Patent ID: 7725207
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: G05B,G06Q,Y02P

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: at least one memory capable of storing a model, the model mathematically representing a plurality of multi-function resources and a plurality of tasks associated with a process system, the model also defining relationships involving the multi-function resources and the tasks, wherein the model is adapted to acquire and accumulate information by evaluating results of the process system and alter the mathematical representations of the model based upon the acquired and accumulated information; at least one controller capable of: a graphical user interface comprising multiple icons each associated with one of the resources, wherein each icon identifies a name of the associated resource, a status of the associated resource, any process currently being executed by the associated resource and a remaining time and completion time for the process being executed, a number of items currently being processed by the associated resource, and a subsequent process to be executed by the associated resource.