IoT Service Meter Unit Transmitter
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1. A device for tracking or relaying a service meter unit of an apparatus that includes a diagnostic port, the device comprising:
- a plug interface including at least one voltage receiving member; and
a transmitter that is configured to send a signal to a location remote from the device when the device receives voltage from the plug interface.
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Abstract
A method for servicing an apparatus based on the time of operation of the apparatus, wherein the apparatus includes a controller BUS and a diagnostic port in communication with the BUS, comprises plugging a service meter unit into the diagnostic port and sending a signal related to the time of operation of the apparatus or other service meter unit to a location remote from the apparatus.
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1. A device for tracking or relaying a service meter unit of an apparatus that includes a diagnostic port, the device comprising:
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a plug interface including at least one voltage receiving member; and a transmitter that is configured to send a signal to a location remote from the device when the device receives voltage from the plug interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus comprising:
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a controller including a controller BUS; a BUS diagnostic port including a connector in communication with the BUS; and a service meter unit connected to the diagnostic port, the service meter unit including a transmitter configured to send a signal to a location remote from the apparatus when the service meter unit receives voltage from the apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A method for servicing an apparatus based on the time of operation of the apparatus, wherein the apparatus includes a controller BUS and a diagnostic port in communication with the BUS, the method comprising:
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plugging a service meter unit into the diagnostic port; and sending a signal relaying the service meter units of the apparatus to a location remote from the apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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