Determination of vehicle status data via tracking of connected devices
US12122390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/45
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for obtaining vehicle status data includes a location sensor configured to obtain location data for one or more connected devices in or around the vehicle. The vehicle has a plurality of seats, including at least one seat without an occupant sensor. The location data is obtained based at least partially on radiofrequency waves. A command unit is adapted to receive the location data. The command unit has a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. The command unit is adapted to obtain the vehicle status data in real time based in part on the location data of the one or more connected devices, the vehicle status data including a total number of occupants in the vehicle.
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