Patent: Data mining of unfiltered controller data

Abstract:
A data analysis system for utilization in an industrial environment comprises an aggregation component that aggregates data from multiple controllers on a factory floor. An analysis component performs data mining on the aggregated data to determine one of correlations between variables within the aggregated data and trends within the aggregated data. For example, the controllers can be programmable logic controllers, robotic controllers, and the like.

Inventors:

• Campbell Jr., John T. (Bridgeville, PA, US)
• Glavach, Mark A. (Slippery Rock, PA, US)
• Miller, Scott A. (Oakdale, PA, US)
• Overstreet, Keith A. (Pittsburgh, PA, US)
• Sadowski, Randall P. (Hookstown, PA, US)
• Sturrock, David T. (Evans City, PA, US)

Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. (Mayfield Heights, OH, US)

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