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Method for setting an internet protocol address using a vehicle identification number

  • US 20050273505A1
  • Filed: 11/29/2004
  • Published: 12/08/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for setting an Internet Protocol (IP) address for accessing a network, the method comprising the steps of:

  • detecting values that indicate inherent vehicle information from a vehicle identification number (VIN), wherein each vehicle includes the VIN;

    setting a specified bit value for reporting that the IP address is a unique address; and

    combining the set specified bit value with the values that indicate the inherent vehicle information to create the IP address.

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