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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2008
Steven Wayne O'neal, Bartonville, IL (US);
Mark Ryan Hazen, Bloomington, IL (US);
Todd Philip Cole, Washington, IL (US);
David Charles Janik, Normal, IL (US);
Joseph Anthony Lang, Edwards, IL (US);
Steven Wayne O'Neal, Bartonville, IL (US);
Mark Ryan Hazen, Bloomington, IL (US);
Todd Philip Cole, Washington, IL (US);
David Charles Janik, Normal, IL (US);
Joseph Anthony Lang, Edwards, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
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.