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Method for obtaining electronic vehicle identification number (VIN)

US8321524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2006
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G1/017
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for obtaining an electronic Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from a vehicle. According to one embodiment, an electronic VIN request is generated at the vehicle through a vehicle user interface, such as a visual display, a microphone, a speaker, a keypad, or an electronic control or button. According to another embodiment, the electronic VIN request is generated at an entity, such as a remote call center, that is remotely located from the vehicle. In either case, the electronic VIN request causes the vehicle hardware to query one or more vehicle electronic module(s) for electronic VIN(s) stored therein, so that output related to the electronic VIN(s) can be provided.

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