723 results about "Product model" patented technology

Systems and methods for creating fully custom products from scratch without exclusive use of off-the-shelf or pre-specified components. A system for creating custom products includes an image capture device for capturing image data and/or measurement data of a user. A computer is communicatively coupled with the image capture device and configured to construct an anatomic model of the user based on the captured image data and/or measurement data. The computer provides a configurable product model and enables preview and automatic or user-guided customization of the product model. A display is communicatively coupled with the computer and displays the custom product model superimposed on the anatomic model or image data of the user. The computer is further configured to provide the customized product model to a manufacturer for manufacturing eyewear for the user in accordance with the customized product model. The manufacturing system is configured to interpret the product model and prepare instructions and control equipment for the manufacturing of the customized product.

Provided are a system and method for visually representing project metrics on 3-dimensional product models. The system comprises: a user interface unit for receiving an input of color information, including variations in the colors and color tones of objects to be visualized in response to the course of a project, and output conditions, including a time interval at which an output is required, from a user; a database unit for storing the objects and temporal and/or spatial relationships between the objects; and an image formation unit for determining colors and color tones of the objects according to the project course based on the output conditions input by the user, and forming and outputting 3-dimensional images of the objects by the determined colors and color tones.

A business process and computer system known as the “Target Pricing System” (TPS) that generates an optimum bid or value for a competitively bid good or service. The system is resident on one or more host processors in connection with one or more data stores, and includes a product model that defines list values for the bid using stored price data and costs the values using stored cost data, a competitor net price model that calculates an equivalent competitor net price for the value, and

• • a market response model that calculates the probability of winning with the value as a function of price. The system further preferably includes
  • an optimization model that computes the target price of an optimal value that maximizes expected contribution for the bid or value. The system alternately further includes a benefits model for calculating the benefits of using target pricing over a pre-existing approach, and strategic objects which each affect the target price.

A serialization service module is provided for configuring an asset management system to provide a secure means of generating, assigning to chips (or other electronic objects or devices), and tracking unique serial numbers. To provide this service, a controller is used to define a product model, then to define one or more serialization schemas to be bound to each product model. Each serialization schema contains a range of serial numbers for a particular product. The serial number schemas are sent over a secure, encrypted connection to appliances at the manufacturer's location. Agents can then request serial number values by product name. The serial numbers are generated by the appliance, metered, and provided to the agents. The serial numbers are then injected sequentially into each die in a chip manufacturing process using the agent.

The invention provides a single docking station structure which is usable for a set of different pieces of equipment having essentially similar interfaces, such as a manufacturer's line of portable ("notebook" or "laptop") computer product models. A common first module supports interfaces with peripheral devices or the like. A model-specific second module, second from a set of second modules that correspond with various models from the line of portable computers, is coupled with the first module to support the portable computer. The second module supports the portable computer, so as to interface it directly with the interface on the first module. The second modules, preferably configured as trays for holding the portable computers, are very simple and inexpensive to manufacture. The trays can be stored next to the docking station (like magazines on a bookshelf). An identification system, which labels the different trays and cross-references them to the corresponding portable computers, allows for future changes in the manufacturer's product line, in which a new model of portable computer requires either a new tray or one of the previously existing trays. The invention is advantageous to manufacturers because it reduces the number and variety of docking station products required for use with the manufacturer's portable computers.

A method and process of target pricing a value, such as a bid, or other price which includes the steps of pricing the value using stored list prices in a product model, costing the value using stored costs in the product model, calculating. an equivalent competitor net price for the value using a competitor net price model, calculating. the probability of winning the value as a function of price using parameters from a market response model, and calculating a target price for the value. The preferred target price maximizes expected contribution using an optimization model that determines competitive response to any potential value, or bid. The method and process further preferably include the steps of calculating one or more benefits of target pricing in comparison to a pre-existing pricing approach, determining a target range for the target price to be within, and determining strategic objects that constrain the target price of the value or bid.

A software system is provided for managing available to promise (ATP) and making promises to fulfill customer requests. The software system includes a plurality of generic product models (600) each representing a generic product. Each generic product model (600) specifies one component of a plurality of possible components. A plurality of specific product models (602) each represent a specific product and each specify all components of the specific product. Each component specified by each specific product model (602) is specified by one of the generic product models (600) such that each specific product model (602) is related to a subset of the generic product models (600). A customer request matching a specific product then can be fulfilled by available-to-promise of the specific product or by available-to-promise of all related generic products. In addition, an organization in a seller hierarchy can retain product and designate first-come-first-served product. The organization also can define an ATP horizon to specify when forecasted product is actually available. Further, the organization can use an automatic allocation policy to allocate to members, and some forecast entries can be designated zero-ATP entries.

