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20090169352 | DYNAMIC ITEM-SPACE ALLOCATION AND RETRIEVAL - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to staging manufactured items and provide a method, system and computer program product for staging items in a manufacturing environment. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for staging items in a manufacturing environment can be provided. The method can include defining attributes of staging locations in a distribution area of the manufacturing environment, defining a set of staging strategies for use in the distribution area of the manufacturing environment, receiving a manufactured item in the distribution area and obtaining characteristics of the manufactured item, comparing the obtained characteristics of the manufactured item to the set of staging strategies to select the staging strategy to apply to the manufactured item and applying the selected staging strategy to the manufactured item to assign the manufactured item to storage in one of the staging locations in the distribution area based on matching the obtained characteristics of the manufactured item to the defined attributes of the one of the staging locations. The method can further include the retrieval of the manufactured item from the staging location at the appropriate time to allow for subsequent processing or shipment, and may include multiple iterations of the staging-retrieval process as required by the particular implementation. | 07-02-2009 |
20100023147 | RECONFIGURATION OF ASSETS FOR REUSE DURING MANUFACTURING - A method for reconfiguring a partially manufactured product during a manufacturing process is disclosed. The method can include reading a configuration of the partially manufactured product and reading at least one order for a manufactured product, wherein each order is associated with a target configuration. The method can further include reading a set of rules that match a given configuration with one of a set of target configurations and executing the set of rules upon the configuration of the partially manufactured product so as to match the configuration of the partially manufactured product with one of a target configuration of the at least one order. The method can further include initiating re-configuration of the partially manufactured product to the target configuration with which it was matched. Thus, the partially manufactured product is reused in the manufacturing process to fulfill an order it was not originally created to fulfill. | 01-28-2010 |
20110172799 | DYNAMICALLY GENERATING A MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION WORK FLOW - A method for dynamically altering manufacturing routings to add, remove, or skip operations and combinations of operations within a shop floor control system in real-time to respond to current conditions. One aspect of the present invention is a computer-implemented method for dynamically generating a manufacturing production work flow. One embodiment of this method comprises receiving indication that an assembly has completed a manufacturing operation, the assembly having a work flow and a sampling strategy associated therewith; querying a data source for characteristics of a plurality of previously sampled components; querying a manufacturing floor control system for current production status; and dynamically updating the work flow for the assembly based at least in part on the sampling strategy, characteristics of the plurality of previously sampled components, and the current production status. | 07-14-2011 |
20120215343 | DYNAMIC ITEM-SPACE ALLOCATION AND RETRIEVAL - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to staging manufactured items and provide a method, system and computer program product for staging items in a manufacturing environment. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for staging items in a manufacturing environment can be provided. The method can include defining attributes of staging locations in a distribution area of the manufacturing environment, defining a set of staging strategies for use in the distribution area of the manufacturing environment, receiving a manufactured item in the distribution area and obtaining characteristics of the manufactured item, and comparing the obtained characteristics of the manufactured item to the set of staging strategies to select the staging strategy to apply to the manufactured item. | 08-23-2012 |
20130007525 | TEST ARCHITECTURE BASED ON INTELLIGENT TEST SEQUENCE - A method, data processing system, and computer program product for testing a computer system. A sequencer tests the computer system using test modules arranged in a first sequence, wherein each of the test modules is for testing at least a portion of the computer system. The sequencer determines if an operator is available, in response to an interrupt generated by a test module. If an operator is available, the sequencer arranges the test modules into a second sequence based on a first policy. If an operator is unavailable, the sequencer arranges the test modules into a third sequence based on a second policy. | 01-03-2013 |
