Executive Field Service Task Start to Finish
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:
- presenting a list of field service activities, whereineach field service activity in the list comprises an associated plurality of actions, and the actions are performed according to defined sequence;
receiving a selection from the list of field service activities, wherein the selection comprises a selected field service activity; and
completing the selected field service activity, wherein the completing comprises;
automatically presenting an action of a plurality of actions associated with the selected field service activity;
automatically selecting a next action associated with the selected field service activity, in response to data being entered; and
automatically presenting the next action.
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Abstract
Method and apparatus for completing a field service activity, where the field service activity typically involves providing on-site service for equipment or machinery. A user is presented with a sequence of operations in order to streamline the process of completing a field service activity. The user enters data and proceeds through the sequence of operations to complete the field service activity. The time spent by the user in various stages of completion of the field service activity is captured and recorded. The method optionally includes obtaining approval and signatures authorizing the agreement.
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:
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presenting a list of field service activities, wherein each field service activity in the list comprises an associated plurality of actions, and the actions are performed according to defined sequence; receiving a selection from the list of field service activities, wherein the selection comprises a selected field service activity; and completing the selected field service activity, wherein the completing comprises; automatically presenting an action of a plurality of actions associated with the selected field service activity; automatically selecting a next action associated with the selected field service activity, in response to data being entered; and automatically presenting the next action. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer readable storage medium storing instructions, wherein a method is implemented when the instructions are executed, the method comprising:
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presenting a list of field service activities, wherein each field service activity in the list comprises an associated plurality of actions, and the actions are performed according to defined sequence; receiving a selection from the list of field service activities, wherein the selection comprises a selected field service activity; and completing the selected field service activity, wherein the completing comprises; automatically presenting an action of a plurality of actions associated with the selected field service activity; automatically selecting a next action associated with the selected field service activity, in response to data being entered; and automatically presenting the next action. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An apparatus comprising:
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a memory system storing a database; a computer system comprising a memory, wherein the memory stores instructions, wherein the computer system implements a method in response to executing the instructions, the method comprising; presenting a list of field service activities, wherein each field service activity in the list comprises an associated plurality of actions, and the actions are performed according to defined sequence; receiving a selection from the list of field service activities, wherein the selection comprises a selected field service activity; and completing the selected field service activity, wherein the completing comprises; automatically presenting an action of a plurality of actions associated with the selected field service activity; automatically selecting a next action associated with the selected field service activity, in response to data being entered; and automatically presenting the next action.
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20. An apparatus comprising:
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means for a presenting a list of field service activities, wherein each field service activity in the list comprises an associated plurality of actions, and the actions are performed according to defined sequence; means for receiving a selection from the list of field service activities, wherein the selection comprises a selected field service activity; and means for completing the selected field service activity, wherein the completing comprises; automatically presenting an action of a plurality of actions associated with the selected field service activity; automatically selecting a next action associated with the selected field service activity, in response to data being entered; and automatically presenting the next action.
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