Management system for industrial machinery

The management system for working machines uses a positioning device and management system to detect and prevent unauthorized entry by disabling communication devices, addressing the issue of uncertified devices entering restricted regions.

JP2026050207APending Publication Date: 2026-03-19SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY
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JP · JP
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Filing Date
2024-09-09
Publication Date
2026-03-19

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Technical Problem

Existing systems fail to recognize if a working machine equipped with uncertified devices attempts to enter a region where it is not authorized, as they cannot determine the machine's position when the engine key is inserted.

Method used

A management system for working machines that includes a positioning device and a management device to detect when the machine is within a predetermined area, triggering actions such as disabling communication devices or reporting status to prevent unauthorized entry into a specific region.

Benefits of technology

Enables early recognition and prevention of uncertified devices from entering unauthorized regions by accurately determining the machine's location and status, reducing false alarms and ensuring compliance with regional technical standards.

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Abstract

To provide a system that can recognize in advance the possibility that a work machine equipped with equipment that has not received technical certification for a specific country or region may enter that specific country or region. [Solution] The management system SYS for a shovel 100 equipped with a first communication device TD1, which is a certified device approved for use in a specific country or region, has a management device 200 that determines whether the shovel 100 is likely to leave that specific country or region based on the output of a positioning device PS mounted on the shovel 100. The management device 200 determines that the shovel 100 is likely to leave that specific country or region when it detects that the shovel 100 is within a predetermined area within that specific country or region.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a management system for a working machine.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a security system that can find out the fact of theft while a construction machine is stolen and transported and facilitate recovery (see Patent Document 1). This system is configured to transmit the ID number and position information of a construction machine through a communication line when a vibration detector detects the vibration of the construction machine when the construction machine is in an inoperable state with the engine key removed.

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Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In a working machine, devices that are only permitted to be used in a specific country or region may be used. It is necessary to recognize whether such a working machine enters a country or region other than the specific one. However, the above-described system cannot obtain the position information of a construction machine when it is transported with the engine key inserted. Therefore, this system cannot, for example, recognize in advance that there is a possibility that a working machine equipped with a device that has not received technical certification in a specific country or region may enter that specific country or region.

[0005] Therefore, it is desirable to provide a system that can recognize in advance that there is a possibility that a working machine equipped with a device that has not received technical certification in a specific country or region may enter that specific country or region.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A management system for a work machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a management system for a work machine equipped with a certified device authorized for use in a specific country or region, comprising a management device that determines whether the work machine is likely to leave the specific country or region based on the output of a positioning device mounted on the work machine, wherein the management device determines that the work machine is likely to leave the specific country or region when it detects that the work machine is located within a predetermined area in the specific country or region. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The aforementioned machine management system can recognize in advance that a machine equipped with equipment that has not received technical certification for a particular country or region may enter that country or region. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing an example configuration of a management system for industrial machinery. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a functional block diagram of the management system shown. [Figure 3] This is a flowchart showing the flow of the first decision-making process. [Figure 4] This is a flowchart showing the flow of the second decision process. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] First, with reference to Figure 1, the management system SYS for the shovel 100 as a work machine according to the embodiment of this disclosure will be described. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management system SYS.

[0010] The management system SYS is a system for managing the excavator 100. In the illustrated example, the management system SYS mainly consists of the excavator 100 and the control device 200. Each of the excavator 100 and the control device 200 is equipped with a communication device TD and is directly or indirectly connected to each other via a mobile phone network, satellite network, or short-range wireless communication network, etc. Each of the excavator 100 and the control device 200 that constitute the management system SYS may be one unit or multiple units. In the illustrated example, the management system SYS includes one excavator 100 and one control device 200.

[0011] Excavator 100 has an upper rotating body 3 mounted on a crawler-type lower traveling body 1 via a slewing mechanism 2. A boom 4 is attached to the upper rotating body 3 as a working element. An arm 5 is attached to the tip of the boom 4 as a working element, and a bucket 6 is attached to the tip of the arm 5 as both a working element and an end attachment. The boom 4 is driven by a boom cylinder 7, the arm 5 is driven by an arm cylinder 8, and the bucket 6 is driven by a bucket cylinder 9. The boom 4, arm 5, and bucket 6 constitute an excavation attachment, which is an example of an attachment.

