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Vehicle authorization method and system

US7876201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2008
Grant dateJan 25, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2029

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  • 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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