Method and system for enhancing machine diagnostics aids using statistical feedback
First Claim
1. A system for improving a diagnostic tool for aiding in machine diagnostics, comprising:
- a plurality of distributed data collection devices adapted for collecting data from a plurality of distributed machines;
a central data analysis computing unit performing at least one processing operation on the data received from the plurality of distributed data collection devices and generating at least one proposed modification to the diagnostic tool based on the data;
a diagnostic tool editor comprising a set of instructions executable by a programmed machine, the editor comprising a set of instructions allowing a user to (a) view the at least one proposed modification to the diagnostic tool and (b) selectively accept, modify or reject the proposed change.
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Abstract
A system and method for improving diagnostic aids such as fault trees and repair manuals uses feedback in the form of repair data from a distributed base of data collection devices used by technicians. The data is processed by a data analysis computing unit. The computing unit determines proposed modifications to the diagnostic aid based on the data. A diagnostic tool editor is used by a subject matter expert to review the proposed modifications and either accept, reject, or modify the diagnostic aid. The modified aids are then made available to the service technicians in the field, improving their efficiency and ability to more quickly diagnose machine conditions. The disclosure is applicable to machines generally, including for example automobiles or components thereof, such as engines and transmissions.
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25 Claims
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1. A system for improving a diagnostic tool for aiding in machine diagnostics, comprising:
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a plurality of distributed data collection devices adapted for collecting data from a plurality of distributed machines;
a central data analysis computing unit performing at least one processing operation on the data received from the plurality of distributed data collection devices and generating at least one proposed modification to the diagnostic tool based on the data;
a diagnostic tool editor comprising a set of instructions executable by a programmed machine, the editor comprising a set of instructions allowing a user to (a) view the at least one proposed modification to the diagnostic tool and (b) selectively accept, modify or reject the proposed change. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. Apparatus for improving a diagnostic tool for aiding in machine diagnostics, comprising:
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a central data analysis computing unit performing at least one processing operation on machine diagnostic data received from a plurality of distributed data collection devices;
the central data analysis computing unit programmed to generating at least one proposed modification to the diagnostic tool based on the data;
a diagnostic tool editor comprising a set of instructions executable by a programmed machine, the editor comprising a set of instructions allowing a user to (a) view the at least one proposed modification to the diagnostic tool and (b) selectively accept, modify or reject the proposed change. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for updating a diagnostic tool for aiding in machine diagnostics, comprising:
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receiving diagnostic session data from a plurality of distributed data collection devices and storing the diagnostic session data in a memory;
processing the diagnostic session data with a programmed machine and responsively generating a proposed modification to the diagnostic tool based on the diagnostic session data;
providing a diagnostic tool editor, wherein the editor is programmed to present the diagnostic tool to a user and allow the user the interactively accept, modify or reject the proposed modification. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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