[0012] The upper rotating body 3 is equipped with a cabin 10 serving as a driver's cab and is also fitted with a power source such as an engine 11. Furthermore, the upper rotating body 3 is fitted with a controller 30, a communication device TD (first communication device TD1), and a positioning device PS. The power source may be an electric motor driven by a battery or an external power source.

[0013] The controller 30 is configured to control the shovel 100. In the illustrated example, the controller 30 is an example of a processing circuit and consists of a computer equipped with a CPU, RAM, NVRAM, and ROM. The controller 30 reads the program corresponding to each functional element from ROM and loads it into RAM, causing the CPU to execute the corresponding processing. However, each functional element may be composed of hardware, or it may be composed of a combination of software and hardware.

[0014] The control device 200 is a device for managing the shovel 100. In the illustrated example, the control device 200 is a server computer installed in a control center or the like, located away from the shovel 100, and includes a communication device TD (second communication device TD2) and a server-side controller 50. The control device 200 may also be a portable computer (for example, a notebook PC, tablet PC, or a mobile terminal device such as a smartphone).

[0015] The server-side controller 50 is configured to control the management device 200. In the illustrated example, the server-side controller 50 is an example of a processing circuit and consists of a computer equipped with a CPU, RAM, NVRAM, and ROM. The server-side controller 50 reads programs corresponding to each functional element from ROM and loads them into RAM, causing the CPU to execute the corresponding processing. However, each functional element may be composed of hardware, or it may be composed of a combination of software and hardware.

[0016] Next, referring to Figure 2, the functions of the management system SYS will be explained. Figure 2 is a functional block diagram of the management system SYS. Specifically, the excavator 100 is equipped with a controller 30, a battery BT, a first communication device TD1, and a positioning device PS. The management device 200 is equipped with a server-side controller 50 and a second communication device TD2. The excavator 100 and the management device 200 are connected to each other via an information and communication network IN, such as the Internet.

[0017] In the illustrated example, the battery BT is a rechargeable secondary battery, and is configured to supply power to the controller 30, the first communication device TD1, and the positioning device PS not only when the engine 11 is running (when it can be charged), but also when the engine 11 is stopped (when it cannot be charged). However, the battery BT may be configured not to supply power to the controller 30 when the engine 11 is stopped, i.e., when it cannot be charged. In this case, the battery BT is configured to supply power to the first communication device TD1 and the positioning device PS even when it cannot be charged.

[0018] When the first communication device TD1 cannot be charged, it is configured to be able to transmit various information to the management device 200 at a predetermined timing. In the illustrated example, the first communication device TD1 is a wireless communication device, and when it cannot be charged, it is configured to transmit predetermined information to the management device 200 at a predetermined time once a day. The frequency may be, for example, multiple times a day or once a week. Also, the first communication device TD1 may be configured to be able to change the frequency according to a command from the management device 200. Further, the first communication device TD1 may be configured to be able to transmit predetermined information at an arbitrary timing according to a command from the management device 200. Also, the first communication device TD1 may change the frequency according to the remaining amount of the battery BT. For example, the excavator 100 may lower the frequency as the remaining amount of the battery BT decreases. The predetermined information includes the identification number and the current position of the excavator 100. The predetermined information may include the value of the hour meter representing the operating time of the engine 11. Also, the predetermined information may include the remaining amount of the battery BT. Based on the received remaining amount of the battery BT, the management device 200 can estimate how long the first communication device TD1 can transmit information. Note that when the first communication device TD1 can be charged, it may be configured to transmit various information to the management device 200 at a higher frequency than when it cannot be charged, or at a lower frequency or the same frequency as when it cannot be charged.

[0019] The second communication device TD2 is configured to be able to receive the information transmitted by the first communication device TD1.

[0020] The server-side controller 50 is configured to make various determinations based on the information received by the second communication device TD2.

[0021] Next, referring to FIG. 3, an example of a process (hereinafter referred to as the "first determination process") for determining whether there is a possibility that a hydraulic excavator 100 equipped with a device that has not received technical certification for a specific country or region (non-certified device) may enter that specific country or region will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first determination process, and the server-side controller 50 in the management device 200 executes this first determination process each time it acquires information regarding the current position of the hydraulic excavator 100 from the first communication device TD1 mounted on the hydraulic excavator 100. The information regarding the current position is, for example, the coordinate points (latitude and longitude) output by the positioning device PS. Note that the coordinate points may include altitude.

