Patent ID: 8000832
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: G05B,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: means, including at least one processor coupled to a memory, for receiving input from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), defining specifications for a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) product family; means, responsive to the received input from the manufacturer and including at least one processor coupled to a memory and a display device, for enabling the OEM to select options for the HVAC product family; means, responsive to the selected options, for automatically defining at least one HVAC control panel electrical schematic; means, responsive to the at least one electrical schematic and including at least one processor coupled to a memory, for defining an HVAC control panel mechanical layout; and means, responsive to data from the at least one HVAC control panel electrical schematic, for defining a bill of materials and outputting pricing information for manufacture of an HVAC control panel.