Abstract: A computer-implemented solid modeling system provides a graph-based method that sculpts solids with sheet bodies by performing a selective Boolean operation on a part body and one or more sheet bodies, wherein faces of the sheet bodies separate the part body into regions of space such that the regions are separated from each other by the faces of the sheet bodies. Cells thus formed are selected for inclusion or exclusion in the resulting solid as is specified by an option (“join” or “cut”).

Abstract: A backup planning device within a fabrication system. The backup planning device schedules backup operations between separately located fabrication facilities by introducing a virtual tool. The capacity of the virtual tool is combined into first capacity information of a tool group to generate second capacity information thereof accordingly. The first capacity information comprises capacity information of effective tools in the respective tool group, while the second capacity information comprises capacity information of effective tools plus the virtual tool thereof. A first manufacturing plan for the tool group is determined according to a master production schedule, a WIP profile, and the second capacity information thereof. A second manufacturing plan is determined according to the workload allocation of the virtual tool in the first manufacturing plan.

Abstract: A motion control system for controlling a target device to perform a desired motion operation. The motion control system comprises at least one motion event provider, a motion event manager, and a motion control component. The motion event provider is configured to generate at least one event token upon the occurrence of at least one predetermined event. The event token is associated with at least one motion command. The motion event manager receives the at least one event token. The motion control component is adapted to transmit to the target device a control command based on the at least one motion command associated with the event token received by the motion event manager.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes a first chamber, a second chamber which has a first valve, a second valve and a chuck, wherein a substrate is transferred to the second chamber through the first valve, held by the chuck in the second chamber, and then transferred to the first chamber through the second valve, a pressure reduction section which reduces a pressure in the second chamber to a predetermined pressure while the substrate is held by the chuck in the second chamber, a thermoregulator which is arranged in the chuck and regulates a temperature of the substrate held by the chuck to be a predetermined temperature, and a controller which controls the pressure reduction section so as to make a relationship between the pressure in the second chamber and a pressure reduction time in the second chamber fall within a predetermined range, controls the chuck so as to make a suction force for the substrate constant, and controls the thermoregulator so as to make a temperature of the chuck constant.

Abstract: A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of system components (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, portable stereo, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.) connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. A portable controller allows a user to access and control the system components from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. One or more control macros can be established to control the operations and/or functions of the system components. A control macro includes commands for enabling the control server to control the system components. The control macro can be manually activated by a user, or automatically executed upon the occurrence of a commencement parameter. The control macro can also be automatically particularized for application in a specific context.

Abstract: A computer-based facility configured for programming of numerically controlled (NC) machines includes an NC data set generator component used in allowing a user to select data sets for NC programs that control the NC machines. For example, such data sets may include features, processes, tools, and functions combined in accordance with predetermined practices, such as best practices. Aspects of the facility allow for integration of generated data sets into a computer aided drafting/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) environment, such as CATIA.

Abstract: A free-standing field irrigation controller is selectively programmed by a personal computer over a radio link. The computer is equipped with software that displays a screen with seven horizontal time bands representing one day each, arranged vertically to display one week's time. Box icons representing watering settings for a plurality of zones can be dragged and dropped onto the time bands, copied and modified thereon as desired, to form a freely selectable watering schedule. Other selectable screens allow odd-days or even-days watering, sophisticated interval watering, global watering time adjustment, and a variety of manual functions. Selectable portions of the main screen can be enlarged as desired. Based on the selected schedule, the computer calculates and displays the monthly cost of water. Selected zones can be temporarily disabled to deal with weather or maintenance issues. A handheld global shut-off and manual watering remote and/or a separate radio-linked computer may be used in field maintenance.

Abstract: A method is provided for synchronizing drive combinations having a plurality of drives for machines. The drives include at least one master drive and a plurality of slave drives assigned to the master drive. A central control unit is provided, as well as controls for each of the drives, including data processing and storage equipment. The slave drives are synchronized with respect to at least one of rotational speed and angular setting as prescribed by the master drive. The steps of the method, depending upon operating values of the master drive, include determining at least one synchronization function for each of the slave drives, determining master-synchronous operating values for each operating time for the respective slave drive with the synchronization function, and prescribing the determined operating values for the respective drive. A device for performing the method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a component and material traceability control apparatus for controlling manufacturing lot identification information of any of a component and material constituting a product manufactured according to a process where a manufacturing apparatus with not less than one component and material reserve unit picks up a needed amount out of the component and material reserved in the component and material reserve unit and manufactures the product, and the component and material traceability control apparatus is equipped with at least a processing unit, a memory unit used as a work area by the processing unit, a manufacturing performance information memory unit, a component and material supply performance information memory unit, and a manufacturing lot trace information memory unit.

