WO2018227274A1 - Système d'inventaire de maintenance mobile adaptatif interactif - Google Patents

Système d'inventaire de maintenance mobile adaptatif interactif Download PDF

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WO2018227274A1
WO2018227274A1 PCT/CA2018/000122 CA2018000122W WO2018227274A1 WO 2018227274 A1 WO2018227274 A1 WO 2018227274A1 CA 2018000122 W CA2018000122 W CA 2018000122W WO 2018227274 A1 WO2018227274 A1 WO 2018227274A1
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David Ranger
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Tradetec Computer Systems Ltd
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W4/00—Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
    • H04W4/30—Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
    • G06Q10/20—Administration of product repair or maintenance
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06T—IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL
    • G06T11/00—2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
    • G06T11/60—Editing figures and text; Combining figures or text

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  • the present invention relates to interactive mobile systems.
  • the present invention relates to adaptable systems for maintenance inventories.
  • Such inventory systems can also be used in other areas such as landscaping, gardening or other large projects having numerous components which may change, and which require attention over extended periods of time.
  • a method of managing machine maintenance inventory comprising recording, viewing or removing one or more images of the machine using the digital cameras of one or more mobile devices; selecting, adding or removing one or more hotspots within each image by identifying a sub-region of the image; viewing, adding or editing one or more items of data for at least one hotspot; and interactively transmitting and receiving all images, hotspots and data between the mobile device and a remote server via a wireless network, such that the real time images, hotspots and data are stored on a database associated with the server and are remotely accessible via the one or more mobile devices.
  • the items of data may include one or more additional images, hotspots, electronic documents, website links or online document links, and the data may comprise Microsoft SQL data.
  • the data may include maintenance scheduling data.
  • the means for identifying a sub-region of the image may be touching the mobile device screen at the sub-region location within the image or drawing a boundary on the mobile device screen at the sub-region location within the image using a stylus.
  • the method may include scheduling required maintenance for the machine, just in time purchase ordering to support machine maintenance, using one or more internet protocol cameras for remote monitoring of the one or more machines, and remotely reversibly locking out one or more hotspots until one or more conditions are satisfied.
  • a non-transient computer-readable medium having thereon computer- executable instructions for tracking an inventory of machines via one or more mobile communications devices, the instructions comprising: instructions for acquiring an image of one or more of the machine assets via the mobile communications device; instructions for identifying a sub-region hotspot within the image via the mobile communications device; and instructions for editing at least one item of data associated with at least one hotspot of the image; and instructions for transferring the image, hotspot identification, and data of one or more of the machines from the mobile communications device to a remote server via a wireless network, such that the images, hotspots, and data are stored in a database associated with the server and are available to all of the mobile communication devices.
  • the instructions for acquiring an image of one or more of the machines via the mobile communications device may include instructions for acquiring an image via a built in camera of the mobile communications device.
  • the computer-readable medium may include instructions for scheduling machine maintenance, and instructions for just in time purchase ordering of maintenance supplies.
  • the machines may be vehicles, equipment, tools, or workspaces.
  • a mobile communications device for tracking an inventory of machines, comprising: a wireless communications unit for communicating over a wireless network; an image acquisition unit configured to acquire one or more images of an object; a sub-region demarcation unit for selecting one or more image sub-region hotspots; a data input unit for adding and editing one or more items of data with each hotspot; and a processor configured to run computer- executable instructions stored on and read from a non-transient computer-readable medium, the instructions being adapted to cause the processor to send, over the wireless network via the wireless communication unit, the acquired image and associated hotspots and data to a remote server so as to provide a real time maintenance inventory of the machine.
  • the instructions may be adapted to cause the processor to receive from the remote server over the wireless network one or more images, hotspots or items of data associated with the machine.
  • the present invention comprises an interactive adaptive mobile maintenance inventory system which uses mobile and web technologies.
  • the system employs a Microsoft SQL server and IIS Web application, but other relational database systems and internet servers are also understood to be within the scope of the invention.
  • the server and application are easily scalable for small and large enterprise environments in the field, and the system is an agile mobile data collection tool. This combination provides a superior reporting system which reduces maintenance costs by reducing downtime.
  • the present invention may be run on a well-known, readily available mobile device with a camera and network connection, and a remotely locate server that a user likely already has use of, such as a tablet computer or a cellular phone.
