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Enhanced automotive monitoring system using sound

US7085635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2004
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/0153
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The vehicular monitoring system obtains audio information from the speech of occupants within the vehicle and then processes that audio information to extract information about the behavior of the vehicle occupants. Using the behavioral information the system then assesses whether said behavior is in compliance with a predefined set of rules. Severe violations are reported to a third party via cellular telephone or other means. Less severe violations are recorded in a log file that is subsequently uploaded to a networked computer system for review and analysis. The behavioral rules used to assess violations may be modified by the administrative user.

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