Device and method for supervising and modifying vehicle operation
US11390262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B29/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle control system is disclosed for modifying vehicle operation and includes an engine control unit having at least one processor. A vehicle network is provided as well as a first handheld wireless device having a GPS module, a local wireless communication module, and a distance wireless communication module. A gauge has a wireless communication module operable to communicate with the first handheld wireless device and at least one display for communicating information to a user regarding vehicle operating parameters. Memory accessible by the processor and memory having software stored thereon are provided, the software being configured for execution by the processor and including instructions for providing a boundary map within which the vehicle may operate under normal operating conditions. The vehicle is placed in a degraded operating mode if the vehicle moves outside of the boundary.
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