Machine operation monitoring
US11953539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/38
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An arrangement for monitoring the operation of a machine intended to be tracked by a real-time locating system comprises: a tag intended to be arranged on the machine, the tag being configured to generate a wireless tag signal allowing determination of a position of the tag; and at least one detector intended to be arranged on the machine, the at least one detector being configured to detect at least one characteristic of a magnetic field generated by the machine. Detection of the at least one characteristic is indicative of the machine being operative. The arrangement makes it possible to obtain a detailed understanding of how the machine is used in a cost-effective manner. A real-time locating system comprising such an arrangement and a method for monitoring the operation of a machine are also disclosed.
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