Method and system for analyzing payload information
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1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for performing a method, when executed by a processor, for analyzing compliance, of one or more pieces of equipment, with a payload standard for a calendar period of time that spans multiple different hauling events, the method comprising:
- determining a target payload for the one or more pieces of equipment during each of the multiple different hauling events that should result in compliance with the payload standard over the calendar period of time;
recording payload weight data for the one or more pieces of equipment during each individual hauling event;
determining a history of deviations of the recorded payload weight data from the target payload; and
modifying the target payload for future hauling events based on the history of deviations such that an actual loading profile of the one or more pieces of equipment for the calendar period of time substantially complies with the payload standard;
wherein the payload standard includes an acceptable overload value and an unacceptable overload value, and determining a history of deviations includes;
determining a first percentage of the recorded payload weight data less than the acceptable overload value; and
determining a second percentage of the recorded payload weight data greater than the unacceptable overload value.
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Abstract
A method is provided for analyzing compliance of one or more pieces of equipment with a payload standard. A target payload for the one or more pieces of equipment is determined. Payload weight data is obtained for the one or more pieces of equipment. The payload weight data is then compared with the target payload, and compliance with the payload standard is analyzed based on the results of the comparison.
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1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for performing a method, when executed by a processor, for analyzing compliance, of one or more pieces of equipment, with a payload standard for a calendar period of time that spans multiple different hauling events, the method comprising:
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determining a target payload for the one or more pieces of equipment during each of the multiple different hauling events that should result in compliance with the payload standard over the calendar period of time; recording payload weight data for the one or more pieces of equipment during each individual hauling event; determining a history of deviations of the recorded payload weight data from the target payload; and modifying the target payload for future hauling events based on the history of deviations such that an actual loading profile of the one or more pieces of equipment for the calendar period of time substantially complies with the payload standard; wherein the payload standard includes an acceptable overload value and an unacceptable overload value, and determining a history of deviations includes; determining a first percentage of the recorded payload weight data less than the acceptable overload value; and determining a second percentage of the recorded payload weight data greater than the unacceptable overload value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A system for analyzing compliance, of one or more pieces of equipment, with a payload standard for a calendar period of time that spans multiple different hauling events, the system comprising:
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an input module configured to receive payload weight data about one or more pieces of equipment; a processing module, connected to the input module, the processing module including a processor programmed to; determine a target payload for the one or more pieces of equipment during each of the multiple different hauling events that should result in compliance with the payload standard over the calendar period of time; record payload weight data for the one or more pieces of equipment during each individual hauling event; determine a history of deviations of the recorded payload weight data from the target payload; and modify the target payload for future hauling events based on the history of deviations such that an actual loading profile of the one or more pieces of equipment for the calendar period of time substantially complies with the payload standard; and an output module, connected to the processing module, and configured to provide the modified target payload; wherein the payload standard includes an acceptable overload value and an unacceptable overload value, and determining a history of deviations includes; determining a first percentage of the recorded payload weight data less than the acceptable overload value; and determining a second percentage of the recorded payload weight data greater than the unacceptable overload value. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for performing a method, when executed by a processor, for reviewing a request for warranty service on a piece of equipment subject to a payload standard, the method comprising:
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receiving a history of payload weight data associated with the piece of equipment; analyzing the payload weight data for compliance with the payload standard; and based on the analysis, providing a modified target payload weight for the piece of equipment that differs from a historical target payload weight and that should ensure continued warranty coverage through a remainder of a calendar time duration of the payload standard; wherein the payload standard includes an acceptable overload value and an unacceptable overload value, and determining a history of deviations includes; determining a first percentage of the recorded payload weight data less than the acceptable overload value; and determining a second percentage of the recorded payload weight data greater than the unacceptable overload value. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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29. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for performing a method, when executed by a processor, for maintaining compliance with a payload standard for one or more pieces of equipment that spans a calendar time period corresponding to multiple different hauling events, where a first target payload is known for the one or more pieces of equipment and corresponds with compliance with the payload standard when achieved throughout the calendar time period, the method comprising:
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obtaining payload weight data associated with one or more pieces of equipment for multiple different hauling events; analyzing the payload weight data based on the payload standard and the first target payload; generating as a result of the analysis, a second target payload based on the payload weight data, the second target payload being different from the first target payload and corresponding with compliance with the payload standard when achieved throughout a remainder of the calendar time period; and modifying loading practices for the one or more pieces of equipment based on the second target payload; wherein the payload standard includes an acceptable overload value and an unacceptable overload value, and determining a history of deviations includes; determining a first percentage of the recorded payload weight data less than the acceptable overload value; and determining a second percentage of the recorded payload weight data greater than the unacceptable overload value.
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30. A computer system for reviewing a request for warranty service on a piece of equipment subject to a payload standard, the system comprising:
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an input module of the computer system configured to receive payload weight data associated with the piece of equipment; and a processing module of the computer system connected to the input module, the processing module including a processor programmed to; analyze the payload weight data for compliance with the payload standard; and based on the analysis, provide a modified target payload weight for the piece of equipment that differs from a historical target payload weight and that should ensure continued warranty coverage through a calendar time duration of the payload standard; and an output module of the computer system connected to the processing module and configured to provide the modified target payload weight; wherein the payload standard includes an acceptable overload value and an unacceptable overload value, and determining a history of deviations includes; determining a first percentage of the recorded payload weight data less than the acceptable overload value; and determining a second percentage of the recorded payload weight data greater than the unacceptable overload value. - View Dependent Claims (31)
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