Method and system for graphically identifying replacement parts for generally complex equipment
First Claim
1. A computerized method for graphically identifying replacement parts for selected equipment and a selected system thereof, said method comprising:
- providing a database comprising detailed parts data about the replacement parts for each assembly of the selected equipment, with the detailed data identifying each part in a selected assembly by providing a series of linked schematic representations of the selected assembly and any subassemblies thereof and respective parts;
providing a respective identifier for uniquely identifying the selected equipment;
providing an input/output device for communicating with the database;
accessing the database to interface with the detailed parts data; and
retrieving from the database detailed data about the selected equipment using the respective identifier for the equipment, wherein service personnel graphically progresses from the selected assembly to any relevant subassembly and replacement parts by following any appropriate links.
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Abstract
Computerized method and system for graphically identifying replacement parts for selected equipment and a selected system thereof is provided. The method allows to provide a database comprising detailed parts data about the replacement parts for each assembly of the selected equipment, with the detailed data identifying each part in a selected assembly by providing a series of linked schematic representations of the selected assembly and any subassemblies thereof and respective parts. The method further allows to provide a respective identifier for uniquely identifying the selected equipment. An input/output device for communicating with the database is provided. The method allows to access the database to interface with the detailed parts data, and retrieve from the database detailed data about the selected equipment using the respective identifier for the equipment, wherein service personnel graphically progresses from the selected assembly to any relevant subassembly and replacement parts by following any appropriate links.
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20 Claims
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1. A computerized method for graphically identifying replacement parts for selected equipment and a selected system thereof, said method comprising:
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providing a database comprising detailed parts data about the replacement parts for each assembly of the selected equipment, with the detailed data identifying each part in a selected assembly by providing a series of linked schematic representations of the selected assembly and any subassemblies thereof and respective parts;
providing a respective identifier for uniquely identifying the selected equipment;
providing an input/output device for communicating with the database;
accessing the database to interface with the detailed parts data; and
retrieving from the database detailed data about the selected equipment using the respective identifier for the equipment, wherein service personnel graphically progresses from the selected assembly to any relevant subassembly and replacement parts by following any appropriate links. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computerized method for graphically identifying replacement parts for selected equipment and any selected system thereof, said method comprising:
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providing a database comprising detailed parts data about the replacement parts for each assembly, with the detailed data identifying each part in a selected assembly, schematic representations of the selected assembly and its subassemblies and respective parts, wherein the detailed parts data includes graphical reproductions of the selected equipment with each reproduction being arranged into selectable segments and each segment being expandable from a top-level representation to a detailed-level representation for any selected assembly for identifying replaceable parts thereof; and
remotely retrieving from the database detailed parts data about a selected assembly using a level of representation sufficiently detailed to enable service personnel to perform a desired service of the selected assembly.
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20. A system for graphically identifying replacement parts for selected equipment and a selected system thereof, said system comprising:
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a database comprising detailed parts data about the replacement parts for each assembly of the selected equipment, with the detailed data identifying each part in a selected assembly by providing a series of linked schematic representations of the selected assembly and any subassemblies thereof and respective parts, said database responsive to a respective identifier for uniquely identifying the selected equipment;
an input/output device for communicating with the database; and
a data management module configured to access the database to interface with the detailed parts data, said module further configured to retrieve from the database detailed data about the selected equipment using the respective identifier for the equipment, wherein service personnel graphically progresses from the selected assembly to any relevant subassembly and replacement parts by following any appropriate links.
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