Method and system for managing service intervals for related components
US9817353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/5075
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system for managing one or more high frequency service items associated with a device. A parent/child relationship between the high frequency service items can be defined to track replacement of components based on a service action related to a child component. A taxonomy of related service items and servicing functions can be specified in an XML document associated with the rendering system. The relationship between the high frequency service items can be indicated utilizing a related component indicator and a HFSI counter. A parent component can be replaced by a maintenance operator and an aggregate child component can be rebuilt by a service engineer in order to retain the component life thereby reducing down time and service costs.
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