Patents Assigned to Kawasaki Motors Mfg. Co.
  • Patent number: 5801946
    Abstract: A method for prompting an operator during assembly of a product includes the initial step of recording a list of tasks for the operator to complete in a sequential order to assemble the product. The operator then plays the recording of each task as a prompt to assemble the product. The operator repeats the playing of each recorded task as necessary during the assembly of the product. The method also includes the operator activating a first switch on a remote module which transmits a signal to a control apparatus, activating the playback of the recorded tasks, which are transmitted to a receiver in the remote module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Kawasaki Motors Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Lanny Nissen, Takehiko Saeki