EP1085473A2 - Verfahren zum Empfangen und Speichern von Daten, die eine Betriebszeit eines Gerätes anzeigen und Gerät und Steuerung zur Umsetzung dieses Verfahrens - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method for Receive and store data that have an uptime display of a device, as well as a device for Implementation of the procedure by which an electronic Control, a memory and a timer connected are, and an electronic control for the Implementation of the method with one memory and one Timepiece.
- any kind of electrical household appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, Refrigerators, irons as well as in any kind of device, which is connected to the electrical grid like for example televisions, radios, computers, but also in mechanical devices of all kinds, such as Example in typewriters, cameras, etc.
- the invention has for its object a method in any kind of data acquisition devices provide what an operating time of a device display so that data is recorded for the operating life of the device is of interest.
- a method is known from patent DE 42 30 358 A1, that in electrical household appliances via a microcomputer and sensors connected to various relevant Points of the electrical household appliance arranged are operating parameters of the electrical household appliance records.
- the method mentioned above does not offer any possibility temporal parameters of an incident that occurred during the electrical household appliance has occurred. It only enables recording and deleting recorded data, but without any temporal relationship to the life of the electrical household appliance, and the creation of Statistics on the life of the components of a electrical household appliance according to the fault data, which have been recorded using this method.
- This object is achieved according to the invention with a Procedure by which a first moment is recorded and is stored in which a device or a component the device is activated or deactivated and / or with which a period of time is determined and saved, the with the activation or deactivation of the device or part of the device begins, as well as with a Device with an electronic control, a Memory and a timer is connected in which the electronic control is configured to can record and save a first moment in which the device or a component of the device activates or is deactivated, and / or a period can determine and save the one with the activation or deactivation of the device or a component of the device begins, and with an electronic Control with a memory and a timer fulfilled, with the electronic control configured in this way is that they record a first moment and can save in which the device or a component the device is activated or deactivated and / or can determine and save a period of time with activation or deactivation of the device or part of the device begins.
- the first moment of activation of a device can be recorded in several ways.
- the result of the detection of this first moment of activation leads to the occurrence of a Installation event , which can consist of a pulse of a certain shape, for example a pulse of high level (5V) with a duration of 5 seconds.
- the result of this Installation event in the timepiece can take two forms: either the timekeeper is started and at that moment the time count begins, which then indicates the time period for the use of the device, with the aid of which it is possible to determine at any time over what period of time the device has been used, or a measure of the elapsed time is included, which is contained in the timepiece that was previously started during the manufacturing process of the device.
- the usage time of the device can be recognized as the difference between the current date and the time measure that the The moment of installation.
- the time counting of the timer can also be stopped, for example in order to reduce the electricity costs. In this way, the moment in which the device's useful life begins is recorded in both cases.
- the moment of activation can be determined very precisely.
- the period of time associated with the Activation or deactivation of the device or one Part of the device begins at certain moments is stored in memory.
- the elapsed time can be for example, every hour, be saved, so that the maximum time due to a supply failure can be lost as little as possible is held (corresponds to the time that the supply failure lasts plus the recording interval, for example an hour). This protects the time accumulated in the clock counter in the event of a possible malfunction of the system possible, which is the signal of the installation event generated.
- the installation date is recorded at the moment that the Installation event entry. This information can be recorded either in a special register in the memory of the memory device or in the clock itself. If the watch stores the time it has measured in a register, it is not necessary to store it again in the memory. If this is not the case, this information is stored.
- the record in which the time is stored is preferably permanent.
- Another embodiment is that the Record for activation or deactivation of the Device or a component of the device from one second moment can be activated.
- the timer of the watch can be reset to the beginning, for example with the help of an operating button, which results in the previous event is deleted with the aim of starting the guarantee period again.
- a result of the installation event it is also possible to prevent a result of the installation event from occurring in advance, such as starting a time count or storing a measure of the elapsed time.
- One of the forms to represent the installation of the Device consists in recording a consumption that is above a certain specified value. Thereby indicates that the device is in operation, and also that - according to the recorded consumption - a certain component that is necessary for the function of the Device can be basic, is in operation.
- Another option is just one Consumption and / or a supply of energy and / or a functional means of the device or a component of the device to take into account which is longer than lasts for a certain period of time.
- the first moment of activation could be recorded when the consumption is recorded in a certain component which is essential for the normal functioning of the device. This recording of consumption must continue over a certain period of time to ensure that it is not a test within the factory or an occasional demonstration of the device. Since the warranty period is usually at least half a year, there is no need to consider a few hours or days in the installation registration process.
