Equipment installation planning method and apparatus
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1. An information system to enable a customer install a device or system in a facility, comprising:
- a first application to provide a query page, the query page comprising a plurality of questions and answer choices, wherein at least one of the questions and answers elicits a desired date associated with the installation of the device;
a database, the database comprising a plurality of tasks to be completed to install the device or system and a model timetable for performing each of the plurality of tasks, the model timetable being based on a model installation; and
a second application, wherein the second application utilizes the model timetable to develop a specific timetable for performing the plurality of tasks based on the desired date, further wherein the information system enables the specific timetable to be modified if there are deviations from the model installation in the performance of the plurality of tasks.
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Abstract
A system and method for managing the installation of equipment, machines or systems. The system comprises tools that are operable to develop and manage an installation plan. The installation plan provides a timetable for the performance of installation tasks. The installation plan may be developed and managed using an information system that is accessible via a network or using a portable remote unit. The method comprises using the tools to develop and manage the installation plan.
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1. An information system to enable a customer install a device or system in a facility, comprising:
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a first application to provide a query page, the query page comprising a plurality of questions and answer choices, wherein at least one of the questions and answers elicits a desired date associated with the installation of the device;
a database, the database comprising a plurality of tasks to be completed to install the device or system and a model timetable for performing each of the plurality of tasks, the model timetable being based on a model installation; and
a second application, wherein the second application utilizes the model timetable to develop a specific timetable for performing the plurality of tasks based on the desired date, further wherein the information system enables the specific timetable to be modified if there are deviations from the model installation in the performance of the plurality of tasks. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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16. An information system to assist a customer develop and manage the installation of a device in a facility, comprising:
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a model installation plan stored in memory, the model installation plan comprising;
a plurality of tasks to be completed to install a model device; and
an expected timetable for performance of each of the plurality of tasks; and
a data gathering portion, the data gathering portion being used to elicit installation information for installing a specific device;
a tool stored in memory, the tool being operable to establish specific tasks and a specific timetable for the performance of the specific tasks based on the installation information.
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28. A method of managing the installation of a medical system, the method comprising the acts of:
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developing a list of tasks to be performed to install a medical system;
eliciting installation information from a customer;
establishing a plan of tasks to be performed based on the list of tasks to be performed and the installation information elicited from the customer;
providing the plan of tasks to be performed for viewing by a customer via a network; and
enabling the plan of tasks to be performed to be modified to reflect actual installation conditions.
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