Apparatus for processing quality control data

Abstract

When operating preference settings are selected on a setting image on a CRT through a touch panel, an operating preference setting unit controls the CRT to display a menu for establishing settings for connection of inspecting devices in respective processes of a production line and names with respect to data delivered from the inspecting devices, in coaction with the touch panel. After the settings have been made, the CRT displays an image based on which the generation of a server image is indicated. Under the control of a server image generating unit, it is determined whether items related by the operating preference setting unit are to be displayed or not, generating a displayed image. When a server operation is indicated on an image next displayed on the CRT, data delivered from the inspecting devices are processed according to conditions indicated by the operating preference setting unit and a server operating unit, and displayed on the CRT under the control of the server operating unit. In the production line for manufacturing parts and assemblies, the operator can establish and enter parameters relative to inspection processes through the touch panel on an interactive basis with the CRT, so that quality control data from the inspection processes can be processed and managed altogether without the need for the operator to be knowledgeable in programming.