Vehicle loading and unloading detection
US9302859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/0816
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for determining vehicle loading and unloading comprises an acceleration detector provided on a vehicle, a location detector for detecting the location of the vehicle and a processor that receives information detected by the acceleration detector and location detector and determines whether the detected acceleration is due to vehicle loading, unloading or travel, based on the received information. A timer may be started, when vehicle loading or unloading is determined, such that the amount of time spent loading or unloading the vehicle may be obtained. Also, a condition of a traveled surface may be determined based on information received from the acceleration detector and location detector.
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