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Method and systems for a graphical real time flow task scheduler

  • US 6,323,882 B1
  • Filed: 11/17/1998
  • Issued: 11/27/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/26/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of optimizing and controlling a material processing system, the method comprising the acts of:

  • creating a series of sequences with a graphical user interface by selecting and placing a plurality of tasks in a specified relationship, wherein the plurality of tasks define functions to be performed for optimizing and controlling the material processing system;

    defining a start time, a duration, and a frequency of operation of at least one of said sequences;

    automatically activating said at least one sequence at the defined start time;

    performing a specified function as defined by at least one of the plurality of tasks following the duration of said at least one sequence at least partly in response to a measurement point related to the operation of the material processing system;

    detecting a steady state condition; and

    calculating a next run-time of at least one of said sequences.

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