Patent ID: 7177706
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: A63G,G05B,G06Q,G07C

Abstract:
1. A system for preventive maintenance of a ride or attraction component in a venue comprising: a) An Attraction Control System; b) at least one Data Collection Interface controller coupled to both said Attraction Control System and to said ride or attraction component for monitoring usage of said ride or attraction component, and for managing the ride or attraction component's availability for patron usage and transmitting this information to said Attraction Control System; c) at least one validator coupled to both said Data Collection Interface controller and to the ride or attraction component for establishing the identity of said ride or attraction component; d) at least one blocking device controlled by said Attraction Control System and coupled to said ride or attraction component and to said validator adapted to prevent patron usage of said ride or attraction component that is in non-compliance with pre-established operating standards controlled by said Attraction Control System; and e) at least one computer system including a database installed therein containing maintenance procedures for said ride or attraction component with algorithmic means for utilizing and managing the database of said ride or attraction component maintenance procedures thereby providing a computerized maintenance system (CMMS) for said ride or attraction component.