Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Article handling
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-18
2009-08-18
Crawford, Gene (Department: 3651)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Article handling
C270S052290, C271S206000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07577494
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses an improved insert machine for inserting flat material into an open pocket and, more particularly, to a straight line insert machine employed for printed matter such as newspapers. The machine includes an all-electronic control system for controlling machine functions. The control system includes at least one central control computer running under software control and a plurality of network controllers, all coupled together via a controller area network (CAN) bus. Electronic control messages for controlling machine elements are sent among the computers and controllers using a novel message protocol to enable both broadcast messages and individual messages to be employed.
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Bader Eric W.
Braschoss Peter J.
Davenport Gary L.
James Robert S.
Langengger Daniel
Crawford Gene
Lucas & Mercanti LLP
Muller Martini Mailroom Systems, Inc.
Prakasam Ramya
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