[0022] Technical certifications include, for example, the technical standard conformity certification and technical standard conformity verification for wireless communication devices in Japan, the FCC certification in the United States, and the CE certification in the European Union. When at least one of the technical standard conformity certification and technical standard conformity verification is received, a so-called "technical conformity mark" is attached to the device. The same applies to the "FCC mark" for FCC certification and the CE mark for CE certification. The technical conformity mark is typically displayed at an easily visible location such as the surface of the housing of the certified wireless communication device, but may also be displayed in the instruction manual, packaging, or container of the certified wireless communication device, on the display of the certified wireless communication device itself, or on an external display connected to the certified wireless communication device. The same applies to products incorporating a certified wireless communication device.

[0023] In the following example referring to FIG. 3, the case where information regarding the current position is acquired from a hydraulic excavator 100 equipped with a device that has a technical conformity mark but has not received technical certification for other countries or regions outside Japan (domestic certified device) will be described.

[0024] First, the server-side controller 50 determines whether the shovel 100 is located within a predetermined area (step ST1). The predetermined area is a pre-defined area within Japan, and is typically defined by three or more coordinate points (latitude and longitude). However, the predetermined area may be a circular area centered on one coordinate point (latitude and longitude), or a band-shaped area connecting two coordinate points (latitude and longitude), etc.

[0025] Specifically, the designated area is, for example, the premises of a used machinery dealer or other business involved in the distribution of work machinery. Alternatively, the designated area may be the premises of a customs broker, a freight forwarding company, or a customs broker, or other business involved in the trade of work machinery. Specifically, the designated area may be the premises of a customs broker or a pier, or other business involved in the maritime transport of work machinery, or the premises of a business involved in cross-border land transport. Alternatively, the designated area may be the area within a port or the area at sea outside a port, or the area where the loaded work machinery is located. Alternatively, the designated area may be the area within a specified distance from the land border. Note that a used machinery dealer may be, for example, a specific used machinery dealer whose premises are located within a specified distance from a port. In other words, the premises of a used machinery dealer located far from a port may be excluded from the designated area. Furthermore, the premises of a specific used aircraft dealer may be registered in advance, regardless of their distance from the port. For example, the premises of a used aircraft dealer that has previously sold (exported) used aircraft overseas may be registered as the premises of a specific used aircraft dealer.

[0026] If the server controller 50 determines that the shovel 100 is not within the designated area (NO in step ST1), it terminates the first determination process. This is because the server controller 50 can determine that there is no risk of the shovel 100 leaving the country.

[0027] On the other hand, if it is determined that the shovel 100 is within a predetermined area (YES in step ST1), the server-side controller 50 determines that there is a risk that the shovel 100 may leave the country (step ST2). In the illustrated example, the server-side controller 50 sets a warning flag (changes the value of the warning flag from "0" to "1"). This is because it can be estimated that the shovel 100 located on the premises of a used machinery dealer near a port, on the premises of a specific used machinery dealer, on the premises of a customs broker, or on the premises of a pier, or the shovel 100 loaded onto a ship anchored in a port, is highly likely to be exported abroad by sea transport. In this case, the server-side controller 50 may send a command to the first communication device TD1 to increase the frequency of information transmission.

[0028] Then, the server-side controller 50, which has determined that there is a risk of the shovel 100 leaving the country, executes a predetermined function (step ST3). In the illustrated example, if the warning flag is set, the server-side controller 50 executes a predetermined function. The predetermined function is, for example, a function to report the current status to those involved with the shovel 100, a function to cancel the communication contract such as the SIM contract for the first communication device TD1 (a wireless communication device with a technical conformity mark) installed on the shovel 100 (a function to automatically apply for the cancellation of the communication contract), or a function to disable the first communication device TD1 (a wireless communication device with a technical conformity mark) installed on the shovel 100.

[0029] The function for reporting the current status of Shovel 100 to those involved with it is performed automatically, for example, using email. Alternatively, the function for reporting the current status to those involved with Shovel 100 may be a function that displays a sub-window conveying the current status on the management screen provided by the management system SYS (for example, the screen displayed on a display connected to the management device 200). Those involved with Shovel 100 include the owner of Shovel 100 registered in the management system SYS, or the sales agent's representative, etc. Furthermore, the owner of Shovel 100 registered in the management system SYS is not necessarily the actual owner, as ownership may be transferred through sale or transfer without being registered in the management system SYS.

