Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1987-10-28
1992-04-28
Baker, Stephen M.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
36446401, G06F 1521
Patent
active
051093375
ABSTRACT:
A conceptual design tool uses a sketch sheet approach on a computer display to enter the functional design of a product, thereby encouraging the designer to use a top down approach to the design process. The user keys in part descriptions, and the system automatically draws a hierarchical tree structure on the computer display. The user is then prompted to consider, part by part, all of the parts in the product. A series of pop-up menus guide the user through manufacturing and planning for the part. Based on the data input by the user, the system then generates a qualified parts list and computes an estimated cost figure for the product using manufacturing information gathered by the conceptual design tool during product release planning.
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Ferriter Kate M.
Witt Phillip R.
Baker Stephen M.
IBM Corporation
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