Secure remote collaboration for equipment in a manufacturing facility
US11662716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/31457
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some embodiments, a method is performed at a computer system of a manufacturer. The manufacturer operates a manufacturing facility that includes equipment from an equipment supplier. In the method, a request is received for electronic access by the equipment supplier to the manufacturing facility to perform a remote support activity for the equipment. The request is routed to predefined approvers. Approval of the request is received from the predefined approvers. In response to receiving approval of the request from the predefined approvers, a connection is automatically created between an electronic device in the manufacturing facility and a computer system for the equipment supplier. The connection is used for the remote support activity. Upon completion of the remote support activity, the connection is automatically terminated.
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