Model-based Configuration of Machine Control Software
Markus P.J. Fromherz
Abstract
Following the trend of mass customization, reprographic machines
(photocopiers, printers, fax machines, etc.) are increasingly designed
and assembled from standard components. For example, a system
engineer may design a paper path for a new print engine configuration
from components such as straight sheet transports, sheet inverters,
trays, gates, and registration units. Similarly, customers may choose
from and plug together different complex modules such as mark engines
and feeder and finisher modules in order to get the desired
functionality. One of the most complex steps in this composition of
reprographic modules is the {\em automatic configuration of the system
control software}. In this extended abstract, we give an overview of
our approach to this task. See the AI
Journal paper for a complete review.
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