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20080263310 | PARALLEL INSTALLATION OF LOGICAL PARTITIONS - An apparatus and method provide parallel installation of logical partitions on a computer system. The function of a hardware maintenance console is built into a logical partition configuration mechanism that resides in the system firmware. A virtual local area network (VLAN) is used by the logical partition configuration mechanism to define an I/O bridge that allows installing multiple logical partitions in parallel. Because multiple logical partitions may be installed in parallel, the time required to install logical partitions is greatly reduced. | 10-23-2008 |
20080263311 | PARALLEL INSTALLATION OF LOGICAL PARTITIONS - An apparatus and method provide parallel installation of logical partitions on a computer system. The function of a hardware maintenance console is built into a logical partition configuration mechanism that resides in the system firmware. A virtual local area network (VLAN) is used by the logical partition configuration mechanism to define an I/O bridge that allows installing multiple logical partitions in parallel. Because multiple logical partitions may be installed in parallel, the time required to install logical partitions is greatly reduced. | 10-23-2008 |
20080263312 | PARALLEL INSTALLATION OF LOGICAL PARTITIONS - An apparatus and method provide parallel installation of logical partitions on a computer system. The function of a hardware maintenance console is built into a logical partition configuration mechanism that resides in the system firmware. A virtual local area network (VLAN) is used by the logical partition configuration mechanism to define an I/O bridge that allows installing multiple logical partitions in parallel. Because multiple logical partitions may be installed in parallel, the time required to install logical partitions is greatly reduced. | 10-23-2008 |
20160063605 | MANUFACTURING ADAPTIVE ORDER LOAD FOR COMPLEX CONFIGURE TO ORDER PRODUCTS - A method selectively modifies an existing production order based on a change request. An order configuration module (OCM) receives order specifications for a second order that replaces and/or modifies a first order, while the first order is being fulfilled. The OCM generates hash tag pairs respectively associated with various characteristics of the orders. For each hash tag pair, the OCM compares a first hash tag associated with the first order with a second hash tag associated with the second order, using an established pattern. If the hash tags match, the OCM includes within a second production order, an unchanged production specification corresponding to the first hash tag. If a match does not occur, the OCM initiates an order reload, which provides, within the second production order, new production specifications that are associated with the second hash tag. | 03-03-2016 |
20160063607 | MANUFACTURING ADAPTIVE ORDER LOAD FOR COMPLEX CONFIGURE TO ORDER PRODUCTS - A data processing system (DPS) and a computer program product selectively modifies an existing production order based on a change request. An order configuration module (OCM) receives order specifications for a second order that replaces and/or modifies a first order, while the first order is being fulfilled. The OCM generates hash tag pairs respectively associated with various characteristics of the orders. For each hash tag pair, the OCM compares a first hash tag associated with the first order with a second hash tag associated with the second order, using an established pattern. If the hash tags match, the OCM includes within a second production order, an unchanged production specification corresponding to the first hash tag. If a match does not occur, the OCM initiates an order reload, which provides, within the second production order, new production specifications that are associated with the second hash tag. | 03-03-2016 |
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20100006139 | LIGHT BEAM PATTERN AND PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENTS LAYOUT - System(s) and method(s) are provided for assembling and utilizing parabolic reflectors in a solar concentrator. Parabolic reflectors assembly starts with a low-cost, flat reflective material that is bent into a parabolic or through shape via a set of support ribs that are affixed in a support beam. The parabolic reflectors are mounted on a support frame in various panels or arrays to form a parabolic solar concentrator. Each parabolic reflector focuses light in a line segment pattern. Light beam pattern focused onto a receiver via the parabolic solar concentrator can be optimized. The receiver is attached to the support frame, opposite the parabolic reflector arrays, and includes a photovoltaic (PV) module and a heat harvesting element that enable dual-mode energy conversion operation. To increase performance of the parabolic solar concentrator, the PV module can be configured to advantageously exploit a light beam pattern optimization regardless irregularities in the pattern. | 01-14-2010 |
