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Title: State machine analysis of sensor data from dynamic processes

Abstract

A state machine model analyzes sensor data from dynamic processes at a facility to identify the actual processes that were performed at the facility during a period of interest for the purpose of remote facility inspection. An inspector can further input the expected operations into the state machine model and compare the expected, or declared, processes to the actual processes to identify undeclared processes at the facility. The state machine analysis enables the generation of knowledge about the state of the facility at all levels, from location of physical objects to complex operational concepts. Therefore, the state machine method and apparatus may benefit any agency or business with sensored facilities that stores or manipulates expensive, dangerous, or controlled materials or information.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1174647
Patent Number(s):
6668203
Application Number:
09/844,028
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G05 - CONTROLLING G05B - CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Cook, William R., Brabson, John M., and Deland, Sharon M. State machine analysis of sensor data from dynamic processes. United States: N. p., 2003. Web.
Cook, William R., Brabson, John M., & Deland, Sharon M. State machine analysis of sensor data from dynamic processes. United States.
Cook, William R., Brabson, John M., and Deland, Sharon M. Tue . "State machine analysis of sensor data from dynamic processes". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1174647.
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