ABB Granted Patent for Computer-Implemented Method for Reading Digital Graphical Circuit Diagrams

According to the China National Intellectual Property Administration, ABB Ltd. has been granted a patent titled “A Computer-Implemented Method for Reading Digital Graphical Diagrams Representing Circuits”. The patent, with publication number CN114631126B, was filed in May 2020.

Technical Overview
This invention relates to computer-implemented methods for interpreting and processing digital graphical representations of electrical circuits. The method enables efficient extraction and analysis of circuit information from digital diagrams, which can enhance automation, design verification, and maintenance processes in industrial and electrical engineering applications.

Key Features

• Automated Diagram Interpretation: Converts digital circuit graphics into machine-readable data.

• Enhanced Data Analysis: Facilitates accurate extraction of circuit components and their connections.

• Improved Workflow Efficiency: Supports automated verification, troubleshooting, and integration with software systems for design and monitoring.

Potential Applications

• Industrial automation and electrical system design

• Smart grid and energy management systems

• Software tools for circuit simulation, maintenance, and diagnostics

This patent demonstrates ABB’s focus on leveraging digital technologies to enhance automation, operational efficiency, and data-driven engineering solutions.

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