Vehicle inventory control. At least one example is a computer-implemented method of vehicle inventory control, the method comprising: receiving parameters indicating a geo-fence to be established at a predetermined time; establishing the geo-fence at the predetermined time; disabling a resident vehicle identified on a predetermined list of vehicles, the resident vehicle within the geo-fence at the predetermined time; and refraining from disabling a non-resident vehicle identified on the predetermined list of vehicles that is outside the geo-fence at the predetermined time.
An onboard device comprising a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, and an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter. The onboard device also comprises a transceiver and a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. In some embodiments, the memory of the onboard device stores a program that, when executed causes the processor to monitor voltage levels of a main battery of a vehicle for presence of a start sequence of a vehicle, detect movement of the vehicle, and send a message to an operations center indicating movement of the vehicle without occurrence of the start sequence.
B60R 25/10 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
G08G 1/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers
B60R 25/04 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement
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Methods and systems related to a remote tamper detection
Remote tamper detection, some example embodiment methods including: receiving signals indicative of a location, the receiving by a first device coupled to an asset; periodically sending a signal of operability from the first device to a second device, the second device coupled to the asset, and the second device configured to selectively disable the asset; receiving a first command from a remote operations center, the receiving by the first device; sending a second command from the first device to the second device, wherein the second command is sent responsive to the receiving of the first command; disabling the asset by the second device when receipt of the signal of operability has ceased or the second command is a disable command; and issuing from the first device an indication of the location of the first device, the issuing from the first device by a wireless transmission to the remote operations center.
B60R 25/10 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme
B60R 25/042 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement agissant sur l’alimentation en carburant
B60R 25/045 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement en limitant ou en coupant l’alimentation électrique du système de propulsion
B60R 25/33 - Détection relative au vol ou autres événements relatifs aux systèmes antivol de la géo-localisation, p. ex. en fournissant les coordonnées de géo-localisation (GPS)
B60R 25/04 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement
An onboard device comprising a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, and an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter. The onboard device also comprises a pair of wires where a first wire of the pair of wires is coupled to an analog input port of the A/D converter, and a second wire of the pair of wires is coupled to a reference voltage port of the A/D converter. The onboard device also comprises a cellular transceiver and a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. In some embodiments, the memory of the onboard device stores a program that, when executed causes the processor to monitor, by way of the pair of wires, voltage levels of a main battery of a vehicle for presence of a start sequence of a vehicle, detect movement of the vehicle, and send a message to an operations center indicating movement of the vehicle without occurrence of the start sequence.
B60R 25/10 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme
B60R 25/102 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme un signal étant envoyé vers un lieu distant, p. ex. signal radio transmis à un poste de police, à une entreprise de sécurité ou au propriétaire du véhicule
B60R 25/33 - Détection relative au vol ou autres événements relatifs aux systèmes antivol de la géo-localisation, p. ex. en fournissant les coordonnées de géo-localisation (GPS)
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Methods and systems related to time triggered geofencing
Time Triggered Geo-fencing. At least some of the example embodiments are systems including: a processor; a wireless interface coupled to the processor; and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores a program that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to receive a set of variables related to a geo-fence to be established at a predetermined time for a preset duration; establish the geo-fence at the predetermined time, the geo-fence established for the preset duration; monitor a location of a vehicle using signals received by the processor; and send an alert related to the location of the vehicle if said monitoring indicates the vehicle has crossed the geo-fence within the preset duration.
G08G 1/123 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers indiquant la position de véhicules, p. ex. de véhicules à horaire déterminé
G08G 1/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers
H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
G01S 19/01 - Systèmes de positionnement par satellite à radiophares émettant des messages horodatés, p. ex. GPS [Système de positionnement global], GLONASS [Système global de navigation par satellite] ou GALILEO
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Starter-interrupt device incorporating global positioning system functionality
An onboard starter-interrupt device incorporates Global Positioning System (GPS) functionality in addition to payment schedule enforcement functions. In response to certain events, and/or on a periodic basis, the onboard device transmits vehicle location data to an operations center. In one aspect, a “geo-fence”, or virtual boundary, can be defined; if the vehicle is driven outside the geo-fence, the location information is transmitted to the operations center and/or other action is taken. In response to receiving vehicle location data, the operations center can send a message to cause the onboard device to disable the vehicle, or to present a warning to the vehicle owner, or to notify a third party of the event and/or vehicle location, or any combination thereof.
