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Method for configuring an automated dispense machine
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1994-06-03
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Granted: 1996-10-08
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Expires: 2014-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A method is provided for configuring an automated media dispense machine (115). A graphical display image representing a template for generating a configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine (115) is presented on a display device (151). A graphic manipulation tool (137) is provided for graphically adjusting the display image. The display image is modified using the graphic manipulation tool (137) to configure the dispensing parameters for the dispense machine (115). A configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine (115) is generated based on modifications to the display image.
Inventors
- 👤 Vahid Kazen-Goudarzi
- 👤 Nandip Kothari
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:49
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/10; G05B19/106; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/20; G05B2219/23; G05B2219/23157; G05B2219/25; G05B2219/25067; G05B2219/25071; G05B2219/26; G05B2219/2601
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A method for configuring an automated media dispense machine, comprising the steps of: presenting a graphical display image on a display device, the graphical display image representing a first configuration of parameters for circuit board processing media dispensed from the dispense machine to an electronic circuit board; providing a graphic manipulation tool for graphically adjusting the display image; modifying the display image using the graphic manipulation tool to reconfigure the first configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine; and generating a second configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine based on modifications to the display image.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A method for configuring an automated media dispense machine, comprising the steps of: presenting a graphical display image on a display device, the graphical display image representing a first configuration of parameters for circuit board processing media dispensed from the dispense machine to an electronic circuit board; providing a graphic manipulation tool for graphically adjusting the display image; modifying the display image using the graphic manipulation tool to reconfigure the first configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine; and generating a second configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine based on modifications to the display image.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of presenting a graphical display image representing a first configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine on a display device, comprises the steps of: retrieving from a database, first data representing the first configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine; and converting the first data into graphical images.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of presenting a graphical display image representing a first configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine on a display device, comprises the step of retrieving the first configuration of dispensing parameters from the dispense machine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of providing a graphic manipulation tool for graphically adjusting the display image, comprises the step of providing a dwell time selection panel for selecting a dwell time for a dispensation outlet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of providing a graphic manipulation tool for graphically adjusting the display image, comprises the step of providing a media type selection panel for selecting a type of media to be dispensed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of presenting a graphical display image representing a first configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine on a display device, comprises the step of employing icons to represent location, size, and type of media to be dispensed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the step of modifying the display image using the graphic manipulation tool to reconfigure the first configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine, comprises the step of graphically rearranging the icons on the display device to relocate media dispense locations.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of presenting comprises the step of representing a first configuration of parameters for dispensing tacking medium.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of presenting comprises the step of representing a first configuration of parameters for dispensing flux medium.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a configuration system for an automated dispense machine, the configuration system including a computing device having a user interface, the user interface having a display device and an input device, a method for configuring the automated dispense machine, comprising the steps of: retrieving a first configuration of dispensing parameters for the automated dispense machine, the first configuration of dispensing parameters representing current tacking media dispense parameters on an electronic circuit board; p1 presenting a graphical display image including icons to represent the first configuration; providing a graphic manipulation tool for graphically adjusting the display image; modifying the display image using the graphic manipulation tool to reconfigure the first configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine; and generating a second configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine based on modifications to the display image.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a configuration system for an automated dispense machine, the configuration system including a computing device having a user interface, the user interface having a display device and an input device, a method for configuring the automated dispense machine, comprising the steps of: retrieving a first configuration of dispensing parameters for the automated dispense machine, the first configuration of dispensing parameters representing current tacking media dispense parameters on an electronic circuit board; p1 presenting a graphical display image including icons to represent the first configuration; providing a graphic manipulation tool for graphically adjusting the display image; modifying the display image using the graphic manipulation tool to reconfigure the first configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine; and generating a second configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine based on modifications to the display image.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
55 words
The method of claim 10, wherein the step of providing a graphic manipulation tool for graphically adjusting the display image, comprises the step of: providing a dwell time selection panel for selecting a dwell time of a dispensation outlet; and providing a media type selection panel for selecting a type of media to be dispensed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 10, wherein the step of presenting a graphical display image including icons to represent the first configuration, comprises the step of employing icons to represent location, size, and media type.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 10, wherein the step of modifying the display image using the graphic manipulation tool to reconfigure the first configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine, comprises the step of graphically rearranging the icons on the display device to relocate media dispense locations.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
108 words
A method for generating a configuration for an automated dispense machine using a computing device having a user interface, the method comprising the steps of: presenting, on a display device, a graphical display image of a template, having an outline of a circuit board, for generating a configuration of dispensing parameters for the automated dispense machine; providing a graphic manipulation tool for graphically adjusting the display image; modifying the display image using the graphic manipulation tool to configure the template to specify dispensing parameters for the automated dispense machine; and generating a configuration of dispensing parameters for the automated dispense machine based on modifications to the display image.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
108 words
A method for generating a configuration for an automated dispense machine using a computing device having a user interface, the method comprising the steps of: presenting, on a display device, a graphical display image of a template, having an outline of a circuit board, for generating a configuration of dispensing parameters for the automated dispense machine; providing a graphic manipulation tool for graphically adjusting the display image; modifying the display image using the graphic manipulation tool to configure the template to specify dispensing parameters for the automated dispense machine; and generating a configuration of dispensing parameters for the automated dispense machine based on modifications to the display image.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 14, wherein the step of presenting, on a display device, a graphical display image of a template for generating a configuration of dispensing parameters for the dispense machine, comprises the step of providing a template based on a first configuration of the automated dispense machine.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 14, wherein the step of presenting comprises the step of representing a first configuration of parameters for dispensing tacking medium.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 14, wherein the step of presenting comprises the step of representing a first configuration of parameters for dispensing flux medium.
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