System and method for voice output from an automation system
AssigneeSchneider Automation Inc.
InventorCarl P. Morse
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Abstract
A voice output system for providing a voice output to a user of a subcomponent of an automation system. A PLC associated with monitoring or controlling an operation of the subcomponent determines if voice output is needed and generates a signal to provide the requisite speech output. The output may be computer generated or a pre-recorded taped message.
Claims34
A system for providing voice output for a subcomponent of an automation system comprising:
- a PLC operatively associated with controlling at least one aspect of a subcomponent of an automation system, the PLC configured to provide an output signal for providing a user of the subcomponent with audible information relating to operation of the subcomponent;
- and,
- a speech output device configured to receive the output signal and generate an audible speech output responsive to the output signal.
A system for providing audible speech output for a user of a machine comprising:
- a PLC operatively associated with a machine, the PLC configured to provide an output signal associated with operation of the machine;
- and,
- a speech output device configured to provide audible speech output responsive to the output signal from the PLC.
A method for providing audible speech output for a machine in an automation system comprising the steps of:
- providing a PLC connected to a machine;
- providing a speech processor connected to the PLC determining if an event in an operation of the machine requires speech output to a user of the machine;
- and,
- providing a first signal by the PLC to the speech processor for implementing an audible speech output.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.