Data collector with wireless server connection
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1. A wireless monitoring system for measuring and processing operational characteristics of one or more machines, the system comprising:
- a central computer configured to determine a first series of measurement instructions for the one or more machines; and
a portable computer configured to receive each instruction from the first series of measurement instructions over a wireless link and to serially transmit measurement data over the wireless link, wherein at least a portion of the instructions for the first series of measurement instructions is transmitted after a portion of the first series of measurement instructions have been completed.
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Abstract
Data is transmitted from a portable handheld device (“HHD”) at a remote site to a control facility using wireless data transmission. In response, the control facility creates and sends a measurement instruction or command to the HHD. The command sent to the HHD can be based at least in part on the data previously received from the HHD.
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1. A wireless monitoring system for measuring and processing operational characteristics of one or more machines, the system comprising:
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a central computer configured to determine a first series of measurement instructions for the one or more machines; and
a portable computer configured to receive each instruction from the first series of measurement instructions over a wireless link and to serially transmit measurement data over the wireless link, wherein at least a portion of the instructions for the first series of measurement instructions is transmitted after a portion of the first series of measurement instructions have been completed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A wireless monitoring system comprising:
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a central computer configured to determine a first series of measurement instructions and to select a first measurement instruction from the first series of measurement instructions;
a transmitter configured to transmit the first measurement instruction over a wireless link; and
a portable computer configured to receive the first measurement instruction and to transmit measurement data taken in response to the first measurement instruction over the wireless link.
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12. A method of monitoring the condition of a machine, the method comprising:
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selecting a first measurement instruction at a central computer;
wirelessly receiving the first measurement instruction;
connecting a transducer to the machine for collecting data, wherein the data relates to the first measurement instruction;
transmitting the data to the central computer;
processing the transmitted data at the central computer;
selecting a second measurement instruction at the central computer; and
wirelessly receiving the second measurement instruction from the central computer. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A portable computer for an operator to receive and display instructions for measuring operational characteristics of a machine, the portable computer comprising:
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means for wirelessly receiving an instruction from a central computer to measure an operational characteristic of the machine;
software configured to interpret the received instruction;
a processor configured to execute the software;
a graphical user interface configured to display information related to the instruction and to the operational characteristic of the machine;
a connector configured to receive data related to the operational characteristic; and
means for transmitting the data to the central computer. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A central computer for determining a plurality of instructions for an operator to perform a plurality of measurements to determine the operational characteristics of a type of machine, the central computer comprising:
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software configured to determine a series of instructions for the operator to perform the plurality of measurements;
a processor configured to execute the software;
a transmitter configured to transmit a first instruction and a second instruction from the series of instructions to a portable computer over a wireless link;
a receiver configured to receive data related to the transmitted first instruction from the portable computer over the wireless link; and
means for selecting the second instruction of the series of instructions based at least in part on the data related to the first instruction. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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27. A method of monitoring the condition of a machine, the method comprising:
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forming a wireless link between a central computer and a portable computer;
wirelessly receiving a first measurement instruction from the central computer over the link;
connecting a transducer to the machine for collecting data relating to the first measurement instruction;
transmitting the data to the central computer over the link; and
wirelessly receiving a second measurement instruction from the central computer over the link. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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- 33. A method of performing a machine monitoring data collection route comprising receiving data collection instructions from a central computer substantially continuously while performing the data collection route.
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42. A method of simultaneously monitoring the condition of a plurality of machines at a central server, the method comprising:
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forming a first wireless link between a central computer and a first portable device;
wirelessly receiving a first measurement instruction from the central computer at the first portable device over the first wireless link;
forming a second wireless link between the central computer and a second portable device, the second portable device being remotely located from the first portable device;
wirelessly receiving a second measurement instruction from the central computer at the second portable device over the second wireless link;
transmitting collected data to the central computer over the second wireless link; and
wirelessly receiving a third measurement instruction at the first portable device over the first wireless link, wherein the third measurement instruction is determined using the data collected from the second portable device. - View Dependent Claims (43)
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