[0030] The function to disable the first communication device TD1 is, for example, a function to send a disable signal to the first communication device TD1. In this case, the first communication device TD1 is configured so that it cannot be restarted when it receives the disable signal. That is, the first communication device TD1 is configured so that it cannot be restarted (and cannot even send periodic information, such as once a day) unless the disablement is reversed by, for example, a confidential special procedure. The server-side controller 50 may also be configured to disable devices other than the first communication device TD1, such as the positioning device PS.

[0031] The function to disable the first communication device TD1 has the effect of ensuring more reliable compliance with laws and regulations concerning communication devices established in each country or region.

[0032] The server-side controller 50 may select a function to execute depending on which of the predetermined areas the shovel 100 is located in. For example, the server-side controller 50 may execute a function to report the current status even if it determines that the shovel 100 is located on the premises of a used machinery dealer, on the premises of a customs broker, on the premises of a pier, within the maritime area of ​​a port, or within the maritime area outside a port. Alternatively, if the server-side controller 50 determines that the shovel 100 is located on the premises of a pier, it may execute a function to disable the first communication device TD1 if it determines that the shovel 100 may be a stolen machine. If the server-side controller 50 determines that the shovel 100 may be a stolen machine, it may notify the persons involved with the shovel 100 of this fact using email or the like. Alternatively, if the server-side controller 50 determines that the shovel 100 is located within the maritime area of ​​a port or within the maritime area outside a port, it may execute a function to terminate the communication contract.

[0033] The function for canceling communication contracts is, for example, a function that automatically submits a request to the communication service provider to cancel a communication contract, such as a data communication contract. This function has the effect of preventing users from incurring communication fees, such as monthly fixed fees, even when they are not using (or cannot use) communication services.

[0034] Furthermore, the function for reporting the current status to those involved with Shovel 100 may include at least one of the following: a function for notifying that the first communication device TD1 will be disabled if necessary, and a function for notifying that the communication contract will be terminated if necessary.

[0035] Next, referring to Figure 4, we will describe another example (hereinafter referred to as the "second determination process") of the process by which the server-side controller 50 in the management device 200 determines whether or not there is a risk that the excavator 100, which is equipped with equipment that has not received technical certification for a particular country or region, may enter that particular country or region. Figure 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of the second determination process, and the server-side controller 50 executes this second determination process each time it obtains information about the current location of the excavator 100 from the first communication device TD1 mounted on the excavator 100.

[0036] The second determination process shown in Figure 4 differs from the first determination process shown in Figure 3 in that it includes step ST11, but is otherwise similar. Therefore, the explanation of the common parts will be omitted below, and the differences will be explained in detail.

[0037] In the second determination process, if it is determined that the shovel 100 is within a predetermined area (YES in step ST1), the server-side controller 50 determines whether the operating status of the shovel 100 meets predetermined conditions (step ST11). The operating status of the shovel 100 is determined, for example, by the machine operating time (engine 11 operating time), travel time (cumulative time during which travel operations were performed), swing time (cumulative time during which swing operations were performed), or attachment operation time (cumulative time during which boom, arm, or bucket operations were performed) in a predetermined period in the past (e.g., 24 hours). The operating status of the shovel 100 meeting predetermined conditions means, for example, that the machine operating time is less than a predetermined time, the travel time is less than a predetermined time, the swing time is less than a predetermined time, or the attachment operation time is less than a predetermined time. If the machine operating time is longer than a predetermined time, the server-side controller 50 can determine that the shovel 100 was working within a predetermined area (for example, within the port), that is, it can determine that the shovel 100 is not a stolen machine but an operational machine being used within a predetermined area (within the port). In other words, if the machine operating time is less than a predetermined time, the server-side controller 50 can determine that there is a possibility that the shovel 100 is not an operational machine being used within a predetermined area (within the port) but is a stolen machine.

[0038] This configuration prevents the server-side controller 50 from mistakenly identifying an operational machine as a stolen machine, or conversely, misidentifying a stolen machine as an operational machine. As a result, the server-side controller 50 can reduce false alarms and transmit more accurate information to those involved with the shovel 100.

