Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-01
2006-08-01
Picard, Leo (Department: 2125)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07085614
ABSTRACT:
A method, system, and computer program product for optimizing throughput of lots in a production facility is provided. The method includes assigning lot subtypes to lots in the production facility. One of the lot subtypes is a designator for distinguishing lots selected for expedited handling. When the lots enter a production queue, the method includes identifying a lot having the designator, the lot awaiting at least one process. In response to identifying the lot having the designator, the method includes sending an inhibit signal to a machine for preventing dispatch of a lot in the production queue that is next in line for the machine and which does not have the designator. In response to receiving a signal that the machine is available, the method includes sending a signal to the machine for binding the machine to the lot having the designator.
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Burda Richard G.
Gartland Karl E.
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Cioffi James J.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Picard Leo
Rapp Chad
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