Patent ID: 6748647
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: G05B,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for processing articles comprisingmovable parts for processing said articles, a plurality of microcontroller boards secured to said apparatus, said microcontroller boards having a plurality of logic chips secured thereto, sensors for monitoring operation of said apparatus and providing input information regarding a plurality of monitored conditions to said microcontroller boards, said microcontroller boards being structured to process said input information and emitting responsive control signals to other said microcontroller boards and control portions of said apparatus, and communication means for effecting communication (a) between said sensors and said microcontroller boards, (b) among said microcontroller boards and (c) between said microcontroller boards and control portions of said apparatus, whereby said microcontroller boards will through receipt and processing of said input information for a plurality of monitored conditions and communicating with other said microcontroller boards effect control of a plurality of monitored apparatus conditions.