Abstract: As the command signal to a unit for dispensing sealant is modified, the pressure range for the calibrated point is either extrapolated or interpolated as necessary in order to achieve the correct flow rate. As a result, each time the unit dispenses, it is also recalibrated. This method provides immediate correction for changes in system fluid dynamics thus allowing for a more consistent and predictable dispense profile.

Abstract: In a foundry that produces a product family a system and method of reserving capacity for a pre-process order includes a plurality of products, a common pre-process operation and a plurality of distinct post-process operations corresponding to the products. When a pre-process order related to the pre-process operation from a customer is received, pre-process capacity and post-process operating capacity are reserved according to the pre-process order, and the pre-process capacity is provided for the pre-process. When a post-process order for a product corresponding to a specific post-process operation in the product family is received before a cutoff date, the reserved post-process operating capacity is provided for the corresponding post-process operation. If no post-process order is received before the cutoff date, the reserved post-process operating capacity is released as remnant supply. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for a tape-out request. In one example, the method includes receiving initial information from a customer and loading a mask tooling template based on the initial information. A mask tooling form may be customized based on metal layer information provided by the customer via the mask tooling template and answers to questions provided to the customer. The method may then generate logical operations based on information received from the customer via the mask tooling form.

Abstract: An electronic-circuit fabricating system wherein an inspecting machine is provided for each of working machines such as a mask printing machine and an electronic-component mounting machine, to inspect a result of an operation of each working machine, and a monitoring device is arranged to receive information on monitoring-object portions of the working machines and information on the inspected result of the operation, to estimate the present state of each monitoring-object portion on the basis of these kinds of information, to obtain a tendency of change of the present state on the basis of the present state and stored past data, and to monitor the working machines so that the present state does not exceed a predetermined threshold state.

Abstract: To prevent a furnace in a semiconductor process from temperature and gas excursion, a paddle and spike thermal couples arranged on the sidewall of the tube and adjacent to the heater, respectively, are connected to a temperature controller to regulate the heater, and a mass controller adjusts the gas flow injected to the tube. In the method, the spike thermal couple, peddle thermal couple and zero point of the mass flow controller are checked to maintain within a first and second temperature ranges and a first gas flow speed range, respectively, and after wafers are loaded and temperature is ramped up, the peddle thermal couple and mass flow controller are checked again to maintain within a third temperature range and second gas flow speed range.

Abstract: Static pressures are measured in an HVAC system and utilized to predict the condition of a filter in the HVAC system. As the filter becomes clogged, the static pressure can be expected to increase. Changes in the static pressure are determined periodically, and utilized to predict the condition of the filter. A display provides a user with an indication of the current condition of the filter, and a recommendation to replace the filter once it reaches a predetermined condition.

Abstract: The inventive bone implant for replacing defective joint sockets comprises a base body (10) consisting of preserved natural spongiosa with an approximately hemispherical cavity (12).

Abstract: A voltage supplied to a cooling fan 305 is adjusted in accordance with a temperature measured near a central processing unit 401. At this time, different tables of temperatures and supplied voltages are referred to depending upon whether or not an external memory device is mounted, whereby suitable control of the cooling fan 305 is performed in accordance with an attaching-detaching state of the external memory device in an information processing device that permits internal mounting of the external memory device.

Abstract: According to the present invention, dietary needs designated for a particular user are received in a common transmittable data format at a data processing system associated with a particular home base, wherein the data processing system has access to multiple electronic recipes. The dietary needs designated for the particular user are compared with a selection of electronic recipes that are preparable at the particular home base from among the multiple accessible electronic recipes. At least one meal plan is designated from among the selection of electronic recipes that satisfies the dietary needs of the particular user, such that an electronic meal plan is specified on said data processing system for preparation at a particular home base according to dietary needs of a particular user.

Abstract: A method and a device for securely switching between operating modes of an industrial controller for machine tools or production machines are described. Before the operating mode is switched, the operator is identified by identification means that transmit to an operator's console of the controller a redundant binary enable signal after a successful identification. The operator is allowed to switch between operating modes by using the keys of the operator's console implemented in safe technology as long as the enable signal is received and is error-free. With the method and the device, the operating modes of an industrial controller for machine tools or production machines can be easily, reliably and cost-effectively switched.

Abstract: A circuit board manufacturing apparatus and a method of operating the same include a protection function for preventing a supervising/adjusting mode to which a limited user only is accessible, from being altered where the mode is left without being logged off. The apparatus and the method include a job mode in which the manipulation is allowed to be performed by general operators who have an authority to operate the apparatus and a supervising/adjusting mode in which the manipulation is not allowed by general operators, but is allowed only to a specified user. In the case that the apparatus is placed in the supervising/adjusting mode, a protection control is executed to automatically terminate the supervising/adjusting mode when a predetermined time period expires to prevent manipulation in that mode from being performed by the general operators.