System and Method for Organizing Field Data Obtained Through a Plurality of Devices
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1. A computer-implemented method for collecting and organizing field data from an inspection of a structure, the method comprising:
- receiving field data at a local memory of a portable computing device via a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface executing on processor of the portable computing device, wherein the field data includes inspection data and structure data, the inspection data including findings and other inspection data, the findings describing identifiable physical characteristics and deficiencies of an inspected structure, and the other inspection data includes data corresponding to each finding;
uploading the received field data to one or more databases that are remote from the portable computing device;
displaying the uploaded field data within the graphical user interface; and
generating a report including the uploaded field data.
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Abstract
An automated process collects and organizes field data from an inspection of a building or other structure such as pipe supports, bridges, buildings, over head supports, and smoke stacks.
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1. A computer-implemented method for collecting and organizing field data from an inspection of a structure, the method comprising:
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receiving field data at a local memory of a portable computing device via a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface executing on processor of the portable computing device, wherein the field data includes inspection data and structure data, the inspection data including findings and other inspection data, the findings describing identifiable physical characteristics and deficiencies of an inspected structure, and the other inspection data includes data corresponding to each finding; uploading the received field data to one or more databases that are remote from the portable computing device; displaying the uploaded field data within the graphical user interface; and generating a report including the uploaded field data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions, the instructions when executed by a processor cause the processor to:
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receive field data at a local memory of a portable computing device via a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface executing on processor of the portable computing device, wherein the field data includes inspection data and structure data, the inspection data including findings and other inspection data, the findings describing identifiable physical characteristics and deficiencies of an inspected structure, and the other inspection data includes data corresponding to each finding; upload the received field data to one or more databases that are remote from the portable computing device; display the uploaded field data within the graphical user interface, wherein the displayed uploaded field data indicates a first status; receive one or more edits to the uploaded field data at the local memory of the portable computing device via the graphical user interface; upload the received edits to the one or more remote databases; and modify the display of the uploaded field data from the first status to a second status upon uploading the received edits to the one or more remote databases, wherein the first status indicates a complete finding and the second status indicates an incomplete finding, the complete finding consisting of a first data set that includes at least one or more photos, a text recommendation for repair, a schedule for repair dates, and a detailed description of damage, and the incomplete finding consisting of a second data set that includes anything less than the first data set; and generate a report including the uploaded field data only if all the findings of the uploaded field data are completed findings. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer system for collecting and organizing field data from an inspection of a structure, the computer system comprising:
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one or more processors; one or more memories communicatively coupled to the one or more processors; a report tool module stored in the one or more memories including instructions for execution on the one or more processors, the instructions to; receive field data at a local memory of a portable computing device via a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface executing on processor of the portable computing device, wherein the field data includes inspection data and structure data, the inspection data including findings and other inspection data, the findings describing identifiable physical characteristics and deficiencies of an inspected structure, and the other inspection data includes data corresponding to each finding; upload the received field data to one or more databases that are remote from the portable computing device; display the uploaded field data within the graphical user interface, wherein the displayed uploaded field data indicates a first status; receive one or more edits to the uploaded field data at the local memory of the portable computing device via the graphical user interface; upload the received edits to the one or more remote databases; and modify the display of the uploaded field data from the first status to a second status upon uploading the received edits to the one or more remote databases, wherein the first status indicates a complete finding and the second status indicates an incomplete finding, the complete finding consisting of a first data set that includes at least one or more photos, a text recommendation for repair, a schedule for repair dates, and a detailed description of damage, and the incomplete finding consisting of a second data set that includes anything less than the first data set; and generate a report including the uploaded field data. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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