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Training and management of technicians in the service or repair of machines, devices, or systems

US11113987B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2020
Grant dateSep 7, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B19/0069
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Examples related to facilitating the training, assessment, and dispatching of technicians to a customer location for at least the purpose of servicing or repairing machines, devices, or systems present at the customer location are presented. The technician can be selected for dispatch to the customer location by review of database information, including training information for the technician, among other things. While at the customer location, the technician can be provided with training information delivered via a training module, where such training material content can comprise written materials, photos, video, virtual assistance, remote assistance, games, or the like. The technician can generate videos or other collateral while at the customer location, which can be included for use in a library of training materials for subsequent use, or for other purposes. Various systems and processes for facilitating the selection, management and deployment of training materials for technicians are also provided herein.

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