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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND RETRIEVING EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

  • US 20060195550A1
  • Filed: 05/10/2006
  • Published: 08/31/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/15/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for accessing and storing data pertaining to inspection and maintenance of an equipment unit, said system comprising:

  • (a) one or more memory buttons, each said memory button being adapted to permit electronic storage of data therein, and to permit reading of data stored therein;

    (b) a memory button probe, said probe being adapted for transferring data to, and for reading data stored in, the said one or more memory buttons;

    (c) a portable computing device having a memory;

    (d) a first data transfer link, whereby the portable computing device is in electronic communication with the memory button probe;

    (e) a central computer having a database for storing data relating to the equipment unit, said central computer being at a location remote from the equipment unit; and

    (f) a second data transfer link, whereby the portable computing device is in electronic communication with the central computer and database;

    wherein each memory button is mounted on or in the equipment unit.

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