  • the mobile device captures images of "machines” and allows embedding of "hotspots" into the images.
  • the present invention defines anything that may require maintenance to be a "machine”.
  • a machine may be anything from a complex device such as a helicopter or fork lift to something as simple as a back yard garden. Each machine is assigned points of interest which are referred to in this specification as "hotspots". Drill down technology may be used via the hotspots on images of the equipment being inventoried.
  • Hotspots may be zoomed into via the mobile device to allow the user to obtain more data specific to the hotspot.
  • the system of the present invention does not place a limit on the number of layers of depth of hotspots, nor on the number of hotspots which may be identified in any image.
  • Each image may contain additional image hotspots; PDF, Word, or Excel documents; or links to websites and online documents.
  • Each hotspot may contain yet more hotspots; PDF, Word, or Excel documents; or links to websites and online documents.
  • each hotspot may consist of Microsoft SQL data specific to that hotspot such as warranty information, lifecycle, manufacturer information, date of installation, date and time of repair, scheduled repairs, geo-coordinates of the machine, as well as historical maintenance records that can hold additional images of damaged or worn parts and reasons for part replacement.
  • Repairs may be scheduled, documented and referenced for future maintenance.
  • the system provides a notification system for hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly alerts for all levels of personnel from supervisors to field staff.
  • the present invention permits users to add and build new documentation from any location simply by taking a picture with their smart phone, and touching the screen to access, add, or edit information in the system.
  • the system of the present invention further comprises an enterprise software package to link all field personnel to a Microsoft SQL database, resulting in inventory control as well as just in time purchase ordering capacity to ensure parts are available just as they are needed.
  • the present invention may also be integrated with a time and attendance tracking application such as TradeTec's TimeTracker® to further expand a company's reporting capacity.
  • the system of the present invention further provides intercommunication tools to allow personnel to provide high quality reporting.
  • a "machine” is defined as a source point for maintenance.
  • a toaster may be defined as a machine.
  • a user may wish to describe points of interest or "hotspots" such as the controls on the side, the crumb pan on the bottom, and may wish to describe how to use them or which slot to put a single slice of bread in.
  • a toaster may also be a hotspot in a kitchen machine.
  • a new machine is added by the user tapping on the "Add new machine” button on the mobile screen. This will activate a prompt for a name of the new machine.
  • the user types "Toaster” and presses Enter.
  • the system then provides access to the built in camera and waits for the user to take a picture of the overall machine. After the user frames the shot and depresses the shutter, the system will display the picture and await acceptance or deletion from the user.
  • the system displays the picture of the machine and is ready to add hotspots.
  • a green plus sign button indicates the system is in run mode. The user may tap on the green plus button to change to edit mode. In edit mode the user may access button for cancel, delete, and edit functions.
  • the user touches the portion of the displayed image.
  • the user touches the controls, crumb tray, and single slice slot, as well as two additional locations to create hotspots for access to the user manual and a link to the manufacturer's web site.
  • the hotspot may be deleted and recreated in the correct position.
  • hotspot to be deleted may be selected, and the system remove the improperly placed hotspot and move to edit mode ready for addition of new hotspots. Once created, hotspots may be edited.
  • Hotspots may contain many different types of information, including access to another image, access to a PDF, Word, Excel, Website or on-line document, or access to maintenance records.
  • the user may begin by pressing the blue edit button. It will begin to flash indicating it's ready for selection of the hotspot for the toaster controls. This will bring up the maintenance record screen for that hotspot. Every image has a maintenance record and every hotspot has a maintenance record separate from its source image. At this stage the user may either apply a new image for this hotspot or fill in the maintenance record as an endpoint.
  • a maintenance record for the system of the invention comprises 3 parts: the header, mode selection buttons, and the maintenance detail.
  • the header is a scrollable entity consisting of a several data fields, including a date field and an interval field, important for scheduling tasks.
  • the date field defines the starting date for a record.
  • the interval field provides an editable drop down menu from which the user may select the appropriate time interval.
