Vehicle authorization method and system
US7876201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2325/304
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle authorization method and system. The method includes transmitting, by a computing system in a vehicle, a first request for enabling the vehicle for a driver. The computing system receives vehicle identification data associated with the vehicle. The computing system identifies the driver. The computing system transmits a second request for information associated with the driver. The computing system receives driver's license data associated with the driver, a list comprising authorized drivers for the vehicle, and insurance data associated with the driver and the vehicle. The computing system analyzes the vehicle identification data, the driver's license data, the list, and the insurance data. The computing system performs specified functions associated with the vehicle. The computing system generates and stores a report indicating the specified functions.
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