Vehicle repair workflow automation with OEM repair procedure verification
US11640587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/06316
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method comprising: obtaining repair estimate data that describes a repair estimate for a damaged vehicle; extracting, from an OEM repair procedure database according to the received repair estimate data, repair procedure data that describes repair procedures for the damaged vehicle; transmitting the extracted repair procedure data to at least one technician computing device; obtaining repair log data generated by the at least one technician computing device, wherein the repair log data describes one or more repairs performed upon the damaged vehicle; determining whether the repair procedures for the damaged vehicle have been satisfactorily performed based on the received repair log data and the extracted repair procedure data; sending an electronic approval message responsive to determining the repair procedures for the damaged vehicle have been satisfactorily performed; and sending an electronic disapproval message responsive to determining the repair procedures for the damaged vehicle have not been satisfactorily performed.
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