Dynamic process control
US7640755B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2026 |
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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