B60R 25/04 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06Q 40/00 - FinanceAssuranceStratégies fiscalesTraitement des impôts sur les sociétés ou sur le revenu
B60R 25/102 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme un signal étant envoyé vers un lieu distant, p. ex. signal radio transmis à un poste de police, à une entreprise de sécurité ou au propriétaire du véhicule
B60R 25/104 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme caractérisé par le type de signal antivol, p. ex. signaux visuels ou audibles ayant des caractéristiques spéciales
B60R 25/33 - Détection relative au vol ou autres événements relatifs aux systèmes antivol de la géo-localisation, p. ex. en fournissant les coordonnées de géo-localisation (GPS)
B60R 25/045 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement en limitant ou en coupant l’alimentation électrique du système de propulsion
G06Q 20/14 - Architectures de paiement spécialement adaptées aux systèmes de facturation
H04W 4/021 - Services concernant des domaines particuliers, p. ex. services de points d’intérêt, services sur place ou géorepères
G06Q 20/10 - Architectures de paiement spécialement adaptées aux systèmes de transfert électronique de fondsArchitectures de paiement spécialement adaptées aux systèmes de banque à domicile
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06Q 30/02 - MarketingEstimation ou détermination des prixCollecte de fonds
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Methods and systems related to remote power loss detection
Remote power loss detection. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: tracking location of an asset by an onboard device mechanically coupled to the asset, the onboard device electrically coupled to a source of power of the asset, and the onboard device receiving power from the asset; charging a supercapacitor coupled to the onboard device; and then detecting a complete loss of power provided to the onboard device, and the detecting by the onboard device; and after the complete loss of power sending a message by wireless transmission, the sending based on power derived from the supercapacitor, and the message including an indication of a last known voltage provide by the asset prior to the complete loss of power, and the sending by the onboard device after the complete loss of power.
Selectively enabling a vehicle by way of a portable wireless device. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems: a data center; a portable wireless device; and an onboard device affixed to a vehicle. The onboard device communicates to the data center by way of the portable wireless device. The portable wireless device programmed to: send a command to disable the vehicle to the onboard device by way of a first communication protocol; send a command to enable the vehicle to the onboard device by way of the first communication protocol; and send an indication of location of the vehicle to the data center over a second communication protocol.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 3/00 - Commande de la position ou de la direction
G06F 7/00 - Procédés ou dispositions pour le traitement de données en agissant sur l'ordre ou le contenu des données maniées
G06F 17/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques
B60R 25/04 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement
G06Q 30/06 - Transactions d’achat, de vente ou de crédit-bail
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Methods and systems related to time triggered geofencing
Time Triggered Geo-fencing. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: receiving a set of variables related to a geo-fence to be established at a predetermined time for a preset duration; establishing the geo-fence at the predetermined time, the geo-fence established for the preset duration; monitoring the location of the vehicle using signals received by an onboard device coupled to the vehicle; and sending an alert related to the location of the vehicle if said monitoring indicates the vehicle has crossed the geo-fence within the preset duration.
Remote tamper detection. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: receiving signals indicative of a location, the receiving by a first device coupled to an asset; sending, at predetermined time intervals, a signal of operability between the first device and a second device, the second device coupled to the asset, and the second device configured to selectively disable the asset; determining that receipt of the signal of operability has ceased; and issuing an indication of the location of the first device responsive to the determining that receipt of the signal of operability has ceased, the issuing from the first device by a wireless transmission to a remote operations center.
B60R 25/10 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme
B60R 25/102 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme un signal étant envoyé vers un lieu distant, p. ex. signal radio transmis à un poste de police, à une entreprise de sécurité ou au propriétaire du véhicule
B60R 25/00 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules
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Methods and systems related to remote power loss detection
Remote power loss detection. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: tracking location of an asset by an onboard device mechanically coupled to the asset, the onboard device electrically coupled to a source of power of the asset, and the onboard device receiving power from the asset; charging a supercapacitor coupled to the onboard device; and then detecting a complete loss of power provided to the onboard device, and the detecting by the onboard device; and after the complete loss of power sending a message by wireless transmission, the sending based on power derived from the supercapacitor, and the message including an indication of a last known voltage provide by the asset prior to the complete loss of power, and the sending by the onboard device after the complete loss of power.
