Methods of theft prevention or mitigation
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method of vehicle theft prevention or mitigation, the method comprising:
- collecting, by one or more processors of a vehicle controller or one or more remote servers, authorized driver-related data associated with one or more authorized drivers of a vehicle, wherein the authorized driver-related data includes telematics data regarding (a) vehicle operation by the one or more authorized drivers over a period of time including multiple vehicle trips, and (b) movements of the vehicle generated by one or more mobile devices associated with the one or more authorized drivers;
collecting, by the one or more processors, current driver-related data associated with an individual currently driving the vehicle, wherein the current driver-related data includes telematics data regarding current vehicle operation by the individual currently driving the vehicle;
determining, by the one or more processors, that the individual currently driving the vehicle is not one of the one or more authorized drivers of the vehicle based upon (i) the authorized driver-related data, and (ii) the current driver-related data; and
causing, by the one or more processors, operation of the vehicle to be disabled when it is determined that the individual currently driving the vehicle is not one of the one or more authorized drivers of the vehicle.
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Abstract
In system and methods for theft prevention or mitigation, driver-related data associated with one or more authorized drivers of an insured vehicle may be collected over time. The authorized drivers and the insured vehicle may be covered by an insurance policy issued by an insurance provider. Based upon the collected driver-related data, a database associated with the authorized drivers may be built. Current driver-related data associated with an individual currently driving, attempting to start, or sitting in a seat of the insured vehicle may be collected. It may be determined, using both the database and the current driver-related data, that the individual is not among the authorized drivers. A disablement of an operation of the insured vehicle may be caused, and/or the individual may be caused to be prevented from starting or otherwise operating the insured vehicle, to facilitate preventing or mitigating theft of the insured vehicle.
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17 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method of vehicle theft prevention or mitigation, the method comprising:
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collecting, by one or more processors of a vehicle controller or one or more remote servers, authorized driver-related data associated with one or more authorized drivers of a vehicle, wherein the authorized driver-related data includes telematics data regarding (a) vehicle operation by the one or more authorized drivers over a period of time including multiple vehicle trips, and (b) movements of the vehicle generated by one or more mobile devices associated with the one or more authorized drivers; collecting, by the one or more processors, current driver-related data associated with an individual currently driving the vehicle, wherein the current driver-related data includes telematics data regarding current vehicle operation by the individual currently driving the vehicle; determining, by the one or more processors, that the individual currently driving the vehicle is not one of the one or more authorized drivers of the vehicle based upon (i) the authorized driver-related data, and (ii) the current driver-related data; and causing, by the one or more processors, operation of the vehicle to be disabled when it is determined that the individual currently driving the vehicle is not one of the one or more authorized drivers of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for vehicle theft prevention or mitigation, the system comprising:
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one or more processors; and one or more memories storing executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to; collect authorized driver-related data associated with one or more authorized drivers of a vehicle, wherein the authorized driver-related data includes telematics data regarding vehicle operation by the one or more authorized drivers over a period of time including multiple vehicle trips; collect current driver-related data associated with an individual currently driving the vehicle, wherein the current driver-related data includes telematics data regarding current vehicle operation by the individual currently driving the vehicle; determine that the individual currently driving the vehicle is not one of the one or more authorized drivers of the vehicle based upon (i) the authorized driver-related data, and (ii) the current driver-related data; transmit a notification of a potential unauthorized use of the vehicle to a mobile device associated with an owner of the vehicle or associated with the one or more authorized drivers of the vehicle for presentation; receive a verification that the potential unauthorized use of the vehicle is an unauthorized use of the vehicle from the mobile device; and cause operation of the vehicle to be disabled when it is determined that the individual currently driving the vehicle is not one of the one or more authorized drivers of the vehicle and in response to receiving the verification of the unauthorized use of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium storing executable instructions for vehicle theft prevention or mitigation that, when executed by one or more processors of a computer system, cause the computer system to:
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collect authorized driver-related data associated with one or more authorized drivers of a vehicle, wherein the authorized driver-related data includes telematics data regarding vehicle operation by the one or more authorized drivers over a period of time including multiple vehicle trips; collect current driver-related data associated with an individual currently driving the vehicle, wherein the current driver-related data includes telematics data regarding current vehicle operation by the individual currently driving the vehicle; determine that the individual currently driving the vehicle is not one of the one or more authorized drivers of the vehicle based upon (i) the authorized driver-related data, and (ii) the current driver-related data; transmit a notification of a potential unauthorized use of the vehicle to a mobile device associated with an owner of the vehicle or associated with the one or more authorized drivers of the vehicle for presentation; receive a verification that the potential unauthorized use of the vehicle is an unauthorized use of the vehicle from the mobile device; and cause operation of the vehicle to be disabled when it is determined that the individual currently driving the vehicle is not one of the one or more authorized drivers of the vehicle and in response to receiving the verification of the unauthorized use of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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