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Flats Processing Improvements

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Flats Processing Improvements:

Flat ID Code Sort (FICS)

Automatic Tray Handling System (ATHS-100)

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Flats Processing Improvements

Hardware Modifications

Flats ID Code Sort Module

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Flats Processing Improvements

Labeler

Printer

Upgraded Camera

Barcode Processor

Hardware Components

Modular components provide for easy access & maintenance

Rear View

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Flats Processing Improvements

Program Benefits

Reduces number of images sent to remote keyers by 43.1%

Reduces keying and manual labor requirements by 1.4M work hours per year

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Flats Processing Improvements

Flats ID Code Sort – Proposed Schedule

Board of Governors August 2003

Contract Award September 2003

First Article Test February 2004

Deployment Apr 2004 – Feb 2005

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Flats Processing Improvements

System Overview

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Flats Processing Improvements

ATHS – Proposed Schedule

Board of Governors August 2003

Contract Award September 2003

Deployment Start April 2005

Deployment End July 2007