Vehicle generated data

• US 10,373,405 B2
• Filed: 09/23/2016
• Issued: 08/06/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
• Original Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
• Inventors: Abuelsaad, Tamer E., Boss, Gregory J., Moore, Jr., John E., Rendahl, Randy A.
• Primary Examiner(s): Shafi, Muhammad
• Application Number:
  US15/274,580
• Publication Number:
  US 20180089909A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,047 Days
• Field of Search: 701 325
• CPC Class Codes: G01C 22/02 by conversion into electric waveforms and subsequent integration, e.g. using tachometer generator G01C22/002, G01C22/004, G01C22/006 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 5/008 communicating information to a remotely located station transmission systems for measured values G08C
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 5/06 in graphical form
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 5/085 using electronic data carriers
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 5/12 in graphical form

Abstract

Embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method of generating data of a vehicle. The method includes tracking, using a processor system, mileage data that represents a number of miles driven by the vehicle. The method further includes storing, using a memory system, the mileage data. The method further includes tracking, using the processor system, operating data that represents how the vehicle has been operated. The method further includes storing, using the memory system, the operating data. The method further includes generating, using the processor system, a map that maps relationships among the mileage data and the operating data.

Claims

1. A computer-implemented method of determining wear on a pre-owned vehicle, the computer-implemented method comprising:

tracking, using a processor system, first mileage data that represents a first number of miles driven by the vehicle during a first time period when the vehicle is owned by a first owner;

storing, using a memory system, the first mileage data;

tracking, using the processor system, a first set of operating data that represents a first operating parameter, wherein the first operating parameter is selected to represent a first measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the first set of operating data;

tracking, using the processor system, a second set of operating data that represents a second operating parameter, wherein the second operating parameter is selected to represent a second measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the second set of operating data;

storing, using the memory system, the first set of operating data, the second set of operating data, the first operating parameter, and the second operating parameter;

tracking, using the processor system, first ownership data that represents a first owner of the vehicle during the time the first number of miles was driven by the vehicle;

storing, using the memory, the first ownership data;

generating in real time, using the processor system, a map that maps, for each of the first number of miles driven by the vehicle, relationships among the first set of operating data, the second set of operating data, and the first ownership data;

analyzing, using the processor system, the map and known performance standards to determine, for the first number of miles driven by the vehicle during the first time period when the vehicle is owned by the first owner, a text description or a diagram illustration configured to communicate how the vehicle was driven.

2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 further comprising:

tracking, using the processor system, time data that represents periods of time during which the vehicle was operated; and

storing, using the memory system, the time data.

3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2, wherein the map further maps, for each of the number of miles driven by the vehicle, relationships among the time data, the first set of operating data, the second set of operating data, and the first ownership data.

4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 further comprising:

tracking, using the processor system, second mileage data that represents a second number of miles driven by the vehicle during a second time period when the vehicle is owned by a second owner;

storing, using a memory system, the second mileage data;

tracking, using the processor system, a third set of operating data that represents a third operating parameter, wherein the third operating parameter is selected to represent a third measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the third set of operating data;

tracking, using the processor system, a fourth set of operating data that represents a fourth operating parameter, wherein the fourth operating parameter is selected to represent a fourth measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the fourth set of operating data;

storing, using the memory system, the third set of operating data, the fourth set of operating data, the third operating parameter, and the fourth operating parameter;

tracking, using the processor system, second ownership data that represents the second owner of the vehicle during the time the second number of miles was driven by the vehicle;

storing, using the memory, the second ownership data;

generating in real time, using the processor system, the map to map, for each of the second number of miles driven by the vehicle, relationships among the third set of operating data, the fourth set of operating data, and the second ownership data; and

analyzing, using the processor system, the map and known performance standards to determine, for the second number of miles driven by the vehicle during the second time period when the vehicle is owned by the second owner, another text description or another diagram illustration configured to communicate how the vehicle was driven.

5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 further comprising storing the map in a relational database.

6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 further comprising:

incorporating the map into a graphical user interface (GUI); and

displaying the GUI on a display;

wherein the GUI comprises an ability to search the map based on at least one search criterion.

7. The computer-implemented method of claim 6, wherein the GUI comprises an ability to:

sort the map based on at least one sort criterion; and

compare the map based on at least one comparison criterion.

8. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein analyzing the map and the known performance standards further comprises:

selecting from the map a portion of the first set of operating data that corresponds in the map to a selected portion of the first mileage data and the first owner; and

determining, based on comparing the portion of the first set of operating data to the known performance standards for first set of operating data, a level of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the portion of the first set of operating data;

wherein the text description or the diagram illustration configured to communicate how the vehicle was driven is based on the level of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the portion of the first set of operating data.

9. A computer system for tracking wear on a pre-owned vehicle, the system comprising:

a memory system; and

a processor system communicatively coupled to the memory system, wherein the processor system and the memory system are configured to;

track first mileage data that represents a first number of miles driven by the vehicle during a first time period when the vehicle is owned by a first owner;

store the first mileage data;

track a first set of operating data that represents a first operating parameter, wherein the first operating parameter is selected to represent a first measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the first set of operating data;

track a second set of operating data that represents a second operating parameter, wherein the second operating parameter is selected to represent a second measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the second set of operating data;

store the first set of operating data, the second set of operating data, the first operating parameter, and the second operating parameter;

track first ownership data that represents the first owner of the vehicle during the time the first number of miles was driven by the vehicle;

store the first ownership data;

generate in real time a map that maps, for each of the first number of miles driven by the vehicle, relationships among the first set of operating data, the second set of operating data, and the first ownership data;

analyzing, using the processor system, the map and known performance standards to determine, for the first number of miles driven by the vehicle during the first time period when the vehicle is owned by the first owner, a text description or a diagram illustration configured to communicate how the vehicle was driven.

