Richard James Sykora

US Patent:

20120277884, Nov 1, 2012

Filed:

Apr 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/458538

Inventors:

Richard A. Sykora - Stow OH, US
Jack A. Zucker - South Euclid OH, US
David W. Comeau - Auburn Township OH, US
Yue Zhang - Singapore, SG

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700 1

Abstract:

A computer readable medium having instructions is provided. When executed by a computer system, the instructions direct the computer system to identify a control element used to control a process in a machine automation environment, identify a plurality of variables used by the control element to monitor the process, and translate the plurality of variables to a plurality of aliases according to a translation protocol specific to the control element.

US Patent:

7672921, Mar 2, 2010

Filed:

Oct 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/970502

Inventors:

William S. Clay - Brunswick Hills OH, US
Richard A. Sykora - Stow OH, US
James R. Morrison - Chardon OH, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06N 5/00

US Classification:

706 45, 706 12

Abstract:

The invention relates to a system and methodology for facilitating managing product life cycle. A component that determines relevance of components to a product; an analyzing component that determines, infers or predicts obsolescence, level of risk to EOL of a subset of the components. A substitution component that identifies replacement components and suppliers for the subset of components. A cost analysis component that determines material/components cost savings, and redesign cost implementation and/or redesign cost avoidance. A viability component that measures reliability of a component. A transition component that identifies components that require updating or replacement. A profitability component that determines the expected revenue derived from a component over its projected remaining life.