Title:
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GRAPHICALLY IDENTIFYING REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR GENERALLY COMPLEX EQUIPMENT
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2001082136
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
Computerized method and system for graphically identifying replacement parts for selected equipment and a selected system thereof is provided. The method allows to provide a database (e.g., 300) comprising detailed parts data about the replacement parts for each assembly of the selected equipment, with the detailed data identifying each part in a selected assembly by providing a series of linked schematic representations of the selected assembly and any subassemblies thereof and respective parts. The method further allows to provide a respective identifier for uniquely identifying the selected equipment. An input/output device (e.g., 302) for communicating with the database is provided. The method allows to access the database to interface with the detailed parts data, and retrieve from the database detailed data about the selected equipment using the respective identifier for the equipment, wherein service personnel graphically progresses from the selected assembly to any relevant subassembly and replacement parts by following any appropriate links.
Inventors:
COSTELLO JAMES
WILSON CHRISTINE
PURI ASHISH
BADGER BRIAN LEE
STEMPKA RAYMOND PAUL
VASH KATHLEEN M
SMITH JEFFREY M
LUBAK MICHAEL ALLAN
WILSON CHRISTINE
PURI ASHISH
BADGER BRIAN LEE
STEMPKA RAYMOND PAUL
VASH KATHLEEN M
SMITH JEFFREY M
LUBAK MICHAEL ALLAN
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/013027
Publication Date:
October 09, 2003
Filing Date:
April 20, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GEN ELECTRIC (US)
International Classes:
B61K13/00; B61L27/00; G06F11/273; G06Q30/00; G07C5/00; (IPC1-7): G06F17/30
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