Dynamically executing multi-device commands on a distributed control
AssigneeYokogawa Electric Corporation
InventorPatrick CLAY
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Abstract
A system and method for sending of data to a specified device without needing to preprogram a dedicated key of a human interface device. One embodiment provides for selection of a display where the display does not need to be programmed ahead of time. A user interface (UI) which allows the user to select the display is arranged in a similar configuration as the configuration of the physical display. In some embodiments, a method using another human interface device may be used. One embodiment may include the sending of data to a server, or first device, by means of a companion device, or second device. One embodiment provides for the sending of data to specific output devices for printing or manufacturing.
Claims15
A method for sending data to a connected device in a device system having at least two connected devices, the device system having a graphical, interactive user interface with operation objects, the method comprising:
- displaying the user interface on an input display;
- selecting a function key from a first menu of the user interface in accordance with movement of a user, the first menu of the user interface having at least one function key;
- selecting a specified connected device from a second menu of the user interface in accordance with movement of a user, the second menu of the user interface having a representative layout of the connected devices indicating relative physical placements of the connected devices;
- and
- sending data related to the function key to the specified connected device.
A device system having a graphical, interactive user interface with operation objects for sending data to a connected device, the device system comprising:
- an input display, the input display displaying the user interface;
- and
- at least two connected devices;
- wherein the user interface has a first menu for selecting a function key in accordance with movement of a user, the first menu of the user interface having at least one function key,
- wherein after selecting a function key on the first menu of the user interface, the user interface has a second menu for selecting a specified connected device from the at least two connected devices in accordance with movement of a user, the second menu of the user interface having a representative layout of the connected devices indicating relative physical placements of the connected devices, and
- wherein the device system then sends data related to the function key to the specified connected device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.