleration G05B2219/43054 3 Take up gear backlash during deceleration G05B2219/43055 3 Same acceleration deceleration pattern for position and velocity loop G05B2219/43056 3 Asynchronous acceleration between slow, fast axes, rotational, linear axes G05B2219/43057 3 Adjust acceleration, speed until maximum allowable moment for axis G05B2219/43058 3 Limitation of acceleration, permissible, tolerable acceleration G05B2219/43059 3 Accelerate, decelerate all axis as function of max, min, average speed axis G05B2219/43061 3 Maximum acceleration deceleration lookup table as function of distance G05B2219/43062 3 Maximum acceleration, limit G05B2219/43063 3 Acceleration deceleration as function of maximum allowable speed G05B2219/43064 3 Brake, decelerate at least one axis at maximum G05B2219/43065 3 Limitation of jerk G05B2219/43066 3 Max centrifugal acceleration, especially for cmm G05B2219/43067 3 Reach maximum speed at zero acceleration G05B2219/43068 3 Adapt acceleration as function of load, developed heat in motor G05B2219/43069 3 Measure acceleration, derive limit torque, adapt acceleration G05B2219/43071 3 Open closing acceleration deceleration control G05B2219/43072 3 Position controlled opening profile G05B2219/43073 3 Time controlled opening profile G05B2219/43074 3 Control speed, acceleration so as to follow desired speed profile G05B2219/43075 3 Two modes, one normal and one for obstruction by objects G05B2219/43076 3 Switch from acceleration to constant speed as function of detected speed limit G05B2219/43077 3 Limit switch starts braking, stop, no braking, low torque movement until end G05B2219/43078 3 Near end position limit switch, brake by reversing, then slow until end limit G05B2219/43079 3 Acceleration, deceleration controlled by switches along path G05B2219/43081 3 Set parameters of profile generator, creep distance and speed, flight time G05B2219/43082 3 Near end position limit switch, lower speed and brake G05B2219/43083 3 Structure, step motor G05B2219/43084 3 Acceleration deceleration circuit implemented in software, algorithm G05B2219/43085 3 Acceleration-deceleration circuit before interpolator G05B2219/43086 3 Acceleration-deceleration circuit after interpolator G05B2219/43087 3 Stop valves to stop fluid flow of hydraulic drive cylinder G05B2219/43088 3 Select out of plurality of acceleration profiles G05B2219/43089 3 Rom, ram with speed and acceleration G05B2219/43091 3 Ram with optimum motion curve G05B2219/43092 3 Torque curve, wave stored in rom, ram G05B2219/43093 3 Speed pattern, table together with timing data in ram G05B2219/43094 3 Acceleration and deceleration together with their respective time G05B2219/43095 3 Maximum speed and acceleration deceleration time constant as function of position G05B2219/43096 3 Position, trajectory and speed stored in ram G05B2219/43097 3 Table, rom, ram speed table G05B2219/43098 3 Change ADC time constant during start and end of interpolation G05B2219/43099 3 Select acceleration deceleration time constants as function of weight, load, position G05B2219/43101 3 Change time constants acceleration, deceleration as function of feed rate override G05B2219/43102 3 Time constant acceleration, deceleration as function of machining conditions G05B2219/43103 3 Switch adc time constants as function of type of axis, spindle feed or position axis G05B2219/43104 3 Minimize time constant based on operation program G05B2219/43105 3 ADC time constants as function of type of axis rotational or linear G05B2219/43106 3 Time constant acceleration, deceleration as function of temperature of motor G05B2219/43107 3 Correction acceleration and deceleration as function of speed, time constants in rom G05B2219/43108 3 Delay stop command as function of error between reference and multiple of increments G05B2219/43109 3 Adaptive stopping with correction for both directions G05B2219/43111 3 Measure time needed from first to second speed, to adapt position command G05B2219/43112 3 Using feedforward prediction of position G05B2219/43113 3 Give stop order a certain number of motor rotations before end stop G05B2219/43114 3 Detect position, speed or time of object between begin and end, adapt motion G05B2219/43115 3 Adaptive stopping G05B2219/43116 3 Calculate overshoot from supply voltage change, adapt motion G05B2219/43117 3 Torque compensation as function of position reference, feedback of speed and position G05B2219/43118 3 Adjust position reference as function of position reference, feedback of speed and position G05B2219/43119 3 Adapt robot motion to machine speed as function of error from programmed speed G05B2219/43121 3 Axis speed as function of probing signal during probing of workpiece G05B2219/43122 3 Adapt speed, feed as function of duration of transmission of instruction G05B2219/43123 3 Speed of cutter as function of position of feeler, probe G05B2219/43124 3 Adapt speed as function of material, thickness, depth, volume, width, uniform surface quality G05B2219/43125 3 Speed as function of size of chuck, diameter tool G05B2219/43126 3 Pivoting speed of workpiece as function of inverse of work, machining time needed G05B2219/43127 3 As a function of, select reference velocity as function of gear ratio G05B2219/43128 3 Feed as function of number of press operations G05B2219/43129 3 Speed as function of curvature, in curves, corners smaller than in straight line G05B2219/43131 3 Adapt speed as function of lag, follow up error G05B2219/43132 3 Rotation speed as function of minimum wave energy, toolwear, first learn for different speeds G05B2219/43133 3 Delay movement start as function of lag, follow up error G05B2219/43134 3 Feed or speed as function of magnetic characteristic, code, form of tool G05B2219/43135 3 Reduce path speed near centre of axis G05B2219/43136 3 Lower speed of indexing motor if door to turret lathe is open G05B2219/43137 3 Constant path speed for combined rotational and linear movement G05B2219/43138 3 Set speed by controlling position of pulley of variable transmission G05B2219/43139 3 VCO variable frequency oscillator or two oscilators with different frequency G05B2219/43141 3 Surface, path, tangential speed G05B2219/43142 3 Control relative speed between two spindles G05B2219/43143 3 ADC ramp and velocities are set by potentiometers which control digital valve G05B2219/43144 3 Accelerate one slide and decelerate other slide to keep speed constant G05B2219/43145 3 Machine first with low spindle speed, then with high speed, avoid chatter G05B2219/43146 3 Control of speed, velocity of movement of tool as function of power of tool G05B2219/43147 3 Control power of tool as function of speed, velocity of movement G05B2219/43148 3 Rapid return, retract stroke G05B2219/43149 3 Rapid approach, then slow, then pressure for clamping, bonding G05B2219/43151 3 Rapid feed in, slow workspeed during entering material, then high work speed G05B2219/43152 3 Feed in, transfer line, rapid traverse to work, grip speed G05B2219/43153 3 Control depth of feed in by timer G05B2219/43154 3 Quick feed in to workpiece without gauging, then normal feed with gauging G05B2219/43155 3 Rapid speed for approach then slow speed for working G05B2219/43156 3 Feed rate G05B2219/43157 3 Feed rate G05B2219/43158 3 Feedrate override G05B2219/43159 3 Feedrate override only for x y, not for z or only for z and not for x y G05B2219/43161 3 Second, independent feedrate override G05B2219/43162 3 Motion control, movement speed combined with position G05B2219/43163 3 Based on unit motions, primitive b-spline motions, time shifted and weighted G05B2219/43164 3 Independent, uncoordinated motion control of several motors to initialise G05B2219/43165 3 Superposition of special effects motion on normal motion G05B2219/43166 3 Simulation of mechanical gear G05B2219/43167 3 Distributed motion control G05B2219/43168 3 Motion profile planning for point to point control G05B2219/43169 3 Motor drives a mechanical cam G05B2219/43171 3 Correction servo and constant velocity motor as input to differential, sum motion G05B2219/43172 3 Change velocities on the fly during a motion G05B2219/43173 3 Synchronize motion with scenery, sound G05B2219/43174 3 Simulating cam motion mechanism G05B2219/43175 3 Motion in several blocks, for each part in open and part in closed loop G05B2219/43176 3 Scale velocity profile G05B2219/43177 3 Single cycle positioning, start, move, stop for single rotation G05B2219/43178 3 Filter resonance frequency from acceleration pattern, derive new speed pattern G05B2219/43179 3 Speed changes gradualy from constant value to zero G05B2219/43181 3 Reaching reference position by spiraling speed reference G05B2219/43182 3 Speed control with feedback and as reference the programmed value G05B2219/43183 3 Speed control, input is the reference, but no feedback G05B2219/43184 3 From desired speed, derive delta positions during equal intervals G05B2219/43185 3 Speed invariant motions, path accuracy independent of speed G05B2219/43186 3 Pulses from handle, knob, hand wheel control speed G05B2219/43187 3 Vector speed, ratio between axis, without feedback G05B2219/43188 3 Vector speed with feedback G05B2219/43189 3 Sum of squares G05B2219/43191 3 Approximation G05B2219/43192 3 Brake while driving to obtain very low speed, step wise movement, then stop G05B2219/43193 3 Variable slope speed steps as function of position, pulse pump controller G05B2219/43194 3 Speed steps, switch over as function of position G05B2219/43195 3 Using a tri-phase motor and a step motor G05B2219/43196 3 Using two motors G05B2219/43197 3 Two axis at the same time G05B2219/43198 3 Coupling and step motor G05B2219/43199 3 Safety, limitation of feedrate G05B2219/43201 3 Limit speed to allowable speed for all axis G05B2219/43202 3 If collision danger, speed is low, slow motion G05B2219/43203 3 Limitation of speed, permissible, allowable, maximum speed G05B2219/43204 3 Different, dynamic current limits as function of speed G05B2219/43205 3 General tape speed controls speed of axis G05B2219/43206 3 Tape speed controls speed of axis G05B2219/45 2 Nc applications G05B2219/45001 3 Antenna orientation G05B2219/45002 3 To application field of control G05B2219/45003 3 Harvester G05B2219/45004 3 Mining G05B2219/45005 3 Registration machine, chart recorder G05B2219/45006 3 Valves G05B2219/45007 3 Toy G05B2219/45008 3 Theatre G05B2219/45009 3 Glassforming G05B2219/45011 3 To be assigned G05B2219/45012 3 Excavator G05B2219/45013 3 Spraying, coating, painting G05B2219/45014 3 Elevator, lift G05B2219/45015 3 Roller blind, shutter G05B2219/45016 3 Radar G05B2219/45017 3 Agriculture machine, tractor G05B2219/45018 3 Car, auto, vehicle G05B2219/45019 3 Balancing wheels G05B2219/45021 3 Wheel mounting G05B2219/45022 3 Auto seat, dentist chair, roll wheel chair G05B2219/45023 3 Align head lamps of car G05B2219/45024 3 Simulation car ride G05B2219/45025 3 Position, mount glass window, sunroof in car-body G05B2219/45026 3 Circuit board, pcb G05B2219/45027 3 Masking, project image on wafer semiconductor, photo tracer G05B2219/45028 3 Lithography G05B2219/45029 3 Mount and solder parts on board G05B2219/45031 3 Manufacturing semiconductor wafers G05B2219/45032 3 Wafer manufacture; interlock, load-lock module G05B2219/45033 3 Wire bonding, wire wrap G05B2219/45034 3 Adjusting, trimming circuits on printed boards G05B2219/45035 3 Printed circuit boards, also holes to be drilled in a plate G05B2219/45036 3 Waterjet cutting G05B2219/45037 3 Veneer cutting G05B2219/45038 3 Cutting plotter G05B2219/45039 3 Slitter, scoring G05B2219/45041 3 Laser cutting G05B2219/45042 3 Hot wire cutting, use of polystyrene or similar material G05B2219/45043 3 EDM machine, wire cutting G05B2219/45044 3 Cutting G05B2219/45045 3 Maintenance, automatic storage and retrieval system G05B2219/45046 3 Crane G05B2219/45047 3 Sorting G05B2219/45048 3 Packaging G05B2219/45049 3 Forklift G05B2219/45051 3 Transfer line G05B2219/45052 3 Filling vehicle with material G05B2219/45053 3 Coil, bobbin handling G05B2219/45054 3 Handling, conveyor G05B2219/45055 3 Assembly G05B2219/45056 3 Handling cases, boxes G05B2219/45057 3 Storage handling for disks or material G05B2219/45058 3 Grinding, polishing robot G05B2219/45059 3 Drilling robot G05B2219/45061 3 Measuring robot G05B2219/45062 3 Surface finishing robot G05B2219/45063 3 Pick and place manipulator G05B2219/45064 3 Assembly robot G05B2219/45065 3 Sealing, painting robot G05B2219/45066 3 Inspection robot G05B2219/45067 3 Assembly G05B2219/45068 3 Cutting robot G05B2219/45069 3 Computer controlled automata, doll G05B2219/45071 3 Aircraft, airplane, ship cleaning manipulator, paint stripping G05B2219/45072 3 Sewer cleaning manipulator G05B2219/45073 3 Microrobot G05B2219/45074 3 Edge treating robot, machine G05B2219/45075 3 Sewer repair G05B2219/45076 3 Gas, fuel refilling G05B2219/45077 3 Sculpturing manipulator G05B2219/45078 3 Window cleaning, end effector contains detection and cleaning means G05B2219/45079 3 Stripping robot, strip pieces of garments from table G05B2219/45081 3 Tuning robot for amplifiers G05B2219/45082 3 Sanding robot, to clean surfaces G05B2219/45083 3 Manipulators, robot G05B2219/45084 3 Service robot G05B2219/45085 3 Space robot G05B2219/45086 3 Brick laying, masonry robot G05B2219/45087 3 Gymnast robot, acrobat G05B2219/45088 3 Riveting robot G05B2219/45089 3 Testing robot G05B2219/45091 3 Screwing robot, tighten or loose bolt G05B2219/45092 3 Analysing or chemical synthesis robot, moving samples from station to station G05B2219/45093 3 Tacker robot, to join panels with nails, staples G05B2219/45094 3 Milling robot G05B2219/45095 3 Office messenger G05B2219/45096 3 Polishing manipulator G05B2219/45097 3 Cable harnessing robot G05B2219/45098 3 Vacuum cleaning robot G05B2219/45099 3 Filament, tape winding robot G05B2219/45101 3 Hot line work robot, to handle high voltage lines G05B2219/45102 3 Concrete delivering manipulator with several links G05B2219/45103 3 Security, surveillance applications G05B2219/45104 3 Lasrobot, welding robot G05B2219/45105 3 Fruit picker, pruner, end effector is a platform for an operator G05B2219/45106 3 Used in agriculture, tree trimmer, pruner G05B2219/45107 3 Weed robot G05B2219/45108 3 Aid, robot for aid to, assist human disabled G05B2219/45109 3 Excercise, coordination, therapy, rehabillitation robot for disabled patients G05B2219/45111 3 Meal, food assistance G05B2219/45112 3 Arm movement aid G05B2219/45113 3 Animal handling, milking robot G05B2219/45114 3 Fisher line robot G05B2219/45115 3 Evisceration robot, remove intestines of animal G05B2219/45116 3 Tapping human shoulder with hammer G05B2219/45117 3 Medical, radio surgery manipulator G05B2219/45118 3 Endoscopic, laparoscopic manipulator G05B2219/45119 3 Telesurgery with local assistent, voice communication G05B2219/45121 3 Operating microscope, mounted on manipulator arm G05B2219/45122 3 Laser skin treatment G05B2219/45123 3 Electrogoniometer, neuronavigator, medical robot used by surgeon to operate G05B2219/45124 3 Two spindle lathe G05B2219/45125 3 Four axis, spindle lathe G05B2219/45126 3 Riveting machine G05B2219/45127 3 Portable, hand drill G05B2219/45128 3 Nibble machines G05B2219/45129 3 Boring, drilling G05B2219/45131 3 Turret punch press G05B2219/45132 3 Forging press, combined with furnace G05B2219/45133 3 Lapping G05B2219/45134 3 Marking G05B2219/45135 3 Welding G05B2219/45136 3 Turning, lathe G05B2219/45137 3 Punch, stamp, also with use die, mould G05B2219/45138 3 Laser welding G05B2219/45139 3 Laser drilling G05B2219/45141 3 Turret lathe G05B2219/45142 3 Press-line G05B2219/45143 3 Press-brake, bending machine G05B2219/45144 3 Saw G05B2219/45145 3 Milling G05B2219/45146 3 Inertia friction welding G05B2219/45147 3 Machining blade, airfoil G05B2219/45148 3 Boring G05B2219/45149 3 Micromachining to micrometer precision G05B2219/45151 3 Deburring G05B2219/45152 3 Forming workpiece by pressing tool against metal on model G05B2219/45153 3 Carton forming G05B2219/45154 3 Forming workpiece by using thermal energy, laser forming G05B2219/45155 3 Electroforming, original form is covered with metal G05B2219/45156 3 Grind on lathe G05B2219/45157 3 Grind optical lens G05B2219/45158 3 Grind sawteeth G05B2219/45159 3 Dressing, sharpening, trueing tool G05B2219/45161 3 Grinding machine G05B2219/45162 3 Chamfer grinding G05B2219/45163 3 Laser erosion, take away layer of material by burning, use oxygen, engrave G05B2219/45164 3 Laser refurbish with laser beam and metal powder G05B2219/45165 3 Laser machining G05B2219/45166 3 Tomography G05B2219/45167 3 Dentist, dental manufacture G05B2219/45168 3 Bone prosthesis G05B2219/45169 3 Medical, rontgen, x ray G05B2219/45171 3 Surgery drill G05B2219/45172 3 Prosthesis G05B2219/45173 3 Object making, golf ball G05B2219/45174 3 Making panels G05B2219/45175 3 Glasses, spectacles G05B2219/45176 3 Animation for film scenes, show G05B2219/45177 3 Data disk drive G05B2219/45178 3 Zoom, focus lens G05B2219/45179 3 Optical, telescope G05B2219/45181 3 Optical multiplexer G05B2219/45182 3 Microscope, micromanipulator for microscope G05B2219/45183 3 Photocopying, image scanning G05B2219/45184 3 Filming, photography, camera G05B2219/45185 3 Auto mirror G05B2219/45186 3 Print on workpieces G05B2219/45187 3 Printer G05B2219/45188 3 Laserjet printer G05B2219/45189 3 Plotter G05B2219/45191 3 Spinning, web spinning G05B2219/45192 3 Weaving G05B2219/45193 3 Yarn manufacturing G05B2219/45194 3 Lace, braid, knitting G05B2219/45195 3 Sewing machines G05B2219/45196 3 Textile, embroidery, stitching machine G05B2219/45197 3 Prepare and machine parts, assemble parts G05B2219/45198 3 Coiling, making springs G05B2219/45199 3 Polish G05B2219/45201 3 Crowned roll machining G05B2219/45202 3 Edge finishing G05B2219/45203 3 Screwing G05B2219/45204 3 Die, mould making G05B2219/45205 3 Assembly of woodframe G05B2219/45206 3 Ultrasonic drill, mill, machining G05B2219/45207 3 Actuator to regulate position, flow, speed, process variable G05B2219/45208 3 Long, deep drill, with drill, bore diameter small relative to length, in pipes G05B2219/45209 3 Measuring, indicating device having a needle G05B2219/45211 3 Making, assembling truss structures G05B2219/45212 3 Etching, engraving, sculpturing, carving G05B2219/45213 3 Integrated manufacturing system ims, transfer line, machining center G05B2219/45214 3 Gear cutting G05B2219/45215 3 Thread cutting G05B2219/45216 3 Tapping G05B2219/45217 3 Notching G05B2219/45218 3 Making cams, cones G05B2219/45219 3 Making intermeshing helical rotors, for pump, compressor G05B2219/45221 3 Edm, electrical discharge machining, electroerosion, ecm, chemical G05B2219/45222 3 Cloth making G05B2219/45223 3 Making mirror, mirror segment G05B2219/45224 3 Electrode making G05B2219/45225 3 Making impellers, propellers G05B2219/45226 3 Process control G05B2219/45227 3 Stamp making G05B2219/45228 3 Making spheres G05B2219/45229 3 Woodworking G05B2219/45231 3 Stoneworking G05B2219/45232 3 CMP chemical mechanical polishing of wafer G05B2219/45233 3 Repairing pipelines, tubes G05B2219/45234 3 Thin flat workpiece, sheet metal machining G05B2219/45235 3 Dispensing adhesive, solder paste, for pcb G05B2219/45236 3 Facing, polygon working, polyhedron machining G05B2219/45237 3 Honing machine G05B2219/45238 3 Tape, fiber, glue, material dispensing in layers, beads, filling, sealing G05B2219/45239 3 Filament, coil winding G05B2219/45241 3 Coke oven G05B2219/45242 3 Door, panel, window operation, opening, closing G05B2219/45243 3 Shoe, footwear making G05B2219/45244 3 Injection molding G05B2219/45245 3 Making key G05B2219/45246 3 Turn cylindrical workpiece, crowned G05B2219/45247 3 Diamond turning, tool is diamond point G05B2219/45248 3 Turning G05B2219/47 2 Tracing, tracking G05B2219/4701 3 Edge detector, project line, inclined camera detects discontinuity G05B2219/4702 3 Project several lines on surface, to detect discontinuity by camera G05B2219/4703 3 View whole surface before edge detection, coarse scan then fine tracking G05B2219/4704 3 Store actual edge, seam in memory before machining, compare with detected G05B2219/4705 3 Detect edge during machining, welding, sewing G05B2219/4706 3 Edge detector is incorparated into machine G05B2219/4707 3 Trace groove always at bottom of groove G05B2219/4708 3 Command codes, marks along line to control operation, velocity G05B2219/4709 3 Command code in form of a sticker G05B2219/4711 3 Using a pantograph G05B2219/4712 3 Using photocell sensible to different colours G05B2219/4713 3 Limit scanning surface by marks, stored limit, limit switches G05B2219/4714 3 Use of help paths to go to different workpiece paths to be followed G05B2219/4715 3 Second photocell in advance of first, to control speed or other operation G05B2219/4716 3 Trace electric potential lines to control z motion G05B2219/4717 3 Machine 3-D model by tracing two 2-D models G05B2219/4718 3 Two mode switch over tracking as function of predetermined cmm probe angle G05B2219/4719 3 Line detector with laser beam, adjustable optical axis G05B2219/49 2 Nc machine tool, till multiple G05B2219/49001 3 Machine tool problems G05B2219/49002 3 Map unfolded surface on flat surface to make dies, composite objects, free form G05B2219/49003 3 Make two halves of tool, model at the same time G05B2219/49004 3 Modeling, making, manufacturing model to control machine, cmm G05B2219/49005 3 Map 2-D pattern on 3-D G05B2219/49006 3 Nc machine makes cams, model to control, or make a copy, on other machines G05B2219/49007 3 Making, forming 3-D object, model, surface G05B2219/49008 3 Making 3-D object with model in computer memory G05B2219/49009 3 Model stored in a memory of a prototype G05B2219/49011 3 Machine 2-D slices, build 3-D model, laminated object manufacturing LOM G05B2219/49012 3 Remove material by laser beam, air, water jet to form 3-D object G05B2219/49013 3 Deposit layers, cured by scanning laser, stereo lithography SLA, prototyping G05B2219/49014 3 Calculate number and form of 2-D slices automatically from volume on screen G05B2219/49015 3 Wire, strang laying, deposit fluid, welding, adhesive, hardening, solidification, fuse G05B2219/49016 3 Desktop manufacturing [DTM]; Solid freeform machining [SFM]; Solid freeform fabrication [SFF] G05B2219/49017 3 DTM desktop manufacturing, prototyping G05B2219/49018 3 Laser sintering of powder in layers, selective laser sintering SLS G05B2219/49019 3 Machine 3-D slices, to build 3-D model, stratified object manufacturing SOM G05B2219/49021 3 Deposit layer, machine, mill layer, then new layer, SDM solid deposit manufacting G05B2219/49022 3 Photo masking, mask cures whole layer at one time, add wax, mill, new layer G05B2219/49023 3 3-D printing, layer of powder, add drops of binder in layer, new powder G05B2219/49024 3 LEM laminated engineering materials, like lom but first cut, then stack G05B2219/49025 3 By positioning plurality of rods, pins to form together a mold, maquette G05B2219/49026 3 SDM shape deposition manufacturing for multimaterial layers G05B2219/49027 3 SALD selective area laser deposition, vapor solidifies on surface G05B2219/49028 3 Rapid freeze prototyping, selectively deposit and rapidly freeze water layer by layer G05B2219/49029 3 Virtual rapid prototyping, create a virtual prototype, simulate rapid prototyping process G05B2219/49031 3 Project particles, laser beam to point using two, more jets, beams, ballistic particle G05B2219/49032 3 Bond layers with glue, solder, welding, brazing in LOM G05B2219/49033 3 Blanks or taken from roll of metal sheet G05B2219/49034 3 Changing design, use same prototype, add reinforcements where needed G05B2219/49035 3 Reconstruct boundary volume from stack of layer contours, sections G05B2219/49036 3 Use quality measures, build time, strength of material, surface approximation G05B2219/49037 3 Electro rheological fluid to build support for overhanging parts, particle jet G05B2219/49038 3 Support help, grid between support and prototype, separate easily G05B2219/49039 3 Build layer of different, weaker material between support and prototype G05B2219/49041 3 Workpiece is surrounded by softer support material during machining G05B2219/49042 3 Remove chips from probe, tool by blowing them away G05B2219/49043 3 Control of lubrication G05B2219/49044 3 Control preload of spindle bearing G05B2219/49045 3 Relieve stress of workpiece after machinining by vibration table G05B2219/49046 3 Control flatness of deformable workpiece table G05B2219/49047 3 Remove chips by tool up down movement, pecking G05B2219/49048 3 Control of damping of vibration of machine base G05B2219/49049 3 Coolant serves as lubrication and also to take away swarf, chips G05B2219/49051 3 Heat treatment of workpiece, tempering G05B2219/49052 3 Accessory, coolant G05B2219/49053 3 Break chips, spiral chips, interrupt momentarily in feed during two or more rotations G05B2219/49054 3 Active damping of tool vibration G05B2219/49055 3 Remove chips from probe, tool by vibration G05B2219/49056 3 Control of flow of fluid or temperature as function of speed for uniform coating G05B2219/49057 3 Controlling temperature of workpiece, tool, probe holder G05B2219/49058 3 Division algorithm, calculate inverse ratio of cutting process from parameters G05B2219/49059 3 Machine with constant volume in time G05B2219/49061 3 Calculate optimum operating, machining conditions and adjust, adapt them G05B2219/49062 3 Adaptive control AC G05B2219/49063 3 Adaptive control constraint ACC G05B2219/49064 3 Fuzzy adaptive