System and method for remotely diagnosing faults

Details System and method for remotely diagnosing faults System and method for remotely diagnosing faults

2008-03-25

2008-03-25

Vincent, David (Department: 2129)

Data processing: artificial intelligence

Knowledge processing system

Knowledge representation and reasoning technique

C706S045000, C706S047000, C706S048000, C706S911000, C706S912000, C706S913000, C706S914000, C706S915000, C706S916000, C714S100000, C714S002000, C714S025000, C714S026000, C714S037000, C714S046000, C714S047300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07349889

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for diagnosing a fault that includes a decision tree having a plurality of decision points wherein at least some of the plurality of decision points terminate in a resolution point representing a diagnosis for the fault. Also included is a plurality of queries each having at least a first response and a second response where each of the plurality of queries being associated with one of the plurality of decision points. The system also includes a knowledge base that includes a plurality of first images where each of the plurality of first images illustrate one of the first responses. A user interface is included for presenting the plurality of queries and the illustrative first images to a user. The user navigates the decision tree by responding to at least some of the plurality of queries by viewing the illustrative first images and basing a selection between the first response and the second response associated with said at least some of said queries on said illustrative first images. Finally, the fault is diagnosed when the user navigates the decision tree until the resolution point is reached.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5127005 (1992-06-01), Oda et al.
patent: 5157668 (1992-10-01), Buenzli et al.
patent: 5388189 (1995-02-01), Kung
patent: 5448722 (1995-09-01), Lynne et al.
patent: 5497335 (1996-03-01), Hoeller
patent: 5644686 (1997-07-01), Hekmatpour
patent: 6006016 (1999-12-01), Faigon et al.
patent: 6012152 (2000-01-01), Douik et al.
patent: 6275559 (2001-08-01), Ramani et al.
patent: 6453435 (2002-09-01), Limon et al.
patent: 6535865 (2003-03-01), Skaaning et al.
patent: 6788315 (2004-09-01), Kekic et al.
Kuji et al; Marginal fault diagnosis based on e-beam static fault imaging with CAD; International Test Conference Proceedings; Sep. 10-14, 1990; pp. 1049-1054.
Allred et al; A system for fault diagnosis in electronic circuits using thermal imaging; IEEE Systems Readiness Technology AUTOTESTCON '92 Conference Record; Sep. 21-24, 1992; pp. 455-458.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

System and method for remotely diagnosing faults does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with System and method for remotely diagnosing faults, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and System and method for remotely diagnosing faults will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2795746