Solectron

About: Solectron is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Workflow & Workstation. The organization has 26 authors who have published 25 publications receiving 753 citations.

Workflow systems and methods

Abstract: The present invention relates to message-based workflow systems and methods for computer networks. In one embodiment, the present invention provides three elements: (1) an e-mail system; (2) PC's, terminals, or workstations connected by the e-mail system; and (3) a form route manager connected by the e-mail system.

Electric field proximity keyboards and detection systems

Abstract: The invention is related to an electric field proximity detection system suitable for use as a touch sensitive keyboard or to be used in close proximity without direct contact. In an embodiment of a circuit useful in the system, an AC signal is coupled to a single electrode functioning as an antenna radiating an electric field through a high impedance circuit. A conductive object in close proximity disturbs the field causing a voltage change across nodes of the high impedance circuit that is compared by a detector circuit that generates a DC output indicating an object is close to the electrode. In another embodiment, the circuit couples to an analog multiplexer to control a plurality of electrodes. In another embodiment, a row and column address scheme couples a plurality of electrodes and increases resolution without substantially increasing complexity. The circuits may be integrated in a semiconductor to reduce size and cost. The electric field proximity detection system extends to applications related to object detection such as remote sensing, motion detection and remote controls.

Methods of performing an interdependent task on a document

Abstract: The present invention relates to message-based workflow systems and methods for computer networks. In one embodiment, the present invention provides three elements: (1) an e-mail system; (2) PC's, terminals, or workstations connected by the e-mail system; and (3) a form route manager connected by the e-mail system.

Project and role based workflow systems and methods

Abstract: The present invention relates to project and role based workflow systems and methods used in conjunction with e-mail systems and/or the World Wide Web. Project identifiers, the roles of the users in an organization, and/or the organizational structure itself, define the route of the workflow in one or more relational database tables. In an embodiment, rather than creating a different route for each workflow, the route may use role to map the workflow to the e-mail addresses of the people who are to execute the workflow. The role may be specified or may be determined based on other information such as an organization chart. A mapping table can also identify alternate or backup personnel where the role table specifies a list of e-mail addresses with a selection rule.

Component tape including a printed component count

Abstract: A component tape includes a carrier tape with an elongate cover tape applied over pockets of the carrier tape. The component tape includes information printed on a portion of the component tape. The printed information includes a count or quantity of electronic components carried by the component tape, where the count at a particular location on the component tape indicates the position of the corresponding electronic component on the component tape. An indicator is printed corresponding to each quantity count that indicates which component position of the tape corresponds to the printed count. The printed information may also include a variety of information associated with the components, information comprising part number, tolerance and value description, batch number, lot number, component manufacturer, and component vendor. The printed information is produced by direct marking, as with laser etching or printing, or by imaging. The print type used to print the information includes alphanumeric characters and Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) technologies.