Proactive low fuel warning system and method
US8504236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/3697
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A proactive low-fuel warning system provides notifications to a vehicle operator that the energy or fuel remaining in a fuel supply or energy storage device is insufficient to reach a fueling station. When fuel level is too low or the energy stored in a batter is insufficient, the system can be configured to inhibit vehicle operation. Emergency communications can be sent automatically when fuel is depleted, nearly depleted with inclusion of location information by which the vehicles current location can be determined by emergency service providers.
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