SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING EQUIPMENT AND ESTIMATING REFURBISHMENT COSTS THEREOF
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1. A method, comprising:
- for each of a plurality of portions of equipment to be inspected according to a defined sequence, performing the steps of;
displaying, via a display on a portable user device, an image of the equipment portion;
displaying, via said display and in response to user input to said portable user device, one or more elements or sub-elements within said equipment portion;
in the case of user input indicative of one or more damaged elements or sub-elements, displaying a user prompt requesting the user to photograph the one or more damaged elements or sub-elements; and
including, in repair/replace list adapted for propagation to a server, identification and photographs of damaged elements or sub-elements.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for inspecting equipment and generating systematic estimates associated with the refurbishment, repair or replacement of damaged portions thereof.
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1. A method, comprising:
for each of a plurality of portions of equipment to be inspected according to a defined sequence, performing the steps of; displaying, via a display on a portable user device, an image of the equipment portion; displaying, via said display and in response to user input to said portable user device, one or more elements or sub-elements within said equipment portion; in the case of user input indicative of one or more damaged elements or sub-elements, displaying a user prompt requesting the user to photograph the one or more damaged elements or sub-elements; and including, in repair/replace list adapted for propagation to a server, identification and photographs of damaged elements or sub-elements. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A computer readable medium including software instructions which, when executed by a processer, performs a method, comprising:
for each of a plurality of portions of equipment to be inspected according to a defined sequence, performing the steps of; displaying, via a display on a portable user device, an image of the equipment portion; displaying, via said display and in response to user input to said portable user device, one or more elements or sub-elements within said equipment portion; in the case of user input indicative of one or more damaged elements or sub-elements, displaying a user prompt requesting the user to photograph the one or more damaged elements or sub-elements; and including, in repair/replace list adapted for propagation to a server, identification and photographs of damaged elements or sub-elements.
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6. A computer program product, wherein a computer is operative to process software instructions which adapt the operation of the computer such that computer performs a method, comprising:
for each of a plurality of portions of equipment to be inspected according to a defined sequence, performing the steps of; displaying, via a display on a portable user device, an image of the equipment portion; displaying, via said display and in response to user input to said portable user device, one or more elements or sub-elements within said equipment portion; in the case of user input indicative of one or more damaged elements or sub-elements, displaying a user prompt requesting the user to photograph the one or more damaged elements or sub-elements; and including, in repair/replace list adapted for propagation to a server, identification and photographs of damaged elements or sub-elements.
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