Systems and methods for creating fully custom products from scratch without exclusive use of off-the-shelf or pre-specified components. A system for creating custom products includes an image capture device for capturing image data and/or measurement data of a user. A computer is communicatively coupled with the image capture device and configured to construct an anatomic model of the user based on the captured image data and/or measurement data. The computer provides a configurable product model and enables preview and automatic or user-guided customization of the product model. A display is communicatively coupled with the computer and displays the custom product model superimposed on the anatomic model or image data of the user. The computer is further configured to provide the customized product model to a manufacturer for manufacturing eyewear for the user in accordance with the customized product model. The manufacturing system is configured to interpret the product model and prepare instructions and control equipment for the manufacturing of the customized product.

A verification and activation module for a product remembers where the product was purchased, the purchase date, purchase price, length of warranty, name and address of purchasing consumer, etc. The verification and activation module may enable operation of the product, enable operation of a replacement product and disable a defective product that has been replaced under warranty or after an out of warranty service exchange. It may be removable from the product and may be packed separately or installed in the product. It may be programmed at the time of product purchase using wireless means, e.g., radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared (IRD), or by direct electrical connection to a programmer at the point of sale. An optical scanner at the point of sale may be used to scan information from a UPC label on the product package and either through the wireless or direct electrical connection can program the verification and activation module from the scanned UPC and other information and additional information, e.g., store name and location, purchase price, purchase date, serial number of product, manufacturer, product model number, warranty duration, consumer name, address and other desired information. The verification and activation module may include a non-volatile memory. Warranty, repair and replacement histories may be retained for later retrieval in the non-volatile memory of the verification and activation module. The verification and activation module may also be used for security purposes to render the product inoperable if a certain security condition is not met.

A system for processing images captured in a retail store is provided. The system may include a processor configured to: access a database storing a group of product models; receive an image depicting at least part of a store shelf having a plurality of products of a same type displayed thereon; analyze the image and determine a first candidate type of the products based on the group of product models and the image analysis; determine a first confidence level associated with the first candidate type; when the first confidence level is below a confidence threshold, determine a second candidate type of the products using contextual information; determine a second confidence level associated with the determined second candidate type of the plurality of products; and when the second confidence level is above the confidence threshold, initiate an action to update the group of product models stored in the database.

The invention relates to a method for designing automobile body structure layout. The method comprises the following steps of: 1) initially setting the parameters of a new type automobile, 2) choosing the white automobile body finite element models having similar structures and sizes, or directly building a white automobile body finite element model, 3) generating a grid enveloped model according to the white automobile body finite element model, 4) generating a body grid model according to the grid enveloped model, 5) topologically optimizing and analyzing according to a target parameter based on the body grid model, 6) according to an analyzed result and drawing an automobile body material layout diagram, 7) designing conception according to the layout diagram, and 8) designing the layout structure in detail according to the data of the conception design, performing simulating analysis of strength, NVH and impact performance CAE and formability process analysis according to the data of the detailed design of the layout structure, and modifying so as to acquire a three-dimensional digitized product model fit for volume production. The automobile body structure layout has the advantages of shortened developing period and lowered researching and developing cost.

A system and software for controlling output devices used in association with machinery is disclosed. The system includes a control module which may be connected to a personal digital assistant (PDA), personal pocket PC, personal computer, organizer, cell phone, or other data storage device. The data storage device has programmed within it particularized manufacturer information for various input devices and output devices available on the market. The system allows an operator to select a particular manufacturer, as well as product information, including product model number and operating parameters. The machine can then be calibrated such that the input device being used, as well as the output device manufacturer information, is used to dynamically adjust, monitor or perform diagnostics on the machine. The system allows for on-site calibration of the machine controllers. The invention contemplates the use of any output device used with the operation of the machine or any input device used to input information or operation instructions to the machine. The software may be programmed into any personal electronic device or may be connected to a driver or controller associated with the machine to be regulated.

An online product ordering system first displays images of different product categories, such as different types of padlocks, and then displays all product models available in a category when the user clicks on a selected category image. The user selects a product model and then customizes various aspects of the selected model. In the case of a padlock, the user can select a shackle type and bumper type from available options, with images of each option displayed to the user for selection purposes, and may order a customized plate with user entered text or other indicia. In the case of a padlock, the user may enter their existing key number and the padlock can be customized to open with the user's existing key.

The invention discloses an upgrading method of a conference television terminal. A universal serial bus (USB) interface is arranged in the conference television terminal, upgrading package files are stored in a U disk according to the rules of U disk partition and directory, product model, etc., the U disk is inserted into the USB interface when upgrading, and an upgrading procedure of the conference television terminal can automatically identify and load the upgrading package files to a self memory to complete the upgrading process. The method of the invention can not only realize switching between the USB upgrading mode and the prior IP network, E1 dedicated line upgrading mode, but also realize dynamic upgrading of the terminal without depending on the network and overcome the defect of the prior upgrading mode.

