Method and system for remotely servicing a detection device
US6728662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0253
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A remotely configurable locator system includes a detection device to locate concealed underground conductors. The detection device is configured to connect to a communications network via a graphical user interface. Also included is a database management tool configured to connect to the communications network and communicate with the detection device via the communications network. A database is included and is adapted to store data related to the detection device wherein the data is configured to be accessed by the database management tool. Finally, the graphical user interface is configured to permit a user to remotely perform one of updating, analyzing, and diagnosing the detection device based upon the accessed stored data.
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