control G05B2219/49065 3 Execute learning mode first for determining adaptive control parameters G05B2219/49066 3 Geometric adaptive control G05B2219/49067 3 Find optimum between production rate and quality, number of points and speed G05B2219/49068 3 Minimum cost adaptive G05B2219/49069 3 Adaptive control optimalisation ACO G05B2219/49071 3 Cycle time reduction G05B2219/49072 3 Action, withdraw, stop feed tool to prevent breakage or lower load G05B2219/49073 3 Adapt machining parameters so as to keep temperature constant G05B2219/49074 3 Control cutting speed G05B2219/49075 3 Control depth of cut G05B2219/49076 3 Reduce cutting speed if feed force below minimum level G05B2219/49077 3 Control of feed and spindle, cutting speed G05B2219/49078 3 Control of feed only G05B2219/49079 3 Control cutting torque, force G05B2219/49081 3 If obstruction, bad joint, move head aside and retry operation G05B2219/49082 3 Maintain constant material removal rate G05B2219/49083 3 If number of feed retractions exceeds a limit, repeat same instruction block G05B2219/49084 3 Control roughness of surface G05B2219/49085 3 CMP end point analysis, measure parameters on points to detect end of polishing process G05B2219/49086 3 Adjust feeding speed or rotational speed of main spindle when load out of range G05B2219/49087 3 Adjust parameter to compensate path deviation G05B2219/49088 3 As a function of, regulate feed as function of material, tool G05B2219/49089 3 Control feed as function of detected number of tools engaging simultaneously workpiece G05B2219/49091 3 Control feed as function of detected diameter, cross section of workpiece G05B2219/49092 3 Vary, change controlled parameter as function of detected power G05B2219/49093 3 Adapt cutting speed as function of depth of cutting G05B2219/49094 3 Feed as function of deviation of real from programmed position at fixed time intervals G05B2219/49095 3 Of rigidity of workpiece G05B2219/49096 3 Deviation of compliant mounted tool G05B2219/49097 3 Material type of each layer to be drilled, to be joined G05B2219/49098 3 As a function of machine operating speed and tool G05B2219/49099 3 Cutting force, torque G05B2219/49101 3 As function of tool speed G05B2219/49102 3 Tool temperature G05B2219/49103 3 Speed and feed G05B2219/49104 3 Chip thickness G05B2219/49105 3 Emitted noise of tool G05B2219/49106 3 Feed as function of lateral movement of saw blade G05B2219/49107 3 Optimize spindle speed as function of calculated motion error G05B2219/49108 3 Spindle speed G05B2219/49109 3 Control cutting speed as function of tool wire wear, measure diameter of wire G05B2219/49111 3 Cutting speed as function of contour, path, curve G05B2219/49112 3 Compensation alignment of cylindrical workpiece G05B2219/49113 3 Align elements like hole and drill, centering tool, probe, workpiece G05B2219/49114 3 Go to coarse programmed reference, detector for fine alignment G05B2219/49115 3 Alignment by taking into account asymmetries in signal, for small offsets G05B2219/49116 3 Align tool head with fixed line by actuating actuators along tool head slideways G05B2219/49117 3 Alignment of surfaces to get them parallel G05B2219/49118 3 Machine end face, control C-axis and X-axis G05B2219/49119 3 Machine arc of circumference, as groove, cylindrical interpolation G05B2219/49121 3 C-axis for turning, fifth axis for milling G05B2219/49122 3 Multiclamping, to reduce dead times G05B2219/49123 3 Simulation of clamping workpiece, modeling fixture and workpiece G05B2219/49124 3 Determine clamping position from equipment specification and machining shape G05B2219/49125 3 Open clamp if tool approaches clamp zone, close again afterwards G05B2219/49126 3 Clamp piece to pallet using connectable power source G05B2219/49127 3 Variable clamping force as function of movement, force on workpiece G05B2219/49128 3 Determine maximum clamping force as function of allowable displacement workpiece G05B2219/49129 3 Clamps are movable along rod to desired positions G05B2219/49131 3 High force clamping along periphery G05B2219/49132 3 Control fixed clamping force G05B2219/49133 3 Variable chuck clamping force as function of spindle speed G05B2219/49134 3 Clamp, keep positioned slide, workpiece stationary during machining G05B2219/49135 3 Active clamping, use servo to keep in position G05B2219/49136 3 Vacuum pads hold workpiece during machining G05B2219/49137 3 Store working envelop, limit, allowed zone G05B2219/49138 3 Adapt working envelop, limit, allowed zone to speed of tool G05B2219/49139 3 Alarm if outside zone G05B2219/49141 3 Detect near collision and slow, stop, inhibit movement tool G05B2219/49142 3 Shut off power, stop if outside working zone G05B2219/49143 3 Obstacle, collision avoiding control, move so that no collision occurs G05B2219/49144 3 Limit movement on an axis by setting limits G05B2219/49145 3 Spheres replace object, check first collision for large spheres, then small G05B2219/49146 3 Tool changing registers geometry of tool to avoid collision G05B2219/49147 3 Retract on collision with moving object, tool follows, yields to object G05B2219/49148 3 Adapt working envelop, limit to size workpiece G05B2219/49149 3 Ball end cutter interference, caused by tool shape, overcut part surface G05B2219/49151 3 Axis related interference, remove hidden surfaces G05B2219/49152 3 Feedhold, stop motion if machine door is open, if operator in forbidden zone G05B2219/49153 3 Avoid collision, interference between tools moving along same axis G05B2219/49154 3 Detect position of slide to change hover height of tool to avoid collision G05B2219/49155 3 On collision, reverse motor over certain angle, then stop to avoid bending G05B2219/49156 3 On collision, cut off motor, delay, again motor on, repeat to avoid bending G05B2219/49157 3 Limitation, collision, interference, forbidden zones, avoid obstacles G05B2219/49158 3 On near collision reduce speed G05B2219/49159 3 Avoid pinching of persons between moving and fixed part G05B2219/49161 3 Near end of position, lower power or speed of motor to safe value, at end normal G05B2219/49162 3 On collision, obstruction reverse drive, accelerate, cancel inertia G05B2219/49163 3 Stop, dwell in corner edge, allow for cooling, go on machining, better surface G05B2219/49164 3 Corner, making corner G05B2219/49165 3 Compensation relative movement between two commonly driven slides G05B2219/49166 3 Compensation for measured deviation of tool path, as function of lenght of path G05B2219/49167 3 Execute compensation only if workhead, module is connected G05B2219/49168 3 Compensate feed as function of measured values and manual introduced values G05B2219/49169 3 Compensation for temperature, bending of tool G05B2219/49171 3 Compensate for dressing amount G05B2219/49172 3 Compensate slide position as function of indexed workpiece spindle position error G05B2219/49173 3 Compensation for sidewise deviation of machined workpiece G05B2219/49174 3 Compensate position by use of separate cmm G05B2219/49175 3 Compensate for errors in cmm, especially mirror errors, not flat enough G05B2219/49176 3 Compensation of vibration of machine base due to slide movement G05B2219/49177 3 Runout, eccentricity, unbalance of tool or workpiece G05B2219/49178 3 Compensation of tool position as function of square of rotating speed of spindle G05B2219/49179 3 Compensation for reluctance of axis motors causing surface ondulation G05B2219/49181 3 Calculation, estimation, creation of error model using measured error values G05B2219/49182 3 Tapping, overshoot after reversal, elasticity compensation G05B2219/49183 3 Compensation height of tool as function of horizontal position of spindle head, bending G05B2219/49184 3 Compensation for bending of workpiece, flexible workpiece G05B2219/49185 3 Position error compensation as function of position of slide, control bearing pressure G05B2219/49186 3 Deflection, bending of tool G05B2219/49187 3 Control position of steady rest to compensate bending G05B2219/49188 3 Proportional compensation from middle to end of elongated workpiece G05B2219/49189 3 Bending of driven table, lag between real and commanded position G05B2219/49191 3 Bending, tilt spindle in bearings to compensate for bending G05B2219/49192 3 Create optical reference axis always kept parallel to reference optical block G05B2219/49193 3 Orthogonality of axis, deviation from 90-degree correction G05B2219/49194 3 Structure error, in slide or screw G05B2219/49195 3 Slide, guideway, robot arm deviation G05B2219/49196 3 Screw G05B2219/49197 3 Gear G05B2219/49198 3 Using lookup table, map, position and corresponding quasi static error G05B2219/49199 3 For non linear interpolation movement G05B2219/49201 3 Variable load, slide friction, irregular machine guides G05B2219/49202 3 For point to point positioning G05B2219/49203 3 For linear movement G05B2219/49204 3 Control of heat to compensate for dilatation, thermal displacement G05B2219/49205 3 Compensate with stored values as function of machining time G05B2219/49206 3 Compensation temperature, thermal displacement, use measured temperature G05B2219/49207 3 Compensate thermal displacement using measured distance G05B2219/49208 3 Preheat spindle by powering polyphase motor with monophase G05B2219/49209 3 Compensation by using temperature feelers on slide, base, workhead G05B2219/49211 3 Compensation dilatation using calculated temperature from velocity G05B2219/49212 3 Using lookup table, map, position error, temperature and position G05B2219/49213 3 Active thermal preload regulation for spindle G05B2219/49214 3 Estimate error from heat distribution model and drive current, correct error G05B2219/49215 3 Regulate temperature of coolant G05B2219/49216 3 Control of temperature of processor G05B2219/49217 3 Compensation of temperature increase by the measurement G05B2219/49218 3 Compensation of workpiece dilatation G05B2219/49219 3 Compensation temperature, thermal displacement G05B2219/49221 3 Control of scale G05B2219/49222 3 Rough cut at high speed G05B2219/49223 3 Remove workpiece portions left uncut, unmachined by tool with suitable shape G05B2219/49224 3 Identify and calculate uncut portions G05B2219/49225 3 Adapt machining conditions as function of workpiece cutting resistance G05B2219/49226 3 Cut, up or down cutting, cutting direction right, left G05B2219/49227 3 Cutting with trailing or leading edge of tool G05B2219/49228 3 Unidirectional or multidirectional cutting G05B2219/49229 3 Cutter, axis change over G05B2219/49231 3 Keep tool, probe at constant distance from workpiece surface G05B2219/49232 3 Limit penetration of drill into backup material, support G05B2219/49233 3 Machining depth relative to surface, constant depth G05B2219/49234 3 Keep constant distance even if hole present, avoid collision tool with hole G05B2219/49235 3 Control depth as function of grey level of scanned object, map of thickness G05B2219/49236 3 Translate thickness to be removed in dwell delay, then to corresponding speed G05B2219/49237 3 Depth, tool depth control G05B2219/49238 3 Surface tracking, following G05B2219/49239 3 Dimensions G05B2219/49241 3 2-5-D lace cutting, work in xy and increment in z, repeat G05B2219/49242 3 4-D G05B2219/49243 3 5-D G05B2219/49244 3 6-D G05B2219/49245 3 2-5-D pocket machining G05B2219/49246 3 3-D printing, layer of powder, add drops of binder in layer, new powder G05B2219/49247 3 Dressing started after number of workpieces machined G05B2219/49248 3 Dressing started if sparking out time to get correct surface is too long G05B2219/49249 3 Dressing as function of load of grinding wheel G05B2219/49251 3 Dress by conductive fluid between conductive grindstone and electrode G05B2219/49252 3 Two spindle drives for common workpiece G05B2219/49253 3 Position in space by controlling length of two, more cables, wires G05B2219/49254 3 High speed AC, induction spindle motor G05B2219/49255 3 Gear meshing, synchronize both with relative phase, then shift G05B2219/49256 3 Epicyclic movement of tool G05B2219/49257 3 Six or more linear drives to position x y z table G05B2219/49258 3 Two y axis to control also rotation G05B2219/49259 3 Endless belt with coupling, position tools simultaneously in both directions G05B2219/49261 3 Direct drive, without gear G05B2219/49262 3 Two drives at both sides of long tool G05B2219/49263 3 Separate, auxiliary indexing motor G05B2219/49264 3 Several x-y slides on single surface G05B2219/49265 3 X motor moves x and y axis, y motor only y axis G05B2219/49266 3 Two xy tables, on top and below workpiece, in between a cutting wire G05B2219/49267 3 Three linear actuators to position vertically and rotate horizontally G05B2219/49268 3 Four bar mechanism G05B2219/49269 3 Single motor for different drives, switch, change gears G05B2219/49271 3 Air bearing slide, hydraulic, electromagnetic bearing G05B2219/49272 3 Electromagnetic bearing also used as feed in one axis or positioning in two axis G05B2219/49273 3 Switch between continuous drive and index or stop mode G05B2219/49274 3 Four linear actuators to position x y table G05B2219/49275 3 Linear actuators on x y to position x y table, ballscrew drive on y to rotate G05B2219/49276 3 Floating, air, magnetic suspension xy table, sawyer motor, xenetics G05B2219/49277 3 Oscillating, swinging feed drive, for grinding G05B2219/49278 3 Parallel link mechanism G05B2219/49279 3 Nanometric xy table G05B2219/49281 3 X y table positioned by vibration G05B2219/49282 3 Same control for double drive or slide G05B2219/49283 3 Frictionless rolling element G05B2219/49284 3 Two cascaded slides, large range sits on small range, piggyback G05B2219/49285 3 Linear control rotating movement kept constant G05B2219/49286 3 Two rotations gives cartesian coordinates, compact construction G05B2219/49287 3 Motor drives cam for very fine linear displacement, movement G05B2219/49288 3 Three linear actuators to position x y table G05B2219/49289 3 Large transmission ratio G05B2219/49291 3 Torque, moment, drive power amplifier, movement follower G05B2219/49292 3 Harmonic gear, transmission, strain wave gear G05B2219/49293 3 Switch between dual, double slide or double spindle mode G05B2219/49294 3 Motor and brake actuated together G05B2219/49295 3 Drive spindle motor at maximum, limit torque for rapid machining time G05B2219/49296 3 Identification workpiece by dimension, height, resistance value, but no code G05B2219/49297 3 Spindle identification in multispindle station G05B2219/49298 3 Probe identification G05B2219/49299 3 Identify workpiece and align, center workpiece at the same time G05B2219/49301 3 Identify material to be used, select between several G05B2219/49302 3 Part, workpiece, code, tool identification G05B2219/49303 3 Tool identification and tool offset, compensation data together G05B2219/49304 3 Tool identification, code G05B2219/49305 3 Store, memory on tool with control and maintenance data G05B2219/49306 3 Derive kind of cutter from null load G05B2219/49307 3 Learn, learn operational zone, feed, speed to avoid tool breakage G05B2219/49308 3 Fuzzy classification of tool wear states G05B2219/49309 3 Main and secondary machining area, main spindle and satellite spindle G05B2219/49311 3 Select machining portion of workpiece, pivoting workpiece as function of correction needed G05B2219/49312 3 Fixture free machining G05B2219/49313 3 Machining about eccentric center different from rotational center of workpiece G05B2219/49314 3 Machine with oscillating workpiece, no full rotation G05B2219/49315 3 Machine first contour slowly, then remaining surface quickly, fast G05B2219/49316 3 Back-off grinding, during wheel retract, by deflection workpiece, after plunge G05B2219/49317 3 Traverse grinding, move along workpiece G05B2219/49318 3 Grind and simultaneous gauging, dwell, measure and final feed without gauging G05B2219/49319 3 Centerless machining, grinding, cutting G05B2219/49321 3 Reverse movement of tool to deburr G05B2219/49322 3 Cool to solidify material before machining it G05B2219/49323 3 Machine long, slender workpiece G05B2219/49324 3 Different starting point for each machining pass, to prevent dent formation G05B2219/49325 3 Combine punching and laser machining G05B2219/49326 3 Drill on laser machine, transfer to edm for operation on hole, adjust position G05B2219/49327 3 Combine punch and marker, engraving for workpiece G05B2219/49328 3 Laser machining and milling combined G05B2219/49329 3 Combine edm and milling G05B2219/49331 3 Laser drilling followed by laser cutting G05B2219/49332 3 First saw rough contours in workpiece then mill rest G05B2219/49333 3 Drilling and thread cutting by same machine G05B2219/49334 3 Combine turning, milling, grinding or other in one setup G05B2219/49335 3 Part, workpiece, inner, internal outer, external machining G05B2219/49336 3 Machine two mating, matching parts, at opposite ends of spindle, simultaneously G05B2219/49337 3 Machine holes in spherical nodes G05B2219/49338 3 Micromachining, workpieces small, around 1-mm or less G05B2219/49339 3 Machine simultaneous left and right, mirror part G05B2219/49341 3 Manual pocket machining, multipasses G05B2219/49342 3 Select between concentric and eccentric regions of a workpiece G05B2219/49343 3 Machining point symmetrical surfaces, revolving surfaces G05B2219/49344 3 Surface, 5-axis surface machining G05B2219/49345 3 Smooth and polish surface at the same time G05B2219/49346 3 3-Axis surface machining G05B2219/49347 3 Machine cover, first scan surface on which cover is to be placed G05B2219/49348 3 Mill surface from underneath workpiece, easy chips, cutout material evacuation G05B2219/49349 3 Drill both sides of workpiece at the same time, under and over workpiece G05B2219/49351 3 4-Axis surface machining G05B2219/49352 3 7-Axis surface machining G05B2219/49353 3 Control of output power of tool, laser beam G05B2219/49354 3 High speed cutting G05B2219/49355 3 Machine flat surface on rotating workpiece, rotate tool inverse direction G05B2219/49356 3 Tool with constant force against workpiece during machining G05B2219/49357 3 Tool perpendicular to surface with varying force G05B2219/49358 3 Facing milling, tool perpendicular to surface G05B2219/49359 3 Cylindrical or side milling, tool tangential to surface G05B2219/49361 3 Workpiece and tool have each own rotation speed G05B2219/49362 3 Tool, probe at constant height to surface during machining G05B2219/49363 3 Minimalize time for tool movement between different positions, holes G05B2219/49364 3 Minimize number of punch strokes G05B2219/49365 3 Minimise noncutting area, tool travel, eliminate air cutting G05B2219/49366 3 Machine several small pieces on one sheet, break off pieces G05B2219/49367 3 Group machines into cells to minimise intercellular travel G05B2219/49368 3 Vision calculates errors while table already moves, result corrects movement G05B2219/49369 3 Minimize machining time by maximizing feed, speed G05B2219/49371 3 Variable laser spot width, small for boundary, large for rest G05B2219/49372 3 Optimize toolpath pattern for a given cutting layer, mounting sequence G05B2219/49373 3 Flying operation, while tool and workpiece have same speed G05B2219/49374 3 Speed up each conveyor between two stations, at stations synchronize in phase G05B2219/49375 3 Minimalizing machine time, number of tool change G05B2219/49376 3 Select two machining types, milling or turning, complete machining with one tool G05B2219/49377 3 Eliminate double cutting G05B2219/49378 3 Tool path finding, select minimal distance G05B2219/49379 3 Key input path, move one axis manually, other axis slave controlled by program G05B2219/49381 3 Raster, line servo, area machining, cutting, facing G05B2219/49382 3 Movement reciprocating G05B2219/49383 3 Using pick feed with non reciprocating machining direction G05B2219/49384 3 Control of oscillatory movement like filling a weld, weaving G05B2219/49385 3 Using pick feed when machining a surface G05B2219/49386 3 Automatic seam, weld line, finding G05B2219/49387 3 Limiting scanning region G05B2219/49388 3 Computer controlled movement of plotter is transferred to tool by pantograph G05B2219/49389 3 Machine alternative both sides of rib, net machining, against deformation G05B2219/49391 3 Adapt number of passes as function of tool wear G05B2219/49392 3 Multipasses, segmentation of cut, paraxial cutting G05B2219/49393 3 Machining step, fixing smallest step nibble machine, planer G05B2219/49394 3 Stop in one point, execute other operation and return back to first point G05B2219/49395 3 Repeating same operations for other coordinates G05B2219/49396 3 Stepwise milling, mill by advancing larger step then retract smaller step, repeat G05B2219/49397 3 Control of dwell time G05B2219/49398 3 Repeat same operations on machined part until machining reaches its finishing G05B2219/50 2 Machine tool, machine tool null till machine tool work handling G05B2219/50001 3 Multislides, multispindles with multitool turret for each G05B2219/50002 3 Drill more holes simultaneously, adapt distance tools as function of detected image G05B2219/50003 3 Machine simultaneously two workpieces G05B2219/50004 3 Multitool at the same time, priority for one tool as function of machining parameter G05B2219/50005 3 Multiple chuck machining, chuck position change after each partial machining G05B2219/50006 3 Two parallel spindles, bi-spindle and two tool blocks sliding on same axis G05B2219/50007 3 Multiple polishing heads, oscillating and rotating G05B2219/50008 3 Multiple, multi tool head, parallel machining G05B2219/50009 3 Revolver head G05B2219/50011 3 Two spindles drive single large tool, cooperation of spindles G05B2219/50012 3 Multi slide and indexable multi workpiece spindles G05B2219/50013 3 Two spindles on same line, one for workpiece, other for tool, second tool on slide G05B2219/50014 3 Several, multi workpieces G05B2219/50015 3 Multi cutting, twin tools contact at same time workpiece, balance cutting G05B2219/50016 3 Turret with multiple workpiece holders, spindles, multiple fixed tools around it G05B2219/50017 3 Two programs, two slides, data second slide related to moving origin of first G05B2219/50018 3 Zero point floating G05B2219/50019 3 Zero, null offset G05B2219/50021 3 Configuration, null point on tool relative to null point on workpiece G05B2219/50022 3 Null point on tool relative to null point of toolholder, rotationcenter G05B2219/50023 3 Measure different null points, references of tool and store in memory G05B2219/50024 3 Go to reference, switches and dog to decelerate and to detect origin G05B2219/50025 3 Go to reference, switches and dog detect origin, combine with pulse from encoder G05B2219/50026 3 Go to reference plane, cube G05B2219/50027 3 Go to workpiece surface plane and store position G05B2219/50028 3 Beam detects x, y deviation on surface, compensates beam of position scanner G05B2219/50029 3 Go to pivotable, rotatable reference plane G05B2219/50031 3 Zero setting, go to reference with gauge G05B2219/50032 3 On one axis only, derive from inclined surface offsets for other axis G05B2219/50033 3 Align tool, tip with a calibration mask G05B2219/50034 3 Set search range about origin, select between different overlapping ranges G05B2219/50035 3 Go to reference point and measure a preset force, pressure, store position G05B2219/50036 3 Find center of circular mark, groove G05B2219/50037 3 Use either upper or lower limit for home control G05B2219/50038 3 Go to mechanical limit with low speed, until blocking of drive G05B2219/50039 3 Two probe, one on turret, serves also to calibrate second probe on bed G05B2219/50041 3 Measuring intensity of tool vibration G05B2219/50042 3 Return to origin, reference point, zero point, homing G05B2219/50043 3 Near zero detection G05B2219/50044 3 For speed G05B2219/50045 3 Combined axis jogging, following programmed shape instead of single axis G05B2219/50046 3 Control of level, horizontal, inclination of workholder, slide G05B2219/50047 3 Positioning, indexing G05B2219/50048 3 Jogging G05B2219/50049 3 Control machine as function of position, angle of workpiece G05B2219/50051 3 Turn workpiece axis perpendicular to turn axis of lathe G05B2219/50052 3 Orienting workpiece relative to tool G05B2219/50053 3 Machine non circular, non-round cross section, hexagonal, rectangular G05B2219/50054 3 Drill on skew surface G05B2219/50055 3 Make hollow worpiece with uniform wall thickness G05B2219/50056 3 Profile, for operation on I-, T-profiles or other elongated profiles G05B2219/50057 3 Compensation error by probing test, machined piece, post or pre process G05B2219/50058 3 During machining, measure previous part to compensate errors G05B2219/50059 3 Record profile error, used for next machining pass G05B2219/50061 3 Compensation of measuring errors due to machine with footprint G05B2219/50062 3 Measure deviation of workpiece under working conditions, machine correction G05B2219/50063 3 Probe, measure, verify workpiece, feedback measured values G05B2219/50064 3 Camera inspects workpiece for errors, correction of workpiece at desired position G05B2219/50065 3 Estimate trends from past measured values, correct before really out of tolerance G05B2219/50066 3 Fit base pattern into detected geometrical workpiece data, create whole program G05B2219/50067 3 Measure surface for thickness and store map in memory, machine surface G05B2219/50068 3 Test valve, object, store parameters, machine object to get wanted performance G05B2219/50069 3 Reject workpiece if not machinable, material to be machined too large G05B2219/50071 