SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING AND DISABLING OPERATION OF MANUFACTURING MACHINES
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
- receiving quality control information regarding a manufacturing machine;
deciding whether to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information; and
if it is determined to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information, then generating a signal to enable operation of the manufacturing machine.
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Abstract
A system for enabling and disabling operation of manufacturing machines provides a manufacturing machine user interface that facilitates receiving quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine from a user. For quality assurance purposes, the computer system of the manufacturing machine may decide whether to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information. The computer system of the manufacturing machine may also decide to disable operation of the manufacturing machine if the quality control information provided is incomplete, out of date, or otherwise insufficient to indicate the manufacturing machine is ready for safe and effective operation. In some embodiments, one or more client systems, telecommunications devices, and/or personal digital assistant (PDA) devices on which the user interface is displayed and with which the manufacturing machine is in communication may enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information.
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23 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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receiving quality control information regarding a manufacturing machine; deciding whether to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information; and if it is determined to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information, then generating a signal to enable operation of the manufacturing machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A manufacturing machine comprising:
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at least one processor; at least one mechanical manufacturing element communicatively coupled to the at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to; receive quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine; receive information indicative of a quality standard specific to the manufacturing machine; compare the quality control information to the quality standard specific to the manufacturing machine; determine whether the quality control information meets the quality standard specific to the manufacturing machine; and enable operation of the manufacturing machine if the quality control information meets the quality standard specific to the manufacturing machine. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer executable instructions thereon, that when executed by a computer processor, cause the following method to be performed:
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receiving quality control information regarding a plurality of manufacturing machines; receiving information indicative of a quality standards specific to each of the plurality of manufacturing machines; receiving a request from a manufacturing machine of the plurality of manufacturing machines for quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine; in response to receiving the request for quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine, providing the requested quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine to the manufacturing machine; receiving a request from the manufacturing machine for information indicative of a quality standard specific to the manufacturing machine; and in response to receiving the request for information indicative of the quality standard specific to the manufacturing machine, providing the requested information indicative of the quality standard specific to the manufacturing machine. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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