20100037937 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH PATTERNED CONTACTS - Photovoltaic cells and processes that mitigate recombination losses of photogenerated carriers are provided. To reduce recombination losses, diffuse doping layers in active photovoltaic (PV) elements are coated with patterns of dielectric material(s) that reduce contact between metal contacts and the active PV element. Various patterns can be utilized, and one or more surfaces of the PV element can be coated with one or more dielectrics. Vertical Multi-Junction photovoltaic cells can be produced with patterned PV elements, or unit cells. While patterned PV elements can increase series resistance of VMJ photovoltaic cells, and patterning one or more surfaces in the PV element can add complexity to a process utilized to produce VMJ photovoltaic cells, reduction of carrier losses at diffuse doping layers in a PV element increases efficiency of photovoltaic cells, and thus provide with PV operational advantages that outweigh increased manufacturing complexity. System to fabricate the photovoltaic cells is provided. | 02-18-2010 |
20100037943 | VERTICAL MULTIJUNCTION CELL WITH TEXTURED SURFACE - Systems and methods that mitigate bulk recombination losses in a vertical multi junction (VMJ) cell via a texturing on a light receiving surface. The textures can be in form of cavity shaped grooves, and a plane containing repetitive cross section configurations thereof is substantially perpendicular to the direction of stacking the unit cells that form the VMJ. Incident light can be refracted in the plane that includes the cross section configurations and away from the p+ and n+ diffused doped regions. | 02-18-2010 |
20100037944 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH BUFFER ZONE - Systems and methods that provide a barrier for protection of active layers associated with a vertical multi junction (VMJ) photovoltaic cell. Buffer zone(s) in form of an inactive layer(s) arrangement safe guard the active layers against induced stress or strain resulting from external forces/thermal factors (e.g., welding). The buffer zone can be in form of a rim on a surface of an end layer of a cell unit, to act as a protective boundary for such active layer, and to further partially frame the VMJ cell for ease of handling and transportation. | 02-18-2010 |
20100051472 | ELECTROLYSIS VIA VERTICAL MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - Systems and methods that employ a vertical multi junction (VMJ) photovoltaic cell, to provide electrolysis for water and generate hydrogen and oxygen. Electrical current generated by the VMJ flows through the electrolyte (e.g., salt water) for a decomposition thereof (e.g., hydrogen and oxygen)—whenever threshold voltage of electrolysis operation is reached (e.g., 1.6 volts for water electrolysis). | 03-04-2010 |
20120090677 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH BUFFER ZONE - Systems and methods that provide a barrier for protection of active layers associated with a vertical multi junction (VMJ) photovoltaic cell. Buffer zone(s) in form of an inactive layer(s) arrangement safe guard the active layers against induced stress or strain resulting from external forces/thermal factors (e.g., welding). The buffer zone can be in form of a rim on a surface of an end layer of a cell unit, to act as a protective boundary for such active layer, and to further partially frame the VMJ cell for ease of handling and transportation. | 04-19-2012 |
20120273364 | ELECTROLYSIS VIA VERTICAL MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - Systems and methods that employ a vertical multi junction (VMJ) photovoltaic cell, to provide electrolysis for water and generate hydrogen and oxygen. Electrical current generated by the VMJ flows through the electrolyte (e.g., salt water) for a decomposition thereof (e.g., hydrogen and oxygen)—whenever threshold voltage of electrolysis operation is reached (e.g., 1.6 volts for water electrolysis). | 11-01-2012 |
20160005910 | VERTICAL MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH REVERSE CURRENT LIMITING ELEMENT - A vertical multi junction (VMJ) photovoltaic cell comprising a plurality of layers of PN junctions, wherein at least one of the layers is reversed relative to the other layers so that the VMJ cell will inherently limit reverse current flow through the cell and thermal effects attendant to such reverse current flow. | 01-07-2016 |
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20080262541 | BLOOD VESSEL CLOSURE - A stapling arrangement and method for closing a percutaneously formed arteriotomy includes a plurality of staple prongs commonly connected at their proximal ends and having distal ends adapted to engage tissue on opposite sides of the arteriotomy. The prongs have an arrangement of stops configured to present different degrees of resistance to advancement through tissue. | 10-23-2008 |
20080269803 | ARTERIOTOMY STAPLE WITH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRONGS - An arteriotomy staple has tissue-engaging prongs arranged in groups each group comprising at least one primary prong and at leas one secondary prong. The secondary prongs are arranged to define a greater transverse span than the primary prongs to provide a back-up for engaging tissue about the arteriotomy in the event that the primary prongs do not work. | 10-30-2008 |
20090264919 | Vascular Puncture Closure - An apparatus for placing a patch over a puncture wound in a blood vessel exteriorly of the vessel includes a device for delivering the patch in a folded form and then expanding the patch from its unfolded configuration while deploying the patch about the region of the vessel puncture. | 10-22-2009 |
