Patent ID: 6622264
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A process for analyzing fault log data from a machine so as to identify respective faults and/or fault combinations predictive of machine malfunctions, the process comprising:a) downloading new fault log data from the machine; b) retrieving prior fault log data of the machine, the prior fault log data obtained during an earlier download relative to the download of step a), wherein the earlier download of fault log data comprises the last download executed prior to the download of step a); c) comparing the new fault log data against the prior fault log data, wherein the comparing step comprises determining respective occurrences of any new faults since the last download; d) classifying any new faults in a respective classification selected from the group consisting of active or inactive faults; e) executing expert analysis on any faults classified as inactive; f) assigning a respective repair action to any faults classified as active; and g) adjusting any repair recommendations for the earlier download of fault log data based upon the comparison of the new fault log data and the prior fault log data.