Remote interface for a mobile storage system or other equipment
First Claim
1. A mobile storage system, comprising:
- a series of movable storage units in a first location, wherein each storage unit includesan operating interface coupled to the movable storage unit allowing a user to manually enter information at the movable storage unit to control the movable storage unit and for providing information at the movable storage unit as to one or more operating parameters of the movable storage unit,a controller configured to receive the manually entered information from the operating interface and control the operation of the movable storage unit based on the manually entered information; and
a communication system configured to interact with each operating interface, wherein the communication system is configured to provide off-site access to the operating interfaces of the movable storage units from a second location that is remote from the first location, wherein the communication system is configured to enable a remote operator in the second location to ascertain, display and change operating characteristics relating to servicing oversight of the movable storage units in the first location and wherein the remote operator is able to monitor, diagnose and control the storage system from the second location so as to facilitate troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of the storage system.
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Abstract
A communication system for providing the ability to control, monitor or diagnose equipment such as a mobile storage system having a series of movable storage units. Each storage unit includes a controller or operational interface, and a communication interface is interconnected with the controller. The communication interface preferably provides access to the controller via the Internet, which enables access to the controller from virtually any location without the need for dedicated communication software. The communication system enables an owner to have access to information on the mobile storage system from any location, and also enables local service personnel and a manufacturer'"'"'s customer service personnel to access information on the system from any location to assist in troubleshooting, servicing and maintenance.
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11 Claims
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1. A mobile storage system, comprising:
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a series of movable storage units in a first location, wherein each storage unit includes an operating interface coupled to the movable storage unit allowing a user to manually enter information at the movable storage unit to control the movable storage unit and for providing information at the movable storage unit as to one or more operating parameters of the movable storage unit, a controller configured to receive the manually entered information from the operating interface and control the operation of the movable storage unit based on the manually entered information; and a communication system configured to interact with each operating interface, wherein the communication system is configured to provide off-site access to the operating interfaces of the movable storage units from a second location that is remote from the first location, wherein the communication system is configured to enable a remote operator in the second location to ascertain, display and change operating characteristics relating to servicing oversight of the movable storage units in the first location and wherein the remote operator is able to monitor, diagnose and control the storage system from the second location so as to facilitate troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of the storage system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of interfacing with a mobile storage system including a series of movable storage members located in a first location remote from a second location, comprising the steps of:
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controlling operation of the mobile storage system at the first location using an on-site operator controller in the first location that controls operation of the movable storage system; providing an operating interface for each storage member of the mobile storage system, wherein the operating interface is interconnected with the on-site operator controller in the first location and allows a user to manually enter information related to one or more operating characteristics of the mobile storage system at the first location of the mobile storage system; and establishing communication with the operating interface independently of the on-site operator control from a second location remote from the first location to provide a remote operator in the second location with access to the on-site operator controller to display and change information related to the one or more operating characteristics of the mobile storage system in the first location so as to facilitate servicing, repair and maintenance of the storage system from the second location. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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