18036169. INTER-APPARATUS MOVEMENT TIME ESTIMATION DEVICE, INTER-APPARATUS MOVEMENT TIME ESTIMATION METHOD AND OPERATION SCHEDULE PROPOSAL SYSTEM simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
INTER-APPARATUS MOVEMENT TIME ESTIMATION DEVICE, INTER-APPARATUS MOVEMENT TIME ESTIMATION METHOD AND OPERATION SCHEDULE PROPOSAL SYSTEM
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
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INTER-APPARATUS MOVEMENT TIME ESTIMATION DEVICE, INTER-APPARATUS MOVEMENT TIME ESTIMATION METHOD AND OPERATION SCHEDULE PROPOSAL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18036169 titled 'INTER-APPARATUS MOVEMENT TIME ESTIMATION DEVICE, INTER-APPARATUS MOVEMENT TIME ESTIMATION METHOD AND OPERATION SCHEDULE PROPOSAL SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The inter-apparatus movement time estimation device described in the patent application is designed to estimate the time required for an operator to move between different apparatuses. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The device receives operation time information from multiple apparatuses, indicating how long it takes for an operator to operate each apparatus.
- It generates various combinations of operation times between a first and second apparatus.
- It calculates the difference between the operation times of the first and second apparatus, known as the inter-apparatus operation time difference.
- The device excludes operation time differences that are relatively small or have a low probability of occurrence.
- It then estimates the time required for an operator to move between the first and second apparatus based on the exclusion result.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Industrial settings where operators need to move between different machines or equipment.
- Warehouses or logistics centers where workers need to navigate between different workstations or storage areas.
- Hospitals or healthcare facilities where medical staff need to move between different rooms or departments.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a more accurate estimation of the time required for an operator to move between different apparatuses.
- Helps optimize workflow and resource allocation by considering the time spent on inter-apparatus movement.
- Reduces the risk of delays or inefficiencies caused by underestimating the time needed for movement.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved productivity and efficiency by better planning and scheduling of tasks involving inter-apparatus movement.
- Enhanced safety by ensuring operators have enough time to move between apparatuses without rushing.
- Cost savings by optimizing resource allocation based on accurate time estimations.
Original Abstract Submitted
An inter-apparatus movement time estimation device according to the present disclosure includes: a communication unit to receive, from a plurality of apparatuses, operation time information for an operator to operate each of the plurality of apparatuses; a combination generation unit to generate a plurality of combinations of the operation time of a first apparatus and the operation time of a second apparatus; an operation time difference computation unit to compute a difference between the operation time of the first apparatus and the operation time of the second apparatus as an inter-apparatus operation time difference; an exclusion unit to output an exclusion result in which the inter-apparatus operation time difference whose size is relatively small or whose occurrence probability is relatively low is excluded; and an inter-apparatus movement time calculation unit to estimate time required to move between the first apparatus and the second apparatus from the exclusion result.
