Systems and method providing for remote system design
First Claim
1. A method of retrofitting elements of an existing circulation system for a pool in order to improve fluid flow comprising the steps of:
- obtaining a plurality of measurements at a pool site in order to characterize the existing circulation system;
inputting the measurements into a data entry device;
using the data entry device, transmitting the measurements to a technician at a remote design location;
at the remote design location, creating a virtual design for the retrofit based on the measurements, said virtual design including new fittings and piping configured to improve fluid flow through the circulation system; and
transmitting information related to the virtual design back to the pool site.
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Abstract
A two-way communication and data transfer system allows a field technician and a designer to work together to create a retrofit design for a flow system, make a cost estimate for the retrofit, and gather an approval from a customer all in a single visit to the customer site. The field technician can utilize a remote unit including a digital camera, data entry device, and communication device, which allows the technician to transfer images and dimension information about the existing system to a base unit. A designer can take this information from the base unit and generate a virtual design for a new system, allowing a virtual view and cost estimate to be generated for display to the customer. The technician and the designer can communicate during the process to improve the accuracy of the design and estimate.
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18 Claims
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1. A method of retrofitting elements of an existing circulation system for a pool in order to improve fluid flow comprising the steps of:
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obtaining a plurality of measurements at a pool site in order to characterize the existing circulation system;
inputting the measurements into a data entry device;
using the data entry device, transmitting the measurements to a technician at a remote design location;
at the remote design location, creating a virtual design for the retrofit based on the measurements, said virtual design including new fittings and piping configured to improve fluid flow through the circulation system; and
transmitting information related to the virtual design back to the pool site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of retrofitting elements of an existing circulation system for a pool in order to improve fluid flow comprising the steps of:
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obtaining a plurality of measurements at a pool site in order to characterize the existing circulation system;
obtaining an image of the existing fittings;
transmitting the image and the measurements to a technician at a remote design location;
at the remote design location, creating a virtual design for the retrofit based on the image and the measurements, said virtual design including new fittings and piping configured to improve fluid flow through the circulation system;
transmitting information related to the virtual design back to the pool site. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of retrofitting elements of an existing circulation system for a pool in order to improve fluid flow comprising the steps of:
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obtaining a plurality of measurements at a pool site in order to characterize the existing circulation system;
transmitting the measurements to a design technician at a remote design location;
establishing a communication link between the field technician and the design technician allowing additional parameters related to the pool site to be discussed;
at the remote design location, creating a virtual design for the retrofit based on the measurements and the additional parameters, said virtual design including new fittings and piping configured to improve fluid flow through the circulation system;
transmitting information related to the virtual design back to the pool site. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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