Method and apparatus for scheduling workpieces with compatible processing requirements
US6782302B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/80
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for processing workpieces using a resource includes generating a plurality of engagements for processing the workpieces by the resource. Each engagement is associated with one of the workpieces and has associated processing requirements. A first one of the plurality of engagements is designated as a seed engagement. A set of candidate engagements from the plurality of engagements having associated processing requirements compatible with the processing requirements of the seed engagement is identified. A combined engagement is generated including the seed engagement and at least one of the candidate engagements.
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