Production Line Control Using Digital Twins for Asset Data Integration

The patent introduces a standardized information format as an intermediary layer between vendor-specific asset information and the manufacturing control system. This mediator translates and harmonizes diverse vendor formats into a unified structure, enabling seamless integration while preserving the original information integrity. The standardized format acts as a common language that bridges different vendor-specific data structures.

The patent creates a universal information format that can handle multiple vendor-specific formats simultaneously. This standardized structure is designed to be multi-functional, accommodating various asset types (physical and soft assets) from different vendors while maintaining a consistent interface for the manufacturing control system. The universal format eliminates the need for separate integration processes for each vendor.

The patent implements automated information gathering and integration where the manufacturing control system automatically retrieves, translates, and integrates asset information from multiple vendors without manual intervention. The system self-services by establishing automated data exchange protocols with vendor systems, continuously updating asset information, and maintaining data accuracy through automated validation rules.

The patent incorporates automated feedback mechanisms that verify information accuracy during the automated integration process. The system validates incoming vendor-specific data against standardized format requirements and manufacturing requirements, providing immediate feedback for correction. This automated feedback loop maintains information reliability while eliminating manual verification steps.

The patent creates and maintains digital twins as virtual copies of physical assets throughout the manufacturing process. These digital twins replicate the exact specifications, parameters, and characteristics of physical components, enabling virtual testing, simulation, and quality verification. The digital twin approach allows quality checks and change management to be performed in the virtual domain before affecting physical production.

The patent establishes a universal digital twin framework that works across different asset types and vendor formats. The digital twin system serves multiple functions simultaneously: quality verification, change management, process simulation, and training. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems into a single unified platform.