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Method and apparatus for enhanced service quality through remote diagnostics

US6175934A · kind A · utility

114Cited by
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28Claims
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Filing dateDec 15, 1997
Grant dateJan 16, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2294
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides for satellite-based remote monitoring of equipment under test to perform predictive assessment from a central diagnostic site which houses a central diagnostic station. The satellite-based remote diagnostic system monitors several machines at various geographically remote locations. Information gathered enables the user to assess the health of the equipment under test. The user may also utilize the present invention to conduct specialized tests on the equipment under test to aid in predictive maintenance.

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