Patent ID: 6370454
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: G06Q,G07C

Abstract:
A method for the monitoring and maintenance of mechanized equipment, comprising:providing at least one sensor for determining a characteristic state of the equipment, the at least one sensor being connectable through an intranet in said equipment to a computing device having a memory, a display, a user input device, and containing programming, said sensor sending data relating to said characteristic state, said computing device receiving said data in said memory, said computing device accessing a database relating to said data, said computing device processing said data into status information and displaying said information on the display, said computing device offering a user a menu of choices for acting upon said status information, said menu including offering scheduling for service, providing a reminder, providing cost information relating to appropriate services, providing a parts list, obtaining instructions for service or repair, or any combination thereof, said computing device receiving input from a user in response to said menu, storing said input as instructions or information, and carrying out said instructions or storing said information in memory, whereby said user is informed of the characteristic state or status of the equipment and may cause said computing device to act upon said instructions or store said information in memory.