Method for exchange of upkeep-relevant information with a computer-supported, upkeep system
First Claim
1. A method for exchange, utilizing a mobile, manually portable device, which has an interface for a wireless Internet access, of upkeep-relevant information regarding a field device with a computer-supported upkeep system, which manages upkeep-relevant information regarding the field device in a database the method comprising the steps of:
- establishing a wireless Internet access from the mobile, manually portable device; and
exchanging, via the Internet, between the computer-supported upkeep system, which is connected to the Internet, and the mobile, manually portable device, upkeep-relevant information regarding the field device wherein;
the step of exchanging of upkeep-relevant information regarding the field device includes retrieving upkeep-relevant information regarding the field device from the computer-supported upkeep system by the mobile, manually portable device, especially the retrieving of device data of the field device, handbooks for the field device, checklists, warranty information, upkeep intervals, service contracts, information concerning purchase date of the field device, information concerning expected service life of the field device, replacement part information for the field device, information regarding availability of replacement parts, date of last upkeep measure for the field device, information on malfunction reports of the field device and on problem handling, statistical information regarding frequency of various defects and/or of already performed upkeep work, information concerning available maintenance personnel, information for parametering, calibrating and/or configuring the field device, information regarding condition monitoring of the field device, and/or work orders created by the computer-supported upkeep system.
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Abstract
A method for exchanging upkeep-relevant information regarding a field device with a computer-supported upkeep system, which manages upkeep-relevant information regarding the field device in a database. A mobile, manually portable device is utilized, which has an interface for a wireless Internet access. According to the method, a wireless Internet access is established by the mobile, manually portable device. Subsequently, upkeep-relevant invention regarding the field device is exchanged between the computer-supported, upkeep system, which is connected to the Internet, and the mobile, manually portable device, via the Internet.
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11 Claims
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1. A method for exchange, utilizing a mobile, manually portable device, which has an interface for a wireless Internet access, of upkeep-relevant information regarding a field device with a computer-supported upkeep system, which manages upkeep-relevant information regarding the field device in a database the method comprising the steps of:
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establishing a wireless Internet access from the mobile, manually portable device; and exchanging, via the Internet, between the computer-supported upkeep system, which is connected to the Internet, and the mobile, manually portable device, upkeep-relevant information regarding the field device wherein; the step of exchanging of upkeep-relevant information regarding the field device includes retrieving upkeep-relevant information regarding the field device from the computer-supported upkeep system by the mobile, manually portable device, especially the retrieving of device data of the field device, handbooks for the field device, checklists, warranty information, upkeep intervals, service contracts, information concerning purchase date of the field device, information concerning expected service life of the field device, replacement part information for the field device, information regarding availability of replacement parts, date of last upkeep measure for the field device, information on malfunction reports of the field device and on problem handling, statistical information regarding frequency of various defects and/or of already performed upkeep work, information concerning available maintenance personnel, information for parametering, calibrating and/or configuring the field device, information regarding condition monitoring of the field device, and/or work orders created by the computer-supported upkeep system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for exchange, utilizing a mobile, manually portable device, which has an interface for a wireless Internet access, of upkeep-relevant information regarding a field device with a computer-supported upkeep system, which manages upkeep-relevant information regarding the field device in a database the method comprising the steps of:
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establishing a wireless Internet access from the mobile, manually portable device; and exchanging, via the Internet, between the computer-supported upkeep system, which is connected to the Internet, and the mobile, manually portable device, upkeep-relevant information regarding the field device, wherein; in a case in which a replacement part is required for the field device, the following step is performed; sending an order for the replacement part from the mobile, manually portable device via wireless Internet access to a manufacturer or a supplier of the replacement part, or to a replacement part storage location.
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