System and method for accommodating atypical customer requirements in a mass customization
US7062893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B19/44
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A build cell is utilized to manufacture computers and load data into the computers according to customer orders. The build cell may include a build station at which components are assembled into a computer and a first network connection that links the computer with an on-site server. The build cell may also include a supplemental network connection that links the computer with an off-site server. Data from the on-site and off-site servers can be transferred to the computer via the first network connection and the supplemental network connection, respectively. Manufacturing facilities and assembly units including the same or similar functionality are also disclosed.
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