  • the user taps the Edit Item button. This will enable all items and display a few more of interest such as the Camera and File buttons which allows the user to assign an image to the hotspot which is the source of the record being edited. These buttons may be operated in the same manner as for adding a new machine. The user is prompted for a name then presented with camera mode. If user selected the File button, the system will present the user with file manage mode in which user may search for a file. Every image or hotspot has a maintenance record and every maintenance record has detail. Detail is a record of every time a maintenance task was performed for the machine. For example, for the toaster machine described, the detail may be information about each time the crumb tray was cleaned. In a detail record, there are 3 sections. These include the header portion; buttons for start and end time to allow measurement of the duration of a task; and an image such as a photo. There may also be additional colored buttons at the bottom of the display to allow the user to highlight selected points of interest on the image.
  • Applying an image is the same as in the previous screen where the user selects the camera button, gives the object a name, and takes a photo. All other fields are standard data type entries except for the "Complete checkbox" field, which is of particular interest because if left unchecked and a proper date and time are filled in this detail will become a scheduled event.
  • the record may be saved by tapping the green check button, which returns the user to the main screen.
  • Each maintenance record contains intervals that are used for automated scheduling. Once the date and desired interval is set, the system posts the tasks in chronological order in the scheduled tasks list based on the interval applied to that record. Users may add maintenance record detail, which becomes schedule tasks outside of the regular maintenance intervals and are simply added as new maintenance detail records to a maintenance record. If the complete checkbox is left unchecked, the system will automatically place the task in the scheduled tasks list in chronological order.
  • the user may select "Schedules" and the most important tasks will be shown on the top of the list. Tapping on a selected item will redirect the user to that detail record to commence maintenance. The smartphone back button will return the user to the previous page.
  • the system of the invention includes use of 12 Internet Protocol cameras for remote monitoring of the machines controlled by the software. This remote monitoring allows maintenance personnel to view critical items without being at the site of the machines.
  • the system provides a "lock out" function for hotspots. This enables maintenance personnel to lockout machines via the tablet. Lock out of a machine would require a subsequent user to confirm having read the lockout procedure manual before commencing any repairs to a locked out machine. If the user has read the manual, the repairs may proceed. If not, the system displays the manual for perusal prior to proceeding with repairs. This results in better accountability for safety in a large maintenance environment where safety in a major factor.
  • Machine images are used along with graphic hotspots applied to the image and projected on a touch screen enabling users to select zones or objects on said image to drill deeper within that image for information.
  • Each hotspot contains subject data and can be connected with other images which repeat the process.
  • 2D and 3D images can be used.
  • 3D images the formatted types are 3D Vector Formats which allow hotspots to come into view as the object is rotated.
  • the system software includes a wide range of features including:
  • the system of the present invention may be used for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to machine maintenance in an industrial plant; helicopter or other aircraft maintenance and identification of snags; home application for referencing appliances for maintenance schedules, records, user manuals and asset management; and garden or landscape applications for referencing watering, seasonal requirements, pruning, and bug or virus identification.
  • machine maintenance in an industrial plant helicopter or other aircraft maintenance and identification of snags
  • home application for referencing appliances for maintenance schedules, records, user manuals and asset management
  • garden or landscape applications for referencing watering, seasonal requirements, pruning, and bug or virus identification.
  • the term software as used herein refers to computer-executable instructions stored on a non-transient computer-readable medium such as a disc, drive, optical or magnetic storage medium, RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, removable or permanent storage.
  • the associated hardware includes a processor for executing the instructions as well as appropriate connections and drivers or modules for carrying out steps such as display, communication, and receipt of input. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other variations of the preferred embodiment may also be practiced without departing from the scope of the invention.

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La présente invention concerne un procédé et un appareil de gestion d'inventaire de maintenance de machine, comprenant l'enregistrement, la visualisation ou la suppression d'une ou de plusieurs images de la machine à l'aide des caméras numériques d'un ou de plusieurs dispositifs mobiles ; la sélection, l'ajout ou la suppression d'une ou de plusieurs zones sensibles dans chaque image par identification d'une sous-région de l'image ; la visualisation, l'ajout ou la modification d'un ou de plusieurs éléments de données pour au moins une zone sensible ; et la transmission et la réception interactives de toutes les images, zones sensibles et données entre le dispositif mobile et un serveur distant par l'intermédiaire d'un réseau sans fil, de sorte que les images, zones sensibles et données en temps réel sont mémorisées dans une base de données associée au serveur et sont accessibles à distance par l'intermédiaire desdits dispositifs mobiles.
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