B60R 25/10 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme
G01R 31/08 - Localisation de défauts dans les câbles, les lignes de transmission ou les réseaux
B60R 25/102 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme un signal étant envoyé vers un lieu distant, p. ex. signal radio transmis à un poste de police, à une entreprise de sécurité ou au propriétaire du véhicule
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Methods and systems related to time triggered geofencing
Time Triggered Geo-fencing. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: receiving a set of variables related to a geo-fence to be established at repeating intervals lasting for a preset duration, each instance of the repeating intervals at a predetermined time; establishing the geo-fence at the predetermined time, the geo-fence established for the preset duration; receiving signals indicative of a location of a vehicle, the receiving by an onboard device coupled to the vehicle; determining if the vehicle has crossed the geo-fence within the preset duration; and if the vehicle has crossed the geo-fence within the preset duration sending an alert related to the location of the vehicle.
G08G 1/123 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers indiquant la position de véhicules, p. ex. de véhicules à horaire déterminé
G08G 1/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers
G08G 1/13 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers indiquant la position de véhicules, p. ex. de véhicules à horaire déterminé à une station centrale l'indicateur étant sous la forme d'une carte
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Methods and systems related to remote tamper detection
Remote tamper detection. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: receiving Global Positioning System (GPS) signals indicative of a location, the receiving by a first device coupled to an asset; periodically sending a signal of operability between the first device and a second device, the second device coupled to the asset, and the second device configured to selectively disable the asset; determining that receipt of the signal of operability has ceased; and then issuing an indication of the location of the first device responsive to the determining that receipt of the signal of operability has ceased, the issuing from the first device by a wireless transmission to a remote operations center.
At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: coupling a tracking device to a vehicle being part of a dealer inventory, the vehicle having an identification number; associating the identification number with the tracking device; creating a geo-fence boundary containing a location of the vehicle; and sending a first message to a lien-holder indicating the vehicle has crossed the geo-fence boundary.
G08B 1/08 - Systèmes de signalisation caractérisés seulement par la forme de transmission du signal utilisant une transmission électrique
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G08B 21/02 - Alarmes pour assurer la sécurité des personnes
G08B 13/14 - Déclenchement mécanique par l'enlèvement ou les essais de déplacement d'articles portatifs
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
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Methods and systems related to remote tamper detection
Remote tamper detection. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: tracking location of an asset by an onboard device mechanically coupled to the asset, the onboard device electrically coupled to a source of power of the asset, and the onboard device receiving power from the asset; detecting a loss of power provided to the onboard device, the loss of power indicative of tampering with the onboard device, and the detecting by the onboard device; and sending a message by wireless transmission, the message indicative of tampering with the onboard device, and the sending by the onboard device during the loss of power.
B60R 25/10 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme
G01R 31/08 - Localisation de défauts dans les câbles, les lignes de transmission ou les réseaux
B60R 25/102 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme un signal étant envoyé vers un lieu distant, p. ex. signal radio transmis à un poste de police, à une entreprise de sécurité ou au propriétaire du véhicule
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING FEEDBACK BASED ON DRIVING BEHAVIOR
Providing feedback based on driving behavior. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: determining an indication of driving behavior of a driver, the determining by: identifying the driver in a vehicle; detecting movement of the vehicle; collecting data related to the driving behavior of the driver; and issuing an alert related to the driving behavior of the driver for the purpose of providing feedback related to the driving behavior.
B60W 50/08 - Interaction entre le conducteur et le système d'aide à la conduite
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
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Method and system for providing feedback based on driving behavior
Providing feedback based on driving behavior. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: determining an indication of driving behavior of a driver, the determining by: identifying the driver in a vehicle; detecting movement of the vehicle; collecting data related to the driving behavior of the driver; and issuing an alert related to the driving behavior of the driver for the purpose of providing feedback related to the driving behavior.
B60Q 1/00 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
G09B 9/052 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules ou autres moyens de transport pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules terrestres caractérisés par des moyens pour enregistrer ou mesurer les performances de l'élève
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING CREDIT RISK FROM DRIVING BEHAVIOR
Determining credit risk from driving behavior. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: determining an indication of credit risk related to a driving behavior of a driver in a vehicle, the determining by: detecting movement of the vehicle; collecting data related to the driving behavior of the driver; and creating the indication of credit risk for the driver.