3 Store actual surface in memory before machining, compare with reference surface G05B2219/50072 3 Machine workpiece again to correct previous errors G05B2219/50073 3 Signature analysis, store forces during test, compare with real ones during assemby G05B2219/50074 3 Purpose, workpiece measurement to control, adapt feed of tool G05B2219/50075 3 To adapt, control force level at which machining will be considered as finished G05B2219/50076 3 To derive from state of surface, the need to change used, worn tool G05B2219/50077 3 Keep position by switching over to auxiliary power supply for resolver, encoder G05B2219/50078 3 Single battery backup for all axis, encoders, resolvers G05B2219/50079 3 Battery backup supply switched over data, signal lines, to save cable G05B2219/50081 3 On power loss, shut down axis using generated power from one braked axis G05B2219/50082 3 UPS, no break to power actuator and move into safe condition G05B2219/50083 3 Power loss, measures again loss of power G05B2219/50084 3 Keep position, setup parameters in memory G05B2219/50085 3 Realignment, search reference to restablish position G05B2219/50086 3 Microprocessor G05B2219/50087 3 Rough, coarse and finish, fine machining G05B2219/50088 3 Rough and finish machining simultaneously G05B2219/50089 3 Finish allowance equals offset rough finish tool and bending work under rough G05B2219/50091 3 Rough machining G05B2219/50092 3 Sculptured part rough machining with the offset approach G05B2219/50093 3 Sculptured rough machining with the contour map approach, make slices G05B2219/50094 3 Optimize number of layers to be cut for contour map approach G05B2219/50095 3 On tool breakage return to a reference then follow already machined path G05B2219/50096 3 After interrupt, use tool path display to bring tool back on path G05B2219/50097 3 After repair, dry run program until block before restart is detected G05B2219/50098 3 After interrupt, interpolate with suitable startpoint different from stoppoint G05B2219/50099 3 Before restart change jig, fixture with workpieces G05B2219/50101 3 For fine machining, select tool and offset, block and restart midway G05B2219/50102 3 Store history of operation, after power failure, restart from history, journal G05B2219/50103 3 Restart, reverse, return along machined path, stop G05B2219/50104 3 Before restarting program, restore machine status existing at stop time G05B2219/50105 3 Display instructions to operator on how to restart machine G05B2219/50106 3 Before allowing restart, check that machine condition is optimal G05B2219/50107 3 Retract tool if end of drilling is detected G05B2219/50108 3 Retract tool stepwise, same path, until safe boundary reached, then quick retract G05B2219/50109 3 Soft approach, engage, retract, escape, withdraw path for tool to workpiece G05B2219/50111 3 Retract tool along path, reengage along same path G05B2219/50112 3 Retract tool to a point G05B2219/50113 3 Short stroke, retract tool, safe distance from workpiece surface, hover height G05B2219/50114 3 Select approach path as function of zone for tool slide G05B2219/50115 3 Select complicated, combined approach path G05B2219/50116 3 Select approach path out of plurality G05B2219/50117 3 Select approach path as function of machining time G05B2219/50118 3 Select as function of position of tool during cycle, optimum path G05B2219/50119 3 Select between set of paths as function of interrupt nature G05B2219/50121 3 Machining several workpieces with one or more tools in one setup G05B2219/50122 3 Workpiece holder, chuck jaws, fixture setup G05B2219/50123 3 Setup, automatic setup G05B2219/50124 3 Automatic new setup when new program selected G05B2219/50125 3 Configurable fixture, jig G05B2219/50126 3 Position clamp, fixture by machining head itself G05B2219/50127 3 Modular fixture, use of clamps and locators, the latter also for positioning G05B2219/50128 3 Reference free part encapsulation, fixture using molten filler and cube G05B2219/50129 3 Setup machines as function of process model, control strategy for optimum use of machines G05B2219/50131 3 Setup as function of tool position in manufacturing center G05B2219/50132 3 Jig, fixture G05B2219/50133 3 With optical beam, tool crosses beam G05B2219/50134 3 Tool pushes reference plane, or vice versa, reverse motion until again zero G05B2219/50135 3 Tool touches box, sensor to give a contact signal G05B2219/50136 3 With sensor, potentiometer to measure relative displacement G05B2219/50137 3 Contact in probe, touch probe to detect contact, touch trigger G05B2219/50138 3 During setup display is red, after setup display is green colour G05B2219/50139 3 Calibration, setting tool after measurement on tool G05B2219/50141 3 Setup tool, preset G05B2219/50142 3 Measure parallelism of tool with respect to plane and correct G05B2219/50143 3 Tool set up integrated, automatically transferred into control system G05B2219/50144 3 offline setup by simulation of process, during machining, forming of other piece G05B2219/50145 3 Tool setup manual, preset of the machine G05B2219/50146 3 Machine construction error compensation using ann G05B2219/50147 3 Calibrate tool heads based on calibration of first tool head G05B2219/50148 3 Workpiece, setup of component, workpiece G05B2219/50149 3 Find orientation workpiece which maximizes number of faces machined in one setup G05B2219/50151 3 Orient, translate, align workpiece to fit position assumed in program G05B2219/50152 3 Align axis cylinder, tube with rotation axis machine G05B2219/50153 3 Mount machining unit on workpiece, move unit on it G05B2219/50154 3 Milling center G05B2219/50155 3 Swivel spindle head horizontally G05B2219/50156 3 Tiltable rotary table G05B2219/50157 3 Universal swivel spindle head, swivel in all directions G05B2219/50158 3 Modular structure G05B2219/50159 3 Steady rest G05B2219/50161 3 Reverse engineering, cloning G05B2219/50162 3 Stewart platform, hexapod construction G05B2219/50163 3 Machine stations and control modules build as a unity to be connected in line G05B2219/50164 3 Select a structure to make programming of free curved surface easier G05B2219/50165 3 Axis nc machine cooperates with two axis rotary table G05B2219/50166 3 Extended range, machine a workpiece over a long distance G05B2219/50167 3 Adapting to copying G05B2219/50168 3 Retrofitting G05B2219/50169 3 Double stewart platform G05B2219/50171 3 Machine, machining centre, center G05B2219/50172 3 Tool holder is transparent G05B2219/50173 3 Machine tool hang and move on rail above workpiece G05B2219/50174 3 Machine tool y-1, y-2, z, A-axis, table x, c-axis G05B2219/50175 3 6-Dof manipulator associated with 1-DOF workpiece holder G05B2219/50176 3 Table, general, for machine tool G05B2219/50177 3 Protection for operator during operation, machining G05B2219/50178 3 Clamp, brake gravity axis on power loss to clamp tool in position G05B2219/50179 3 Dynamic tolerance, limit values as function of speed, type of command G05B2219/50181 3 After stopping apply additionally a brake G05B2219/50182 3 Skip over pieces between machining and measuring station, on tool changing G05B2219/50183 3 Detect correct clamping of workpiece, chucks grip properly workpiece G05B2219/50184 3 Stop feed if relative movement between drive and tool G05B2219/50185 3 Monitoring, detect failures, control of efficiency of machine, tool life G05B2219/50186 3 Diagnostic of spindle bearing G05B2219/50187 3 Stop drive motor if clutch refuses, remains active, if emergency G05B2219/50188 3 If operation, feed movement not done after maximum allowable time, emergency stop G05B2219/50189 3 Compare position of slide with positioning, tape data G05B2219/50191 3 Against noise G05B2219/50192 3 If braking fails due to controller or amplifier fault, separate delayed braking G05B2219/50193 3 Safety in general G05B2219/50194 3 Before restarting machine, enter allowable, maximum speed corresponding to tool G05B2219/50195 3 Emergency stop stops drives and spindle, stored program remains in memory G05B2219/50196 3 Monitor clutch or belt drive G05B2219/50197 3 Signature analysis, store working conditions, compare with actual G05B2219/50198 3 Emergency stop G05B2219/50199 3 Tool, nozzle is covered for protection in home position, if needed also heated G05B2219/50201 3 Tool looses contact with workpiece, alarm if no cut through operation G05B2219/50202 3 During movement of tool towards workpiece, shut down rotation, welding gun 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(collision between the communication channels used by wireless communication devices, where the solution is not particularly adapted for RFIDs or the like, H04W74/08)} G06K7/10029 4 {the collision being resolved in the time domain, e.g. using binary tree search or RFID responses allocated to a random time slot} G06K7/10039 5 {interrogator driven, i.e. synchronous} G06K7/10049 6 {binary tree} G06K7/10059 5 {transponder driven} G06K7/10069 4 {the collision being resolved in the frequency domain, e.g. by hopping from one frequency to the other (frequency hopping or spread spectrum techniques H04B7/00)} G06K7/10079 4 {the collision being resolved in the spatial domain, e.g. temporary shields for blindfolding the interrogator in specific directions} G06K7/10089 5 {the interrogation device using at least one directional antenna or directional interrogation field to resolve the collision (direction or location finding, such as triangulation techniques, G01S13/00)} G06K7/10099 6 {the 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carrier, e.g. to determine if the record carrier is an RFID tag of the long or short range type, or to determine the preferred communication protocol of the RFID tag} G06K7/10148 4 {the step consisting of dynamically tuning the resonant circuit of the interrogation device that is emitting the interrogation signal, e.g. for impedance matching inside of the interrogation device (for tuning related to loop aerials in general H01Q7/00)} G06K7/10158 3 {methods and means used by the interrogation device for reliably powering the wireless record carriers using an electromagnetic interrogation field} G06K7/10168 4 {the powering being adversely affected by environmental influences, e.g. unwanted energy loss in the interrogation signal due to metallic or capacitive objects in the proximity of the interrogation device or in the proximity of the interrogated record carrier} G06K7/10178 4 {including auxiliary means for focusing, repeating or boosting the electromagnetic interrogation field (comparable booster antennas integrated on the record carrier itself G06K19/07794)} G06K7/10188 5 {the repeating consisting of intelligently propagating data from record carriers via intermediate stations to the interrogation device, e.g. a distant RFID or RFID falling in a "shadow" region sending its identification data to an interrogation device using at least the help of one further RFID that is positioned in a region "visible" to the interrogation device, the further RFID therefore functioning as a relay station} G06K7/10198 3 {setting parameters for the interrogator, e.g. programming parameters and operating modes} G06K7/10207 4 {parameter settings related to power consumption of the interrogator} G06K7/10217 4 {parameter settings controlling the transmission power of the interrogator} G06K7/10227 4 {loading programming parameters or programs into the interrogator, e.g. for configuring the interrogator} G06K7/10237 3 {the reader and the record carrier being capable of selectively switching between reader and record carrier appearance, e.g. in near field communication [NFC] devices where the NFC device may function as an RFID reader or as an RFID tag} G06K7/10247 4 {issues specific to the use of single wire protocol [SWP] in NFC like devices} G06K7/10257 3 {arrangements for protecting the interrogation against piracy attacks (computer security in general G06F21/00; jamming of communication, countermeasures H04K3/00; secret communication H04K1/00)} G06K7/10267 4 {the arrangement comprising a circuit inside of the interrogation device} G06K7/10277 4 {the arrangement being mechanical, such as reinforced housings or protective cages against unlawful entry} G06K7/10287 4 {the arrangement including a further device in the proximity of the interrogation device, e.g. signal scrambling devices} G06K7/10297 3 {arrangements for handling protocols designed for non-contact record carriers such as RFIDs NFCs, e.g. ISO/IEC 14443 and 18092 (cryptographic protocols H04L9/00; 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ubiquitous hand-held devices such as PDA or mobile phone, or in the form of a portable dedicated RFID reader} G06K7/10396 5 {the interrogation device being wearable, e.g. as a glove, bracelet, or ring (wearable aerials in general H01Q1/27)} G06K7/10405 5 {the interrogation device including an arrangement for sensing environmental parameters, such as a temperature or acceleration sensor, e.g. used as an on/off trigger or as a warning means} G06K7/10415 4 {the interrogation device being fixed in its position, such as an access control device for reading wireless access cards, or a wireless ATM (banking machines in general G07F19/00)} G06K7/10425 5 {the interrogation device being arranged for interrogation of record carriers passing by the interrogation device} G06K7/10435 6 {the interrogation device being positioned close to a conveyor belt or the like on which moving record carriers are passing (conveying in accordance with bodily destination marks, see B65G47/46, sorting of objects 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of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniques; Detection of occlusion G06V10/267 3 {by performing operations on regions, e.g. growing, shrinking or watersheds} G06V10/273 3 {removing elements interfering with the pattern to be recognised} G06V10/28 2 Quantising the image, e.g. histogram thresholding for discrimination between background and foreground patterns G06V10/30 2 Noise filtering G06V10/32 2 Normalisation of the pattern dimensions G06V10/34 2 Smoothing or thinning of the pattern; Morphological operations; Skeletonisation G06V10/36 2 Applying a local operator, i.e. means to operate on image points situated in the vicinity of a given point; Non-linear local filtering operations, e.g. median filtering G06V10/40 1 Extraction of image or video features G06V10/42 2 Global feature extraction by analysis of the whole pattern, e.g. using frequency domain transformations or autocorrelation G06V10/421 3 {by analysing segments intersecting the pattern} G06V10/422 3 for representing the structure of the pattern or shape of an object therefor G06V10/424 4 Syntactic representation, e.g. by using alphabets or grammars G06V10/426 4 Graphical representations G06V10/431 3 {Frequency domain transformation; Autocorrelation} G06V10/435 3 {Computation of moments} G06V10/44 2 Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersections; Connectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components G06V10/443 3 {by matching or filtering} G06V10/446 4 {using Haar-like filters, e.g. using integral image techniques} G06V10/449 4 {Biologically inspired filters, e.g. difference of Gaussians [DoG] or Gabor filters} G06V10/451 5 {with interaction between the filter responses, e.g. cortical complex cells} G06V10/454 6 {Integrating the filters into a hierarchical structure, e.g. convolutional neural networks [CNN]} G06V10/457 3 {by analysing connectivity, e.g. edge linking, connected 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transformation G06V10/50 2 by performing operations within image blocks; by using histograms, e.g. histogram of oriented gradients [HoG]; by summing image-intensity values; Projection analysis G06V10/507 3 {Summing image-intensity values; Histogram projection analysis} G06V10/513 2 {Sparse representations} G06V10/52 2 Scale-space analysis, e.g. wavelet analysis (multi-scale boundary representations G06V10/42) G06V10/54 2 relating to texture G06V10/56 2 relating to colour G06V10/58 2 relating to hyperspectral data G06V10/60 2 relating to illumination properties, e.g. using a reflectance or lighting model G06V10/62 2 relating to a temporal dimension, e.g. time-based feature extraction; Pattern tracking G06V10/70 1 using pattern recognition or machine learning (optical pattern recognition or electronic computations therefor G06V10/88) G06V10/72 2 Data preparation, e.g. statistical preprocessing of image or video features G06V10/74 2 Image or video pattern matching; Proximity measures in feature spaces G06V10/75 3 Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video features; Coarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approaches; using context analysis; Selection of dictionaries G06V10/751 4 {Comparing pixel values or logical combinations thereof, or feature values having positional relevance, e.g. template matching} G06V10/7515 5 {Shifting the patterns to accommodate for positional errors} G06V10/752 4 {Contour matching} G06V10/753 4 {Transform-based matching, e.g. Hough transform} G06V10/754 4 {involving a deformation of the sample pattern or of the reference pattern; Elastic matching} G06V10/755 4 {Deformable models or variational models, e.g. snakes or active contours} G06V10/7553 5 {based on shape, e.g. active shape models [ASM]} G06V10/7557 5 {based on appearance, e.g. active appearance models [AAM]} G06V10/757 4 {Matching configurations of points or features} G06V10/758 4 {Involving statistics of pixels or of feature values, e.g. histogram matching} G06V10/759 4 {Region-based matching} G06V10/76 4 {based on eigen-space representations, e.g. from pose or different illumination conditions; Shape manifolds} G06V10/761 3 {Proximity, similarity or dissimilarity measures} G06V10/762 2 using clustering, e.g. of similar faces in social networks G06V10/7625 3 {Hierarchical techniques, i.e. dividing or merging patterns to obtain a tree-like representation; Dendograms} G06V10/763 3 {Non-hierarchical techniques, e.g. based on statistics of modelling distributions} G06V10/7635 3 {based on graphs, e.g. graph cuts or spectral clustering} G06V10/764 2 using classification, e.g. of video objects G06V10/765 3 {using rules for classification or partitioning the feature space} G06V10/766 2 using regression, e.g. by projecting features on hyperplanes G06V10/768 2 {using context analysis, e.g. recognition aided by known co-occurring patterns} G06V10/77 2 Processing image or video features in feature spaces; 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G06V30/1452 4 {based on positionally close symbols, e.g. amount sign or URL-specific characters} G06V30/1456 4 {based on user interactions} G06V30/146 3 Aligning or centring of the image pick-up or image-field G06V30/1463 4 {Orientation detection or correction, e.g. rotation of multiples of 90 degrees} G06V30/1465 4 {by locating a pattern (G06V30/1475 takes precedence; centring within a document with a marking G06V30/1448)} G06V30/1468 5 {Special marks for positioning} G06V30/147 4 {Determination of region of interest} G06V30/1473 4 {Recognising objects as potential recognition candidates based on visual cues, e.g. shapes} G06V30/1475 4 {Inclination or skew detection or correction of characters or of image to be recognised} G06V30/1478 5 {of characters or characters lines} G06V30/148 3 Segmentation of character regions G06V30/15 4 {Cutting or merging image elements, e.g. region growing, watershed or clustering-based techniques} G06V30/153 4 {using recognition of characters or words} 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technique} G06V30/18038 5 {Biologically-inspired filters, e.g. difference of Gaussians [DoG], Gabor filters} G06V30/18048 6 {with interaction between the responses of different filters, e.g. cortical complex cells} G06V30/18057 7 {Integrating the filters into a hierarchical structure, e.g. convolutional neural networks [CNN]} G06V30/18067 4 {by mapping characteristic values of the pattern into a parameter space, e.g. Hough transformation} G06V30/18076 4 {by analysing connectivity, e.g. edge linking, connected component analysis or slices} G06V30/18086 3 {by performing operations within image blocks or by using histograms} G06V30/18095 4 {Summing image-intensity values; Projection and histogram analysis} G06V30/18105 3 {related to colour} G06V30/18114 3 {involving specific hyperspectral computations of features} G06V30/18124 3 {related to illumination properties, e.g. according to a reflectance or lighting model} G06V30/18133 3 {regional/local feature not essentially salient, e.g. local 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setting by interpretation of conducting movements G10H2220/206) G10H2210/385 2 Speed change, i.e. variations from preestablished tempo, tempo change, e.g. faster or slower, accelerando or ritardando, without change in pitch (with repetitive changes in pitch, e.g. scratch DJ effects G10H2210/241) G10H2210/391 2 Automatic tempo adjustment, correction or control G10H2210/395 1 Special musical scales, i.e. other than the 12- interval equally tempered scale; Special input devices therefor (keyboards G10H2220/221) G10H2210/401 2 Microtonal scale; i.e. continuous scale of pitches, also interval-free input devices, e.g. continuous keyboards for violin, singing voice or trombone synthesis G10H2210/405 2 Honkytonk scale, for producing, e.g. a honky-tonk piano effect, i.e. with deliberately detuned notes within each octave G10H2210/411 2 Railsback scale, i.e. stretched scale for piano tuning with bass keys having lower pitches and treble keys having higher pitches than foreseen by the equally tempered scale G10H2210/415 2 Equally tempered scale, i.e. note tuning scale in which every pair of adjacent notes has an identical frequency ratio equal to 2 to the power 1/n if the scale has n notes per octave G10H2210/421 3 10 equal intervals per octave G10H2210/425 3 19 equal intervals per octave, offering better major thirds, far better minor thirds and overall far greater consonance than normal 12-semitone equal temperament, at the cost of a flatter fifth G10H2210/431 3 Quarter tone scale, i.e. 24 equal intervals per octave, e.g. for Arabic music (other Arabic scales, double harmonic scale or major locrian scale G10H2210/511) G10H2210/435 3 Huygens scale, i.e. 31 equal intervals per octave, provides near-just major thirds, and provides decent matches for harmonics up to at least 13, despite a slightly less accurate fifth than the standard 12 interval equally tempered scale G10H2210/441 3 Janko scale, i.e. 41 equal intervals per octave, e.g. as used in the "tonal plexus" keyboard with 211 keys per octave arranged in 12 staggered columns, i.e. in 41 regions of 5 keys each plus 6 duplicate enharmonic keys (janko keyboards, i.e. not using the janko scale G10H2220/251) G10H2210/445 3 45 equal intervals per octave G10H2210/451 3 Holder scale or Holdrian comma, i.e. 53 equal intervals per octave, with 31 intervals equal to an almost just perfect fifth; Keyboards therefor, e.g. "generalized keyboard" of Robert Holford Macdowall Bosanquet G10H2210/455 3 70 equal intervals per octave G10H2210/461 3 Jankovski scale or twelfth tone scale, i.e. octave divided in 72 equal intervals, e.g. moria in Byzantine music theory (janko keyboard G10H2220/251) G10H2210/465 3 84 equal intervals per octave G10H2210/471 2 Natural or just intonation scales, i.e. based on harmonics consonance such that most adjacent pitches are related by harmonically pure ratios of small integers (pitch correction only when playing chords to ensure chord consonance G10H2210/586) G10H2210/476 3 Zarlino scales, e.g. octave subdivision based on the pitch ratios 9/8 + 10/9 + 16/15 + 9/8 + 10/9 + 9/8 + 16/15 G10H2210/481 3 Pythagorean scale, i.e. in which the frequency relationships of all intervals should be based on the perfect fifth, with ratio 3:2 G10H2210/486 3 Werckmeister scales, i.e. family of scales with 12 mostly rational intervals, e.g. for organs G10H2210/491 3 Meantone scales, i.e. in which all non-octave intervals are generated from a stack of tempered perfect fifths; and wherein, by choosing an appropriate size for major and minor thirds, the syntonic comma is tempered to unison, e.g. quarter comma meantone, syntonic comma, d'Alembert modified meantone G10H2210/496 3 Redfield scales, i.e. 12 intervals per octave, based on note ratios equal to (2**p)*(3**q)*(5**r) with p, q, r positive or negative integers G10H2210/501 3 Altered natural scale, i.e. 12 unequal intervals not foreseen in the above G10H2210/506 3 Danielou 53 interval scale, with note ratios equal to (2**p)(3**q)(5**r), with p, q, r positive or negative integers (53 interval equally tempered Holder scale G10H2210/451) G10H2210/511 2 Arabic scales, i.e. either double harmonic scale or major locrian scale; vosta or zaid modes (17 or 24 equal interval scales used in arabic music G10H2210/415 or G10H2210/431) G10H2210/515 2 Balinese scales, e.g. for gamelan, with instruments played in pairs and tuned slightly apart to produce interference beating ideally at a consistent speed for all pairs of notes in all registers; Balinese pentatonic scales, e.g. Balinese slendro scale, or five-tone modes of the heptatonic pelog scale, itself substantially a 7-note subset of 9-tone equal temperament (pentatonic javanese slendro scale G10H2210/541) G10H2210/521 2 Polynesian scales G10H2210/525 2 Diatonic scales, e.g. aeolian, ionian or major, dorian, locrian, lydian, mixolydian, phrygian, i.e. seven