Method and apparatus for vehicle-based data gathering
US9310216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/024
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer implemented method includes accessing a list containing one or more items for purchase. The method further includes receiving a vehicle location. The method also includes searching for one or more stores within a predefined distance of the vehicle location, which sell at least one item from the list, and the prices those stores offer. Additionally, the method includes recommending a stop at at least one of the one or more stores, and providing directions to a store for which a stop was recommended.
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