Prioritizing Method of Operator Coaching On Industrial Machines

摘要

A system and method for coaching an operator of an industrial machine improves operator skill levels by providing prioritized coaching to the operator. The system and method identify operations performed during the work session and compare each operation to a model of the operation to identify operations that differ substantially from the model. Each such operation is logged as a coaching opportunity, and the method and system prioritize the associated coaching sequences for presentation to the operator, e.g., based on (1) classification of the operation associated with each coaching opportunity; (2) significance of the operation associated with each coaching opportunity; (3) operator history; (4) manager preferences; and (5) error severity.

主权项

1. A method for coaching an operator of a machine having a controller in communication with a plurality of sensors, each configured to provide a data signal indicative of a parameter associated with an operation of the machine, and an operator interface configured to provide operator signals for manipulating the machine, the method comprising:
receiving a data signal from one or more of the plurality of sensors at the controller; receiving one or more operator signals from the operator interface at the controller; identifying at the controller a machine operation performed based on the received data signals and the received operator signals; comparing, at the controller, the received data signals and the received operator signals with expected data signals and operator signals for the operation based on a model of the operation; and identifying the operation as a coaching opportunity based on the step of comparing, and assigning a priority to each coaching opportunity for later presentation to the operator.