note, octave-repeating musical scales comprising five whole steps and two half steps for each octave, in which the two half steps are separated from each other by either two or three whole steps G10H2210/531 2 Bluenote scale, i.e. 7-tone scale of 2+1+2+1+3+1+2 semitones (hexatonic blues scales G10H2210/535) G10H2210/535 2 Hexatonal or hexatonic scales, i.e. six pitches or notes per octave, e.g. whole tone scale, augmented scale, Prometheus scale, blues scale G10H2210/541 2 Pentatonal or pentatonic scale, i.e. five pitches or notes per octave, e.g. basic chinese musical scale, black piano keys, javanese gamelan slendro scale, japanese shakuhachi flute (balinese pentatonic scales with deliberate interference beating, e.g. balinese gamelan slendro scale G10H2210/515) G10H2210/545 3 Yona Nuki, i.e. a family of pentatonic scales without fourth or seventh, e.g. Hirajoshi, Iwato, Kumoi, Sino-indian [Raga Amritavarsini] used, e.g. for japanese traditional music, koto or shamisen tunings G10H2210/551 3 Okinawa pentatonic scale, i.e. Okinawan min'yo, e.g. including the half-steps omitted in the min'yo pentatonic scale used in the main japanese islands G10H2210/555 1 Tonality processing, involving the key in which a musical piece or melody is played (tonality analysis, detection or identification G10H2210/081) G10H2210/561 2 Changing the tonality within a musical piece G10H2210/565 2 Manual designation or selection of a tonality G10H2210/571 1 Chords; Chord sequences (special keyboards for playing chords, e.g. accordion G10H2230/245, janko keyboard G10H2220/251) G10H2210/576 2 Chord progression G10H2210/581 2 Chord inversion G10H2210/586 2 Natural chords, i.e. adjustment of individual note pitches in order to generate just intonation chords (scale natural G10H2210/471; chord correction G10H2210/335; musical analysis G10H2210/031) G10H2210/591 2 Chord with a suspended note, e.g. 2nd or 4th G10H2210/596 2 Chord augmented G10H2210/601 2 Chord diminished G10H2210/606 2 Chord ninth, i.e. including ninth or above, e.g. 11th or 13th G10H2210/611 2 Chord ninth or above, to which is 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(graphical musical score editing G10H2220/121; musical score displays resulting from a transcription G10H2210/086) G10H2220/021 1 Indicator, i.e. non-screen output user interfacing, e.g. visual or tactile instrument status or guidance information using lights, LEDs, seven segments displays (screen displays G10H2220/005, graphical user interfaces adapted for electrophonic musical instruments G10H2220/091; tactile key feedback G10H2220/311) G10H2220/026 2 associated with a key or other user input device, e.g. key indicator lights G10H2220/031 3 Blinking or flashing indicator lights G10H2220/036 3 Chord indicators, e.g. displaying note fingering when several notes are to be played simultaneously as a chord G10H2220/041 3 Remote key fingering indicator, i.e. fingering shown on a display separate from the instrument itself or substantially disjoint from the keys G10H2220/046 3 Drumpad indicator, e.g. drumbeat strike indicator light on a drumpad or rim G10H2220/051 3 Fret indicator, e.g. for playing guidance on a string instrument or string instrument emulator G10H2220/056 3 Hand or finger indicator, e.g. for indicating which hand or which specific finger should be used G10H2220/061 3 LED, i.e. using a light-emitting diode as indicator G10H2220/066 4 Colour, i.e. indications with two or more different colours G10H2220/071 3 Pedal indicator, e.g. guitar pedal status lights G10H2220/076 3 String indicator, e.g. on a stringed musical instrument for indicating which string is to be played, plucked or bowed G10H2220/081 2 Beat indicator, e.g. marks or flashing LEDs to indicate tempo or beat positions (analysis tempo G10H2210/076; tempo or beat alterations G10H2210/375; rhythm pattern G10H2210/341) G10H2220/086 2 Beats per minute [bpm] indicator, i.e. displaying a tempo value, e.g. in words or as numerical value in beats per minute (analysis tempo G10H2210/076; tempo or beat alterations G10H2210/375) G10H2220/091 1 Graphical user interface [GUI] specifically adapted for electrophonic musical instruments, e.g. interactive musical displays, musical instrument icons or menus; Details of user interactions therewith (GUI in general G06F3/048) G10H2220/096 2 using a touch screen (touch screen note input, e.g. using a displayed keyboard G10H2220/241; personal digital assistant [PDA] G10H2230/015) G10H2220/101 2 for graphical creation, edition or control of musical data or parameters G10H2220/106 3 using icons, e.g. selecting, moving or linking icons, on-screen symbols, screen regions or segments representing musical elements or parameters G10H2220/111 4 for graphical orchestra or soundstage control, e.g. on-screen selection or positioning of instruments in a virtual orchestra, using movable or selectable musical instrument icons (soundstage sound field effects G10H2210/305) G10H2220/116 3 for graphical editing of sound parameters or waveforms, e.g. by graphical interactive control of timbre, partials or envelope (non-graphical waveform editing G10H2250/615) G10H2220/121 3 for graphical editing of a musical score, staff or tablature (mere score display G10H2220/015; score transcription G10H2210/086) G10H2220/126 3 for graphical editing of individual notes, parts or phrases represented as variable length segments on a 2D or 3D representation, e.g. graphical edition of musical collage, remix files or pianoroll representations of MIDI-like files G10H2220/131 3 for abstract geometric visualisation of music, e.g. for interactive editing of musical parameters linked to abstract geometric figures G10H2220/135 1 Musical aspects of games or videogames; Musical instrument-shaped game input interfaces (game background music G10H2210/026; musical game scoring or performance evaluation G10H2210/091) G10H2220/141 2 Games on or about music, i.e. based on musical knowledge, e.g. musical multimedia quizzes (teaching of music per se G09B15/00) G10H2220/145 2 Multiplayer musical games, e.g. karaoke-like multiplayer videogames G10H2220/151 2 Musical difficulty level setting or selection G10H2220/155 1 User input interfaces for electrophonic musical instruments (graphical user interfaces specifically adapted for electrophonic musical instruments G10H2220/091; input means in general G06F3/00) G10H2220/161 2 with 2D or x/y surface coordinates sensing (graphical user interface or touchscreen input G10H2220/091; microtonal keyboard G10H2210/401) G10H2220/165 2 for string input, i.e. special characteristics in string composition or use for sensing purposes, e.g. causing the string to become its own sensor (transducers, e.g. piezoelectric or magnetic G10H2220/461; plectrum sensors G10H2220/191; guitar neck sensors or fret switches G10H2220/301) G10H2220/171 3 using electrified strings, e.g. strings carrying coded or AC signals for transducing, sustain, fret length or fingering detection G10H2220/175 3 using nonmagnetic string materials, e.g. nylon; Sensors specially adapted therefor (piezoelectric transducers G10H2220/525) G10H2220/181 3 by nonresonant wave interaction, i.e. string sensing using wavelengths unrelated to string resonant wavelengths, e.g. ultrasonic waves, microwave or light waves, propagated along a musical instrument string to measure its fret length, e.g. for MIDI transcription G10H2220/185 2 Stick input, e.g. drumsticks with position or contact sensors (stick for music conducting applications, e.g. conductor baton movement detection G10H2220/206) G10H2220/191 2 Plectrum or pick sensing, e.g. for detection of string striking or plucking (Plectra in general, e.g. for stringed musical instruments G10D3/173) G10H2220/195 2 Particle energy or molecular configuration used as musical control data G10H2220/201 2 for movement interpretation, i.e. capturing and recognizing a gesture or a specific kind of movement, e.g. to control a musical instrument G10H2220/206 3 Conductor baton movement detection used to adjust rhythm, tempo or expressivity of, e.g. the playback of musical pieces G10H2220/211 2 for microphones, i.e. control of musical parameters either directly from microphone signals or by physically associated peripherals, e.g. karaoke control switches or rhythm sensing accelerometer within the microphone casing (microphones per se H04R) G10H2220/215 2 using a magnetic strip on a card or sheet G10H2220/221 2 Keyboards, i.e. configuration of several keys or key-like input devices relative to one another (details of individual keys or key-like devices G10H2220/265; 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Special characteristics of individual keys of a keyboard; Key-like musical input devices, e.g. finger sensors, pedals, potentiometers, selectors (keyboards G10H2220/221, special musical scales G10H2210/395) G10H2220/271 3 Velocity sensing for individual keys, e.g. by placing sensors at different points along the kinematic path for individual key velocity estimation by delay measurement between adjacent sensor signals (velocity sensing common to several keys G10H2220/221) G10H2220/275 3 Switching mechanism or sensor details of individual keys, e.g. details of key contacts, hall effect or piezoelectric sensors used for key position or movement sensing purposes; Mounting thereof G10H2220/281 4 with two contacts, switches or sensor triggering levels along the key kinematic path G10H2220/285 4 with three contacts, switches or sensor triggering levels along the key kinematic path G10H2220/291 4 with four or more contacts, switches or sensor triggering levels along the key kinematic path G10H2220/295 4 Switch matrix, e.g. contact array common to several keys, the actuated keys being identified by the rows and columns in contact G10H2220/301 5 Fret-like switch array arrangements for guitar necks G10H2220/305 3 using a light beam to detect key, pedal or note actuation (light beams in general G10H2220/411) G10H2220/311 3 with controlled tactile or haptic feedback effect; output interfaces therefor G10H2220/315 2 for joystick-like proportional control of musical input; Videogame input devices used for musical input or control, e.g. gamepad, joysticks (joysticks per se G06F3/033, G05G9/047, A63F13/20) G10H2220/321 2 Garment sensors, i.e. musical control means with trigger surfaces or joint angle sensors, worn as a garment by the player, e.g. bracelet, intelligent clothing (vital parameter sensing G10H2220/371; wearable interfaces in general G06F3/00) G10H2220/326 3 Control glove or other hand or palm-attached control device G10H2220/331 3 Ring or other finger-attached control device G10H2220/336 3 Control shoe or boot, i.e. sensor-equipped lower part of lower limb, e.g. shoe, toe ring, sock, ankle bracelet or leg control attachment (garment sensors G10H2220/321; floor sensing devices, e.g. sensing mats G10H2220/341) G10H2220/341 2 Floor sensors, e.g. platform or groundsheet with sensors to detect foot position, balance or pressure, steps, stepping rhythm, dancing movements or jumping (shoe sensors G10H2220/336) G10H2220/346 3 Hopscotch sensing mats, i.e. including several step sensing zones, e.g. for detection of rhythmic dancing in time to background music according to stepping indications (games involving music G10H2220/135; performance evaluation or scoring G10H2210/091, videogames in general A63F13/00) G10H2220/351 2 Environmental parameters, e.g. temperature, ambient light, atmospheric pressure, humidity, used as input for musical purposes G10H2220/355 3 Geolocation input, i.e. control of musical parameters based on location or geographic position, e.g. provided by GPS, WiFi network location databases or mobile phone base station position databases G10H2220/361 2 Mouth control in general, i.e. breath, mouth, teeth, tongue or lip-controlled input devices or sensors detecting, e.g. lip position, lip vibration, air pressure, air velocity, air flow or air jet angle G10H2220/365 2 Bow control in general, i.e. sensors or transducers on a bow; Input interface or controlling process for emulating a bow, bowing action or generating bowing parameters, e.g. for appropriately controlling a specialised sound synthesiser (bowed string instrument sound synthesis per se G10H2250/445; electrophonic stringed instrument details G10H2230/075) G10H2220/371 2 Vital parameter control, i.e. musical instrument control based on body signals, e.g. brainwaves, pulsation, temperature, perspiration; biometric information (signals from body positions or movements G10H2220/321) G10H2220/376 3 using brain waves, e.g. EEG G10H2220/381 3 using glottal signals from an electroglottograph [EGG] or from a neck-worn glottis pick-up device G10H2220/386 3 using genetic information [DNA] or unique characterizing features of individuals, e.g. fingerprints, iris, facial or vocal features G10H2220/391 2 Angle sensing for musical purposes, using data from a gyroscope, gyrometer or other angular velocity or angular movement sensing device (angles measured by an accelerometer or gravimeter G10H2220/395; angles calculated from 3D position sensing G10H2220/401; player body joint angle sensing G10H2220/321) G10H2220/395 2 Acceleration sensing or accelerometer use, e.g. 3D movement computation by integration of accelerometer data, angle sensing with respect to the vertical, i.e. gravity sensing. (conductor baton movement sensing G10H2220/206, angle sensing without reference to gravity G10H2220/391; player body joint angle sensing G10H2220/321) G10H2220/401 2 3D sensing, i.e. three-dimensional (x, y, z) position or movement sensing. (movement pattern or gesture sensing G10H2220/201; geolocation sensing G10H2220/355, 3D sensing with accelerometer G10H2220/395) G10H2220/405 2 Beam sensing or control, i.e. input interfaces involving substantially immaterial beams, radiation, or fields of any nature, used, e.g. as a switch as in a light barrier, or as a control device, e.g. using the theremin electric field sensing principle (theremins G10H2230/051) G10H2220/411 3 Light beams (key actuation detection using light G10H2220/305) G10H2220/415 4 Infrared beams G10H2220/421 4 Laser beams G10H2220/425 3 Radio control, i.e. input or control device involving a radio frequency signal G10H2220/431 4 Use of microwaves G10H2220/435 3 Ultrasound, i.e. input or control device involving inaudible pressure waves, e.g. focused as a beam G10H2220/441 2 Image sensing, i.e. capturing images or optical patterns for musical purposes or musical control purposes (image analysis, inspection, positioning or tracking G06T7/00, recognising music notations G06V30/304) G10H2220/445 3 Bar codes or similar machine readable optical code patterns, e.g. two dimensional mesh pattern, for musical input or control purposes (bar codes G06K7/10) G10H2220/451 3 Scanner input, e.g. scanning a paper document such as a musical score for automated conversion into a musical file format G10H2220/455 3 Camera input, e.g. analyzing pictures from a video camera and using the analysis results as control data G10H2220/461 1 Transducers, i.e. details, positioning or use of assemblies to detect and convert mechanical vibrations or mechanical strains into an electrical signal, e.g. audio, trigger or control signal (contact microphones for use on musical instrument H04R1/46) G10H2220/465 2 Bridge-positioned, i.e. assembled to or attached with the bridge of a stringed musical instrument G10H2220/471 3 at bottom, i.e. transducer positioned at the bottom of the bridge, between the bridge and the body of the instrument G10H2220/475 3 on the side, i.e. picking up vibrations from a side of the bridge G10H2220/481 3 on top, i.e. transducer positioned between the strings and the bridge structure itself G10H2220/485 3 One transducer per string, e.g. 6 transducers for a 6 string guitar G10H2220/491 3 Two or more transducers per string, e.g. 8 transducers on a 4-string violin bridge G10H2220/495 3 Single bridge transducer, common to all strings G10H2220/501 3 Two or more bridge transducers, at least one transducer common to several strings G10H2220/505 2 Dual coil electrodynamic string transducer, e.g. for humbucking, to cancel out parasitic magnetic fields G10H2220/511 3 Stacked, i.e. one coil on top of the other G10H2220/515 3 Staggered, i.e. two coils side by side G10H2220/521 2 Hall effect transducers or similar magnetic field sensing semiconductor devices, e.g. for string vibration sensing or key movement sensing G10H2220/525 2 Piezoelectric transducers for vibration sensing or vibration excitation in the audio range; Piezoelectric strain sensing, e.g. as key velocity sensor; Piezoelectric actuators, e.g. key actuation in response to a control voltage G10H2220/531 3 made of piezoelectric film G10H2220/535 4 Piezoelectric polymer transducers, e.g. made of stretched and poled polyvinylidene difluoride [PVDF] sheets in which the molecular chains of vinylidene fluoride CH2-CF2 have been oriented in a preferential direction G10H2220/541 3 using piezoceramics, e.g. lead titanate [PbTiO3], zinc oxide [Zn2 O3], lithium niobate [LiNbO3], sodium tungstate [NaWO3], bismuth ferrite [BiFeO3] G10H2220/545 4 Barium titanate piezoceramics [BaTiO3] G10H2220/551 4 using LZT or PZT [lead-zirconate-titanate] piezoceramics [Pb[ZrxTi1-x]O3, 0=x=1] G10H2220/555 3 Bimorph transducers, i.e. piezoelectric bending multilayer structures with one or more piezoelectric layers, e.g. piezo on metal, serial bimorph or parallel bimorph G10H2220/561 2 Piezoresistive transducers, i.e. exhibiting vibration, pressure, force or movement -dependent resistance, e.g. strain gauges, carbon-doped elastomers or polymers for piezoresistive drumpads, carbon microphones G10H2220/565 2 Shielding, electromagnetic or magnetic, e.g. for transducers, i.e. for controlling, orienting or suppressing magnetic fields or for preventing unintentional generation, propagation and reception of electromagnetic energy in electrophonic musical instruments, their vicinity or their interconnections (dual coil humbucking transducers G10H2220/505) G10H2230/00 0 General physical, ergonomic or hardware implementation of electrophonic musical tools or instruments, e.g. shape or architecture G10H2230/005 1 Device type or category G10H2230/011 2 Hybrid piano, e.g. combined acoustic and electronic piano with complete hammer mechanism as well as key-action sensors coupled to an electronic sound generator G10H2230/015 2 PDA [personal digital assistant] or palmtop computing devices used for musical purposes, e.g. portable music players, tablet computers, e-readers or smart phones in which mobile telephony functions need not be used (touch-screen interfaces G10H2220/096) G10H2230/021 2 Mobile ringtone, i.e. generation, transmission, conversion or downloading of ringing tones or other sounds for mobile telephony; Special musical data formats or protocols herefor (mobile telephone transmission specifically adapted for electrophonic musical tools or instruments G10H2240/251) G10H2230/025 1 Computing or signal processing architecture features G10H2230/031 2 Use of cache memory for electrophonic musical instrument processes, e.g. for improving processing capabilities or solving interfacing problems G10H2230/035 2 Power management, i.e. specific power supply solutions for electrophonic musical instruments, e.g. auto power shut-off, energy saving designs, power conditioning, connector design, avoiding inconvenient wiring G10H2230/041 2 Processor load management, i.e. adaptation or optimization of computational load or data throughput in computationally intensive musical processes to avoid overload artifacts, e.g. by deliberately suppressing less audible or less relevant tones or decreasing their complexity G10H2230/045 1 Special instrument [spint], i.e. mimicking the ergonomy, shape, sound or other characteristic of a specific acoustic musical instrument category G10H2230/051 2 Spint theremin, i.e. mimicking electrophonic musical instruments in which tones are controlled or triggered in a touch-free manner by interaction with beams, jets or fields, e.g. theremin, air guitar, water jet controlled musical instrument, i.e. hydrolauphone G10H2230/055 2 Spint toy, i.e. specifically designed for children, e.g. adapted for smaller fingers or simplified in some way; Musical instrument-shaped game input interfaces with simplified control features G10H2230/061 2 Spint organ, i.e. mimicking acoustic musical instruments with pipe organ or harmonium features; Electrophonic aspects of acoustic pipe organs or harmoniums; MIDI-like control therefor G10H2230/065 2 Spint piano, i.e. mimicking acoustic musical instruments with piano, cembalo or spinet features, e.g. with piano-like keyboard; Electrophonic aspects of piano-like acoustic keyboard instruments; MIDI-like control therefor G10H2230/071 3 Spint harpsichord, i.e. mimicking plucked keyboard instruments, e.g. harpsichord, virginal, muselar, spinet, clavicytherium, ottavino, archicembalo G10H2230/075 2 Spint stringed, i.e. mimicking stringed instrument features, electrophonic aspects of acoustic stringed musical instruments without keyboard; MIDI-like control therefor (string instrument sound synthesis G10H2250/441) G10H2230/081 3 Spint viola G10H2230/085 3 Spint cello G10H2230/091 3 Spint hurdygurdy, i.e. mimicking characteristics of acoustic instruments with rosined wheel rubbing against strings G10H2230/095 3 Spint zither, i.e. mimicking any neckless stringed instrument in which the strings do not extend beyond the sounding board G10H2230/101 4 Spint koto, i.e. mimicking any traditional asian-style plucked zither with movable bridges G10H2230/105 4 Spint dulcimer, i.e. mimicking any zither-like instrument with small hand-played mallet hammers (Appalachian dulcimer G10H2230/095) G10H2230/111 3 Spint ukulele, i.e. mimicking any smaller guitar-like flat bridge string instruments G10H2230/115 3 Spint sitar, i.e. mimicking any long-necked plucked string instrument with a large number of additional non-playable sympathetic resonating strings or an additional gourd-like resonating chamber G10H2230/121 3 Spint mandolin, i.e. mimicking instruments of the lute family with hard sounding board, e.g. with strings arranged and tuned in pairs for tremolo playing (lute with skin -like sounding board G10H2230/151) G10H2230/125 3 Spint harp, i.e. mimicking harp-like instruments, e.g. large size concert harp, with pedal G10H2230/131 4 Spint harp celtic, i.e. mimicking smaller sized harps without pedal, eg. celtic harp, lever harp, folk harp, Irish harp G10H2230/135 3 Spint guitar, i.e. guitar-like instruments in which the sound is not generated by vibrating strings, e.g. guitar-shaped game interfaces G10H2230/141 4 Spint guitar drum, i.e. mimicking a guitar used at least partly as a percussion instrument G10H2230/145 4 Spint guitar keyboard, i.e. mimicking a combination of a guitar-like instrument, with or without strings, and a piano-like keyboard, e.g. with white and black keys arranged like on a piano G10H2230/151 3 Spint banjo, i.e. mimicking a stringed instrument with a piece of plastic or animal skin stretched over a circular frame or gourd, e.g. shamisen or other skin-covered lutes G10H2230/155 2 Spint wind instrument, i.e. mimicking musical wind instrument features; Electrophonic aspects of acoustic wind instruments; MIDI-like control therefor. (wind instrument sound synthesis G10H2250/461; mouth control, e.g. breath G10H2220/361; natural aerodynamic noise synthesis, e.g. wind G10H2250/431) G10H2230/161 3 Spint whistle, i.e. mimicking wind instruments in which the air is split against an edge, e.g. musical whistles, three tone samba whistle, penny whistle, pea whistle; whistle-emulating mouth interfaces; MIDI control therefor, e.g. for calliope G10H2230/165 4 Spint recorder, i.e. mimicking any end-blown whistle flute with several finger holes, e.g. recorders, xiao, kaval, shakuhachi and hocchiku flutes G10H2230/171 3 Spint brass mouthpiece, i.e. mimicking brass-like instruments equipped with a cupped mouthpiece, e.g. allowing it to be played like a brass instrument, with lip controlled sound generation as in an acoustic brass instrument; Embouchure sensor or MIDI interfaces therefor G10H2230/175 4 Spint trumpet, i.e. mimicking cylindrical bore brass instruments, e.g. bugle G10H2230/181 4 Spint trombone, i.e. mimicking trombones or other slide musical instruments permitting a continuous musical scale (microtonal scale G10H2210/401) G10H2230/185 4 Spint horn, i.e. mimicking conical bore brass instruments (hornpipes G10H2230/241) G10H2230/191 5 Spint French horn, i.e. mimicking an orchestral horn with valves for switching pipe lengths (English horn G10H2230/231) G10H2230/195 3 Spint flute, i.e. mimicking or emulating a transverse flute or air jet sensor arrangement therefor, e.g. sensing angle, lip position, etc, to trigger octave change; (input breath G10H2220/361; end-blown flutes G10H2230/161) G10H2230/201 4 Spint piccolo, i.e. half-size transverse flute, e.g. ottavino (piccolo clarinet G10H2230/241) G10H2230/205 3 Spint reed, i.e. mimicking or emulating reed instruments, sensors or interfaces therefor G10H2230/211 4 Spint harmonica, i.e. mimicking mouth operated wind instruments with multiple tuned free reeds, a.k.a. harmonica, blues harp, mouth organ, pitch pipe, ChengGong, (free reed instruments not operated by mouth, e.g. accordion G10H2230/245) G10H2230/215 4 Spint bagpipe, i.e. mimicking instruments with enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir; Bagpipe-like electrophonic instrument; Midi-like