Remote Wake-Up Configuration for Dormant Work Machines
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Solution Overview
Problem
The process of loading new settings or configurations into work machines, such as construction and earth-moving equipment, is time-consuming and prone to errors, especially when conditions at a job site change, leading to downtime and increased error possibilities, particularly with multiple machines.
Innovation Solution
A remote machine configuration system that detects changes to job files and automatically wakes up and updates the work machines with new configurations when they are dormant, allowing for remote loading of new job files and settings, reducing the need for manual intervention and minimizing errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual loading of job files is used to configure work machines, then operators can load new settings, but the process is time-consuming and causes downtime
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting when a work machine is dormant and proactively transmitting configuration data to the machine before the operator needs it. The remote system monitors machine status and initiates the configuration update process in advance, so that when the operator starts the machine, the new settings are already loaded and ready to use.
2Ease of operation
If operators manually load job files into work machines, then settings can be changed, but errors are prone especially with new operators
Solution Approach 1:
The work machine performs self-service by automatically receiving and loading configuration data without requiring manual operator intervention. The machine's communication system automatically establishes connection with the remote system, receives the configuration data, and loads it into memory, eliminating human error entirely while maintaining ease of operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple work machines are configured manually, then each machine can be set up, but the cumulative downtime and errors increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The remote configuration system provides universal functionality by serving multiple work machines through a single centralized system. The system can simultaneously or sequentially configure any number of machines in the fleet, transmitting appropriate configuration data to each machine based on its specific requirements, thereby maintaining adaptability while dramatically improving overall productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
A local operator-controlled work machine receives a wake-up call when it is not running. The wake-up call turns on a user interface in the machine. A remote machine configuration system loads a job file onto the machine and the machine turns off again.