10. The computer system of claim 9, wherein the processor system and the memory system are further configured to:

track time data that represents periods of time during which the vehicle was operated; and

store the time data.

11. The computer system of claim 10, wherein the map further maps, for each of the number of miles driven by the vehicle, relationships among the time data, the first set of operating data, the second set of operating data, and the first ownership data.

12. The computer system of claim 9, wherein the processor system and the memory system are further configured to:

track second mileage data that represents a second number of miles driven by the vehicle during a second time period when the vehicle is owned by a second owner;

store the second mileage data;

track a third set of operating data that represents a third operating parameter, wherein the third operating parameter is selected to represent a third measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the third set of operating data;

track a fourth set of operating data that represents a fourth operating parameter, wherein the fourth operating parameter is selected to represent a fourth measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the fourth set of operating data;

store the third set of operating data, the fourth set of operating data, the third operating parameter, and the fourth operating parameter;

track second ownership data that represents the second owner of the vehicle during the time the second number of miles was driven by the vehicle;

store the second ownership data;

generate in real time the map to map, for each of the second number of miles driven by the vehicle, relationships among the third set of operating data, the fourth set of operating data, and the second ownership data; and

analyzing, using the processor system, the map and known performance standards to determine, for the second number of miles driven by the vehicle during the second time period when the vehicle is owned by the second owner, another text description or another diagram illustration configured to communicate how the vehicle was driven.

13. The computer system of claim 9, wherein the processor system and the memory system are further configured to store the map in a relational database.

14. The computer system of claim 9, wherein the processor system and the memory system are further configured to:

incorporate the map into a graphical user interface (GUI); and

display the GUI on a display;

wherein the GUI comprises an ability to search the map based on at least one search criterion.

15. The computer system of claim 14, wherein the GUI comprises an ability to:

sort the map based on at least one sort criterion; and

compare the map based on at least one comparison criterion.

16. The computer system of claim 15, wherein analyzing the map and the known performance standards further comprises:

selecting from the map a portion of the first set of operating data that corresponds in the map to a selected portion of the first mileage data and the first owner; and

determine, based on comparing the portion of the first set of operating data to performance standards for first set of operating data, a level of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the portion of the first set of operating data;

wherein the text description or the diagram illustration configured to communicate how the vehicle was driven is based on the level of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the portion of the first set of operating data.

17. A computer program product for tracking wear on a pre-owned vehicle, the computer program product comprising:

a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, wherein the computer readable storage medium is not a transitory signal per se, the program instructions readable by a processor system to cause the processor system to perform a method comprising;

tracking first mileage data that represents a first number of miles driven by the vehicle during a first time period when the vehicle is owned by a first owner;

storing the first mileage data;

tracking a first set of operating data that represents a first operating parameter, wherein the first operating parameter is selected to represent a first measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the first set of operating data;

tracking a second set of operating data that represents a second operating parameter, wherein the second operating parameter is selected to represent a second measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the second set of operating data;

storing the first set of operating data, the second set of operating data, the first operating parameter, and the second operating parameter;

tracking first ownership data that represents the first owner of the vehicle during the time the first number of miles was driven by the vehicle;

storing the first ownership data;

generating in real time a map that maps, for each of the first number of miles driven by the vehicle, relationships among the first set of operating data, the second set of operating data, and the first ownership data; and

analyzing, using the processor system, the map and known performance standards to determine, for the second number of miles driven by the vehicle during the second time period when the vehicle is owned by the second owner, another text description or another diagram illustration configured to communicate how the vehicle was driven.

18. The computer program product of claim 17 further comprising:

tracking time data that represents periods of time during which the vehicle was operated; and

storing the time data;

wherein the map further maps, for each of the number of miles driven by the vehicle, relationships among the time data, the first set of operating data, the second set of operating data, and the first ownership data.

19. The computer program product of claim 17 further comprising:

tracking second mileage data that represents a second number of miles driven by the vehicle during a second time period when the vehicle is owned by a second owner;

storing the second mileage data;

tracking a third set of operating data that represents a third operating parameter, wherein the third operating parameter is selected to represent a third measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the third set of operating data;

tracking a fourth set of operating data that represents a fourth operating parameter, wherein the fourth operating parameter is selected to represent a fourth measure of wear on the vehicle as a result of the vehicle generating the fourth set of operating data;

storing the third set of operating data, the fourth set of operating data, the third operating parameter, and the fourth operating parameter;

tracking second ownership data that represents the second owner of the vehicle during the time the second number of miles was driven by the vehicle;

storing the second ownership data;

generating in real time the map that maps, for each of the second number of miles driven by the vehicle, relationships among the third set of operating data, the fourth set of operating data, and the second ownership data; and

analyzing, using the processor system, the map and known performance standards to determine, for the second number of miles driven by the vehicle during the second time period when the vehicle is owned by the second owner, another text description or another diagram illustration configured to communicate how the vehicle was driven.

20. The computer program product of claim 17 further comprising:

storing the map in a relational database;

incorporating the map into a graphical user interface (GUI); and

displaying the GUI on a display;

wherein the GUI comprises an ability to search the map based on at least one search criterion;

wherein the GUI comprises an ability to sort the map based on at least one sort criterion;

wherein the GUI comprises an ability to compare the map based on at least one comparison criterion.