interfaces therefor G10H2230/221 4 Spint saxophone, i.e. mimicking conical bore musical instruments with single reed mouthpiece, e.g. saxophones, electrophonic emulation or interfacing aspects therefor G10H2230/225 4 Spint oboe, i.e. mimicking double reed woodwind with conical bore, e.g. oboe G10H2230/231 5 Spint english horn G10H2230/235 4 Spint bassoon, i.e. mimicking double reed low range woodwind with doubled back conical bore, e.g. bassoon G10H2230/241 4 Spint clarinet, i.e. mimicking any member of the single reed cylindrical bore woodwind instrument family, e.g. piccolo clarinet, octocontrabass, chalumeau, hornpipes, zhaleika G10H2230/245 2 Spint accordion, i.e. mimicking accordions; Electrophonic instruments with one or more typical accordion features, e.g. special accordion keyboards or bellows, electrophonic aspects of mechanical accordions, Midi-like control therefor G10H2230/251 2 Spint percussion, i.e. mimicking percussion instruments; Electrophonic musical instruments with percussion instrument features; Electrophonic aspects of acoustic percussion instruments, MIDI-like control therefor (gensound percussion G10H2250/435) G10H2230/255 3 Spint xylophone, i.e. mimicking any multi-toned percussion instrument with a multiplicity of tuned resonating bodies, regardless of their material or shape, e.g. xylophone, vibraphone, lithophone, metallophone, marimba, balafon, ranat, gamban, anklong G10H2230/261 3 Spint triangle G10H2230/265 3 Spint maracas, i.e. mimicking shells or gourds filled with seeds or dried beans, fitted with a handle, e.g. maracas, rumba shakers, shac-shacs G10H2230/271 3 Spint gong, i.e. mimicking circular flat, nippled or bowl-shaped metallic percussion instruments (G10H2230/321 takes precedence) G10H2230/275 3 Spint drum G10H2230/281 4 Spint drum assembly, i.e. mimicking two or more drums or drumpads assembled on a common structure, e.g. drum kit (multi-toned percussion instruments G10H2230/255) G10H2230/285 4 Spint drum tomtom, i.e. mimicking side-mounted drums without snares, e.g. in a drumkit G10H2230/291 4 Spint drum bass, i.e. mimicking bass drums; Pedals or interfaces therefor G10H2230/295 4 Spint drum brush, i.e. mimicking use of a brush to generate or trigger a percussive sound G10H2230/301 4 Spint drum rim, i.e. mimicking using or striking the rim of a drum or percussion instrument, rimshot; Interfacing aspects of the generation of different drumsound harmonic contents when a drum sensor is struck closer to the rim G10H2230/305 4 Spint drum snare, i.e. mimicking using strands of snares made of curled metal wire, metal cable, plastic cable, or gut cords stretched across the drumhead, e.g. snare drum, side drum, military drum, field drum G10H2230/311 4 Spint bongo G10H2230/315 4 Spint conga G10H2230/321 3 Spint cymbal, i.e. mimicking thin center-held gong-like instruments made of copper-based alloys, e.g. ride cymbal, china cymbal, sizzle cymbal, swish cymbal, zill, i.e. finger cymbals G10H2230/325 4 Spint cymbal crash, i.e. mimicking thin-edged cymbals designed to produce a loud, sharp "crash", either mounted on a stand and played with a drum stick, e.g. crash cymbal, or played in pairs by hand, e.g. clash cymbals G10H2230/331 4 Spint cymbal hihat, e.g. mimicking high-hat cymbal; Details of the pedal interface, of the pedal action emulation or of the generation of the different sounds resulting from this pedal action G10H2230/335 3 Spint cyldrum [cylindrical body hit or struck on the curved surface for musical purposes, e.g. drinking glass, oil drum] G10H2230/341 3 Spint claves, i.e. mimicking a pair of thick dowels producing a bright clicking sound when struck against each other G10H2230/345 3 Spint castanets, i.e. mimicking a joined pair of concave shells held in the hand to produce clicks for rhythmic accents or a ripping or rattling sound consisting of a rapid series of clicks, e.g. castanets, chácaras, krakebs, qraqib, garagab G10H2230/351 3 Spint bell, i.e. mimicking bells, e.g. cow-bells (bells in general G10K1/06) G10H2230/355 2 Spint spint, i.e. electrophonic musical instruments with features of acoustic instruments covered by G10D17/00, electrophonic aspects of acoustic instruments covered by G10D17/00, e.g. aeolian harps, MIDI-like control therefor G10H2230/361 2 Spint mechautomatic, i.e. electrophonic musical instruments with features of traditional mechanical automatic acoustic instruments, e.g. electrophonic emulation of historic mechanical pianoroll pianos, electrophonic aspects of partly mechanical automatic acoustic instruments covered by G10F, e.g. hybrid pianos, MIDI-like control therefor G10H2230/365 1 Ergonomy of electrophonic musical instruments G10H2230/371 2 Using hook and loop-type fastener or similar attachment to fasten detachable elements G10H2240/00 0 Data organisation or data communication aspects, specifically adapted for electrophonic musical tools or instruments G10H2240/005 1 Data structures for use in electrophonic musical devices; Data structures including musical parameters derived from musical analysis (audio retrieval G06F16/60) G10H2240/011 1 Files or data streams containing coded musical information, e.g. for transmission (audio coding G10L19/00) G10H2240/016 2 File editing, i.e. modifying musical data files or streams as such (editing by means of a graphical user interface G10H2220/091) G10H2240/021 3 for MIDI-like files or data streams G10H2240/026 2 File encryption of specific electrophonic music instrument file or stream formats, e.g. MIDI, note oriented formats, sound banks, wavetables (digital rights management [DRM] G06F21/00; encryption H04L9/00) G10H2240/031 2 File merging MIDI, i.e. merging or mixing a MIDI-like file or stream with a non-MIDI file or stream, e.g. audio or video G10H2240/036 2 File multilingual, e.g. multilingual lyrics for karaoke G10H2240/041 2 File watermark, i.e. embedding a hidden code in an electrophonic musical instrument file or stream for identification or authentification purposes (audio watermarking G10L19/018) G10H2240/046 2 File format, i.e. specific or non-standard musical file format used in or adapted for electrophonic musical instruments, e.g. in wavetables (details of musical waveform synthesis G10H2250/541) G10H2240/051 3 AC3, i.e. Audio Codec 3, Dolby Digital G10H2240/056 3 MIDI or other note-oriented file format G10H2240/061 3 MP3, i.e. MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, lossy audio compression G10H2240/066 3 MPEG audio-visual compression file formats, e.g. MPEG-4 for coding of audio-visual objects (MP3 G10H2240/061) G10H2240/071 3 Wave, i.e. Waveform Audio File Format, coding, e.g. uncompressed PCM audio according to the RIFF bitstream format method G10H2240/075 1 Musical metadata derived from musical analysis or for use in electrophonic musical instruments (additional information unrelated to its juxtaposed musical file data G10H2240/091; 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mobile ringtone G10H2230/021) G10H2240/255 3 Optical fibre transmission for electrophonic musical instrument purposes, e.g. hum mitigation G10H2240/261 3 Satellite transmission for musical instrument purposes, e.g. processing for mitigation of satellite transmission delays G10H2240/265 3 CATV transmission, i.e. electrophonic musical instruments connected to community antennas or cable television networks G10H2240/271 3 Serial transmission according to any one of RS-232 standards for serial binary single-ended data and control signals between a DTE and a DCE G10H2240/275 3 Musical interface to a personal computer PCI bus, "peripheral component interconnect bus" G10H2240/281 2 Protocol or standard connector for transmission of analog or digital data to or from an electrophonic musical instrument G10H2240/285 3 USB, i.e. either using a USB plug as power supply or using the USB protocol to exchange data G10H2240/291 3 SCSI, i.e. Small Computer System Interface G10H2240/295 3 Packet switched network, e.g. token ring (circuit-switched networks, e.g. traditional analog telephone transmission G10H2240/241) G10H2240/301 4 Ethernet, e.g. according to IEEE 802.3 G10H2240/305 4 Internet or TCP/IP protocol use for any electrophonic musical instrument data or musical parameter transmission purposes G10H2240/311 3 MIDI transmission (G10H2240/056 takes precedence) G10H2240/315 3 Firewire, i.e. transmission according to IEEE1394 G10H2240/321 3 Bluetooth G10H2240/325 1 Synchronizing two or more audio tracks or files according to musical features or musical timings (synchronised lyrics, e.g. for karaoke G10H2220/011) G10H2250/00 0 Aspects of algorithms or signal processing methods without intrinsic musical character, yet specifically adapted for or used in electrophonic musical processing (methods with intrinsic musical character G10H2210/00) G10H2250/005 1 Algorithms for electrophonic musical instruments or musical processing, e.g. for automatic composition or resource allocation (mathematical functions therefor G10H2250/131; details of musical waveform synthesis G10H2250/541) G10H2250/011 2 Genetic algorithms, i.e. using computational steps analogous to biological selection, recombination and mutation on an initial population of, e.g. sounds, pieces, melodies or loops to compose or otherwise generate, e.g. evolutionary music or sound synthesis G10H2250/015 2 Markov chains, e.g. hidden Markov models [HMM], for musical processing, e.g. musical analysis or musical composition G10H2250/021 3 Dynamic programming, e.g. Viterbi, for finding the most likely or most desirable sequence in music analysis, processing or composition (Viterbi decoding H03M13/41) G10H2250/025 1 Envelope processing of music signals in, e.g. time domain, transform domain or cepstrum domain G10H2250/031 2 Spectrum envelope processing G10H2250/035 2 Crossfade, i.e. time domain amplitude envelope control of the transition between musical sounds or melodies, obtained for musical purposes, e.g. for ADSR tone generation, articulations, medley, remix (audio mixers H04H60/04) G10H2250/041 1 Delay lines applied to musical processing (reverberation effects G10H2210/281; 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Reproducing by magnetic means; Record carriers therefor (G11B11/00 {and G11B13/00} take precedence) G11B2005/0002 1 {Special dispositions or recording techniques} G11B2005/0005 2 {Arrangements, methods or circuits} G11B2005/0008 3 {Magnetic conditionning of heads, e.g. biasing} G11B2005/001 3 {Controlling recording characteristics of record carriers or transducing characteristics of transducers by means not being part of their structure} G11B2005/0013 4 {of transducers, e.g. linearisation, equalisation} G11B2005/0016 5 {of magnetoresistive transducers} G11B2005/0018 6 {by current biasing control or regulation} G11B2005/0021 3 {Thermally assisted recording using an auxiliary energy source for heating the recording layer locally to assist the magnetization reversal} G11B2005/0024 3 {Microwave assisted recording} G11B2005/0026 2 {Pulse recording} G11B2005/0029 3 {using magnetisation components of the recording layer disposed mainly perpendicularly to the record carrier surface} G11B2005/0032 2 {Transducing means or record carriers including or interacting with each other through interposition of, a physically controllable magnetic flux masking or focusing element} G11B2005/0034 3 {switchable at least locally between two different physical states, e.g. magnetic and non-magnetic} G11B2005/0037 4 {using superconductive elements} G11B5/004 1 Recording on, or reproducing or erasing from, magnetic drums (G11B19/00 takes precedence) G11B5/008 1 Recording on, or reproducing or erasing from, magnetic tapes, {sheets, e.g. cards,} or wires (G11B15/00 {G11B19/00} take precedence; {bulk transferring of information magnetisation for re-recording G11B5/865; marking record carriers in digital fashion G06K}) G11B5/00804 2 {magnetic sheets (rotating sheets G11B5/012)} G11B5/00808 3 {magnetic cards} G11B5/00813 2 {magnetic tapes} G11B5/00817 3 {on longitudinal tracks only, e.g. for serpentine format recording} G11B5/00821 4 {using stationary heads} G11B5/00826 5 {comprising a plurality of single poles or gaps or groups thereof operative at the same time} G11B5/0083 6 {for parallel information processing, e.g. PCM recording} G11B5/00834 5 {using virtual scanning heads} G11B5/00839 4 {using cyclically driven heads providing segmented tracks} G11B2005/00843 4 {allowing digital compact cassette [DCC] format recording} G11B5/00847 3 {on transverse tracks (G11B5/00878 takes precedence)} G11B5/00852 4 {using stationary heads} G11B5/00856 5 {comprising a plurality of single poles or gaps or groups thereof operative in time sequence} G11B5/0086 4 {using cyclically driven heads providing segmented tracks} G11B5/00865 5 {for transducing on more than one segment simultaneously} G11B5/00869 6 {the segments being disposed in different lateral zones of the tape} G11B5/00873 6 {the segments being disposed in different longitudinal zones of the tape} G11B5/00878 3 {transducing different track configurations or formats on the same tape} G11B5/00882 4 {configurations only, e.g. longitudinal and transverse} G11B5/00886 5 {simultaneously} G11B5/00891 4 {formats only, e.g. analog and digital} G11B5/00895 5 {simultaneously} G11B5/012 1 Recording on, or reproducing or erasing from, magnetic disks (G11B17/00, G11B19/00 take precedence) G11B5/016 2 using magnetic foils G11B5/02 1 Recording, reproducing, or erasing methods; Read, write or erase circuits therefor G11B5/022 2 {H-Bridge head driver circuit, the "H" configuration allowing to inverse the current direction in the head} G11B5/024 2 Erasing G11B5/0245 3 {Bulk erasing} G11B5/027 2 Analogue recording G11B5/0275 3 {Boundary displacement recording} G11B5/03 3 Biasing G11B5/035 3 Equalising G11B5/09 2 Digital recording G11B5/10 1 Structure or manufacture of housings or shields for heads G11B5/102 2 {Manufacture of housing} G11B5/105 2 Mounting of head within housing {or assembling of head and housing (G11B5/3103 takes precedence)} G11B5/11 2 Shielding of head against electric or magnetic fields G11B5/112 3 {Manufacture of shielding device} G11B5/115 3 Shielding devices arranged between heads or windings ({G11B5/265} , G11B5/29 take precedence) G11B5/127 1 Structure or manufacture of heads, e.g. inductive G11B5/1272 2 {Assembling or shaping of elements (G11B5/1278 takes precedence)} G11B5/1274 2 {with "composite" cores, i.e. cores composed in some parts of magnetic particles and in some other parts of magnetic metal layers} G11B5/1276 3 {including at least one magnetic thin film} G11B5/1278 2 {specially adapted for magnetisations perpendicular to the surface of the record carrier} G11B5/133 2 with cores composed of particles, e.g. with dust cores, with ferrite cores {with cores composed of isolated magnetic particles (in thin films G11B5/31)} G11B5/1335 3 {Assembling or shaping of elements} G11B5/147 2 with cores being composed of metal sheets, i.e. laminated cores {with cores composed of isolated magnetic layers, e.g. sheets (in thin films G11B5/31)} G11B5/1475 3 {Assembling or shaping of elements (G11B5/153 takes precedence)} G11B5/153 3 with tape-wound cores G11B5/17 2 Construction or disposition of windings G11B5/187 2 Structure or manufacture of the surface of the head in physical contact with, or immediately adjacent to the recording medium; Pole pieces; Gap features (G11B5/265, {G11B5/29} , G11B5/31 take precedence) G11B5/1871 3 {Shaping or contouring of the transducing or guiding surface} G11B5/1872 4 {for improving the form of the electrical signal transduced, e.g. compensation of "contour effect"} G11B5/1874 5 {specially adapted for composite pole pieces, e.g. for avoiding "pseudo-gap"} G11B5/1875 3 {"Composite" pole pieces, i.e. poles composed in some parts of magnetic particles and in some other parts of magnetic metal layers} G11B5/1877 4 {including at least one magnetic thin film} G11B5/1878 5 {disposed immediately adjacent to the transducing gap, e.g. "Metal-In-Gap" structure} G11B5/193 3 the pole pieces being ferrite {or other magnetic particles (G11B5/1871 takes precedence; in thin film G11B5/31)} G11B5/21 3 the pole pieces being of ferrous sheet metal {or other magnetic layers (G11B5/1871 takes precedence; in thin film G11B5/31)} G11B5/23 3 Gap features {(G11B5/1871, G11B5/1875, G11B5/265, G11B5/29, G11B5/488 and subgroups, G11B5/4907 and subgroups, G11B5/4969 and subgroups take precedence)} G11B5/232 4 {Manufacture of gap} G11B5/235 4 Selection of material for gap filler {(G11B5/232 takes precedence)} G11B5/245 3 comprising means for controlling the reluctance of the magnetic circuit {in a head with single gap, for co-operation with one track} (G11B5/255 takes precedence) G11B5/2452 4 {where the dimensions of the effective gap are controlled} G11B5/2455 5 {the magnetic circuit including at least one magnetic thin film of controllable properties (for scanning G11B5/4938)} G11B5/2457 6 {disposed immediately adjacent to the gap ("composite" pole pieces G11B5/1877)} G11B5/255 3 comprising means for protection against wear {(in thin film structures G11B5/3106)} G11B5/265 2 Structure or manufacture of a head with more than one gap for erasing, recording or reproducing on the same track (G11B5/33 takes precedence {in thin film structures G11B5/31}) G11B5/2651 3 {Manufacture} G11B5/2652 3 {with more than one gap simultaneously operative (with controlled single gap G11B5/245)} G11B5/2654 4 {for recording or erasing} G11B5/2655 5 {with all the gaps disposed within the track or "guard band" between tracks, e.g. with erase gaps operative on track edges, with wide erase gap followed by narrow write gap} G11B5/2657 6 {all the gaps having the same dimension in the direction transverse to the track direction} G11B5/2658 7 {for recording with premagnetization or biasing of record carrier or head} G11B5/29 2 Structure or manufacture of unitary devices formed of plural heads for more than one track {(G11B5/33, G11B5/49 and subgroups take precedence; in thin film structure G11B5/31)} G11B5/295 3 {Manufacture} G11B5/31 2 using thin films {(G11B5/1274, G11B5/1278, G11B5/1874, G11B5/1875, G11B5/33, G11B5/49 take precedence; magnetic thin film structures H01F10/00)} G11B5/3103 3 {Structure or manufacture of integrated heads or heads mechanically assembled and electrically connected to a support or housing} G11B5/3106 4 {where the integrated or assembled structure comprises means for conditioning against physical detrimental influence, e.g. wear, contamination (G11B5/3133 takes precedence)} G11B5/3109 3 {Details (G11B5/3103 takes precedence)} G11B5/3113 4 {for improving the magnetic domain structure or avoiding the formation or displacement of undesirable magnetic domains} G11B5/3116 4 {Shaping of layers, poles or gaps for improving the form of the electrical signal transduced, e.g. for shielding, contour effect, equalizing, side flux fringing, cross talk reduction between heads or between heads and information tracks (G11B5/3113, G11B5/245 take precedence)} G11B5/312 4 {for reducing flux leakage between the electrical coil layers and the magnetic cores or poles or between the magnetic cores or poles} G11B5/3123 5 {by using special coil configurations or conductors} G11B5/3126 6 {using superconductors} G11B5/313 4 {Disposition of layers} G11B5/3133 5 {including layers not usually being a part of the electromagnetic transducer structure and providing additional features, e.g. for improving heat radiation, reduction of power dissipation, adaptations for measurement or indication of gap depth or other properties of the structure (G11B5/3106 takes precedence)} G11B5/3136 6 {for reducing the pole-tip-protrusion at the head transducing surface, e.g. caused by thermal expansion of dissimilar materials} G11B5/314 6 {where the layers are extra layers normally not provided in the transducing structure, e.g. optical layers (G11B5/3196 takes precedence)} G11B5/3143 5 {including additional layers for improving the electromagnetic transducing properties of the basic structure, e.g. for flux coupling, guiding or shielding (G11B5/3116, G11B5/312 take precedence)} G11B5/3146 6 {magnetic layers} G11B5/315 7 {Shield layers on both sides of the main pole, e.g. in perpendicular magnetic heads} G11B5/3153 7 {including at least one magnetic thin film coupled by interfacing to the basic magnetic thin film structure} G11B5/3156 8 {providing interaction by induced or exchange coupling} G11B5/3159 6 {superconductive layers} G11B5/3163 3 {Fabrication methods or processes specially adapted for a particular head structure, e.g. using base layers for electroplating, using functional layers for masking, using energy or particle beams for shaping the structure or modifying the properties of the basic layers} G11B5/3166 4 {Testing or indicating in relation thereto, e.g. before the fabrication is completed} G11B5/3169 4 {Working or finishing the interfacing surface of heads, e.g. lapping of heads} G11B5/3173 4 {Batch fabrication, i.e. producing a plurality of head structures in one batch} G11B5/3176 3 {Structure of heads comprising at least in the transducing gap regions two magnetic thin films disposed respectively at both sides of the gaps (G11B5/2455, G11B5/265 take precedence; composite magnetic head structures, e.g. "Metal-In-Gap" heads are classified in G11B5/127 or G11B5/187 and subgroups)} G11B5/3179 4 {the films being mainly disposed in parallel planes} G11B5/3183 5 {intersecting the gap plane, e.g. "horizontal head structure"} G11B5/3186 5 {parallel to the gap plane, e.g. "vertical head structure"} G11B5/3189 3 {Testing} G11B5/3193 4 {of films or layers, e.g. continuity test} G11B5/3196 5 {of thin magnetic films, e.g. functional testing of the transducing properties (G11B5/455 takes precedence)} G11B5/325 2 Erasing heads using permanent magnets (general details therefor G11B5/133 - G11B5/255) G11B5/33 2 Structure or manufacture of flux-sensitive heads, {i.e. for reproduction only; Combination of such heads with means for recording or erasing only}({Single head using magnetic domains for scanning G11B5/4946; multiple head for scanning G11B5/4907 and subgroups } ; general details therefor G11B5/133 - G11B5/255) G11B5/332 3 {using thin films (G11B5/372, G11B5/3903 take precedence)} G11B5/335 3 with saturated jig, e.g. for detecting second harmonic; balanced flux head G11B5/35 3 having vibrating elements G11B5/37 3 using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices (G11B5/39 takes precedence){using Hall or Hall-related effect, e.g. planar-Hall effect or pseudo-Hall effect} G11B5/372 4 {in magnetic thin films} G11B5/374 5 {Integrated structures} G11B5/376 4 {in semi-conductors (G11B5/372 takes precedence)} G11B5/378 5 {Integrated structures} G11B5/39 3 using magneto-resistive devices {or effects} G11B5/3903 4 {using magnetic thin film layers or their effects, the films being part of integrated structures} G11B5/3906 5 {Details related to the use of magnetic thin film layers or to their effects} G11B5/3909 6 {Arrangements using a magnetic tunnel junction} G11B5/3912 6 {Arrangements in which the active read-out elements are transducing in association with active magnetic shields, e.g. magnetically coupled shields (G11B5/3916 takes precedence)} G11B5/3916 6 {Arrangements in which the active read-out elements are coupled to the magnetic flux of the track by at least one magnetic thin film flux guide} G11B5/3919 7 {the guide being interposed in the flux path} G11B5/3922 8 {the read-out elements being disposed in magnetic shunt relative to at least two parts of the flux guide structure} G11B5/3925 9 {the two parts being thin films} G11B5/3929 6 {Disposition of magnetic thin films not used for directly coupling magnetic flux from the track to the MR film or for shielding} G11B5/3932 7 {Magnetic biasing films} G11B5/3935 7 {Flux closure films not being part of the track flux guides} G11B5/3938 8 {the flux closure films being used for absorbing or reducing demagnetisating or saturating fields} G11B5/3941 8 {the flux closure films being used for providing a closed magnetic circuit to the MR film} G11B5/3945 6 {Heads comprising more than one sensitive element} G11B5/3948 7 {the sensitive elements being active read-out elements} G11B5/3951 8 {the active elements being arranged on several parallel planes} G11B5/3954 9 {the active elements transducing on a single track} G11B5/3958 8 {the active elements being arranged in a single plane, e.g. "matrix" disposition} G11B5/3961 9 {disposed at an angle to the direction of the track or relative movement} G11B5/3964 10 {for transducing on a single track} G11B5/3967 5 {Composite structural arrangements of transducers, e.g. inductive write and magnetoresistive read (G11B5/3906 takes precedence)} G11B5/397 6 {with a plurality of independent magnetoresistive active read-out elements for respectively transducing from selected components} G11B5/3974 7 {from the same information track, e.g. frequency bands} G11B5/3977 7 {from different information tracks} G11B5/398 5 {Specially shaped layers} G11B5/3983 6 {with current confined paths in the spacer layer} G11B5/3987 6 {with provision for closing the magnetic flux during operation} G11B5/399 5 {with intrinsic biasing, e.g. provided by equipotential strips} G11B5/3993 5 {in semi-conductors} G11B2005/3996 4 {large or giant magnetoresistive effects [GMR], e.g. as generated in spin-valve [SV] devices} G11B5/40 1 Protective measures on heads, e.g. against excessive temperature (G11B5/31 