Abstract: A printing apparatus comprises a real-time command detector that detects control commands without first storing the received comand data in memory. A host device can therefore cancel a cut-sheet waiting state of the printer even when the printing apparatus is stopped while waiting for a cut- sheet form to be inserted.

Abstract: Process for setting controller parameters (PA, K1 . . . Kn) of a state controller (SC) which, together with a plant (PL), forms a closed control circuit (C). The controller parameters (PA, K1 . . . Kn) are variable only in such manner that, in a representation of the poles (P1 . . . P5) of the closed control circuit (C) in a complex frequency range plane (FP, IM, RE), the setting of the controller parameters causes a shift of the poles (P1 . . . P5) approximately along semi-circular arcs (K) and/or origin rays (A1 . . . A3). It is advantageous that according to the process of the invention the setting of the controller parameters (PA, K1 . . . Kn) of the state controller (SC) can be performed by setting predetermined setting parameters that are, from a control-technological standpoint, easily understandable and recognizable. Such parameters are, for example, amplitude factor (&kgr;), rise time (&mgr;), or transient recovery time (t).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system for making up and managing a logistic chain for transporting goods, such as parcels. Such a chain may consist of a combination of collecting, delivery and packing/unpacking actions—elementary activities. The chain-management system breaks down a logistic chain chosen by a principal into the elementary activities required therefor, sees to the supply of orders to a transporter fitting the choice of the principal and indicated by the system, and makes it possible to collect information on the status of execution of the elementary activities.

Abstract: The present invention provides a apparatus and method for controlling the force and velocity of a piston within the clamp assembly of a injection molding machine. The control unit comprises the following elements: a PI based cascade compensator; an estimator coupled to the clamp assembly and the cascade compensator, wherein the estimator is utilized to estimate the position of the clamp assembly piston; a velocity position controller coupled to the clamp assembly and the estimator, wherein the velocity position controller is adapted to generate a velocity error signal based on the piston velocity signal; and an auto selector coupled to the cascade compensator, wherein the auto selector is adapted to select between the velocity error signal and the force error signal to generate a valve command signal. The present invention additionally employs a method for determining the velocity profile of the piston of a clamp assembly.

Abstract: A motor noise silencer reduces noise at a source, such as an unbalanced electromechanical motor. The silencer, in one embodiment, comprises a multi-layer shell and an integrated vibration-based cooling system. The shell has an inner layer, a middle sound and vibration absorbing layer, and an external layer. The middle layer offers a soft coupling between the outer and inner layers. Heat trapped within the silencer is channeled out by utilizing a vibratory motion of a source (i.e., motor) and motor support system. The silencer provides noise reduction while providing ventilation using vibration generated by the motor.

Abstract: A packet is originated in a unit 10 as a data field DATA 11 plus a CRC (cyclic redundancy check) check field CRC 12 by a CRC circuit 13. This packet has a header HDR (with a routing information field RIF) added to it in a unit 20, converting it into a message for transmission through a message network. A check correction field CCF is computed by unit 23 in unit 20, by looking up precomputed check subfields stored with the routing subfields (the routing information field being constructed by selecting from the stored subfields), such that the CRC field is a valid CRC check field for the complete message. At the destination, unit 30 can be the final user unit, checking the entire message and extracting the data field DATA therefrom; the DATA field does not need to be checked, as the CRC field acts as a check both for the data field DATA alone and the entire message.

Abstract: A lithography system for providing interconnections of integrated circuits on a substrate includes a laser system with a high reflector and an output coupler that define an oscillator cavity. A gain medium and a mode locking device are positioned in the oscillator cavity. A diode pump source produces a pump beam that is incident on the gain medium. A processor is coupled to the laser system and stores a representation of interconnections for the integrated circuit. An output beam directing apparatus is coupled to the processor and directs the output beam to the substrate and form the interconnections.

Abstract: An arrangement and a method are described for the transmission of address, instruction and/or data telegrams from a control unit to (at least) one controlled unit and for the return of a respective reception acknowledge signal from the controlled unit (units) to the control unit in response to each address, instruction and/or data telegram, the reception acknowledge signal signaling the control unit the correct transmission of the relevant address, instruction and/or data telegram.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control device, especially a temperature control device, comprising a sensor, a setpoint sensor, an electronic or electromechanical switch, an electricity supply unit, a control electronics unit and a casing encompassing said components. Said control device (1) is constructed by MID technology and the electronic and/or electromechanical components which make up the control device (1) are supported by walls of sections (7, 8, 9, 10) inside the casing and/or supporting elements (2) connected thereto. Said control device (1) has connecting contacts (3, 3′) leading outwards. The electronic and/or electromechanical components are interconnected by means of strip conductors (16) located directly on the casing floor (15) and/or casing walls and/or interior casing sections (7, 8, 9, 10).

Abstract: A feedback compensating apparatus for adjusting the working condition of a working machine of a working system adapted to process working portions of successive workpieces under control of a machine controller, which determines the working condition from an extraneous signal. The apparatus is used with the controller and a measuring device for measuring the dimensions of the processed working portions of the workpieces, and includes a device for obtaining dimensional data based on outputs of the measuring device during and/or after a working operation of the machine on each workpiece. The dimensional data include a dimensional error of the processed working portions, and a variable indicative of a tendency of change in the dimensional error. The apparatus further includes a device for determining the extraneous signal based on the dimensional data, and applying the signal to the machine controller to adjust the working condition of the machine.

