Real-time scheduling system
US4888692A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 1988 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for scheduling the operation of interrelated machines which perform a process flow. A global definition of the system is made once, and each machine has an individual profile describing its local interaction with the system. Local scheduling decisions for each machine are made based on that machines individual profile and the state of the manufacturing facility at the time a decision is needed. Operation of the individual machines is controlled by the local scheduling decisions made therefor.
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