takes precedence; protection against wear G11B5/255 {protective structure of the head: see under structures, e.g. G11B5/3106}) G11B5/41 1 Cleaning of heads {(of record carriers G11B23/50)} G11B5/455 1 Arrangements for functional testing of heads; Measuring arrangements for heads G11B5/4555 2 {by using a spin-stand, i.e. a spinning disc or simulator} G11B5/465 1 Arrangements for demagnetisation of heads G11B5/48 1 Disposition or mounting of heads {or head supports} relative to record carriers {(mounting of head within housing G11B5/105); arrangements of heads, e.g. for scanning the record carrier to increase the relative speed (driving of both record carriers and head G11B15/18; guiding record carriers G11B15/60; head selecting circuits G11B15/12)} G11B5/4806 2 {specially adapted for disk drive assemblies, e.g. assembly prior to operation, hard or flexible disk drives (G11B5/488 - G11B5/54 take precedence)} G11B5/4813 3 {Mounting or aligning of arm assemblies, e.g. actuator arm supported by bearings, multiple arm assemblies, arm stacks or multiple heads on single arm (G11B5/484 takes precedence)} G11B5/4826 3 {Mounting, aligning or attachment of the transducer head relative to the arm assembly, e.g. slider holding members, gimbals, adhesive (G11B5/484 takes precedence; details of head housings or structures G11B5/10, G11B5/127; adjustment relative to the record carrier G11B5/56)} G11B5/483 4 {Piezo-electric devices between head and arm, e.g. for fine adjustment} G11B5/4833 3 {Structure of the arm assembly, e.g. load beams, flexures, parts of the arm adapted for controlling vertical force on the head (G11B5/484 takes precedence)} G11B5/484 3 {Integrated arm assemblies, e.g. formed by material deposition or by etching from single piece of metal or by lamination of materials forming a single arm/suspension/head unit} G11B5/4846 3 {Constructional details of the electrical connection between arm and support} G11B5/4853 3 {Constructional details of the electrical connection between head and arm} G11B5/486 3 {with provision for mounting or arranging electrical conducting means or circuits on or along the arm assembly} G11B5/4866 3 {the arm comprising an optical waveguide, e.g. for thermally-assisted recording} G11B5/4873 3 {the arm comprising piezoelectric or other actuators for adjustment of the arm} G11B5/488 2 {Disposition of heads (G11B5/49, G11B5/52 take precedence)} G11B5/4886 3 {relative to rotating disc} G11B5/4893 3 {relative to moving tape} G11B5/49 2 Fixed mounting {or arrangements, e.g. one head per track} G11B5/4907 3 {Details for scanning (G11B5/4969 takes precedence)} G11B5/4915 4 {Structure of specially adapted heads (G11B5/3906 takes precedence)} G11B5/4923 5 {in which zones of the transducing part are being physically controllable} G11B5/493 6 {Control of magnetic properties, e.g. saturation, anisotropy} G11B5/4938 7 {of thin magnetic films} G11B5/4946 8 {for formation or displacement of magnetic domains, e.g. walls, bubbles} G11B5/4953 5 {part of the structure being mechanically or magnetically coupled to or decoupled from, the transducing part} G11B5/4961 4 {Circuits} G11B5/4969 3 {Details for track selection or addressing} G11B5/4976 4 {Disposition of heads, e.g. matrix arrangement} G11B5/4984 4 {Structure of specially adapted switching heads (G11B5/3958 takes precedence)} G11B5/4992 4 {Circuits} G11B5/50 2 Interchangeable mountings, e.g. for replacement of head without readjustment G11B5/52 2 with simultaneous movement of head and record carrier, e.g. rotation of head (G11B5/588 takes precedence) G11B5/53 3 Disposition or mounting of heads on rotating support G11B5/531 4 {Disposition of more than one recording or reproducing head on support rotating cyclically around an axis} G11B5/532 5 {Parallel to the direction of movement of the tape, e.g. for transversal scanning} G11B5/534 5 {inclined relative to the direction of movement of the tape, e.g. for helicoidal scanning} G11B5/535 5 {perpendicular to the direction of movement of the tape, e.g. for longitudinal scanning} G11B5/537 6 {with all the heads disposed in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the tape, e.g. for circular scanning} G11B5/538 4 {Disposition or mounting of pole pieces on rotating support (magnetic switching of fixed head arrangements G11B5/49)} G11B5/54 2 with provision for moving the head into or out of its operative position or across tracks G11B5/55 3 Track change, selection or acquisition by displacement of the head G11B5/5504 4 {across tape tracks} G11B5/5508 5 {Control circuits therefor (G11B5/5513 takes precedence)} G11B5/5513 4 {Specially adapted for transducing in both travelling directions of tape} G11B5/5517 5 {Controlled by automatic tape drive reversing arrangement (reversing tape drive arrangements G11B15/444)} G11B5/5521 4 {across disk tracks (spiral track following G11B5/596)} G11B5/5526 5 {Control therefor; circuits, track configurations or relative disposition of servo-information transducers and servo-information tracks for control thereof (G11B5/556 takes precedence)} G11B5/553 6 {Details} G11B5/5534 7 {Initialisation, calibration, e.g. cylinder "set-up"} G11B5/5539 8 {Skew adjustment, e.g. adjustment of the position of the first sector in each track with respect to the other tracks, for improving, e.g. access performance} G11B5/5543 8 {servo-format therefor} G11B5/5547 7 {"Seek" control and circuits therefor (G11B5/5556 takes precedence)} G11B5/5552 5 {using fine positioning means for track acquisition separate from the coarse (e.g. track changing) positioning means} G11B5/5556 6 {with track following after a "seek"} G11B5/556 7 {control circuits therefor} G11B5/5565 5 {system adaptation for compensation of variations of physical parameters, e.g. temperature} G11B5/5569 5 {details of specially adapted mobile parts, e.g. electromechanical control devices (motors in general H02K)} G11B5/5573 6 {Details of the magnetic circuit, e.g. of actuators} G11B5/5578 6 {Multiple actuators addressing the same disk, e.g. to improve data rate or access rate} G11B5/5582 5 {system adaptation for working during or after external perturbation, e.g. in the presence of a mechanical oscillation caused by a shock} G11B5/5586 5 {Minimising seek noise, e.g. actuator noise} G11B5/5591 4 {across drum tracks} G11B5/5595 5 {Control circuits therefor} G11B5/56 2 with provision for moving the head {support} for the purpose of adjusting the position of the head relative to the record carrier, e.g. manual adjustment for azimuth correction or track centering ({G11B5/52,} G11B5/54, G11B5/58 take precedence) G11B5/58 2 with provision for moving the head for the purpose of maintaining alignment of the head relative to the record carrier during transducing operation, e.g. to compensate for surface irregularities of the latter or for track following {(spacing means incorporated in the head structure G11B5/187, G11B5/255, G11B5/3106)} G11B5/581 3 {maintaining desired contact or spacing by direct interaction of forces generated between heads or supports thereof and record carriers or supports thereof, e.g. attraction-repulsion interactions} G11B5/582 4 {interactions in a magnetic field} G11B5/583 5 {using repulsion generated by superconductors in a magnetic field, e.g. by "Meissner effect"} G11B5/584 3 for track following on tapes G11B5/588 4 by controlling the position of the rotating heads (by controlling the speed of the record carrier G11B15/467; by controlling speed of the heads G11B15/473; {by moving the transducing part of the head relative to the headwheel, in the direction of the scanning movement G11B15/1841}) G11B5/592 5 using bimorph elements supporting the heads {(see provisional also G11B5/588)} G11B5/5921 6 {using auxiliary signals, e.g. pilot signals} G11B5/5922 7 {superimposed on the main signal} G11B5/5923 7 {recorded in horizontal suppression internal of video frame} G11B5/5925 7 {recorded in vertical suppression internal of video frame} G11B5/5926 7 {recorded in separate tracks, e.g. servo tracks} G11B5/5927 8 {Helicoidal tracks} G11B5/5928 8 {Longitudinal tracks} G11B5/596 3 for track following on disks {(G11B5/5526, G11B5/5552, G11B5/5565, G11B5/5582 take precedence)} G11B5/59605 4 {Circuits (G11B5/59627 - G11B5/59688 take precedence)} G11B5/59611 5 {Detection or processing of peak/envelop signals} G11B5/59616 5 {Synchronisation; Clocking (G11B5/59622 takes precedence)} G11B5/59622 5 {Gain control; Filters} G11B5/59627 4 {Aligning for runout, eccentricity or offset compensation (G11B5/5534, G11B5/59677, G11B5/59688 take precedence)} G11B5/59633 4 {Servo formatting (G11B5/59627, G11B5/59677, G11B5/59683, G11B5/59688 take precedence)} G11B5/59638 5 {Servo formatting apparatuses, e.g. servo-writers} G11B5/59644 5 {Acquisition or selection of servo format from a system reference (after track seek G11B5/5556)} G11B5/5965 5 {Embedded servo format (G11B5/59655 takes precedence)} G11B5/59655 5 {Sector, sample or burst servo format} G11B5/59661 5 {Spiral servo format} G11B5/59666 5 {Self servo writing} G11B5/59672 5 {Servo re-writing, e.g. for the correction of offsets or 'fading' of servo marks} G11B5/59677 4 {with optical servo tracking} G11B5/59683 4 {for magnetoresistive heads} G11B5/59688 4 {Servo signal format patterns or signal processing thereof, e.g. dual, tri, quad, burst signal patterns} G11B5/59694 4 {System adaptation for working during or after external perturbation, e.g. in the presence of a mechanical oscillation caused by a shock} G11B5/60 3 Fluid-dynamic spacing of heads from record-carriers G11B5/6005 4 {Specially adapted for spacing from a rotating disc using a fluid cushion} G11B5/6011 5 {Control of flying height} G11B5/6017 6 {using capacitive measurement} G11B5/6023 6 {using inductive measurement} G11B5/6029 6 {Measurement using values derived from the data signal read from the disk} G11B5/6035 6 {using electrostatic forces} G11B5/6041 6 {using magnetic forces} G11B5/6047 6 {using magnetostrictive means} G11B5/6052 6 {using optical means} G11B5/6058 6 {using piezoelectric means} G11B5/6064 6 {using air pressure} G11B5/607 6 {using thermal means} G11B5/6076 6 {Detecting head-disk contact} G11B5/6082 5 {Design of the air bearing surface} G11B5/6088 5 {Optical waveguide in or on flying head} G11B5/6094 5 {Preventing or discharging electrostatic charge build-up on the flying head} G11B5/62 1 Record carriers characterised by the selection of the material G11B5/627 2 of leaders for magnetic tapes, e.g. non-magnetic strips on the tapes or for connection G11B5/633 2 of cinematographic films or slides with integral magnetic track G11B5/64 2 comprising only the magnetic material without bonding agent G11B5/642 3 {self supporting magnetic material, e.g. magnetisable wires} G11B5/65 3 characterised by its composition (G11B5/66 takes precedence) G11B5/653 4 {containing Fe or Ni (containing Co G11B5/656; containing inorganic, non-oxide compounds of Si, N, P, B, H or C G11B5/657; containing oxygen G11B5/658)} G11B5/656 4 {containing Co (containing inorganic, non-oxide compounds of Si, N, P, B, H or C G11B5/657; containing oxygen G11B5/658)} G11B5/657 4 {containing inorganic, non-oxide compound of Si, N, P, B, H or C, e.g. in metal alloy or compound (containing oxygen G11B5/658)} G11B5/658 4 {containing oxygen, e.g. molecular oxygen or magnetic oxide} G11B5/66 3 the record carriers consisting of several layers G11B5/667 4 including a soft magnetic layer G11B5/672 4 {having 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polyesters, polyethers, silicones, polyvinyl resins, polyacrylresins or epoxy resins (G11B5/7022 takes precedence)} G11B5/7025 5 {containing cellulosic derivates (G11B5/7022 takes precedence)} G11B5/7026 5 {Radiation curable polymers} G11B5/7027 5 {Graft polymers} G11B5/7028 5 {Additives, e.g. crosslinking agents} G11B5/706 4 characterised by the composition of the magnetic material G11B5/70605 5 {metals or alloys} G11B5/7061 6 {with a non-magnetic core} G11B5/70615 6 {containing Fe metal or alloys (G11B5/70621 takes precedence)} G11B5/70621 6 {containing Co metal or alloys} G11B5/70626 5 {containing non-metallic substances} G11B5/70631 6 {with a non-magnetic core} G11B5/70636 6 {CrO2} G11B5/70642 6 {iron oxides} G11B5/70647 7 {with a skin (G11B5/70657 takes precedence)} G11B5/70652 7 {gamma - Fe2 O3} G11B5/70657 8 {with a skin} G11B5/70663 8 {Preparation processes specially adapted therefor, e.g. using stabilising agents (G11B5/70668 and G11B5/70673 take precedence)} G11B5/70668 8 {containing a dopant} G11B5/70673 9 {containing Co} G11B5/70678 7 {Ferrites} G11B5/70684 8 {Ferro-ferrioxydes} G11B5/70689 9 {Magnetite} G11B5/70694 9 {Non-stoechiometric ferro-ferrioxydes, e.g. berthollide} G11B5/708 4 characterised by addition of non-magnetic particles to the layer G11B5/7085 5 {non-magnetic abrasive particles} G11B5/71 4 characterised by the lubricant G11B5/712 4 characterised by the surface treatment or coating of magnetic particles G11B5/714 4 characterised by the dimension of the magnetic particles G11B5/716 4 characterised by two or more magnetic layers G11B5/718 5 at least one on each side of the base layer G11B5/72 2 Protective coatings, e.g. anti-static {or antifriction} G11B5/722 3 {containing an anticorrosive material} G11B5/725 3 containing a lubricant {, e.g. organic compounds (inorganic carbon protective coating G11B5/727)} G11B5/7253 4 {Fluorocarbon lubricant} G11B5/7257 5 {Perfluoropolyether lubricant} G11B5/726 3 {Two or more protective coatings 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characterised by composition or structure} G11B5/735 3 characterised by the back layer {(magnetic recording media substrates G11B5/739)} G11B5/7353 4 {for a thin film medium where the magnetic recording layer structure has no bonding agent} G11B5/7356 4 {comprising non-magnetic particles in the back layer, e.g. particles of TiO2, ZnO or SiO2} G11B5/7358 5 {specially adapted for achieving a specific property, e.g. average roughness [Ra]} G11B5/736 3 {Non-magnetic layer under a soft magnetic layer, e.g. between a substrate and a soft magnetic underlayer [SUL] or a keeper layer (magnetic recording media substrates G11B5/739)} G11B5/7361 4 {Two or more non-magnetic layers} G11B5/7362 5 {Physical structure of underlayer, e.g. texture} G11B5/7363 4 {Non-magnetic single underlayer comprising nickel} G11B5/7364 4 {Non-magnetic single underlayer comprising chromium} G11B5/7365 4 {Non-magnetic single underlayer comprising a polymeric structure, e.g. polymeric adhesion layer or plasma-polymerized carbon layer} G11B5/7366 4 {for heat-assisted or thermally-assisted magnetic recording [HAMR, TAMR]} G11B5/7367 4 {Physical structure of underlayer, e.g. texture} G11B5/7368 3 {Non-polymeric layer under the lowermost magnetic recording layer (base layers having a non-magnetic layer under a soft magnetic layer G11B5/736; magnetic recording media substrates G11B5/739)} G11B5/7369 4 {Two or more non-magnetic underlayers, e.g. seed layers or barrier layers} G11B5/737 5 {Physical structure of underlayer, e.g. texture} G11B5/7371 4 {Non-magnetic single underlayer comprising nickel} G11B5/7373 4 {Non-magnetic single underlayer comprising chromium} G11B5/7375 4 {for heat-assisted or thermally-assisted magnetic recording [HAMR, TAMR]} G11B5/7377 4 {Physical structure of underlayer, e.g. texture} G11B5/7379 4 {Seed layer, e.g. at least one non-magnetic layer is specifically adapted as a seed or seeding layer} G11B5/739 3 {Magnetic recording media substrates} G11B5/73911 4 {Inorganic substrates} G11B5/73913 5 {Composites or coated substrates} G11B5/73915 6 {Silicon compound based coating} G11B5/73917 5 {Metallic substrates, i.e. elemental metal or metal alloy substrates} G11B5/73919 6 {Aluminium or titanium elemental or alloy substrates} G11B5/73921 5 {Glass or ceramic substrates} G11B5/73923 4 {Organic polymer substrates} G11B5/73925 5 {Composite or coated non-esterified substrates} G11B5/73927 5 {Polyester substrates, e.g. polyethylene terephthalate} G11B5/73929 6 {comprising naphthalene ring compounds, e.g. polyethylene naphthalate substrates} G11B5/73931 6 {Two or more layers, at least one layer being polyester} G11B5/73933 6 {Surface treated layers, e.g. treated by corona discharge} G11B5/73935 6 {characterised by roughness or surface features, e.g. by added particles} G11B5/73937 5 {Substrates having an organic polymer comprising a ring structure} G11B5/74 1 Record carriers characterised by the form, e.g. sheet shaped to wrap around a drum G11B5/743 2 {Patterned record 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precedence) G11B5/855 2 Coating only part of a support with a magnetic layer G11B5/858 2 Producing a magnetic layer by electro-plating or electroless plating G11B5/86 1 Re-recording, i.e. transcribing information from one magnetisable record carrier on to one or more similar or dissimilar record carriers {(by varying the order of the information G11B27/029, G11B27/036)} G11B5/865 2 {by contact "printing"} G11B7/00 0 Recording or reproducing by optical means, e.g. recording using a thermal beam of optical radiation {by modifying optical properties or the physical structure}, reproducing using an optical beam at lower power {by sensing optical properties}; Record carriers therefor (G11B11/00, G11B13/00 take precedence) G11B2007/0003 1 {Recording, reproducing or erasing systems characterised by the structure or type of the carrier} G11B2007/0006 2 {adapted for scanning different types of carrier, e.g. CD & DVD} G11B2007/0009 2 {for carriers having data stored in three dimensions, e.g. volume storage} G11B2007/0013 3 {for carriers having multiple discrete layers} G11B2007/0016 2 {for carriers adapted to have label information written on the non-data side by the optical head used for data recording, e.g. lightscribe, labelflash} G11B7/002 1 Recording, reproducing or erasing systems characterised by the shape {or form} of the carrier G11B7/0025 2 with cylinders or cylinder-like carriers {or cylindrical sections or flat carriers loaded onto a cylindrical surface}, e.g. truncated cones G11B7/003 2 with webs {, filaments or wires}, e.g. belts, spooled tapes or films of quasi-infinite extent G11B7/0031 3 {using a rotating head, e.g. helicoidal recording} G11B7/0032 3 {for moving-picture soundtracks, i.e. cinema (cameras or projectors with sound recording or reproducing means G03B31/02)} G11B7/0033 2 with cards {or other card-like flat carriers, e.g. flat sheets of optical film} G11B7/0037 2 with discs G11B7/00375 3 {arrangements for detection of physical defects, e.g. of recording layer} G11B7/004 1 Recording, reproducing or erasing methods; Read, write or erase circuits therefor {(magneto-optical systems G11B11/105)} G11B7/0045 2 Recording (G11B7/006, G11B7/0065 take precedence) G11B7/00451 3 {involving ablation of the recording layer} G11B7/00452 3 {involving bubble or bump forming} G11B7/00453 3 {involving spectral or photochemical hole burning} G11B7/00454 3 {involving phase-change effects} G11B7/00455 3 {involving reflectivity, absorption or colour changes} G11B7/00456 3 {Recording strategies, e.g. pulse sequences (G11B7/0062 takes precedence)} G11B2007/00457 3 {Two photon recording} G11B7/00458 3 {Verification, i.e. checking data during or after recording} G11B7/005 2 Reproducing (G11B7/0065 takes precedence) G11B7/0051 3 {involving phase depth effects} G11B7/0052 3 {involving reflectivity, absorption or colour changes} G11B7/0053 3 {Reproducing non-user data, e.g. wobbled address, prepits, BCA} G11B7/0055 2 Erasing (G11B7/006, G11B7/0065 take precedence) G11B7/00552 3 {involving colour change media} G11B7/00555 3 {involving liquid crystal media} G11B7/00557 3 {involving phase-change media} G11B7/006 2 Overwriting (G11B7/0065 takes precedence) G11B7/0062 3 {Overwriting strategies, e.g. recording pulse sequences with erasing level used for phase-change media} G11B7/0065 2 Recording, reproducing or erasing by using optical interference patterns, e.g. holograms G11B2007/00653 3 {Collinear holography} G11B2007/00656 3 {Counterpropagating holography} G11B7/007 1 Arrangement of the information on the record carrier, e.g. form of tracks {, actual track shape, e.g. wobbled, or cross-section, e.g. v-shaped; Sequential information structures, e.g. sectoring or header formats within a track} G11B2007/00709 2 {Dimensions of grooves or tracks, e.g. groove depth, track pitch} G11B7/00718 2 {Groove and land recording, i.e. user data recorded both in the grooves and on the lands} G11B2007/00727 2 {where the information is modified to form a visible pattern, e.g. forming a label by modifying the width of pits or grooves} G11B7/00736 2 {Auxiliary data, e.g. lead-in, lead-out, Power Calibration Area [PCA], Burst Cutting Area [BCA], control information (sector headers or adresses in prepits G11B7/00745; address data in track wobble G11B7/24082)} G11B7/00745 2 {Sectoring or header formats within a track (formats in general G11B20/12)} G11B2007/00754 2 {Track shape, e.g. address or synchronisation information in wobbled track or sidewall} G11B2007/00763 2 {Track cross-section, e.g. V-shaped, trapezoidal} G11B7/00772 2 {on record carriers storing information in the form of optical interference patterns, e.g. holograms} G11B7/00781 3 {Auxiliary information, e.g. index marks, address marks, pre-pits, gray codes} G11B7/0079 2 {Zoned data area, e.g. having different data structures or formats for the user data within data layer, Zone Constant Linear Velocity [ZCLV], Zone Constant Angular Velocity [ZCAV], carriers with RAM and ROM areas} G11B7/013 2 for discrete information, i.e. where each information unit is stored in a distinct discrete location {, e.g. digital information formats within a data block or sector} G11B2007/0133 3 {Details of discrete information structures, e.g. shape or dimensions of pits, prepits} G11B2007/0136 3 {where each location can have more than two values ('multivalue'), for data or prepits} G11B7/08 1 Disposition or mounting of heads or light sources relatively to record carriers G11B7/081 2 {for time base error correction by moving the light beam} G11B7/082 2 {Aligning the head or the light source relative to the record carrier otherwise than during transducing, e.g. adjusting tilt set screw during assembly of head} G11B7/083 2 {relative to record carriers storing information in the form of optical interference patterns, e.g. holograms} G11B7/085 2 with provision for moving the light beam into, or out of, its operative position {or across tracks, otherwise than during the transducing operation, e.g. for adjustment or preliminary positioning or track change or selection} G11B7/08505 3 {Methods for track change, selection or preliminary positioning by moving the head} G11B7/08511 4 {with focus pull-in only} G11B7/08517 4 {with tracking pull-in only} G11B7/08523 4 {with both tracking and focusing pull-in} G11B7/08529 4 {Methods and circuits to control the velocity of the head as it traverses the tracks} G11B7/08535 5 {to maintain constant velocity during the traverse} G11B7/08541 4 {involving track counting to determine position} G11B7/08547 3 {Arrangements for positioning the light beam only without moving the head, e.g. using static electro-optical elements} G11B7/08552 4 {using electro-optical elements} G11B7/08558 4 {using acousto-optical elements} G11B7/08564 4 {using galvanomirrors} G11B7/0857 3 {Arrangements for mechanically moving the whole head} G11B7/08576 4 {Swinging-arm positioners} G11B7/08582 4 {Sled-type positioners} G11B7/08588 5 {with position sensing by means of an auxiliary system using an external scale} G11B7/08594 4 {to access both sides of the disc with the same head assembly} G11B7/09 2 with provision for moving the light beam or focus plane for the purpose of maintaining alignment of the light beam relative to the record carrier during transducing operation, e.g. to compensate for surface irregularities of the latter or for track following G11B7/0901 3 {for track following only (G11B7/0925, G11B7/094, G11B7/0941, G11B7/0943, G11B7/0945, G11B7/0946, G11B7/0948 take precedence)} G11B7/0903 4 {Multi-beam tracking systems} G11B7/0904 4 {Dithered tracking systems} G11B7/0906 4 {Differential phase difference systems} G11B7/0908 3 {for focusing only (G11B7/0925, G11B7/094, G11B7/0941, G11B7/0943, G11B7/0945, G11B7/0946, G11B7/0948 take precedence)} G11B7/0909 4 {by astigmatic methods} G11B7/0911 4 {by far-field method} G11B7/0912 4 {by push-pull method} G11B7/0914 4 {by non-optical methods, e.g. capacitive} G11B7/0916 4 {Foucault or knife-edge methods} G11B7/0917 4 {Focus-error methods other than those covered by G11B7/0909 - G11B7/0916} G11B2007/0919 5 {Critical angle methods} G11B2007/092 5 {Dither methods} G11B2007/0922 5 {Far-field methods} G11B2007/0924 5 {Skewed beams methods (using an angled beam, i.e. a beam which is reflected from the disc at an angle different from 90°)} G11B7/0925 3 {Electromechanical actuators for lens positioning (G11B7/0857 takes precedence)} G11B7/0927 4 {for focusing only (G11B7/0937 takes precedence)} G11B7/0929 4 {for tracking only (G11B7/0937 takes precedence)} G11B7/093 4 {for focusing and tracking (G11B7/0932 - G11B7/0937 take precedence)} G11B7/0932 4 {Details of sprung supports} G11B7/0933 4 {Details of stationary parts} G11B7/0935 4 {Details of the moving parts} G11B7/0937 4 {Piezo-electric actuators} G11B7/0938 3 {servo format, e.g. guide tracks, pilot signals} G11B7/094 3 {Methods and circuits for servo offset compensation} G11B7/0941 3 {Methods and