System and method for compiling a machine service history
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1. A system for compiling a machine service history, comprising:
- a transmitter coupled to a current component of the machine, the transmitter adapted to relay a current identification;
a sensor adapted to receive the current identification;
a processor adapted to compare the current identification to an expected identification and store the current identification if the current identification is different from the expected identification.
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Abstract
A system and method for compiling a service history for a machine. A transmitter is attached to a serviceable part for a machine. When the part is installed, the transmitter relays an identification which is received by a receiver preferably attached to the machine. A processor stores the identification and associated machine data to build the service history. The service history data may be relayed to a remote storage system for storage and display.
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19 Claims
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1. A system for compiling a machine service history, comprising:
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a transmitter coupled to a current component of the machine, the transmitter adapted to relay a current identification;
a sensor adapted to receive the current identification;
a processor adapted to compare the current identification to an expected identification and store the current identification if the current identification is different from the expected identification. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for compiling a service history of a machine, comprising:
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a plurality of interchangeable components, each of the components having a transmitter coupled thereto, each transmitter adapted to relay a component identification, the plurality of interchangeable components adapted to be consecutively coupled to the machine;
a sensor adapted to receive the component identification of each of the plurality of interchangeable components while the interchangeable component is coupled to the machine; and
a processor adapted to receive the component identification of each of the plurality of interchangeable components from the sensor and store each component identification. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of recording the existence of a current component on a machine, comprising the steps of:
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relaying from the current component a current identification;
receiving the current identification;
comparing the current identification to an expected identification; and
if the current identification is different from the expected identification, recording the current identification. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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