Patent ID: 7463945
Filing Date: 2008-12-09
Classification: G05B,Y02P

Abstract:
1. An electronic fingerprint apparatus for a machine, comprising: an automation component comprising: a controller for controlling movements of at least one component of the machine, the automation component adapted for capturing electronic fingerprints representative of a state of the machine and for determining which measurements of the machine will result in capturing electronic fingerprints representative of a state of the machine; the automation component further comprising a fingerprint device for selecting for measurement at least one type of movement of the machine from a plurality of different types of movements of the machine to generate an electronic fingerprint that is representative of a condition of the machine, wherein the fingerprint device selects the at least one type of movement of the machine for measurement based on its determination of which plurality of movements, when measured, will reveal the electronic fingerprint that is representative of the condition of the machine.