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Method and system for monitoring interactions with a vehicle

US9230439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2012
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/48
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for monitoring interactions with a vehicle are disclosed, the method comprising associating a mobile device of a user allowed for operating the vehicle with a device capable of providing an indication of a position of the vehicle; obtaining position data from the device capable of providing an indication of a position of the vehicle; obtaining position data from the mobile device associated with the device; comparing the obtained position data from the device with the obtained position data from the mobile device and using the comparison of the position data of the device with the position data of the mobile device to thereby monitor interactions with the vehicle.

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