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Driver authentication system and method for monitoring and controlling vehicle usage

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  • US 10,259,470 B2
  • Filed: 10/27/2016
  • Issued: 04/16/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle control system, comprising:

  • a wireless identification and data logging module;

    a master control unit in a vehicle for wirelessly authenticating at least one occupant via said wireless driver identification and data logging module and associating an operating profile with said at least one occupant;

    a module for receiving at least location and speed information in association with a movement of said vehicle;

    a data logging device that records vehicle operation data associated with a use of said vehicle, the vehicle operation data comprising at least said location and speed information received from said module; and

    a slave control unit in said vehicle and which communicates with said master control unit, wherein said slave control unit receives commands from said master control unit and generate an alarm signal;

    wherein said master control unit provides operation governance of said vehicle within said operating profile.

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