Systems and methods for collecting information from vehicle devices via a vehicle data bus
US9171460B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/08
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention continuously collecting information via a vehicle data bus, store the information in a database, and retrieve the information in response to requests from remote devices. One embodiment includes a vehicle position determining device, a wireless communications device, and a controller spaced apart from the at least one operable vehicle device and connected to the vehicle data bus so that the vehicle data bus extends from said controller to the at least one operable vehicle device. The controller is configured to query the at least one vehicle device via the vehicle data bus and store the information provided in a database, and receive requests for information from a remote device via the wireless communications device, query the database for the requested information and send the requested information to the remote device via the wireless communications device.
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