Systems and methods for managing and communicating vehicle notifications for various circumstances
US10366370B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/008
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for retrieving and compiling vehicle information from a variety of sources, and assessing circumstances or events based upon the vehicle information. A central entity, such as an insurance provider, may receive the vehicle information and avail information related to a plurality of vehicles to vehicle owners or operators in a single source dashboard. The central entity may assess the vehicle circumstances to determine whether to notify the individuals of an event, such as a vehicle recall or upcoming maintenance, and then generate notifications and communicate the notifications to the individuals. The notifications may enable the individuals to take maintenance, repair, update, and/or other actions to manage the circumstances and potentially avoid situations that may cause unnecessary financial commitments or vehicle damage. The insurance provider may adjust auto insurance premiums, discounts, rewards, or rebates based upon the type or usage of the dashboard functionality utilized by an insured.
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