Complex system diagnostic service model selection method and apparatus
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1. A method for selecting a service model from a plurality of service models comprising:
- accessing input data from a plurality of components of a complex system in response to a serviceable event;
comparing the input data to corresponding indicators for a plurality of service models for the plurality of components; and
selecting a service model from the plurality of service models for determination of a service action on a corresponding one of the components in response to the serviceable event based upon the comparison.
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Abstract
A technique is provided for selecting among a plurality of service models for addressing serviceable events and faults in a complex machine system. Indicators established for each of the models serve as the basis for comparison to input data acquired from the complex system or from manual or semi-automated data acquisition methods. Based upon the comparisons, and upon flexible selection criteria, one or more of the service models is selected to most efficiently address the most likely root cause of the serviceable event or fault.
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1. A method for selecting a service model from a plurality of service models comprising:
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accessing input data from a plurality of components of a complex system in response to a serviceable event; comparing the input data to corresponding indicators for a plurality of service models for the plurality of components; and selecting a service model from the plurality of service models for determination of a service action on a corresponding one of the components in response to the serviceable event based upon the comparison. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for selecting a service model from a plurality of service models comprising:
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accessing input data from a plurality of components of a complex system in response to a serviceable event; comparing the input data to corresponding indicators for a plurality of service models for the plurality of components; and selecting a service model from the plurality of service models for determination of a service action on a corresponding one of the components in response to the serviceable event based upon a number of matches between the input data and indicators for each of the service models. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for identifying a service action from a plurality of service models comprising:
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accessing input data from a plurality of components of a complex system in response to a serviceable event; comparing the input data to corresponding indicators for a plurality of service models for the plurality of components; selecting a service model from the plurality of service models for determination of a service action on a corresponding one of the components in response to the serviceable event based upon a number of matches between the input data and indicators for each of the service models; and identifying a recommended service action based upon the selected model. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A system for selecting a service model from a plurality of service models comprising
a storage device for storing a plurality of service models defining to service actions responsive to serviceable events; -
a set of selection criteria for selection of models of the plurality of service models based upon indicators associated with each of the models; and a model selection module configured to select at least one of the models based upon input data from a complex system and upon the selection criteria. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A system for selecting a service model from a plurality of service models comprising:
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means for accessing input data from a plurality of components of a complex system in response to a serviceable event; means for comparing the input data to corresponding indicators for a plurality of service models for the plurality of components; and means for selecting a service model from the plurality of service models for determination of a service action on a corresponding one of the components in response to the serviceable event based upon the comparison.
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34. A system for selecting a service model from a plurality of service models comprising:
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means for accessing input data from a plurality of components of a complex system in response to a serviceable event; means for comparing the input data to corresponding indicators for a plurality of service models for the plurality of components; and means for selecting a service model from the plurality of service models for determination of a service action on a corresponding one of the components in response to the serviceable event based upon a number of matches between the input data and indicators for each of the service models.
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35. A system for identifying a service action from a plurality of service models comprising:
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means for accessing input data from a plurality of components of a complex system in response to a serviceable event; means for comparing the input data to corresponding indicators for a plurality of service models for the plurality of components; means for selecting a service model from the plurality of service models for determination of a service action on a corresponding one of the components in response to the serviceable event based upon a number of matches between the input data and indicators for each of the service models; and means for identifying a recommended service action based upon the selected model.
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36. A computer program for selecting a service model from a plurality of service models comprising:
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at least one machine readable medium for storing computer code; and computer code stored on the media for performing a series of routines including accessing input data from a plurality of components of a complex system in response to a serviceable event, comparing the input data to corresponding indicators for a plurality of service models for the plurality of components, and selecting a service model from the plurality of service models for determination of a service action on a corresponding one of the components in response to the serviceable event based upon the comparison.
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37. A computer program for selecting a service model from a plurality of service models comprising:
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at least one machine readable medium for storing computer code; and computer code stored on the media for performing a series of routines including accessing input data from a plurality of components of a complex system in response to a serviceable event, comparing the input data to corresponding indicators for a plurality of service models for the plurality of components, and selecting a service model from the plurality of service models for determination of a service action on a corresponding one of the components in response to the serviceable event based upon a number of matches between the input data and indicators for each of the service models.
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38. A computer program for identifying a service action from a plurality of service models comprising:
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at least one machine readable medium for storing computer code; and computer code stored on the media for performing a series of routines including accessing input data from a plurality of components of a complex system in response to a serviceable event, comparing the input data to corresponding indicators for a plurality of service models for the plurality of components, selecting a service model from the plurality of service models for determination of a service action on a corresponding one of the components in response to the serviceable event based upon a number of matches between the input data and indicators for each of the service models, and identifying a recommended service action based upon the selected model.
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