20090264923 | Vascular Puncture Stapling System - A stapling system includes a tissue staple, a mandrel, and a pusher. The staple includes a crown at the proximal end and a plurality of prongs extending distally therefrom about a central axis of the staple. Each prong of the staple includes a tab extending towards the central axis. The mandrel receives the staple along an outer surface thereof. The mandrel includes a proximal groove adapted to receive the tab of the corresponding prong. The proximal groove includes a ramp from a proximal portion of the proximal groove to a distal portion of the proximal groove. The mandrel further includes a distal groove adapted to receive the tabs of the prongs and a distal anvil disposed distally of the distal groove. The pusher is disposed around the mandrel abutting and proximal to crown of the staple. | 10-22-2009 |
20100179588 | VASCULAR PUNCTURE CLOSURE SYSTEM WITH GUIDE SHEATH STABILIZER - A guide sheath for use in guiding a vascular puncture closure device to and in registry with a vascular puncture includes a stabilization system having retention wires deployable from the sheath and engageable with the vessel wall. The retention wires pierce the vessel wall at spaced locations, proximally and distally, about the puncture and form anchors to retain the sheath in registry with the puncture. | 07-15-2010 |
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20090181665 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME SERVICE ASSURANCE - A system and methods for providing service assurance using real-time monitoring, management and maintenance capabilities to provide customers and vendors with information related to the state of the service. The service assurance domain implements end-to-end functionality with a level of granularity sufficient to diagnose issues to the device and call/session level. | 07-16-2009 |
20140365645 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME SERVICE ASSURANCE - A system and methods for providing service assurance using real-time monitoring, management and maintenance capabilities to provide customers and vendors with information related to the state of the service. The service assurance domain implements end-to-end functionality with a level of granularity sufficient to diagnose issues to the device and call/session level. | 12-11-2014 |
20150119020 | FACILITATING ADAPTIVE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS IN SELF-ORGANIZING NETWORKS - Key performance indicators for self-organizing networks are dynamically updated and/or selected. A method includes evaluating a network condition, ranking key performance indicators (KPIs) based on the network condition resulting in ranking information, and determining weights of executing sets of instructions. The determining is based on the ranking and an association between the executing sets of instructions and the KPIs associated with the ranking information. Another method includes evaluating a network condition, and changing a value of a target of a KPI from a first value to a second value based on a change in the network condition from a first network condition to a second network condition. Another method includes evaluating a network condition, determining weighting factors for respective KPIs, wherein the weighting factors are based on evaluation of the network condition, and generating composite KPI information based, at least, on applying the weighting factors to the respective KPIs. | 04-30-2015 |
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20100000594 | SOLAR CONCENTRATORS WITH TEMPERATURE REGULATION - Systems and methods that regulate (e.g., in real time) heat dissipation from solar concentrators. A heat regulating assembly removes heat from the PV cells and other hot regions, to maintain the temperature gradient within predetermined levels. A control component can regulate (e.g., automatically) operation of valves (which the cooling medium flows through) based on sensor data (e.g., measurement of temperature, pressure, flow rate, velocity of the cooling medium, and the like throughout the system.) | 01-07-2010 |
20100006139 | LIGHT BEAM PATTERN AND PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENTS LAYOUT - System(s) and method(s) are provided for assembling and utilizing parabolic reflectors in a solar concentrator. Parabolic reflectors assembly starts with a low-cost, flat reflective material that is bent into a parabolic or through shape via a set of support ribs that are affixed in a support beam. The parabolic reflectors are mounted on a support frame in various panels or arrays to form a parabolic solar concentrator. Each parabolic reflector focuses light in a line segment pattern. Light beam pattern focused onto a receiver via the parabolic solar concentrator can be optimized. The receiver is attached to the support frame, opposite the parabolic reflector arrays, and includes a photovoltaic (PV) module and a heat harvesting element that enable dual-mode energy conversion operation. To increase performance of the parabolic solar concentrator, the PV module can be configured to advantageously exploit a light beam pattern optimization regardless irregularities in the pattern. | 01-14-2010 |