Method and apparatus for monitoring work vehicles
US6954689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/008
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An operator interactive apparatus for monitoring work vehicles is disclosed. The operator interactive apparatus includes an operator and machine interface for generating inputs from a work vehicle operator. The generated inputs describe conditions or problems associated with the work vehicle. The information collected by a microprocessor is communicated directly to a remote data center over a wireless data link. The information is shared and a technical service group may dispatch parts and/or maintenance information directly to a fleet operation center or alternatively directly to the operator of the work vehicle.
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