A password authentication mechanism is capable of determining whether a password has expired without referring to a database or other information repository. Additional information can be encoded in the password without unduly lengthening the password, so that the additional information can be extracted from the password when the user provides the password for authentication purposes. Thus, the password serves as an information-carrying data item as well as acting as an authentication mechanism. Such a password can be used, for example, to provide time-limited access to a vehicle in response to receipt of timely payment, and to disable the vehicle if payment is not made.
G06F 21/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour protéger les calculateurs, leurs composants, les programmes ou les données contre une activité non autorisée
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Methods and systems of rule-based intoxicating substance testing associated with vehicles
Rule-based intoxicating substance testing associated with vehicles. At least some of the various embodiments are methods including: receiving a signal that a prospective driver intends to drive a vehicle; retrieving at least one previously stored rule regarding intoxicating substance testing associated the vehicle; retrieving data relevant to the rule; determining whether intoxicating substance testing is indicated by the rule; enabling the vehicle responsive to an indication that intoxicating substance testing is not indicated; and administering an intoxicating substance test to the prospective driver responsive to an indication that an intoxicating substance test is indicated. And if the intoxicating substance test is administered: enabling the vehicle responsive to the prospective driver passing the intoxicating substance test, the enabling by the onboard device; and disabling the vehicle responsive to the prospective driver failing the intoxicating substance test, the disabling by the onboard device.
B60R 25/10 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme
B60K 28/06 - Dispositifs de sécurité pour la commande des ensembles de propulsion spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ou aménagés dans ceux-ci, p. ex. empêchant l'alimentation en carburant ou l'allumage en cas de danger sensibles à des conditions relatives au conducteur sensibles à l'incapacité du conducteur
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO ESTABLISHING GEO-FENCE BOUNDARIES
Establishing geo-fence boundaries and collecting data. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: detecting a vehicle is located within a first political boundary; establishing a first geo-fence boundary for the vehicle corresponding to the first political boundary, the establishing responsive to detecting the vehicle is within the first political boundary; collecting data regarding the vehicle movement within the first geo-fence boundary; and detecting the vehicle has departed the first geo-fence boundary.
G01S 19/01 - Systèmes de positionnement par satellite à radiophares émettant des messages horodatés, p. ex. GPS [Système de positionnement global], GLONASS [Système global de navigation par satellite] ou GALILEO
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Automated geo-fence boundary configuration and activation
A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof.
Activating geo-fence boundaries and collecting location data. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: activating a geo-fence for a pre-determined area responsive to an event related to a vehicle; receiving Global Positioning System (GPS) signals indicative of a location of the vehicle, the receiving by an onboard device coupled to the vehicle; detecting that the vehicle has crossed the geo-fence; creating a data set comprising data regarding locations of the vehicle with respect to the geo-fence; determining a parameter associated with an existing insurance policy based on the data set.
A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof.
Providing information to an occupant of a vehicle. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: identifying an occupant of a vehicle, the identifying creates an indicia of occupant identity; determining an identity of the vehicle, the determining creates an indicia of vehicle identity; tracking location of the vehicle when occupied by the occupant; and providing information to the occupant, the information selected based on the indicia of occupant identity, the indicia of vehicle identity, and/or the locations of vehicle when occupied by the occupant.
G08G 1/0962 - Dispositions pour donner des instructions variables pour le trafic avec un indicateur monté à l'intérieur du véhicule, p. ex. délivrant des messages vocaux
G06Q 30/02 - MarketingEstimation ou détermination des prixCollecte de fonds
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Methods and systems related to establishing geo-fence boundaries and collecting data
Establishing geo-fence boundaries and collecting data. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: detecting a vehicle is located within a first political boundary; establishing a first geo-fence boundary for the vehicle corresponding to the first political boundary, the establishing responsive to detecting the vehicle is within the first political boundary; collecting data regarding the vehicle movement within the first geo-fence boundary; and detecting the vehicle has departed the first geo-fence boundary.
