DISTRIBUTION OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS IN A CONTROL ROOM

摘要

A technology is disclosed for delivering an audible notification from a process control system (8) in a control room environment (10). The delivery is made by one or more first speakers (48) having a first coverage (56) for audible notifications and one or more second speakers (52, 54) having a second coverage (60, 62) for audible notifications. A determination if the location of an operator (26) is covered by the first coverage (56) is made. The audible notification is delivered by the one or more first speakers (48) if it is determined that the location of the operator (26) is covered by the first coverage (56). The audible notification is delivered by the one or more second speakers (52, 54) if it is determined that the location of the operator (26) is not covered by the first coverage (56).