[0039] Furthermore, if the server-side controller 50 can obtain information from other systems such as a sales management system for work machinery, it may, in addition to determining whether the operating status of the shovel 100 meets predetermined conditions, or instead, additionally use information from other systems to determine whether there is a risk of the shovel 100 being taken out of the country.

[0040] For example, if the server-side controller 50 is able to obtain the address of the company operated by the owner of the shovel 100, it may determine that there is no risk of the shovel 100 leaving the country, even if the shovel 100 is located within a predetermined area (for example, within a predetermined distance from a port), if it can be determined that it is located on the premises of the company operated by the owner.

[0041] Alternatively, if the server-side controller 50 can identify in the sales management system whether the shovel 100 is "resold" (meaning the buyer of the shovel 100 registered in the sales management system has already sold the shovel 100 to someone else and the current owner is unknown) or "still owned" (meaning the buyer of the shovel 100 registered in the sales management system continues to own the shovel 100), it may additionally use that information to determine whether the shovel 100 is at risk of leaving the country. For example, if the server-side controller 50 determines that the shovel 100 is located within a designated area (for example, on the premises of a used machinery dealer) and determines that the management status of the shovel 100 is "still owned," it may determine that the shovel 100 is at risk of leaving the country. This is because the server-side controller 50 can determine that the shovel 100 may have been stolen, as it is unnatural for the shovel 100 to be on the premises of a used machinery dealer even though the owner has not resold it.

[0042] In this way, the server-side controller 50, by utilizing information registered in other systems, can improve the accuracy of determining whether or not the shovel 100 is at risk of theft, and consequently, improve the accuracy of determining whether or not the shovel 100 is at risk of leaving the country.

[0043] Furthermore, the server-side controller 50 may be configured to notify the sales management system if, after determining that the shovel 100 is within a predetermined area and executing a function to report its current status, it is able to identify a change in the management status of the shovel 100 (for example, a change from "still owned" to "sold") based on responses from those involved with the shovel 100. In this case, the sales management system can update the registered information to the latest state upon receiving the notification.

[0044] As described above, the management system SYS for the work machine (excavator 100) according to the embodiment of this disclosure is a management system for the excavator 100 equipped with a certified device (first communication device TD1) that is permitted for use in a specific country or region. The management system SYS has a management device 200 that determines whether the excavator 100 is likely to leave that specific country or region based on the output of a positioning device PS mounted on the excavator 100. Specifically, the management device 200 determines that the excavator 100 is likely to leave that specific country or region if it detects that the excavator 100 is located within a predetermined area within that specific country or region. The specific country or region is, for example, Japan, and the predetermined area is, for example, a used machine dealer, a customs broker (shipping cargo handling company), or a pier site, an area within a port, an area at sea outside a port, or an area within a predetermined distance from a land border.

[0045] This configuration allows the SYS management system to recognize in advance if a work machine equipped with equipment that has not received technical certification for a particular country or region may enter that country or region.

[0046] Furthermore, the certified device is typically a communication device TD. In this case, the management device 200 may be configured to restrict communication by the communication device TD when it determines that the excavator 100 is likely to leave a specific country or region. Restriction of communication by the communication device TD can be achieved, for example, by sending a deactivation signal to the communication device TD to prevent it from being activated.

[0047] This configuration has the effect of preventing communication by the communication device TD within the second country (before the excavator 100 enters the second country) in cases where there is a risk that an excavator 100 equipped with a communication device TD that is technically certified in the first country but not in the second country may enter the second country.

[0048] Furthermore, the control device 200 may be configured to detect the presence of the excavator 100 within a predetermined area in a specific country or region, and to determine, based on the operating status of the excavator 100, whether or not the excavator 100 is likely to leave that specific country or region. The operating status of the excavator 100 is identified, for example, by the machine operating time (engine 11 operating time), travel time (cumulative time during which travel operations were performed), swing time (cumulative time during which swing operations were performed), or attachment operation time (cumulative time during which boom, arm, or bucket operations were performed) in a predetermined period in the past (e.g., 24 hours).

[0049] This configuration offers the advantage of improved accuracy in determining whether or not the shovel 100 is likely to leave a specific country or region, compared to a configuration that determines this solely based on the presence of the shovel 100 within a predetermined area. This is because it allows for a more accurate determination of whether or not the shovel 100 is an object subject to transport. Specifically, this configuration can determine, for example, whether or not the shovel 100 is an operational machine used for work within a predetermined area. If it is an operational machine, it can be determined that it is not an object subject to transport, and therefore, that there is no risk of it leaving a specific country or region. This determination is based on the view that objects subject to transport (working machinery) are not used for work within a predetermined area.

