In a latch release apparatus and method, a latch mechanism holds an actuator with a high shock resistance. Each of the assemblies is assembled as a unit, and then the assemblies are mutually assembled. The invention also relates to the utilization of the method. The second computer is designed to determine the transactional boundaries thereamongspecifically such that it can determine whether at least a proper first and last message of a particular transaction has been received. Due to the declined orientation of the tray the food item can be positioned toward the end of the tray and a user may easily remove the food item from the toaster. The method and system of the invention are particularly suitable for a mass production of floorboards on a production line.