Linear assets inspection system
a linear asset and inspection system technology, applied in the field of linear asset inspection system, can solve the problems of difficult and tedious management of inspection process and any follow-up activities
Inactive Publication Date: 2010-03-11
CANADIAN NAT RAILWAY CO
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The invention provides a graphical user interface for a computer that allows users to inspect and record conditions of components in a linear asset infrastructure. The interface includes an information area for displaying inspection status information and a control component for adding additional information. The interface also allows users to search for possible conditions that may affect the components and select the appropriate condition for recording. The invention also provides a system for recording conditions in connection with components of a linear asset infrastructure, including a graphical user interface, program code for performing inspection of assets, and a database for storing inspection information. The technical effects of the invention include improved efficiency and accuracy in inspecting and recording conditions of components in a linear asset infrastructure.
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When the railway infrastructure is extensive, it becomes difficult and tedious to manage the inspection process and any follow-up activities by relying on largely manual information flow systems.
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[0087]FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a railway infrastructure management system according to a non-limiting example of implementation of the invention. The railway infrastructure management system 10 is implemented on a network-based computer platform, but other types of implementation such as an implementation using one or more stand-alone computers can be used without departing from the spirit of the invention.
[0088]The railway infrastructure management system 10 includes a server 12 which performs data processing functions and manages access to a database 14. The database 14 stores information about the various components of the railway infrastructure that is being managed, components inspection information, inspection schedules and maintenance information, among others.
[0089]In the example shown in the drawing, the database 14 is connected directly to the server 12. Note that many other arrangements are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. For instance, the...
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The invention provides a graphical user interface implemented on a computer including an information area for displaying to a user at the computer inspection status information in connection with one or more components of a linear asset infrastructure. The graphical user interface also includes a control component operable by the user at the computer to cause the graphical user interface to display additional information on the one or more components of the linear asset infrastructure.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit under 35 USC §119(e) of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 071,849 filed May 21, 2008 and presently pending. The contents of the above-mentioned patent application are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to methods, systems and individual components thereof for performing inspection of linear assets, such as a railway infrastructure, a water distribution infrastructure, an oil distribution infrastructure, a gas distribution infrastructure and an electricity distribution infrastructure, among others.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Companies that use linear assets in the course of their commercial activities are required to implement a structured process to inspect those assets. One example of linear assets is a railway infrastructure. A railway infrastructure includes many miles of tracks over which trains travels. A component of the management...
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IPC IPC(8): G06F3/048
CPCG06Q10/06G06Q10/063114G06F3/0482G06Q50/06G06Q50/30G06Q30/018G06F16/248G06F16/2455G06Q50/40B61L23/04G06F40/174
Inventor TAYS, DWIGHTLILLEY, DAVIDABBOTT, BRIAN
Owner CANADIAN NAT RAILWAY CO