System and method for analyzing and reporting machine operating parameters
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorsDavid J. Doddek, Giles K. Sorrells
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Abstract
A system and method for analyzing and providing exception-based reports for machine data. The machine data is relayed to a remote system for automated analysis based on tests and parameters defined by an owner. If any exceptions are detected in the data based on the operator-defined input, output is generated. The output may take the form of exception-based printed or electronic reports, or the exception information may be relayed to a hand held device, preferably maintained by service personnel at the work site.
Claims26
A method for analyzing machine data, the machine data representing at least one condition of a machine, comprising the steps of:
- storing said machine data in a data system;
- defining a procedure from pre-defined owner input;
- processing said machine data based on said procedure to determine a machine exception;
- and
- generating a notification in the event of said machine exception.
A system for analyzing machine data, the machine data representing at least one condition of a machine, comprising:
- a data system for storing said machine data;
- and
- an analyzer for accepting a defined procedure from an owner, said analyzer processing said machine data based upon said procedure to determine a machine exception and generating a notification in the event of said machine exception.
A method for analyzing machine data, the machine data representing at least one condition of a machine, comprising the steps of:
- storing said machine data in a data system;
- defining at least one procedure to be associated with said machine data;
- processing said machine data based upon said procedure;
- determining a machine exception from said procedure;
- and
- generating a report in the event of said machine exception.
A system for analyzing machine data, the machine data representing at least one condition of a machine, comprising:
- a data system for storing said machine data;
- and
- an analyzer for accepting a defined procedure from an owner, said analyzer processing said machine data based upon said procedure to determine a machine exception, and said analyzer generating a report in the event of said machine exception.
A method for providing an exception-based report, said report based on machine data representing at least one condition of a machine, comprising the steps of:
- analyzing said machine data based on prior input by an owner;
- determining a machine exception based on said machine data;
- and
- generating a report in the event of said machine exception.
A system for providing an exception-based report, said report based on machine data representing at least one condition of a machine, comprising:
- an analyzer for processing said machine data based upon prior input by an owner, said analyzer determining a machine exception based on said machine data, and said analyzer generating a report in the event of said machine exception;
- and
- a notification device for receiving said report.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.