- the activation can be detected, for example, by detecting the connection to the electrical supply network over a fixed period of time, for example 1 week. At the end of this period, a Installation event generated.
- the object of the invention is to determine the Activation or deactivation of the device or one Part of the device a first setting of the Device or part of the device recorded.
- the device for implementing the method and also the Control can be done with a device for autonomous Supply of at least the connected timepiece be provided.
- This supply system has the advantage that it Energy required for the system to function over a sufficiently long period of time provides regardless of the state of the electrical Supply network. That is in the case of the system clock of great importance.
- an autonomous one System recommended, for example a battery, which keeps the timer running, if the device is not connected to the electrical Supply network is connected, or the device does not electrical energy needed for its normal operation.
- the application of the invention in mechanical devices possible without electrical supply.
- the connected Memory is a permanent memory that is in one Element of connected electronic control is included to which data with a serial protocol are transmitted via at least one data line and that includes a supply system that the necessary during the phases of data transmission Electricity the signals of the data can get which are transmitted at least over a data line.
- This configuration has, for example, a so-called iButton (registered trademark) element of Dallas Semiconductor on.
- iButtons are used for data transmission, a connector of the same type can be provided as that for the button itself.
- the counterpart of this Connector has the same shape as an iButton and could be connected with a cable.
- For data transmission can for example a portable computer be used.
- Another form of application of the invention is that also stores information about the device may contain.
- the information regarding the moment when the first Activation of the device or one of its components can also be expanded of available memory for other purposes, such as the records of information regarding the Parts that have been installed in the device regarding the Supplier and the production lot number to a easy identification of faulty items too allow in the event that a defective item is discovered, as well as for recording the information, for the specific identifier of the device are necessary, such as the model, the Serial number and the date of creation of the device and also the recording of operating parameters, which the reconstruction of the operating state of the Device in the event of a possible malfunction enable.
- the system is formed by a real-time clock 3 and a permanent storage element 4.
- the clock 3 is during the manufacture of the device or when the Installation event activated. The moment the first activation of the device is detected, the date is stored in the memory 4 or the counting of the time begins, which is periodically stored in a memory position.
- the elements that are outside the system 5 provide the system with the signal that the Installation event corresponds and that is generated in very different ways depending on the requirements and properties of the individual devices.
- the connection to a PC is possible, which enables the device to read the identification data (model, date of manufacture and serial number) and the date of installation using a special program Installation event was saved.
- the electronic control 1 does not have to be a microcontroller contain. It can have one however, this can vary within the components located outside the electronic control 5 lie inside the device.
- the preferred embodiment consists of a personally designed construction (tailor-made).
- the basis of this personally designed construction is an iButton 2, which contains a clock 3 and - preferably RAM - permanent memory 4, the personalization consisting in the fact that a special circuit is included, which detects the signal which results from the Installation event 9 results, and subsequently acts on the system by recording the date in a register of memory and disabling the system 3 clock since it is no longer necessary for it to continue counting.
- the system is for recording the data of those Ready steps that may be required for the device can.
- the technical service has via a reading terminal that matches the one used Storage device is compatible and using the Connector 6 is connected to a PC.
- About one Program specially created for this application the data regarding the device are read: model, Date of manufacture and serial number, as well as the date of Installation previously recorded by the system.
- the technician has access to this program various options, such as recording the Step that he has just completed Replacing the button with another one, if the first should already be full.
- the program can be selected Device that is being worked with, so that the quality of the information that later in the Factory is being improved enormously since Time there is no system in place to ensure that the Code of the part being repaired is the correct one. This measure makes it possible to ensure that the number of calls to the technical service is different adapts more and more to the real situation, so that The appearance of incorrect part codes is avoided.
- buttons 2 There is only one carrier for attaching the button 2 necessary, which has two contacts, one for the Data contact and the other for the mass terminal.
- the Specifications must have an operating temperature range ensure that it is compatible with the operation of the device is.
- For the generation of the installation event is in to develop a system for each individual case that according to the specifications that works for the individual device are required. It can be a single Detection system 5 can be created for all devices, that from the detection of the connection with the electrical Supply network 8 exists over a period of time which is above a specified time. To even clock 3 of the system itself could do this which could measure the time taken has passed since the moment when one of his Terminals a signal is detected that is used for the connection stands with the electrical supply network 8. On this would be after the specified time (for example a week) the watch itself for generation responsible for the event, and would end the timing that occurred during one of the Assembly steps in the factory was started. At this process must in addition to the attachment of Device inside the device recording the Identification data of the device take place, as well as the commissioning the clock 3 by the time and the Date of this moment is initialized.
