Method and apparatus for determining an arrangement of components
CA 2312912 A1 · Owner: Waugh, Lawrence · Inventors: Clancy, Daniel; Waugh, Lawrence
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A method and apparatus for determining an arrangement of components is disclosed. In accordance with a method of the invention a number of , components are arranged in a superior/inferior hierarchy. Sets (S5 S9) of , components are generated (S7) in accordance with the hierarchy of components. A first set of at least one component is selected and a determination is made as to whether the set of components satisfies a required set of characteristics (S3). If the requirements are not satisfied other non-, inferior sets of components are evaluated. If the requirements are satisfied other non-superior sets of components are evaluated. In one or more embodiments, each component has a total …
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