System and method for high speed control and rejection

Details System and method for high speed control and rejection System and method for high speed control and rejection

2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Picard, Leo (Department: 2125)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S117000, C131S280000, C131S907000, C131S910000

Reexamination Certificate

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07079912

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a system and method for high speed control and rejection of out-of-specification products, such as cigarettes, in a manufacturing process. Sensors are placed at strategic locations along a production line, with the signals from the sensors being directed to a high speed processor, with multiple sensor inputs and controlled by software algorithms to process the sensor signals and to direct control signals to the production line equipment. Control signals can both eject non-conforming products and also modify machine settings to produce a product in closer compliance with specifications.

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