Method and system for inspecting machines

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7690565
APP PUB NO 20080001739A1
SERIAL NO

11496028

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A method for locating a machine includes collecting machine data from a first machine over a communications network. The machine data for the first machine includes data reflecting at least one operational parameter associated with the first machine. The method also includes determining that the first machine is missing based on the collected machine data and receiving, from the first machine, over the communications network, a location message including location data reflecting a geographic location of the first machine. The method further includes sending a notification message to a first entity including data reflecting a status of the first machine and the location data, and sending a command to the first machine to control at least one operation of the first machine based on determining that the first machine is missing.

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CATERPILLAR INC100 NE ADAMS STREET PEORIA IL 61629

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Faoro, Michael David Old Hickory, US 3 46
Gualandri, J Joseph Metamora, US 8 96
Krueger, Daniel Jon Peoria, US 2 32
Ramsey, Robert Winston Mt. Juliet, US 2 32

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