Patent ID: 7266419
Filing Date: 2007-09-04
Classification: G05B,G06K,G06Q,G06T,Y02P,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for searching previous job information to locate similar sheet metal part models, the job information being stored in a database, the method comprising: inputting at least one search criteria based upon at least one desired feature for a sheet metal part to be produced; comparing the at least one search criteria with feature data associated with each previous job stored in the database to locate sheet metal part models having at least one feature that is identical and/or similar to the at least one feature desired for the sheet metal part to be produced; retrieving job information related to sheet metal part models that are determined to have at least one feature identical and/or similar to the at least one feature desired for the sheet metal part to be produced, based upon the comparison; and displaying retrieved sheet metal part models having at least one feature identical and/or similar to the desired feature for the sheet metal part to be produced.