Scheduling method for automated work-cell transfer system
US6928333B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/80
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to an example embodiment, the present invention is directed to a new and efficient method for bringing at least two items together from independent locations via separate paths in a computer controlled manufacturing environment. Using the computer, the probabilities for pickup and delivery of each of the two items are generated and used to determine an efficient manner in which to bring the items together via the separate paths.
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