System for ensuring device compatibility
August 24, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesComputer-aided graphics system including a computerized material control system and method of using same Manufacturing processes using machine tools Method and means for interrogating a layered data base Method and apparatus for marking or cutting laminar patterns or forms Hierarchical knowledge system Computer simulation system Basic expert system tool Knowledge engineering tool Patent #: 4658370 InventorsApplicationNo. 07/089200 filed on 08/24/1987US Classes:700/107, Bill of material706/904Manufacturing or machine (e.g., agricultural machinery, machine tool)ExaminersPrimary: Ruggiero, JosephAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06F 17/30 (20060101)G06F 17/50 (20060101) AbstractA system for automatically selecting part numbers and for loading data, which guarantees compatibility of a plurality of devices. A database maintainable by a user is provided to store part numbers and descriptions thereof. A mechanism is provided for selecting an item from the database based on a description and data in the database. Another mechanism is provided for selecting another item from the database as a function of its description, of the first item and of data relating the respective descriptions of both items to one another. Another mechanism is provided for successively selecting items from the database as a function of descriptions, of previously selected items and of data relating descriptions of at least some of the items to descriptions of other items.Other References
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