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Position referenced data for monitoring and controlling

US5742915A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 13, 1995
Grant dateApr 21, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/085
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for recording the time and position of a machine during the occurrence of an event. The system includes means to determine the operating characteristics of the machine, means to determine a set of operating parameters of the machine, means to detect a significant event including a deviation in operating parameters, means to determine the time of occurrence and the geographic location at the time of occurrence, means to determine a level of significance of a deviation, means to store the information im memory, and means to transmit the information to a remote location.

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