US Patent:
20120158185, Jun 21, 2012
Inventors:
Emad El-Mankabady - Monroe Township NJ, US
Karen D. Lontka - Randolph NJ, US
Assignee:
SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC. - Alpharetta GA
International Classification:
G05B 15/02
Abstract:
A method for generating a graphical user interface for use in a smoke control system. In the method, a computer drawing of a building is provided which includes positioning information for equipment that is used in the smoke control system. In addition, a key is provided which is indicative of the equipment and operations for the smoke control system. The key is then associated with inputs and outputs of the smoke control system. The key is also associated with the positioning information of the building equipment and the inputs and outputs. Further, the key is associated with control widgets for enabling control of the equipment. The inputs and outputs, positioning information and the control widgets are merged based on the key to provide merged data. A graphical user interface is then generated from the merged data.