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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2001
Takahiro Tsukishima, Zushi, JP;
Masayuki Kan, Yokohama, JP;
Kyoji Chiba, Hadano, JP;
Koichi Kitamura, Kawasaki, JP;
Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A product configuration is managed on a product basis for each of component parts included in products from manufacturing to disposal of the products. A product manufacturer device, part manufacturer devices, and a device of a customer who possesses a product are interconnected through a communication line. The product manufacturer device includes configuration information on each of component parts in the product on a product number basis, and provides information and services on the product. The part manufacturer device includes configuration information on each of lower parts which include the component parts on a manufacturing lot or product number basis, and provides information and services on each of the parts. When the product configuration is changed, such change is reflected to the configuration information of the product and the component parts.