Intelligent workpieces
US11126166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intelligent workpiece system includes a workpiece comprising a portion of a product; and an embedded computing system attached to the workpiece. The embedded computing system is configured to communicate with machines in a manufacturing environment to facilitate assembly of the workpiece into the product at a plurality of assembling areas.
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