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Method for collecting data and system for accomplishing the same

US8390474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2010
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/008
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for collecting data is disclosed herein. The method involves selecting, via a processor associated with a telematics service center, a mobile vehicle to collect data from a sensor configured to wirelessly communicate with one or more selected vehicles and, via a telematics unit disposed in the selected mobile vehicle, receiving data collected by the sensor. The method further involves, via the telematics unit, transmitting the data from the telematics unit to a data aggregator and reporting the data from the data aggregator to a facility. Also disclosed herein is a system for accomplishing the same.

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