Patent ID: 6684121
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: G05B,Y02P,Y10S

Abstract:
A process monitor system in communication with at least one process execution system of a fabrication line to receive process execution status data, and compile and publish said process execution status data to subscribers, said monitor comprising:at least one publication device, each publication device, in communication with one process execution system for receiving the process execution status data when an event of said fabrication line causes a change in said process execution status data, said publication device converting and encapsulating said process execution status data to a standardized format for publication; at least one message certification processor, each message certification processor in communication with the publication device to receive the converted and encapsulated process execution status data and each message certification processor logging receipt of said converted and encapsulated process execution status data and verifying receipt by each subscriber of said converted and encapsulated process execution status data; and at least one status tracking device, each status tracking device in communication with the publication device to receive the converted and encapsulated process execution status data as designated by the encapsulation information, each status tracking device monitoring the encapsulation information of the designated converted and encapsulated process execution status data and from said designated encapsulation information compiling and transferring said designated converted and encapsulated process information to said subscribers.