System and methods of mobile field inspection
First Claim
1. A system for mobile field inspection, the system comprising:
- a server system adapted to maintain a set of services to be scheduled and conducted at a first facility, wherein said server system is configured to provide a first set of tasks to a first user for performance of said set of tasks at said first facility;
a first communication device associated with said first user of said first facility, said first communication device adapted to receive said first set of tasks from said server system and provide service data to said server system.
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Abstract
The present invention comprises a system and methods for managing janitorial, security, lighting, and temporary labor services provided to commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail facilities. The present invention comprises a system and methods for managing facility services though a mobile field inspection system. The mobile field inspection system provides a wireless network that enables a facility manager to supervise the performance of services by other employees at a particular facility. The present invention further comprises a system and methods for performing a series of quality inspections of a facility to ensure that services are performed satisfactorily. Additionally, the present invention provides a constant, proactive communication between the facilities contractor/manager and the customer purchasing the services. Further, the present system comprises a system and methods for performing services and inspections using systematically positioned barcodes for efficient tracking and reporting purposes.
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32 Claims
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1. A system for mobile field inspection, the system comprising:
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a server system adapted to maintain a set of services to be scheduled and conducted at a first facility, wherein said server system is configured to provide a first set of tasks to a first user for performance of said set of tasks at said first facility;
a first communication device associated with said first user of said first facility, said first communication device adapted to receive said first set of tasks from said server system and provide service data to said server system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of quality management for janitorial services, said method comprising the steps of:
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designating a set of specifications for a facility;
performing a series of inspections of said facility;
providing a list of deficiencies to a predetermined contact of said facility;
resolving said list of deficiencies; and
communicating resolution of said list of deficiencies to said predetermined contact. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. A method of managing inspections for janitorial services, the method comprising the steps of:
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creating an inspection order for a facility, wherein said inspection evaluates a list of services provided at said facility;
scheduling said inspection order;
dispatching said inspection order;
performing said inspection by a user of said facility, wherein inspection data is collected by said user;
creating a work order, if said inspection discovers a list of deficiencies in said list of services;
performing a follow-up inspection, if said work order is created; and
providing an inspection report based on said collected inspection data. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for quality management for janitorial services, the computer-executable instructions performing the steps of:
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designating a set of specifications for a facility;
performing a series of inspections of said facility;
providing a list of deficiencies to a predetermined contact of said facility;
resolving said list of deficiencies; and
communicating resolution of said list of deficiencies to said predetermined contact. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for managing inspections for janitorial services, the computer-executable instructions performing the steps of:
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creating an inspection order for a facility, wherein said inspection evaluates a list of services provided at said facility;
scheduling said inspection order;
dispatching said inspection order;
performing said inspection by a user of said facility, wherein inspection data is collected by said user;
creating a work order, if said inspection discovers a list of deficiencies in said list of services;
performing a follow-up inspection, if said work order is created; and
providing an inspection report based on said collected inspection data. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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