The invention discloses an additive manufacturing-based product lightweight design method. The method comprises the following steps: 1, establishing a parametric porous structure database, and establishing corresponding relationships between various parametric structures and mechanical property; 2, carrying out finite element analysis on an original product model structure; 3, adjusting a parametric unit structure to satisfy difference demands, for the mechanical property, of different mesh regions in the product; 4, carrying out filling replacement on the regions with excess performance in the products by using a lightweight unit structure; 5, carrying out mechanical property check on a lightweight product structure through finite element analysis. According to the method disclosed in the invention, the finite element analysis and the gradient distribution design of a parametric porous structure are combined, and different lightweight strategies are adopted in allusion to the performance demands of different parts of function parts under the premise of satisfying the mechanical property, so that the reasonable and efficient lightweight design is realized, and lightweight products can be prepared by using an additive manufacturing method.

The present invention provides a novel system and method for designing a network. The system is preferably a computer operable to allow a user to input the nodes and links of a network, and to input product information associated with the nodes and links. The computer also stores product-reliability models corresponding to the hardware information. The computer is operable to perform operations that consider the nodes, links, product models to determine a set of reliability performance parameters. The computer can be further operable to vary certain reliability parameters to determine the impact from the perspective of an end-user or other type of network client. One method can include the collection of desired client requirements from the end-user and designing various network configurations to conform with the desired client requirements. Thus, the present invention can be used, and to optimize network designs. Another application is to incorporate the tool in network management product to be used to build or enhance existing networks. This function could be both static as well as dynamic. Thus, the present invention can also be used for other purposes such as modifying, monitoring or optimising existing networks.

A system for managing a project that includes multiple tasks and a plurality of workers. Input information includes characterizations based upon a human model, a team model and a product model. Periodic reports, such as a monthly report, a task plan report, a budget report and a risk management report, are generated and made available for display or further analysis. An extensible database allows searching for information based upon context and upon content.

A method for calculating the maintenance time interval of a civil aircraft system belongs to the technical field of aviation. The method selects economy (cost/hour) as an optimization object, wherein as for safety tasks, two methods are used to calculate the time intervals of corresponding maintenance tasks, safety and economy are emphasized particularly, and the economy arithmetic recommended scope, safety threshold and product model regular checking target value are taken into comprehensive consideration to determine the task time interval. The method is economy-centered, is limited by safety and takes reliability as input idea, so as to recommend a reasonable maintenance time interval. A working group comprehensively takes supplier recommended value, engineering recommended value, history maintenance data, similar system part data, industrial experience point, the recommended value of the method and the like into consideration to make a decision, so that an optimum maintenance time interval judgment is made. The method is used for solving the problem that the civil aircraft cannot accurately judge the system part maintenance time interval due to the lack of a large number of service data during a maintenance review board report (MRBR) formulation process.

A roll typed impact extrusion processing method and a device of automobile drive axle housing adopts roll typed impact extrusion technique to manufacture a lute-shaped housing expanded from the middle of the driving axle housing, namely, axial compressive force is loaded to the both ends of the axle housing roughcast or the semi-finished product; in the forming die, dedicated roll pressured rolling of the driving gear is adopted to implement repeated rolling and progressive roll typed impact extrusion operation to the inner wall of the workpiece, and processes the workpiece into the needed axle housing shape. As a lute-shaped hole of the middle of the axle housing is molded by reaming and roll typed impact extrusion technology, the volume of the metal material is progressively transferred a plurality of times, and the thickness of the deformation part of the material basically remains the same, so that the metallurgical structure of the steels of the area is compact, furthermore, surface hardening greatly strengthens all the mechanical performance of the corresponding parts of the axle housing body, and improves the integral mechanical strength and rigidity of the axle housing. The method has the advantages of simple technique, convenient operation, little investment of the dedicated device and die, reliable work, and simple and easy product model conversion, which is suitable for batch produce with a plurality of varieties.

The invention discloses a robot calibration method based on exponent product model, comprising the following steps: providing an industrial robot, a measuring instrument independent of the robot, an end three-dimensional imaging device and a three-dimensional calibration block; building a robot kinematics model according to the mode of combination of spinor theory and exponent product; giving closed-form solution of all joint parameters; directly solving the joint spinor parameters by utilizing a linear method; compensating the nominal value of joint angle of the robot, thus avoiding the conversion of a coordinate system and a measuring coordinate system of the robot. In addition, the calibration process is simple, and calibration can be realized through the method that all joints rotate once and the coordinate values of n numbered mark points (n is more than or equal to 3) are measured simultaneously. The robot calibration method in the invention is realized simply, has good stability, and low introduced external error.