System and method for evaluating craftsmanship

• Main Authors: CHUNG RICHARD S, HOLBROOK ANNETTE H, KUPISZ NEAL J, AITKEN THOMAS J
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 10.06.2003
• Edition: 7
• Subjects: CALCULATING; COMPUTING; COUNTING; DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FORADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORYOR FORECASTING PURPOSES; PHYSICS; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE,COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTINGPURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

A system and method for evaluating craftsmanship is disclosed. A system for evaluating the craftsmanship of an article of manufacture may include a list of components to be evaluated, a list of attributes by which the components are to be evaluated, and a report providing a quantitative score of each component according to each attribute. The attributes include visual attributes, tactile attributes, functional attributes, and psychological attributes. A method of evaluating the craftsmanship of an article, including a plurality of components or assemblies, may include a set of steps. The steps may include evaluating visual attributes of at least one component or assembly, evaluating tactile attributes of at least one component or assembly, evaluating functional attributes of at least one component or assembly, and evaluating psychological attributes of at least one component or assembly. The method may also include the step of providing a report of quantitative results or ratings. The step of evaluating an attribute may include perceiving the attribute and recording an observation about the attribute.