Patent ID: 8285514
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: G05B

Abstract:
1. A method for detecting a sensor fault, the method comprising: identifying with an assessment processing device one or more of a plurality of tools to use with at least one of a plurality of data acquisition systems based on data obtained from, at least one characteristic of the at least one of the plurality of data acquisition systems, wherein the plurality of tools comprise at least a cross-correlation tool; wherein utilizing the cross-correlation tool comprises: utilizing with the assessment processing device the identified one or more tools on the obtained data to determine at least one confidence rating, wherein the at least one confidence rating is determined based on the data obtained from the relationship between and the at least one characteristic of the plurality of data acquisition systems; and determining and providing with the assessment processing device an operational status for the at least one of the plurality data acquisition systems based on at least the one determined confidence rating.