Apparatus and method for planning and controlling production sequences
US6650946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for planning and controlling production sequences, in particular printing processes in a printing system. The apparatus includes a sequence control apparatus formed of at least one data input unit, a data output unit, a data processing system and a memory unit, which are connected so as to communicate with one another and with the printing system. The apparatus also includes at least one planning board, which has display elements for displaying individual or a number of printing processes. In addition, a method of planning and controlling the production sequences is described.
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