Caterpillar Inc.

Todd Philip Cole

Steven Wayne O'Neal

Yang Liu

David Charles Janik

William Todd Hasty

Mark Ryan Hazen

Joseph Anthony Lang

Larry James Wilson

Donald Franklin Smith, Jr

A machine data acquisition system is disclosed. The data acquisition system may include a sensor disposed on a machine and configured to produce a signal indicative of an operational parameter of the machine. The system may also include a data processor and controller configured to convert the signal into a plurality of parameter data points. The system may further include a primary data circular buffer disposed on the machine and configured to store the plurality of parameter data points. Additionally, a variable resolution circular buffer may be disposed on the machine and configured to store a compressed parameter data point calculated from the plurality of parameter data points.

Machine data acquisition system with data compression

A method for data transfer between a client system and a server comprises receiving one or more user-defined file transfer specifications and establishing a communication channel between a client system and a server system based on the file transfer specifications. The method also includes initializing transfer of operation data between the client system and the server system via the communication channel. The method further includes providing an exception notification to one or more user-designated recipients if the transfer of the operation data between the client system and the server system is inconsistent with the file transfer specifications.

System and method for remote machine data transfer

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Washington, IL, United States of America

Todd Philip Cole