Dynamic process control
US6907741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F13/06
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for defining the processing of an ingredient of a manufactured product, particularly one that is manufactured “one-the-spot” to a consumer's specification, such as ice cream, among other products. A tag encoded on a container for the product carries indicia that, directly or indirectly, define one or more formulations for the product. Apparatus into which the ingredient is loaded sets the processing of ingredients in accordance with the formulations so specified. By connecting the apparatus which is to process the ingredients to a control station, the formulations may be changed at will.
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