Systems and methods for a knowledge-based power assembly system component diagnostic tool
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1. A computer-implemented method for diagnosing, correcting, and repairing problems with power system assembly components, the method comprising:
- providing a list of power system assembly components;
receiving a selection of a component of interest;
providing a list of potential conditions of the component of interest;
providing, in response to the selection of one of said potential conditions, a step-by-step series of actions to take to address the selected condition.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing an “Expert” diagnostic tool for circuit breakers are disclosed. The present invention provides information management, repair and service instructions, diagnostics, troubleshooting and training. The present invention also simplifies and streamlines replacement and spare parts research as well as providing a simplified ordering mechanism.
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1. A computer-implemented method for diagnosing, correcting, and repairing problems with power system assembly components, the method comprising:
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providing a list of power system assembly components;
receiving a selection of a component of interest;
providing a list of potential conditions of the component of interest;
providing, in response to the selection of one of said potential conditions, a step-by-step series of actions to take to address the selected condition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26)
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15. A method of providing services for diagnosing, repairing, servicing or replacing an electric power system assembly component, the method comprising:
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providing a user interface enabling identification of a component of interest;
receiving information concerning the component of interest;
providing a list of possible conditions of the component of interest;
receiving information concerning the condition of interest; and
providing a series of actions associated with the condition of interest.
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22. A method for diagnosing, correcting, and repairing problems with power system and assembly components, the method comprising:
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accessing an on-line diagnostic tool;
interacting with said diagnostic tool by selecting a component of interest;
obtaining a hierarchical list of conditions associated with said component of interest;
selecting a possible condition of interest;
following steps displayed by said diagnostic tool in response to selected condition; and
if required, ordering a replacement part from within said diagnostic tool. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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23. A system comprising a server computer, the server comprising:
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a database of electric power assembly components to be identified, repaired, serviced or purchased;
an interface that accepts input concerning the component of interest; and
a help engine that;
receives information concerning the component of interest;
receives data concerning actions to take associated with the component of interest; and
displays the data concerning actions to take.
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