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System, method, and computer program product for fault prediction in vehicle monitoring and reporting system

US7230527B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2004
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/006
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product for predicting failure of a vehicle system or subsystem by using statistical analysis of prior maintenance messages and vehicle failures, such that the predictions of failures may be incorporated into a vehicle monitoring and reporting system. Maintenance message data and vehicle system or subsystem failure data are collected from a central maintenance computer of a vehicle, such as an aircraft. This maintenance message and vehicle system or subsystem failure data are analyzed to discern relationships between maintenance messages and vehicle system or subsystem failures which will enable future failures to be predicted. By predicting future failures, maintenance can be performed in time to prevent the vehicle failure and thereby avoid unnecessary costs and unscheduled interruptions of vehicle operations.

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