Rule-based intoxicating substance testing associated with vehicles. At least some of the various embodiments are methods including: receiving a signal that a prospective driver intends to drive a vehicle; retrieving at least one previously stored rule regarding intoxicating substance testing associated the vehicle; retrieving data relevant to the rule; determining whether intoxicating substance testing is indicated by the rule; enabling the vehicle responsive to an indication that intoxicating substance testing is not indicated; and administering an intoxicating substance test to the prospective driver responsive to an indication that an intoxicating substance test is indicated. And if the intoxicating substance test is administered: enabling the vehicle responsive to the prospective driver passing the intoxicating substance test, the enabling by the onboard device; and disabling the vehicle responsive to the prospective driver failing the intoxicating substance test, the disabling by the onboard device.
A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof.
Establishing geo-fence Boundaries. At least some embodiments involve detecting a vehicle has been in a collision, establishing a geo-fence boundary for the vehicle responsive to the detecting, monitoring a movement of the vehicle with respect to the geo-fence boundary, and issuing an alert if movement of the vehicle outside the geo-fence boundary is indicative of improperly departing a scene of the collision.
Selectively enabling a vehicle by way of a portable wireless device. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: enabling a vehicle when a portable wireless device is communicatively coupled to an onboard device by way of a first communication network; sending an indication of location of the vehicle to a data center; and disabling the vehicle when the portable wireless device is no longer communicatively coupled to the onboard device. In some cases, the sending by: receiving global positioning system (GPS) signals by the portable wireless device; establishing that the portable wireless device is proximate to the vehicle; and sending an indication of location to the data center, the sending by the portable wireless device.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 3/00 - Commande de la position ou de la direction
G06F 7/00 - Procédés ou dispositions pour le traitement de données en agissant sur l'ordre ou le contenu des données maniées
G06F 17/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques
G06Q 30/06 - Transactions d’achat, de vente ou de crédit-bail
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Automated geo-fence boundary configuration and activation
A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof.
A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof.
A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof.
A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof.
A password authentication mechanism is capable of determining whether a password has expired without referring to a database or other information repository. Additional information can be encoded in the password without unduly lengthening the password, so that the additional information can be extracted from the password when the user provides the password for authentication purposes. Thus, the password serves as an information-carrying data item as well as acting as an authentication mechanism. Such a password can be used, for example, to provide time-limited access to a vehicle in response to receipt of timely payment, and to disable the vehicle if payment is not made.
G06F 7/04 - Contrôle d'égalité, c.-à-d. pour valeurs égales ou non
G06F 17/30 - Recherche documentaire; Structures de bases de données à cet effet
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
B41K 3/38 - Appareils à timbrer ayant des moyens incorporés pour supporter les objets à timbrer avec des moyens pour déformer ou perforer le matériau à timbrer indépendants des moyens de timbrage
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Starter-interrupt device incorporating global positioning system functionality
An onboard starter-interrupt device incorporates Global Positioning System (GPS) functionality in addition to payment schedule enforcement functions. In response to certain events, and/or on a periodic basis, the onboard device transmits vehicle location data to an operations center. In one aspect, a “geo-fence”, or virtual boundary, can be defined; if the vehicle is driven outside the geo-fence, the location information is transmitted to the operations center and/or other action is taken. In response to receiving vehicle location data, the operations center can send a message to cause the onboard device to disable the vehicle, or to present a warning to the vehicle owner, or to notify a third party of the event and/or vehicle location, or any combination thereof.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06Q 30/02 - MarketingEstimation ou détermination des prixCollecte de fonds
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING FEEDBACK BASED ON DRIVING BEHAVIOR
Providing feedback based on driving behavior. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: determining an indication of driving behavior of a driver, the determining by: identifying the driver in a vehicle; detecting movement of the vehicle; collecting data related to the driving behavior of the driver; and issuing an alert related to the driving behavior of the driver for the purpose of providing feedback related to the driving behavior.
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
B60W 50/08 - Interaction entre le conducteur et le système d'aide à la conduite
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO ESTABLISHING GEO-FENCE BOUNDARIES
Establishing geo-fence boundaries and collecting data. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: detecting a vehicle is located within a first political boundary; establishing a first geo-fence boundary for the vehicle corresponding to the first political boundary, the establishing responsive to detecting the vehicle is within the first political boundary; collecting data regarding the vehicle movement within the first geo-fence boundary; and detecting the vehicle has departed the first geo-fence boundary.
G01S 19/01 - Systèmes de positionnement par satellite à radiophares émettant des messages horodatés, p. ex. GPS [Système de positionnement global], GLONASS [Système global de navigation par satellite] ou GALILEO
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