circuits for servo gain or phase compensation during operation (for initialising servos G11B7/0945)} G11B7/0943 3 {Methods and circuits for performing mathematical operations on individual detector segment outputs} G11B7/0945 3 {Methods for initialising servos, start-up sequences} G11B7/0946 3 {specially adapted for operation during external perturbations not related to the carrier or servo beam, e.g. vibration} G11B7/0948 3 {specially adapted for detection and avoidance or compensation of imperfections on the carrier, e.g. dust, scratches, dropouts (G11B7/095 takes precedence)} G11B7/095 3 specially adapted for discs, e.g. for compensation of eccentricity or wobble G11B7/0953 4 {to compensate for eccentricity of the disc or disc tracks} G11B7/0956 4 {to compensate for tilt, skew, warp or inclination of the disc, i.e. maintain the optical axis at right angles to the disc} G11B7/10 2 Interchangeable mountings, e.g. for replacement of head without readjustment {including interchangeable electrical adjuster boards} G11B7/12 1 Heads, e.g. forming of the optical beam spot or modulation of the optical beam (disposition or mounting of head elements within housing or with provision for moving of light source, optical beam or detector, irrelevant to the transducing method G11B7/08 {; modulating lasers H01S3/10; controlling the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light beams arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching gating or modulating G02F1/00}) G11B7/121 2 Protecting the head, e.g. against dust or impact with the record carrier G11B7/122 2 Flying-type heads, e.g. analogous to Winchester type in magnetic recording G11B7/123 2 Integrated head arrangements, e.g. with source and detectors mounted on the same substrate G11B7/124 3 the integrated head arrangements including waveguides G11B7/1245 4 the waveguides including means for electro-optical or acousto-optical deflection G11B7/125 2 Optical beam sources therefor, e.g. laser control circuitry specially adapted for optical storage devices; Modulators, e.g. means for controlling the size or intensity of optical spots or optical traces G11B7/126 3 Circuits, methods or arrangements for laser control or stabilisation G11B7/1263 4 Power control during transducing, e.g. by monitoring G11B7/1267 4 Power calibration G11B7/127 3 Lasers; Multiple laser arrays {(lasers per se H01S)} G11B7/1275 4 Two or more lasers having different wavelengths G11B7/128 3 Modulators (G11B7/1245 takes precedence) G11B7/13 2 Optical detectors therefor G11B7/131 3 Arrangement of detectors in a multiple array G11B7/133 3 Shape of individual detector elements G11B7/135 2 Means for guiding the beam from the source to the record carrier or from the record carrier to the detector G11B7/1353 3 Diffractive elements, e.g. holograms or gratings {(diffraction gratings per se G02B5/18; holograms per se G02B5/32; grating systems G02B27/44)} G11B7/1356 3 Double or multiple prisms, i.e. having two or more prisms in cooperation G11B7/1359 3 Single prisms G11B7/1362 3 Mirrors G11B7/1365 3 Separate or integrated refractive elements, e.g. wave plates G11B7/1367 4 Stepped phase plates G11B7/1369 4 Active plates, e.g. liquid crystal panels or electrostrictive elements G11B7/1372 3 Lenses G11B2007/13722 4 {Fresnel lenses} G11B2007/13725 4 {Catadioptric lenses, i.e. having at least one internal reflective surface} G11B2007/13727 4 {Compound lenses, i.e. two or more lenses co-operating to perform a function, e.g. compound objective lens including a solid immersion lens, positive and negative lenses either bonded together or with adjustable spacing} G11B7/1374 4 Objective lenses {(optical objectives per se G02B9/00)} G11B7/1376 4 Collimator lenses {(collimators per se G02B27/30)} G11B7/1378 4 Separate aberration correction lenses; Cylindrical lenses to generate astigmatism; Beam expanders G11B7/1381 3 Non-lens elements for altering the properties of the beam, e.g. knife edges, slits, filters or stops (G11B7/1353 - G11B7/1369 take precedence) G11B7/1384 3 Fibre optics G11B7/1387 3 using the near-field effect G11B7/139 3 Numerical aperture control means G11B7/1392 3 Means for controlling the beam wavefront, e.g. for correction of aberration {(optical systems for aberration correction per se G02B27/00)} G11B7/13922 4 {passive} G11B7/13925 4 {active, e.g. controlled by electrical or mechanical means} G11B7/13927 5 {during transducing, e.g. to correct for variation of the spherical aberration due to disc tilt or irregularities in the cover layer thickness} G11B7/1395 3 Beam splitters or combiners (G11B7/1353, G11B7/1356 take precedence {; beam splitting or combining per se G02B27/10}) G11B7/1398 3 Means for shaping the cross-section of the beam, e.g. into circular or elliptical cross-section G11B7/14 2 specially adapted to record on, or to reproduce from, more than one track simultaneously G11B7/22 2 Apparatus or processes for the manufacture of optical heads, e.g. assembly G11B7/24 1 Record carriers characterised by shape, structure or physical properties, or by the selection of the material (characterised by the arrangement of information on the carrier G11B7/007) G11B2007/240004 2 {characterised by the form of the carrier} G11B2007/240008 3 {Cards} G11B2007/240012 4 {intended for rotation} G11B2007/240017 3 {Tapes} G11B2007/240021 3 {Cylinders} G11B2007/240025 2 {for storing optical interference patterns, e.g. holograms} G11B7/24003 2 Shapes of record carriers other than disc shape G11B7/24006 3 Cylindrical or shaft-shaped G11B7/24009 3 Tapes, long films or long sheets G11B7/24012 3 Optical cards G11B7/24015 2 Air-sandwiched discs G11B7/24018 2 Laminated discs (G11B7/24015 takes precedence) G11B7/24021 3 provided with a special shape or structure for centering or eccentricity prevention, e.g. alignment G11B7/24024 3 Adhesion or bonding, e.g. specific adhesive layers G11B7/24027 3 Layers; Shape, structure or physical properties thereof (G11B7/24021, G11B7/24024 take precedence) 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{inside the apparatus} G11B15/67594 4 {with servo control} G11B15/67597 4 {with ejection damping means} G11B15/68 2 Automatic cassette changing arrangements; {automatic tape changing arrangements} G11B15/6805 3 {with linearly moving rectangular box shaped magazines} G11B15/681 4 {in vertical direction} G11B15/6815 4 {in horizontal direction} G11B15/682 3 {with fixed magazines having fixed cassette storage cells, e.g. in racks} G11B15/6825 4 {Details of magazines, e.g. removable, adapted for cassettes of different sizes} G11B15/683 4 {wherein the recorder or player is moved according to the location of a selected cassette (G11B15/684 takes precedence)} G11B15/6835 4 {the cassettes being transferred to a fixed recorder or player using a moving carriage} G11B15/684 4 {the cassettes having a storage position inside the magazine and a slightly shifted active position, e.g. by solenoid} G11B15/6845 3 {with rotatable magazine} G11B15/685 4 {the cassettes being arranged in a single level} G11B15/6855 5 {wherein the recorder or player is moved towards a selected cassette in the magazine} G11B15/686 5 {with a fixed recorder or player in the centre or at the periphery of the magazine} G11B15/6865 5 {with a fixed recorder or player under the magazine} G11B15/687 4 {the cassettes being arranged in multiple levels} G11B15/6875 5 {wherein the recorder or player is moved towards a selected cassette in the magazine} G11B15/688 5 {the cassettes being transferred to a fixed recorder or player using a moving carriage} G11B15/6885 3 {the cassettes being conveyed within a cassette storage location, e.g. within a storage bin or conveying by belt} G11B15/689 3 {Control of the cassette changing arrangement} G11B15/6895 3 {Automatic tape changing arrangements} G11B15/70 1 the record carrier being an endless loop record carrier {(inside container G11B15/1891)} G11B17/00 0 Guiding record carriers not specifically of filamentary or web form, or of supports therefor (guiding cards or sheets 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precedence)} G11B17/223 3 {in a vertical direction} G11B17/225 2 {wherein the disks are transferred from a fixed magazine to a fixed playing unit using a moving carriage} G11B17/226 2 {the magazine consisting of a single rotatable tray carrying the disks} G11B17/228 2 {Control systems for magazines (G11B17/225 takes precedence)} G11B17/24 2 the magazine having a toroidal or part-toroidal shape G11B17/26 2 the magazine having a cylindrical shape with vertical axis G11B17/28 2 the magazine having a cylindrical shape with horizontal axis G11B17/30 2 wherein the playing unit is moved according to the location of the selected record G11B17/32 1 Maintaining desired spacing between record carrier and head, e.g. by fluid-dynamic spacing {(damping of vibrations of record carriers on turntables by fluid-dynamic means G11B19/2018)} G11B17/34 1 Guiding record carriers during transducing operation, e.g. for track following (G11B17/32 takes precedence) G11B19/00 0 Driving, starting, stopping record 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{emergency power-down} G11B19/209 2 {in multiple disk arrays, e.g. spindle synchronisation in RAID systems} G11B19/22 2 Brakes other than speed-regulating brakes G11B19/24 2 Arrangements for providing constant relative speed between record carrier and head G11B19/247 3 using electrical means G11B19/253 3 using mechanical means G11B19/26 2 Speed-changing arrangements; Reversing arrangements; Drive-transfer means therefor G11B19/265 3 Friction wheel drive G11B19/27 3 Belt drive G11B19/275 3 Gear wheel drive G11B19/28 2 Speed controlling, regulating, or indicating (G11B19/24 takes precedence) G11B20/00 0 Signal processing not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Circuits therefor G11B20/00007 1 {Time or data compression or expansion (audio compression based on psychoacoustics G10L19/00; data processing for reproducing audio data at different playback speeds G10L21/04; video compression H04N19/00; data compression per se H03M7/30)} G11B2020/00014 2 {the compressed signal 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measures which result in a restriction to authorised record carriers} G11B20/00101 3 {the original record carrier having a larger recording capacity than the potential target medium} G11B20/00108 3 {wherein original, non-rewritable record carriers are recognised by trying to erase recorded data} G11B20/00115 3 {wherein the record carrier stores a unique medium identifier} G11B20/00123 3 {the record carrier being identified by recognising some of its unique characteristics, e.g. a unique defect pattern serving as a physical signature of the record carrier} G11B20/0013 3 {wherein the measure concerns not the entire record carrier, but a specific physical or logical area of one or more record carriers} G11B20/00137 2 {involving measures which result in a restriction to contents recorded on or reproduced from a record carrier to authorised users} G11B20/00144 3 {involving a user identifier, e.g. a unique customer ID} G11B20/00152 3 {involving a password} G11B20/00159 3 {Parental control systems} G11B20/00166 2 {involving measures which result in a restriction to authorised contents recorded on or reproduced from a record carrier, e.g. music or software} G11B20/00173 3 {wherein the origin of the content is checked, e.g. determining whether the content has originally been retrieved from a legal disc copy or another trusted source} G11B20/00181 3 {using a content identifier, e.g. an international standard recording code [ISRC] or a digital object identifier [DOI]} G11B20/00188 2 {involving measures which result in a restriction to authorised devices recording or reproducing contents to/from a record carrier} G11B20/00195 3 {using a device identifier associated with the player or recorder, e.g. serial numbers of playback apparatuses or MAC addresses} G11B20/00202 3 {wherein the copy protection scheme builds on multi-session recording, e.g. defective table of contents [TOC] in the 2nd session} G11B20/0021 2 {involving encryption or decryption of contents recorded on or reproduced from a record carrier} G11B20/00217 3 {the cryptographic key used for encryption and/or decryption of contents recorded on or reproduced from the record carrier being read from a specific source (key distribution or management H04L9/08)} G11B20/00224 4 {wherein the key is obtained from a remote server} G11B20/00231 4 {wherein the key is obtained from a local external medium, e.g. a card} G11B20/00239 4 {wherein the key is provided by a software application accessing the medium} G11B20/00246 4 {wherein the key is obtained from a local device, e.g. device key initially stored by the player or by the recorder} G11B20/00253 4 {wherein the key is stored on the record carrier} G11B20/0026 5 {the key being stored as a barcode} G11B20/00268 6 {said barcode being recorded in a burst cutting area [BCA]} G11B20/00275 5 {the key being stored on a chip attached to the record carrier} G11B20/00282 5 {the key being stored in the content area, e.g. program area, data area or user area (key stored in a management area G11B20/00297)} G11B20/00289 6 {wherein the key is stored as a watermark} G11B20/00297 5 {the key being stored in a management area, e.g. the video manager [VMG] of a DVD} G11B20/00304 6 {the key being stored in the lead-in area [LIA]} G11B20/00311 6 {the key being stored in the lead-out area [LOA]} G11B20/00318 6 {the key being stored in the TOC} G11B20/00326 5 {the key being embossed on the record carrier} G11B20/00333 5 {the key being stored in header data, e.g. in sector headers} G11B20/0034 5 {the key being stored as a hologram} G11B20/00347 5 {wherein the medium identifier is used as a key} G11B20/00355 5 {the record carrier having a label that provides the key} G11B20/00362 5 {the key being obtained from a media key block [MKB]} G11B20/00369 5 {wherein a first key, which is usually stored on a hidden channel, e.g. in the lead-in of a BD-R, unlocks a key locker containing a second} G11B20/00376 5 {the key being stored by varying the pit format, e.g. depth, width, length or edge positions} G11B20/00384 5 {the key being derived from a physical signature of the record carrier, e.g. unique feature set} G11B20/00391 5 {the key being stored in subcodes, e.g. in the Q subcode of a CD} G11B20/00398 5 {the key being stored in sync patterns} G11B20/00405 5 {the key being stored by varying characteristics of the recording track, e.g. by altering the track pitch or by modulating the wobble track} G11B20/00413 4 {wherein the key is input by a user} G11B20/0042 3 {the copy protection scheme being related to a specific access protection standard} G11B20/00427 4 {advanced access content system [AACS]} G11B20/00434 4 {content protection for pre-recorded media [CPPM]} G11B20/00442 4 {content protection for recordable media [CPRM]} G11B20/00449 4 {content scrambling system [CSS]} G11B20/00456 4 {digital transmission content protection [DTCP]} G11B20/00463 4 {high-bandwidth digital content protection [HDCP]} G11B20/00471 4 {video content protection system [VCPS]} G11B20/00478 3 {wherein contents are decrypted and re-encrypted with a different key when being copied from/to a record carrier} G11B20/00485 3 {characterised by a specific kind of data which is encrypted and recorded on and/or reproduced from the record carrier} G11B20/00492 4 {wherein content or user data is encrypted} G11B20/005 5 {wherein only some specific parts of the content are encrypted, e.g. encryption limited to I-frames} G11B20/00507 5 {wherein consecutive physical data units of the record carrier are encrypted with separate encryption keys, e.g. the key changes on a cluster or sector basis} G11B20/00514 5 {wherein the entire content is encrypted with the same key, e.g. disc key or master key} G11B20/00521 5 {wherein each session of a multisession recording medium is encrypted with a separate encryption key} G11B20/00528 5 {wherein each title is encrypted with a separate encryption key for each title, e.g. title key for movie, song or data file} G11B20/00536 5 {wherein encrypted content data is subjected to a further, iterated encryption, e.g. interwoven encryption} G11B20/00543 4 {wherein external data is encrypted, e.g. for secure communication with an external device or for encrypting content on a separate record carrier} G11B20/0055 4 {wherein license data is encrypted} G11B20/00557 4 {wherein further management data is encrypted, e.g. sector headers, TOC or the lead-in or lead-out areas} G11B20/00565 4 {wherein parity data is encrypted} G11B20/00572 2 {involving measures which change the format of the recording medium} G11B20/00579 3 {said format change concerning the data encoding, e.g., modulation schemes violating run-length constraints, causing excessive DC content, or involving uncommon codewords or sync patterns} G11B20/00586 3 {said format change concerning the physical format of the recording medium} G11B20/00594 4 {wherein the shape of recording marks is altered, e.g. the depth, width, or length of pits} G11B20/00601 4 {wherein properties of tracks are altered, e.g., by changing the wobble pattern or the track pitch, or by adding interruptions or eccentricity} G11B20/00608 4 {wherein the material that the record carrier is made of is altered, e.g. adding reactive dyes that alter the optical properties of a disc after prolonged exposure to light or air} G11B20/00615 3 {said format change concerning the logical format of the recording medium, e.g. the structure of sectors, blocks, or frames} G11B20/00623 4 {wherein the modification to the logical format directly concerns user data} G11B20/0063 4 {wherein the modification to the logical format mainly concerns management data, e.g., by changing the format of the TOC or the subcode} G11B20/00637 5 {said management data being address data} G11B20/00644 6 {the address data format being such that there are overlapping address ranges} G11B20/00652 6 {the address data being scrambled so that ascending address values do not reflect the physical order of data blocks} G11B20/00659 2 {involving a control step which is implemented as an executable file stored on the record carrier} G11B20/00666 2 {involving a step of erasing or nullifying data, e.g. data being overwritten with a random string} G11B20/00673 3 {wherein the erased or nullified data include a cryptographic key} G11B20/00681 2 {involving measures which prevent a specific kind of data access} G11B20/00688 3 {said measures preventing that a usable copy of recorded data can be made on another medium} G11B20/00695 3 {said measures preventing that data are read from the recording medium} G11B20/00702 3 {said measures preventing that data are recorded on the recording medium} G11B20/0071 2 {involving a purchase action} G11B20/00717 3 {wherein accounting and payment are postponed, e.g. until the player can establish a network connection to the service provider} G11B20/00724 3 {wherein a prepaid credit balance is registered on the recording medium} G11B20/00731 2 {involving a digital rights management system for enforcing a usage restriction} G11B20/00739 3 {wherein the usage restriction is associated with a specific geographical region} G11B20/00746 3 {wherein the usage restriction can be expressed as a specific number} G11B20/00753 4 {wherein the usage restriction limits the number of copies that can be made, e.g. CGMS, SCMS, or CCI flags} G11B20/0076 5 {wherein the copy frequency, i.e. the number of copies in a given time period, is limited} G11B20/00768 5 {wherein copy control information is used, e.g. for indicating whether a content may be copied freely, no more, once, or never, by setting CGMS, SCMS, or CCI flags} G11B20/00775 6 {wherein said copy control information is encoded in an encryption mode indicator [EMI]} G11B20/00782 4 {wherein the usage restriction limits the number of times a program can be installed} G11B20/00789 4 {wherein the usage restriction limits the number of functional copies, which can be accessed at a time, e.g. electronic bookshelf concept, virtual library, video rentals or check-in/check out} G11B20/00797 4 {wherein the usage restriction limits the number of times a content can be reproduced, e.g. using playback counters} G11B20/00804 4 {wherein the usage restriction limits the number of users or devices that are allowed to access a given content} G11B20/00811 4 {wherein said number is encoded as a cryptographic token or ticket} G11B20/00818 3 {wherein the usage restriction limits the signal quality, e.g. by low-pass filtering of audio signals or by reducing the resolution of video signals} G11B20/00826 4 {wherein a spoiler signal is added to degrade the signal quality} G11B20/00833 3 {wherein the usage restriction limits the data access speed, e.g. by defining a maximum bit rate of the I/O interface} G11B20/0084 3 {wherein the usage restriction can be expressed as a specific time or date} G11B20/00847 3 {wherein the usage restriction is defined by a licence file} G11B20/00855 2 {involving a step of exchanging information with a remote server} G11B20/00862 3 {wherein the remote server can grant the permission to use a content} G11B20/00869 3 {wherein the remote server can deliver the content to a receiving device} G11B20/00876 2 {wherein physical copy protection means are attached to the medium, e.g. holograms, sensors, or additional semiconductor circuitry} G11B20/00884 2 {involving a watermark, i.e. a barely perceptible transformation of the original data which can nevertheless be recognised by an algorithm} G11B20/00891 3 {embedded in audio data} G11B20/00898 3 {based on a hash function} G11B20/00905 3 {multiple watermarks used in combination} G11B20/00913 3 {based on a spread spectrum technique} G11B20/0092 2 {involving measures which are linked to media defects or read/write errors} G11B20/00927 3 {wherein said defects or errors are generated on purpose, e.g. intended scratches} G11B20/00934 4 {said intentional errors occurring because of corrupted address information} G11B20/00942 4 {said intentional errors occurring due to an invalid playback path or program chain} G11B20/00949 4 {said intentional errors occurring due to bad sectors, which are either physically destroyed or which are declared defective in the defect management information} G11B20/00956 4 {said intentional errors occurring due to an invalid TOC} G11B20/00963 3 {wherein said defects or errors are not generated on purpose, e.g. random defect patterns occurring during the normal manufacture} G11B20/00971 2 {involving measures for monitoring the industrial media production and distribution channels, e.g. for controlling content providers or the official manufacturers or replicators of recording media} G11B20/00978 2 {wherein the record carrier stores a trial version of a content} G11B20/00985 3 {the trial version being of lower quality than the original version} G11B20/00992 1 {Circuits for stereophonic or quadraphonic recording or reproducing} G11B20/02 1 Analogue recording or reproducing G11B20/025 2 {Error detection or correction} G11B20/04 2 Direct recording or reproducing G11B20/06 2 Angle-modulation recording or reproducing G11B20/08 2 Pulse-modulation recording or reproducing (pulse-code-modulation recording G11B20/10) G11B20/10 1 Digital recording or reproducing G11B20/10009 2 {Improvement or modification of read or write signals} G11B20/10018 3 {analog processing for digital recording or reproduction (G11B20/10037 - G11B20/10481 take precedence)} G11B20/10027 4 {adjusting the signal strength during recording or reproduction, e.g. variable gain amplifiers (optimum power control for optical discs G11B7/125)} G11B20/10037 3 {A/D conversion, D/A conversion, sampling, slicing and digital quantisation or adjusting parameters thereof} G11B20/10046 3 {filtering or equalising, e.g. setting the tap weights of an FIR filter} G11B20/10055 4 {using partial response filtering when writing the signal to the medium or reading it therefrom} G11B20/10064 5 {EEPR4 or E2PR4, i.e. extended partial response class 4, polynomial (1-D)*(1+D)3} G11B20/10074 5 {EPR4, i.e. extended partial response class 4, polynomial (1-D) *(1+D)2} G11B20/10083 5 {PR1 or PR(1,1,), i.e. partial response class 1, polynomial 1+D} G11B20/10092 5 {partial response PR(1,1,1,1)} G11B20/10101 5 {PR2 or PR(1,2,1), i.e. partial response class 2, polynomial (1+D)2=1+2D+D2} G11B20/10111 5 {partial response PR(1,2,2,1)} G11B20/1012 5 {partial response PR(1,2,2,2,1)} G11B20/10129 5 {partial response PR(1,2,3,3,2,1)} G11B20/10138 5 {partial response PR (2,3,3,2)} G11B20/10148 5 {partial response PR(1,3,3,1)} G11B20/10157 5 {PR3 or PR(2,1,-1), i.e. partial response class 3, polynomial (1+D)(2-D)=2+D-D2} G11B20/10166 5 {partial response PR(3,4,4,3)} G11B20/10175 5 {PR4, PR(1,0,-1), i.e. partial response class 4, polynomial (1+D)(1-D)=(1-D2)} G11B20/10185 5 {PR5 or PR(-1,0,2,0,-1), i.e. partial response class 5, polynomial -((1+D)2) *((1-D)2) =-1+2D2-D4} G11B20/10194 4 {using predistortion during writing (G11B20/10055 takes precedence)} G11B20/10203 4 {baseline correction (DC correction by choosing codewords of the modulation code G11B20/1426)} G11B20/10212 4 {compensation for data shift, e.g. pulse-crowding effects} G11B20/10222 3 {clock-related aspects, e.g. phase or frequency adjustment or bit synchronisation (dedicated sync patterns in the modulation code G11B20/1403)} G11B20/10231 4 {wherein an asynchronous, free-running clock is