Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating nonelectrical device or system – Mechanical
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
Teska, Kevin J. (Department: 2123)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Mechanical
C707S793000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06904396
ABSTRACT:
A method and system is provided for determining the progress toward the achievement of best-in-class motor vehicles. The method may be comprised of several steps. First, internal organizational data is gathered. [The internal organizational data includes critical design characteristics, critical manufacturing characteristics, and critical performance characteristics. The critical design characteristics are those design features which are historically valued by customers. The critical manufacturing characteristics are those manufacturing features which are have also been valued by customers. The critical performance characteristics are those performance characteristics valued by customers.] Second, external organizational data is gathered. [The external organizational data includes a list of design characteristics and manufacturing characteristics that are deemed important by suppliers and competitors.] Third, the internal organizational data and the external organizational data is matched to create a list of common critical characteristics. Fourth, tests are performed to independently determine [design and manufacturing] characteristics that are critical to excellent product performance. Fifth, matching the test results to the list of common elements to assess the validity of the list and to determine final critical design, manufacturing and performance characteristics. Sixth, designating assessment categories for each final critical characteristic. [The assessment categories include but are not limited to a “STOP” category, a “CAUTION” category, and a “GO” category. The “STOP” category is defined by a range of values which illustrate poor performance/development levels, Design and/or manufacturing features which fall within this category flags this feature as being in need of a repair. The “CAUTION” category is defined by a range of values which illustrate slightly less than satisfactory performance. Design and/or manufacturing features which fall within this category flags this feature as requiring a change to the development progress. The “GO” category is defined by a range of values which illustrate acceptable performance. Design, manufacturing and performance features which fall within this category flags this feature as meeting the identified requirements. The last step involves assigning a STOP, CAUTION or GO designation to each final critical design, manufacturing, and performance characteristic.]
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Bejin Gigette M.
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Ford Global Technologies LLC
Garcia-Otero Ed
Teska Kevin J.
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