[0050] Furthermore, the management device 200 may be configured to restrict the operation of certified devices when it detects that the excavator 100 is located outside a specific country or region based on the output of the positioning device PS mounted on the excavator 100.

[0051] This configuration has the effect of allowing early restriction of communication by the communication device TD within the second country, for example, if an excavator 100 equipped with a communication device TD that has received technical certification in the first country but not in the second country has already entered the second country.

[0052] Furthermore, the SYS management system may be configured to integrate with other database systems. For example, the SYS management system may be configured to integrate with a sales management system.

[0053] This configuration has the effect of enabling a more accurate determination of whether or not Shovel 100 is likely to leave a particular country or region by utilizing information registered in the sales management system. For example, even if the management system SYS determines that Shovel 100 is located on the premises of a used machinery dealer, if it can identify from the information registered in the sales management system that Shovel 100 has been sold (that a customer registered with the sales company sold Shovel 100 to a third party), it can determine that the possibility of Shovel 100 being stolen is lower than if it could identify that Shovel 100 has not been sold (that the customer continues to own Shovel 100). Conversely, if the management system SYS can identify that Shovel 100 has not been sold, it can determine that there is a high possibility that Shovel 100 is stolen, and therefore, that Shovel 100 is likely to leave a particular country or region. Thus, this configuration has the effect of enabling earlier detection of the possibility that Shovel 100 may have been stolen. Furthermore, this configuration can prevent, for example, the misidentification of items (work machinery) intended for export through legitimate channels as stolen equipment, thereby preventing unnecessary information from being sent to those involved with Shovel 100.

[0054] Preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, nor is it limited to the embodiments described later. Various modifications or substitutions can be applied to the embodiments described above or later without departing from the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, features described separately can be combined as long as no technical inconsistencies arise.

[0055] For example, in the above embodiment, the management device 200 is a device installed outside the shovel 100, but it may also be a device installed on the shovel 100. That is, the management device 200 may include a controller 30. In this case, the controller 30 may be configured to perform a predetermined function when it determines that the shovel 100 is in a predetermined area based on the output of the positioning device PS, and when it determines that the shovel 100 is in danger of leaving the country. Specifically, the controller 30 may perform a function to report the current status to persons involved with the shovel 100 using the first communication device TD1, a function to terminate the communication contract related to the first communication device TD1 (a function to automatically apply for termination of the communication contract using the first communication device TD1), or a function to disable the first communication device TD1. Furthermore, when the controller 30 performs a function to terminate the communication contract related to the first communication device TD1, or a function to disable the first communication device TD1, it may notify the management device 200 of this fact. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0056] 1...Lower travel body 2...Slewing mechanism 3...Upper slewing body 4...Boom 5...Arm 6...Bucket 7...Boom cylinder 8...Arm cylinder 9...Bucket cylinder 10...Cabin 11...Engine 30...Controller 50...Server-side controller 100...Shovel 200...Management device BT...Battery IN...Information and communication network PS...Positioning device SYS...Management system TD...Communication device TD1...First communication device TD2...Second communication device

Claims

1. A management system for work machines equipped with certified devices approved for use in a specific country or region, The system has a control device that determines whether or not the work machine is likely to leave the specified country or region based on the output of a positioning device mounted on the work machine, The management device, upon detecting that the work machine is located within a predetermined area within the specified country or region, determines that there is a risk that the work machine may leave the specified country or region. A management system for industrial machinery.

2. The aforementioned certified device is a communication device, The management device, when it determines that the work machine is likely to leave the specified country or region, restricts communication by the communication device. A management system for a work machine according to claim 1.

3. When the management device detects that the work machine is located within a predetermined area in the specified country or region, it determines, based on the operating status of the work machine, whether or not there is a risk of the work machine leaving the specified country or region. A management system for a work machine according to claim 1.

4. The management device, when it detects that the work machine is located outside the specified country or region based on the output of the positioning device mounted on the work machine, restricts the operation of the certified device. A management system for a work machine according to claim 1.

5. It is configured to integrate with other database systems. A management system for a work machine according to claim 1.

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