Method and system for analyzing payload information
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorJames W. McCaherty
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Abstract
A method is provided for analyzing compliance of one or more pieces of equipment with a payload standard. A target payload for the one or more pieces of equipment is determined. Payload weight data is obtained for the one or more pieces of equipment. The payload weight data is then compared with the target payload, and compliance with the payload standard is analyzed based on the results of the comparison.
Claims41
A method for analyzing compliance, of one or more pieces of equipment, with a payload standard, the method comprising:
- determining a target payload for the one or more pieces of equipment;
- obtaining payload weight data for the one or more pieces of equipment;
- comparing the obtained payload weight data with the determined target payload;
- and
- analyzing compliance with the payload standard based on the results of the comparison.
A computer-readable medium including instructions for performing a method, when executed by a processor, for analyzing compliance, of one or more pieces of equipment, with a payload standard, the method comprising:
- determining a target payload for the one or more pieces of equipment;
- obtaining payload weight data for the one or more pieces of equipment;
- comparing the obtained payload weight data with the determined target payload;
- and
- analyzing compliance with the payload standard based on the results of the comparison.
A system for analyzing compliance, of one or more pieces of equipment, with a payload standard, the system comprising:
- an input module for receiving data about the one or more pieces of equipment;
- a processing module, connected to the input module, for analyzing the data about the one or more pieces of equipment based on the payload standard;
- and
- an output module, connected to the processing module, for providing the results of the analysis of the data.
A method for reviewing a request for warranty service on a piece of equipment subject to a payload standard, the method comprising:
- receiving payload weight data associated with the piece of equipment;
- analyzing the payload weight data for compliance with the payload standard;
- and
- responding to the request for warranty service based on the analysis.
A method for maintaining compliance with a payload standard for one or more pieces of equipment, where a first target payload is known for the one or more pieces of equipment, the method comprising:
- at periodic intervals, obtaining payload weight data associated with one or more pieces of equipment;
- analyzing the payload weight data based on the payload standard and the first target payload;
- receiving, as a result of the analysis, a second target payload;
- and
- modifying loading practices for the one or more pieces of equipment based on the second target payload.
A method for scheduling maintenance for one or more pieces of equipment subject to a payload standard, the method comprising:
- receiving payload weight data associated with the one or more pieces of equipment;
- analyzing the payload weight data for compliance with the payload standard;
- and
- scheduling maintenance for the one or more pieces of equipment based on the analysis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.