Method and system of managing service reminders and promotions using mileage estimates
US7617028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/02
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and system for screening and sending appropriate promotions with a system for generating and sending service reminders based on the estimated mileage the vehicle. The mileage of the vehicle can be estimated based on the age of the vehicle, or it can be based on the last known mileage of the vehicle and estimating the additional mileage using average vehicle mileage statistics. The mileage of the vehicle may be estimated based on actual vehicle history, and may be adjusted based on the characteristics of the vehicle, the driver, or the geographic location of the vehicle. Promotions may be screened according to mileage, vehicle characteristics, vehicle operational characteristics, driver preferences or characteristics, or seasonal characteristics.
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