Field maintenance tool with enhanced scripts

Details Field maintenance tool with enhanced scripts Field maintenance tool with enhanced scripts

2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Knight, Anthony (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Having operator control interface

C702S183000, C702S184000, C702S187000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07054695

ABSTRACT:
Improved script generation and usage for handheld field maintenance tools is provided. In one aspect, the handheld field maintenance tool actually generates scripts for later playback. Preferably script generation and/or playback or features are provided to field maintenance technicians. Additionally, scripts can be played on the handheld field maintenance tool without modification to the tool itself.

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