used; Interpolation of sampled signals} G11B20/1024 4 {wherein a phase-locked loop [PLL] is used} G11B20/1025 5 {the PLL being discrete time or digital PLL} G11B20/10259 4 {simultaneous timing recovery for multiple parallel tracks} G11B20/10268 3 {bit detection or demodulation methods} G11B20/10277 4 {the demodulation process being specifically adapted to partial response channels, e.g. PRML decoding} G11B20/10287 4 {using probabilistic methods, e.g. maximum likelihood detectors (G11B20/10277 takes precedence)} G11B20/10296 5 {using the Viterbi algorithm} G11B20/10305 3 {signal quality assessment} G11B20/10314 4 {amplitude of the recorded or reproduced signal} G11B20/10324 4 {asymmetry of the recorded or reproduced waveform} G11B20/10333 5 {wherein the asymmetry is linked to domain bloom} G11B20/10342 4 {sub-information or auxiliary signals different from the normal recording marks, e.g. signals reproduced from wobble tracks} G11B20/10351 4 {baseline shift, DC content, bias} G11B20/10361 4 {digital demodulation process} G11B20/1037 5 {based on hard decisions, e.g. by evaluating bit error rates before or after ECC decoding} G11B20/10379 5 {based on soft decisions, e.g. confidence values, probability estimates, likelihoods values or path metrics of a statistical decoding algorithm} G11B20/10388 4 {control of the read or write heads, e.g. tracking errors, defocus or tilt compensation} G11B20/10398 4 {jitter, timing deviations or phase and frequency errors} G11B20/10407 5 {by verifying the timing of signal transitions, e.g. rising or falling edges, or by analysing signal slopes} G11B20/10416 5 {by verifying the timing of peak values} G11B20/10425 5 {by counting out-of-lock events of a PLL} G11B20/10435 5 {by verifying the timing of predetermined signal patterns, e.g. sync patterns} G11B20/10444 5 {by verifying the timing of zero crossings} G11B20/10453 4 {physical shape of recording marks, e.g. their length, width, depth or contour} G11B20/10462 4 {consistency with a reference waveform in a given time period, e.g. by calculating correlations or mean square errors} G11B20/10472 4 {derived from statistics of other quality measures, e.g. their mean, variance or skew} G11B20/10481 3 {optimisation methods} G11B20/1049 4 {using closed-form solutions} G11B20/105 4 {selecting parameter values from a plurality of predetermined settings} G11B20/10509 4 {iterative methods, e.g. trial-and-error, interval search, gradient descent or feedback loops (G11B20/10518 takes precedence)} G11B20/10518 4 {using neural networks} G11B20/10527 2 {Audio or video recording; Data buffering arrangements (G11B20/12 - G11B20/18 take precedence)} G11B2020/10537 3 {Audio or video recording} G11B2020/10546 4 {specifically adapted for audio data} G11B2020/10555 5 {wherein the frequency, the amplitude, or other characteristics of the audio signal is taken into account} G11B2020/10564 6 {frequency} G11B2020/10574 6 {volume or amplitude} G11B2020/10583 6 {parameters controlling audio interpolation processes} G11B2020/10592 4 {specifically adapted for recording or reproducing multichannel signals} G11B2020/10601 5 {surround sound signal} G11B2020/10611 5 {3D video data} G11B2020/1062 3 {Data buffering arrangements, e.g. recording or playback buffers} G11B2020/10629 4 {the buffer having a specific structure} G11B2020/10638 5 {First-in-first-out memories [FIFO] buffers} G11B2020/10648 5 {First-in-last-out memories [LIFO] buffers} G11B2020/10657 5 {Cache memories for random data access, e.g. buffers wherein the data output is controlled by a priority parameter other than retention time} G11B2020/10666 5 {Ring buffers, e.g. buffers wherein an iteratively progressing read or write pointer moves back to the beginning of the buffer when reaching the last storage cell} G11B2020/10675 4 {aspects of buffer control} G11B2020/10685 5 {input interface, i.e. the way data enter the buffer, e.g. by informing the sender that the buffer is busy} G11B2020/10694 5 {output interface, i.e. the way data leave the buffer, e.g. by adjusting the clock rate} G11B2020/10703 5 {processing rate of the buffer, e.g. by accelerating the data output} G11B2020/10712 5 {buffer capacity, e.g. when the buffer capacity is exhausted, buffered data are overwritten with more recent data, accepting that the old data are lost} G11B2020/10722 5 {wherein the size of the buffer is variable, e.g. by adding additional memory cells for coping with input streams that have high bit rates} G11B2020/10731 5 {wherein the buffer I/O can be temporarily suspended, e.g. by refusing to accept further data to be buffered} G11B2020/1074 5 {involving a specific threshold value} G11B2020/1075 4 {the usage of the buffer being restricted to a specific kind of data} G11B2020/10759 5 {content data} G11B2020/10768 6 {by pre-caching the initial portion of songs or other recorded or downloaded data for starting playback instantly} G11B2020/10777 5 {instructions or commands} G11B2020/10787 5 {parameters, e.g. for decoding or encoding} G11B2020/10796 5 {address data} G11B2020/10805 4 {involving specific measures to prevent a buffer overflow} G11B2020/10814 4 {involving specific measures to prevent a buffer underrun} G11B2020/10824 4 {the buffer being used to prevent vibrations or shocks from causing delays} G11B2020/10833 2 {Copying or moving data from one record carrier to another} G11B2020/10842 3 {wherein not all recorded data are copied or moved} G11B2020/10851 2 {Erasing data on the record carrier} G11B2020/10861 2 {Finalising a record carrier after a recording operation, e.g. to ensure compatibility with a ROM medium} G11B2020/1087 2 {wherein a selection is made among at least two alternative ways of processing} G11B2020/10879 3 {the kind of record carrier being the selection criterion} G11B2020/10888 3 {the kind of data being the selection criterion} G11B2020/10898 2 {Overwriting or replacing recorded data} G11B2020/10907 3 {using pseudo-overwriting, i.e. virtually or logically overwriting data on WORM media by remapping recorded blocks to alternate areas} G11B2020/10916 2 {Seeking data on the record carrier for preparing an access to a specific address} G11B2020/10925 3 {involving an inter-layer jump, i.e. changing from one recording layer to another} G11B2020/10935 2 {wherein a time constraint must be met} G11B2020/10944 3 {Real-time recording or reproducing, e.g. for ensuring seamless playback of AV data} G11B2020/10953 3 {Concurrent recording or playback of different streams or files} G11B2020/10962 4 {wherein both recording and playback take place simultaneously} G11B2020/10972 3 {Management of interruptions, e.g. due to editing} G11B2020/10981 3 {Recording or reproducing data when the data rate or the relative speed between record carrier and transducer is variable} G11B2020/1099 4 {wherein a disc is spun at a variable speed} G11B20/12 2 Formatting, e.g. arrangement of data block or words on the record carriers {(within interface between computers and data recorders G06F3/06)} G11B20/1201 3 {on tapes} G11B20/1202 4 {with longitudinal tracks only} G11B20/1204 5 {for continuous data, e.g. digitised analog information signals, pulse code modulated [PCM] data} G11B20/1205 5 {for discontinuous data, e.g. digital information signals, computer programme data} G11B20/1207 4 {with transverse tracks only} G11B20/1208 5 {for continuous data, e.g. digitised analog information signals, pulse code modulated [PCM] data} G11B20/1209 5 {for discontinuous data, e.g. digital information signals, computer programme data} G11B20/1211 4 {with different data track configurations (longitudinal control tracks with transverse user data tracks G11B20/1207)} G11B20/1212 5 {for continuous data, e.g. digitised analog information signals, pulse code modulated [PCM] data} G11B20/1214 5 {for discontinuous data, e.g. digital information signals, computer programme data} G11B20/1215 3 {on cards (optical aspect of optical cards G11B7/0033)} G11B20/1217 3 {on discs} G11B2020/1218 4 {wherein the formatting concerns a specific area of the disc} G11B2020/122 5 {Burst cutting area [BCA]} G11B2020/1221 5 {cluster, i.e. a data structure which consists of a fixed number of sectors or ECC blocks} G11B2020/1222 5 {ECC block, i.e. a block of error correction encoded symbols which includes all parity data needed for decoding (pure error correction aspects G11B20/18)} G11B2020/1224 5 {extent, i.e. a set of sectors which numbers form a continuous ascending sequence} G11B2020/1225 5 {frame, i.e. a subunit of a sector containing user data, e.g. a sync frame} G11B2020/1227 5 {one layer of multilayer disc} G11B2020/1228 5 {middle zone or outer guard area of a multilayer disc} G11B2020/1229 5 {lead-in area} G11B2020/1231 5 {lead-out area} G11B2020/1232 5 {sector, i.e. the minimal addressable physical data unit} G11B2020/1234 6 {wherein the sector is a headerless sector, i.e. it does not comprise an ID field} G11B2020/1235 5 {session, i.e. a contiguous area having its own lead-in area, program area and lead-out area} G11B2020/1237 5 {recording side of a single layer medium} G11B2020/1238 5 {track, i.e. the entire a spirally or concentrically arranged path on which the recording marks are located} G11B2020/1239 6 {the track being a pregroove, e.g. the wobbled track of a recordable optical disc} G11B2020/1241 5 {user area, i.e. the area of a disc where user data are to be recorded} G11B2020/1242 5 {the area forming one or more zones, wherein each zone is shaped like an annulus or a circular sector} G11B2020/1244 6 {CAV zone, in which a constant angular velocity is used} G11B2020/1245 6 {CLV zone, in which a constant linear velocity is used} G11B2020/1247 6 {rewritable zone, e.g. a RAM zone of a hybrid disc having ROM and RAM areas} G11B2020/1248 6 {ROM zone, i.e. an unrewritable zone} G11B2020/1249 4 {wherein the bits are arranged on a two-dimensional hexagonal lattice} G11B20/1251 4 {for continuous data, e.g. digitised analog information signals, pulse code modulated [PCM] data} G11B20/1252 4 {for discontinuous data, e.g. digital information signals, computer programme data} G11B20/1254 4 {for mixed data, i.e. continuous and discontinuous data} G11B2020/1255 4 {Fixed Block Architecture [FBA] format} G11B2020/1257 4 {Count Key Data [CKD] format} G11B20/1258 4 {where blocks are arranged within multiple radial zones, e.g. Zone Bit Recording or Constant Density Recording discs, MCAV discs, MCLV discs} G11B2020/1259 4 {with ROM/RAM areas} G11B20/1261 3 {on films, e.g. for optical moving-picture soundtracks (optical aspect G11B7/0032)} G11B20/1262 3 {with more than one format/standard, e.g. conversion from CD-audio format to R-DAT format} G11B2020/1264 3 {wherein the formatting concerns a specific kind of data} G11B2020/1265 4 {Control data, system data or management information, i.e. data used to access or process user data} G11B2020/1267 5 {Address data} G11B2020/1268 6 {Address in pregroove [ADIP] information} G11B2020/1269 6 {Absolute time in pregroove [ATIP] information} G11B2020/1271 6 {the address data being stored in a subcode, e.g. in the Q channel of a CD} G11B2020/1272 7 {Burst indicator subcode [BIS]} G11B2020/1274 6 {stored in pre-pits, i.e. in embossed pits, ROM marks or prepits} G11B2020/1275 5 {Calibration data, e.g. specific training patterns for adjusting equalizer settings or other recording or playback parameters} G11B2020/1277 5 {for managing gaps between two recordings, e.g. control data in linking areas, run-in or run-out fields, guard or buffer zones} G11B2020/1278 5 {Physical format specifications of the record carrier, e.g. compliance with a specific standard, recording density, number of layers, start of data zone or lead-out} G11B2020/1279 6 {Permanent information and control data stored in the PIC zone of a Blu-Ray disc} G11B2020/1281 5 {Servo information} G11B2020/1282 6 {in embedded servo fields} G11B2020/1284 6 {in servo fields which split data fields} G11B2020/1285 5 {Status of the record carrier, e.g. space bit maps, flags indicating a formatting status or a write permission} G11B2020/1287 5 {Synchronisation pattern, e.g. VCO fields (specific bit sequences of sync patterns G11B20/1403; A/V synchronisation G11B27/00)} G11B2020/1288 4 {Formatting by padding empty spaces with dummy data, e.g. writing zeroes or random data when de-icing optical discs} G11B2020/1289 4 {Formatting of user data} G11B2020/1291 3 {wherein the formatting serves a specific purpose} G11B2020/1292 4 {Enhancement of the total storage capacity} G11B2020/1294 4 {Increase of the access speed} G11B2020/1295 5 {wherein the focus is on the read access speed} G11B2020/1297 5 {wherein the focus is on the write access speed} G11B2020/1298 4 {Enhancement of the signal quality} G11B20/14 2 using self-clocking codes G11B20/1403 3 {characterised by the use of two levels} G11B20/1407 4 {code representation depending on a single bit, i.e. where a one is always represented by a first code symbol while a zero is always represented by a second code symbol} G11B20/1411 5 {conversion to or from pulse width coding} G11B20/1415 5 {conversion to or from pulse frequency coding} G11B20/1419 5 {to or from biphase level coding, i.e. to or from codes where a one is coded as a transition from a high to a low level during the middle of a bit cell and a zero is encoded as a transition from a low to a high level during the middle of a bit cell or vice versa, e.g. split phase code, Manchester code conversion to or from biphase space or mark coding, i.e. to or from codes where there is a transition at the beginning of every bit cell and a one has no second transition and a zero has a second transition one half of a bit period later or vice versa, e.g. double frequency code, FM code} G11B20/1423 4 {Code representation depending on subsequent bits, e.g. delay modulation, double density code, Miller code} G11B20/1426 5 {conversion to or from block codes or representations thereof} G11B2020/143 6 {4 to 6 modulation} G11B2020/1434 6 {8 to 9 modulation} G11B2020/1438 6 {8 to 10 modulation} G11B2020/1442 6 {8 to 12 modulation} G11B2020/1446 6 {16 to 17 modulation} G11B2020/1449 6 {24 to 25 modulation} G11B2020/1453 6 {17PP modulation, i.e. the parity preserving RLL(1,7) code with rate 2/3 used on Blu-Ray discs} G11B2020/1457 6 {wherein DC control is performed by calculating a digital sum value [DSV]} G11B2020/1461 6 {8 to 14 modulation, e.g. the EFM code used on CDs or mini-discs} G11B2020/1465 6 {8 to 16 modulation, e.g. the EFM+ code used on DVDs} G11B2020/1469 6 {modulation code with one or more merging bits between consecutive codewords} G11B2020/1473 6 {modulation code without any merging bits} G11B2020/1476 4 {Synchronisation patterns; Coping with defects thereof} G11B2020/148 5 {using error detecting or error correcting codes} G11B2020/1484 4 {Codewords used in servo patterns} G11B20/1488 3 {characterised by the use of three levels} G11B20/1492 4 {two levels are symmetric, in respect of the sign to the third level which is "zero"} G11B20/1496 3 {characterised by the use of more than three levels} G11B20/16 2 using non self-clocking codes, i.e. the clock signals are either recorded in a separate clocking track or in a combination of several information tracks G11B20/18 2 Error detection or correction; Testing {, e.g. of drop-outs} G11B20/1803 3 {by redundancy in data representation} G11B20/1806 3 {Pulse code modulation systems for audio signals (G11B20/1803 takes precedence)} G11B20/1809 4 {by interleaving} G11B20/1813 4 {by adding special bits or symbols to the coded information (G11B20/1809 takes precedence)} G11B20/1816 3 {Testing} G11B20/182 4 {using test patterns} G11B2020/1823 4 {wherein a flag is set when errors are detected or qualified} G11B2020/1826 4 {wherein a defect list or error map is generated} G11B2020/183 4 {wherein at least one additional attempt is made to read or write the data when a first attempt is unsuccessful} G11B20/1833 3 {by adding special lists or symbols to the coded information (G11B20/1806, G11B20/1866 take precedence)} G11B2020/1836 4 {using a Reed Solomon [RS] code} G11B2020/184 5 {using a cross-interleaved Reed Solomon [CIRC]} G11B2020/1843 4 {using a cyclic redundancy check [CRC]} G11B2020/1846 4 {using a picket code, i.e. a code in which a long distance code [LDC] is arranged as an array and columns containing burst indicator subcode [BIS] are multiplexed for erasure decoding} G11B2020/185 4 {using an low density parity check [LDPC] code} G11B2020/1853 4 {using a product code which has inner and outer parity symbols} G11B2020/1856 4 {using a turbo code} G11B2020/1859 4 {wherein a trellis is used for decoding the error correcting code} G11B2020/1863 4 {wherein the Viterbi algorithm is used for decoding the error correcting code} G11B20/1866 3 {by interleaving (G11B20/1809 takes precedence)} G11B2020/1869 3 {Preventing ageing phenomena from causing data loss, e.g. by monitoring the age of record carriers or by recognising wear, and by copying information elsewhere when a record carrier becomes unreliable} G11B2020/1873 3 {Temporary defect structures for write-once discs, e.g. TDDS, TDMA or TDFL} G11B20/1876 3 {Interpolating methods} G11B20/1879 3 {Direct read-after-write methods} G11B20/1883 3 {Methods for assignment of alternate areas for defective areas} G11B20/1886 4 {with tapes} G11B20/1889 4 {with discs} G11B2020/1893 4 {using linear replacement to relocate data from a defective block to a non-contiguous spare area, e.g. with a secondary defect list [SDL]} G11B2020/1896 4 {using skip or slip replacement to relocate data from a defective block to the next usable block, e.g. with a primary defect list [PDL]} G11B20/20 1 for correction of skew for multitrack recording G11B20/22 1 for reducing distortions G11B20/225 2 {for reducing wow or flutter (by controlling the speed of the record carrier G11B15/46, G11B19/28)} G11B20/24 1 for reducing noise {(control of amplification in general, e.g. dependent upon noise level H03G)} G11B21/00 0 Head arrangements not specific to the method of recording or reproducing G11B21/003 1 {Disposition of fixed heads, e.g. for scanning, selecting or following of tracks} G11B21/006 2 {for track following} G11B21/02 1 Driving or moving of heads G11B21/022 2 {Programmed access in sequence to indexed parts of operating record carriers} G11B21/025 3 {of rotating discs} G11B21/027 3 {of tapes} G11B21/03 2 for correcting time base error {during transducing operation, by driving or moving the head in a direction more or less parallel to the direction of travel of the recording medium, e.g. tangential direction on a rotating disc (by driving or moving the head in a direction which cuts across the direction of travel of the recording medium G11B15/1808, G11B15/467)} G11B21/04 2 Automatic feed mechanism producing a {progressive} transducing traverse of the head in a direction which cuts across the direction of travel of the recording medium, e.g. helical scan {, e.g. by lead-screw (G11B19/20, G11B21/08 and G11B21/10 take precedence)} G11B21/043 3 {for stationary discs} G11B21/046 3 {details of the feed mechanism} G11B21/06 3 the record carrier having {mechanical} means to ensure traverse movement of the head {, e.g. grooves} G11B21/08 2 Track changing or selecting (G11B21/12 takes precedence){during transducing operation} G11B21/081 3 {Access to indexed tracks or parts of continuous track} G11B21/083 4 {on discs} G11B21/085 5 {with track following of 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{Control signal output circuits, e.g. status or busy flags, feedback command signals} G11C7/1066 3 {Output synchronization} G11C7/1069 3 {I/O lines read out arrangements} G11C7/1072 2 {for memories with random access ports synchronised on clock signal pulse trains, e.g. synchronous memories, self timed memories} G11C7/1075 2 {for multiport memories each having random access ports and serial ports, e.g. video RAM} G11C7/1078 2 {Data input circuits, e.g. write amplifiers, data input buffers, data input registers, data input level conversion circuits} G11C7/1081 3 {Optical input buffers} G11C7/1084 3 {Data input buffers, e.g. comprising level conversion circuits, circuits for adapting load} G11C7/1087 3 {Data input latches} G11C7/109 3 {Control signal input circuits} G11C7/1093 3 {Input synchronization} G11C7/1096 3 {Write circuits, e.g. I/O line write drivers} G11C7/12 1 Bit line control circuits, e.g. drivers, boosters, pull-up circuits, pull-down circuits, precharging circuits, equalising circuits, for bit lines G11C7/14 1 Dummy cell management; Sense reference voltage generators G11C7/16 1 Storage of analogue signals in digital stores using an arrangement comprising analogue/digital [A/D] converters, digital memories and digital/analogue [D/A] converters  G11C7/18 1 Bit line organisation; Bit line lay-out G11C7/20 1 Memory cell initialisation circuits, e.g. when powering up or down, memory clear, latent image memory G11C7/22 1 Read-write [R-W] timing or clocking circuits; Read-write [R-W] control signal generators or management  G11C7/222 2 {Clock generating, synchronizing or distributing circuits within memory device} G11C7/225 2 {Clock input buffers} G11C7/227 2 {Timing of memory operations based on dummy memory elements or replica circuits} G11C7/24 1 Memory cell safety or protection circuits, e.g. arrangements for preventing inadvertent reading or writing; Status cells; Test cells G11C8/00 0 Arrangements for selecting an address in a digital store (for 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for writing {(contains no documents; see G11C11/06035)} G11C11/065 4 word organised, such as 2D organisation, or linear selection, i.e. for selection of all the elements of a word by means of a single full current for reading {(contains no documents; see G11C11/06042)} G11C11/067 3 using elements with single aperture or magnetic loop for storage, one element per bit, and for non-destructive read-out {(contains no documents, see G11C11/0605 - G11C11/06071)} G11C11/08 2 using multi-aperture storage elements, e.g. using transfluxors; using plates incorporating several individual multi-aperture storage elements (G11C11/10 takes precedence) G11C11/10 2 using multi-axial storage elements G11C11/12 2 using tensors; using twistors, i.e. elements in which one axis of magnetisation is twisted G11C11/14 2 using thin-film elements G11C11/15 3 using multiple magnetic layers (G11C11/155 takes precedence) G11C11/155 3 with cylindrical configuration G11C11/16 2 using elements in which the storage effect is based on magnetic spin effect G11C11/161 3 {details concerning the memory cell structure, e.g. the layers of the ferromagnetic memory cell} G11C11/165 3 {Auxiliary circuits} G11C11/1653 4 {Address circuits or decoders} G11C11/1655 5 {Bit-line or column circuits} G11C11/1657 5 {Word-line or row circuits} G11C11/1659 4 {Cell access} G11C11/1673 4 {Reading or sensing circuits or methods} G11C11/1675 4 {Writing or programming circuits or methods} G11C11/1677 4 {Verifying circuits or methods} G11C11/1693 4 {Timing circuits or methods} G11C11/1695 4 {Protection circuits or methods} G11C11/1697 4 {Power supply circuits} G11C11/18 1 using Hall-effect devices G11C11/19 1 using non-linear reactive devices in resonant circuits G11C11/20 2 using parametrons G11C11/21 1 using electric elements G11C11/22 2 using ferroelectric elements G11C11/221 3 {using ferroelectric capacitors} G11C11/223 3 {using MOS with ferroelectric gate insulating film} G11C11/225 3 {Auxiliary circuits} G11C11/2253 4 {Address circuits or decoders} G11C11/2255 5 {Bit-line or column circuits} G11C11/2257 5 {Word-line or row circuits} G11C11/2259 4 {Cell access} G11C11/2273 4 {Reading or sensing circuits or methods} G11C11/2275 4 {Writing or programming circuits or methods} G11C11/2277 4 {Verifying circuits or methods} G11C11/2293 4 {Timing circuits or methods} G11C11/2295 4 {Protection circuits or methods} G11C11/2297 4 {Power supply circuits} G11C11/23 2 using electrostatic storage on a common layer, e.g. Forrester-Haeff tubes {or William tubes}(G11C11/22 takes precedence) G11C11/24 2 using capacitors (G11C11/22 takes precedence; using a combination of semiconductor devices and capacitors G11C11/34, e.g. G11C11/40) G11C11/26 2 using discharge tubes G11C11/265 3 {counting tubes, e.g. decatrons or trochotrons} G11C11/28 3 using gas-filled tubes G11C11/30 3 using vacuum tubes (G11C11/23 takes precedence) G11C11/34 2 using semiconductor devices G11C11/35 3 with charge storage in a depletion layer, e.g. charge coupled devices G11C11/36 3 using diodes, e.g. as threshold elements {, i.e. diodes assuming a stable ON-stage when driven above their threshold (S- or N-characteristic)} G11C11/38 4 using tunnel diodes G11C11/39 3 using thyristors {or the avalanche or negative resistance type, e.g. PNPN, SCR, SCS, UJT} G11C11/40 3 using transistors G11C11/401 4 forming cells needing refreshing or charge regeneration, i.e. dynamic cells G11C11/402 5 with charge regeneration individual to each memory cell, i.e. internal refresh G11C11/4023 6 {using field effect transistors} G11C11/4026 6 {using bipolar transistors} G11C11/403 5 with charge regeneration common to a multiplicity of memory cells, i.e. external refresh G11C11/404 6 with one charge-transfer gate, e.g. MOS transistor, per cell G11C11/4045 7 {using a plurality of serially connected access transistors, each having a storage capacitor} G11C11/405 6 with three charge-transfer gates, e.g. MOS transistors, per cell G11C11/406 5 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