System and method for tracking user certification and training
First Claim
1. A method of scheduling training relating to an asset, including a user and an asset, comprising the steps of:
- generating a training rule relating a training requirement to an asset;
storing the generated training rule in a computer;
identifying a user whose user certification will expire in a time frame identified by the generated training rule; and
scheduling training for the user, wherein the scheduling is done without human intervention by the computer.
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Abstract
A computer based system automatically gathers, analyzes, and delivers information relating to the procurement and utilization of a plurality of such assets, such as a fleet of industrial equipment, so as to maximize productivity and to reduce operating costs and administrative burdens. The system can incorporate predefined rules which include business policies and government regulations in order to track and enforce authorization requirements relating to a particular asset. Unauthorized users can be prevented from using an asset, or the system can be configured to mere identify unauthorized users and uses by generating the appropriate reports. User authorization can include user training and other certification characteristics. The system can be configured to automatically schedule the training required to preserve and enhance user certifications. If an outside entity is relied on for training, the system can automatically generate an invoice for such training. The system can provide online training sessions. Authorization requirements (including government requirements such as OSHA regulations), product safety information, and other online materials can be incorporated into the system. The system can be incorporated into a comprehensive asset management system.
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22 Claims
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1. A method of scheduling training relating to an asset, including a user and an asset, comprising the steps of:
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generating a training rule relating a training requirement to an asset;
storing the generated training rule in a computer;
identifying a user whose user certification will expire in a time frame identified by the generated training rule; and
scheduling training for the user, wherein the scheduling is done without human intervention by the computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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3. A method of scheduling training relating to an asset as in clam 2, further comprising sending the invoice in an electronic medium to the entity responsible for payment of the invoice, wherein the computer is used to send the invoice.
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12. A method for tracking and enforcing an asset authorization requirement, comprising the steps of:
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generating authorization rules relating to the operation of an asset;
storing the generated authorization rules in a computer;
identifying the user of an asset at the time the user attempts to initiate use of the asset;
evaluating the authorization of a user attempting to use an asset;
impeding the unauthorized use of an asset;
tracking attributes of the user related to the generated authorization rules;
monitoring usage of the asset; and
scheduling training in accordance with the generated authorization rules in an automated manner.
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20. A system for tracking and enforcing authorization relating to an asset, comprising:
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a user identification;
a user qualification, said user qualification relating to said user identification;
a predefined asset requirement, wherein said predefined asset requirement relates to the asset;
a computer for comparing said user qualification with said predefined asset requirement to determine if said user identification is authorized to use the asset;
a user training course, wherein said computer automatically schedules said user training course so that said user identification becomes authorized to use the asset upon completion of said training course; and
an invoice, said computer automatically generating said invoice for said user training course. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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