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Method and apparatus for changing vehicle behavior based on current vehicle location and zone definitions mandated by a remote user

  • US 10,668,932 B2
  • Filed: 12/05/2019
  • Issued: 06/02/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for restricting fleet vehicle operation based on a location of the fleet vehicle, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a remote user with a computing device displaying a graphical user interface, including a map and a menu offering a set of predefined vehicle behaviors, thereby enabling the remote user to define a zone on the map and to indicate a mandated set of vehicle behaviors for the zone;

    (b) automatically collecting vehicle location data during operation of the fleet vehicle, the fleet vehicle at every moment being at a current location;

    (c) automatically analyzing current fleet vehicle location data to determine if the fleet vehicle is within the zone; and

    (d) when the fleet vehicle is within the zone, automatically controlling the fleet vehicle to conform to the mandated set of vehicle behaviors for the zone.

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