Abstract: A method of etching silicon using a chlorine and sulfur dioxide gas chemistry. An embodiment of the method is accomplished using a 20 to 300 sccm of chlorine and 2 to 100 sccm of sulfur dioxide, regulated to a total chamber pressure of 2-100 mTorr.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for automatically generating a program for controlling a computer controlled system such as a plant. A number of general and standard program modules 49, 51 are prepared beforehand. A standard module is selectively displayed on a display device 21 as a graphics information image. Standard modules are combined as desired in accordance with a system operation procedure to generate customized program modules 50, 52 which are stored as graphics information images in stackers 155. A number of customized modules are generated for respective program functions. Customized modules are compiled to generate source programs, and thereafter assembled to generate intermediate level modules not addressed which are then combined and edited to generate a load module program.

Abstract: An automatic control system comprising a server offered by a service provider that stores control applets to control a particular control object device, a control device including a control object device and a computer device to control the control object device, and a network to connect the server with the control device; the computer device includes a browser function, and an interpreter to execute the control applets, and the computer device accessing the server through the network to download and execute a desired control applet, whereby making control of the control object device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices, program products for optimizing the response of a process system comprising K variables (x, y), wherein the invention comprises the steps of using an optimization algorithm to calculate the vertices of a simplex, polyhedron or hyperpolyhedron; defining a minimum step size (xmin, ymin) and/or a maximum step size (xmax, ymax) for at least one of said variables (x, y); repositioning said calculated new vertices (R,C, CR, CW, E) if a step size projected in the direction of said least one variable (x, y) between said new vertex or vertices (R, C, CR, CW, E) and a predefined or calculated or selected point or line or plane or hyperplane is less than said minimum step size (xmin, ymin) and/or greater than said maximum step size (xmax, ymax); and setting the control variables to the values of the calculated vertex or values of the calculated vertices which give a step size greater than the minimum step sizes and/or give a step size less than the maximum step sizes.

Abstract: A data decoding apparatus and the method and a data reproduction apparatus which reduces capacity of a memory used for decoding and speedily accesses to data to be read. In a data decoding apparatus (50) and the method which decodes coded data (S2) which is recorded in a recording medium (2), the coded data (S2) read from the recording medium (2) is stored in a memory used for decoding (51), data information of data to be read is detected from decoded data which is generated in the middle of decoding the coded data (S2), the data information is stored in a data information storage means and the output of decoded data (S10) is controlled on the based on the data information, thereby the output of the decoded data (S10) is controlled based on the data information independent of decoding of the coded data (S2).

Abstract: A computer based hazardous material classification and compliance system and method that provides material classification, specification, documentation and instructions to properly process, package and transport regulated and non-regulated materials. The hazardous material classification and compliance system and method includes three integrated primary modules, a plurality of related subsystems and a plurality of databases. The modules include a scheduling module which allows the user to schedule the processing of a material request, a classification module which allows the user to automatically classify a material, and a packaging module which allows the user to identify and order the necessary materials to package and ship a material.

Abstract: A method is provided for updating an array of data point cells in a surface or table representation of memory. The three-dimensional surface array is modeled as a square bordered by four cells with one cell at each corner. Between each array corner cell, the array spacing is typically divided into three zones. As such, nine sub-regions of the array square are defined. Depending upon which of the nine sub-regions the calculated error point falls into when accessing the array, different cells are updated. In the case of a two-dimensional table array, typically three sub-regions are defined between adjacent cells. Depending upon which sub-region the calculated error point falls into, one or both of the table array cells is updated. As a further feature of the present invention, the amount of adaptive gain applied to each cell to be updated is adjusted depending upon which sub-region the calculated error point falls within.

Abstract: An integrated control system for a machine such as an engine. The machine is composed of plurality of components such as a throttle valve and a fuel injector. The control system has a plurality of control modules for controlling the respective components and finally controlling the machine through the control of the components. Each control module is associated with at least one parameter for controlling each component. The parameter is evolved under genetic algorithm so as to be adapted to at least one of a predetermined characteristic that is a target of the machine, a characteristic of a user who uses the machine, a using condition and an environmental condition of the machine.

Abstract: A single machining program including turning and milling program steps together with a turning mode command or a milling mode command is stored in a program memory. When the turning mode command is read out from the program, a numerical control apparatus analyzes the program according to a G code architecture for lathe by numerical controller #1 for turning to control servo motors and a spindle motor. When the milling mode command is read out from the program, the apparatus analyzes the program according to the G code architecture for milling by a numerical controller #2 for milling to control the servo motors and the spindle motor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automated interfacing with a processing tool in a manufacturing environment having a tilt mechanism and a rotation mechanism. In one embodiment, semiconductor wafers in a cassette are presented to a processing tool by tilting the cassette during movement towards the tool. The tilt mechanism provides a means for seating the wafers in the cassette. The rotation mechanism allows the cassette to be adjusted to meet a robotic arm which extracts wafers from the cassette. Where the cassette is part of a Standard Mechanical InterFace (SMIF) system, the pod is placed onto the interface apparatus, where the pod cover is removed to allow processing of the wafers. A bellows is provided to cover the exposed cassette, thus creating an extended mini-environment including the interface apparatus, tool, and pod cover. In one embodiment, the interface apparatus includes robotic arms and a lift mechanism.