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Method, system, and apparatus of vehicle and fleet operator profile automation and deployment

US9308879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2008
Grant dateApr 12, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R16/037
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method, system, and device are presented for customizing vehicles for drivers using a vehicle-operator profile. The vehicle-operator profile contains adjustable-vehicle-related parameters related to one or more adjustable devices, such as power seats, power mirrors and entertainment devices, in a vehicle. The adjustable-vehicle-related parameters may be determined by data entry, by simulation of the vehicle, and/or by data processing, including processing ergonomic data for the driver. The adjustable-vehicle-related parameters may be stored on a profile-storage device and may be downloaded to the adjustable devices via a vehicle-setting-storage device. The adjustable devices may change based on the adjustable-vehicle-related parameters. If the adjustable devices are adjusted, the adjustable-vehicle-related parameters in the vehicle-operator profile may be updated to reflect the adjustments to the adjustable devices.

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