Back to results
US 6,944,584 B1Granted
System and method for control and simulation
AssigneeBrooks Automation, Inc.
InventorsJohn A. Tenney, W. Marcus Ruark, Greger J. Orelind
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A system that controls devices and integrally simulates the controlled motion of devices. The control and simulation system allows simultaneous development hardware and software in controlled device installations and increase operational ease-of-use and diagnostic capabilities. The control and three dimensional simulation system also allows client computers to remotely control the system and other devices connected to a network.
Claims24
A method of controlling a robotic device, comprising:
- inputting a set of instructions for controlling the robotic device;
- controlling a first portion of the robotic device according to the instructions;
- simulating a second portion of the robotic device according to the instructions, wherein the second portion of the robotic device is disabled or absent;
- and
- displaying an animated image of the robotic device that includes both the first and second portions of the robotic device in a single image, the image depicting the first portion of the robotic device being controlled according to the instructions and the second portion of the robotic device being simulated according to the instructions.
2 more elements
A system for controlling a robotic device, comprising:
- a computer system connected to the robotic device to control operation of the robotic device;
- a memory connected to the computer system;
- a display device connected to the computer system;
- and
- a program stored in the memory to control operation of the computer system and the display device, the program being configured to:
- input a set of instructions for controlling the robotic device;
- control a first portion of the robotic device according to the instructions;
- simulate a second portion of the robotic device according to the instructions, wherein the second portion of the robotic device is disabled or absent;
- and
- display an animated image of the robotic device on the display device, the animated image including both the first and second portions of the robotic device in a single image, the image depicting the first portion of the robotic device being controlled according to the instructions and the second portion of the robotic device being simulated according to the instructions.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.