- operating parameters of the device are recorded, such as the operating temperature, Voltage, current or other parameters.
- operating parameters of the device are recorded, such as the operating temperature, Voltage, current or other parameters.
- To this Purpose is necessary for each case arrange suitable and necessary sensors and to provide a space for recording the information.
- These data are at constant time intervals filed so that always a development of these parameters are observed during the last n intervals can.
- the duration of the interval and the number of intervals is the amount of memory 4 adapt in the device.
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- Verfahren zum Empfangen und Speichern von Daten, die eine Betriebszeit eines Gerätes angeben, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daßein erster Moment aufgezeichnet und gespeichert wird, in dem das Gerät oder ein Bestandteil des Gerätes aktiviert oder deaktiviert wird und/oderein Zeitraum bestimmt und gespeichert wird, der mit der Aktivierung oder Deaktivierung des Gerätes oder eines Bestandteils des Gerätes beginnt.
- Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß als erster Moment das aktuelle Datum mit Hilfe einer Uhr (3), die mit dem Gerät verbunden ist, bestimmt wird.
- Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Zeitraum, der mit der Aktivierung oder Deaktivierung des Gerätes oder eines Bestandteils des Gerätes beginnt, in bestimmten Momenten im Speicher (4) gespeichert wird.
- Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Aufzeichnung der Aktivierung oder der Deaktivierung des Gerätes oder eines Bestandteils des Gerätes von einem zweiten Moment an aktiviert werden kann.
- Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zur Bestimmung der Aktivierung oder Deaktivierung des Gerätes oder eines Bestandteils des Gerätes ein Verbrauch und/oder eine Versorgung mit Energie und/oder einem Funktionsmittel des Gerätes oder eines Bestandteils des Gerätes aufgezeichnet wird.
- Verfahren nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß nur ein Verbrauch und/oder eine Versorgung mit Energie und/oder einem Funktionsmittel des Gerätes oder eines Bestandteils des Gerätes berücksichtigt wird, der länger als eine bestimmte Zeitspanne dauert.
- Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zur Bestimmung der Aktivierung oder Deaktivierung des Gerätes oder eines Bestandteils des Gerätes eine erste Einstellung des Gerätes oder eines Bestandteils des Gerätes aufgezeichnet wird.
- Gerät zur Umsetzung des Verfahrens nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, mit dem eine elektronische Steuerung (1), ein Speicher (4) und ein Zeitmesser (3) verbunden sind; wobei die elektronische Steuerung so konfiguriert ist, daßsie einen ersten Moment aufzeichnen und speichern kann, in dem das Gerät oder ein Bestandteil des Gerätes aktiviert oder deaktiviert wird und/odersie einen Zeitraum bestimmen und speichern kann, der mit der Aktivierung oder Deaktivierung des Gerätes oder eines Bestandteils des Gerätes beginnt.
- Gerät nach Anspruch 8, gekennzeichnet durch eine Vorrichtung für die autonome Versorgung von zumindest dem verbundenen Zeitmesser (3).
- Gerät nach Anspruch 8 oder 9, gekennzeichnet durch einen von außen zugänglichen Verbinder (6), über den Daten zum und/oder vom verbundenen Speicher (4) übertragen werden können.
- Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der verbundene Speicher (4) ein Permanentspeicher ist und in einem Element der verbundenen elektronischen Steuerung (1) enthalten ist, an das Daten mit einem Serienprotokoll über mindestens eine Datenleitung (6) übertragen werden können, und das ein Versorgungssystem umfaßt, das während der Datenübertragungsphasen die erforderliche Elektrizität der Signale der Daten empfangen kann, die über mindestens eine Datenleitung (6) übertragen werden.
- Elektronische Steuerung für ein Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 11 mit einem Speicher (4) und einem Zeitmesser (3), wobei die elektronische Steuerung (1) so konfiguriert ist, daßsie einen ersten Moment aufzeichnen und speichern kann, in dem das Gerät oder ein Bestandteil des Gerätes aktiviert oder deaktiviert wird und/odersie einen Zeitraum aufzeichnen und speichern kann, der mit der Aktivierung oder Deaktivierung des Gerätes oder eines Bestandteils des Gerätes beginnt.
- Elektronische Steuerung nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Speicher (4) auch Informationen über das Gerät enthalten kann.
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