Software enabled control for systems with luminent devices

Abstract

A software enabled control method that allows dynamic configuration of the operation of a control system. The configuration can be done in a factory calibration or while the system is running in the field in communication with a Host computer. The Host computer may communicate through a serial or parallel I / O. Because the control system has an expert system with built-in mathematical models and intelligence for the system with luminent devices, once the software enabled control system has been configured and given set points for desired target performance, it will regulate performance of the system with a luminent device in a manner that does not require intervention of the Host computer. The system contains performance optimization monitors based on predetermined criteria. The results of the monitors are available to the user or a Host computer through one of the available I / Os. The present invention allows flexibility to address various luminent devices using the same software architecture and similar algorithms. The present invention has a control system that can be configured to address a specific luminent device allowing for compensation of manufacturing. The control system also has algorithms that can be dynamically changed in light of changing environmental conditions.

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REFERENCES[0001] This application is a continuation in part patent for pending application for the Electro-Optic System Controller and method of operation Ser. No. 09 / 724, 692. This utility patent is also filed based on Provisional Application No. 60 / 457, 095 titled Software Enabled Control System for Electro-Optic Device.[0002] 1. Field of the Invention[0003] The invention relates to methods used to control a system containing a luminent device. Possible luminent devices can be, but are not limited to, a laser, a light emitting diode, and a cold cathode fluorescent light. The invention teaches methods for control that rely on mathematical models that can be configured dynamically in order to satisfy the requirements for any luminent device. A Host processor carries out the configuration.[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Related Art[0005] Present approaches use a variety of solutions. Existing control approaches for luminent device systems are generally based on specific analog or ...

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Problems solved by technology

The specific nature of these control approaches renders them inflexible and unable to change when the luminent device is changed, or with changing environmental conditions, situations in the field, or with the type of application.

Changes to address different conditions need to be carried out with a laborious and time-consuming process of design and characterization.

Any adaptations or changes to these controls also require laborious redesign and operation cannot easily be changed in the field as the luminent device ages.

The configuration database is generally not available to the user to ensure the system containing a luminent device is not accidentally changed.

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