Methods and systems for monitoring fuel status of vehicles
US7693651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W50/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for monitoring fuel status of a vehicle having a fuel tank includes the steps of determining an amount of fuel in the fuel tank, obtaining a geographic location of the vehicle, calculating a fuel threshold based at least in part on the geographic location, and providing a low fuel indication if the amount of fuel is less than the fuel threshold.
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