Methods and systems for communicating vehicular data
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1. A method of obtaining a diagnostic message from a vehicle, the method comprising:
- receiving a communication comprising the diagnostic message, the communication sent to a manufacturer of the vehicle;
determining by the manufacturer that the diagnostic message represents a signal indicative of an output of an accelerometer received by an electronic control module; and
determining by the manufacturer that the diagnostic message represents an emergency, wherein the manufacturer contacts an emergency crew.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and vehicles are disclosed for obtaining a diagnostic message. A communication is received including the diagnostic message. The communication has been sent to a manufacturer of the vehicle. The manufacturer determines that the diagnostic message represents a signal indicative of an output of an accelerometer received by an electronic control module. The manufacturer determines that the diagnostic message represents an emergency and contacts an emergency crew.
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1. A method of obtaining a diagnostic message from a vehicle, the method comprising:
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receiving a communication comprising the diagnostic message, the communication sent to a manufacturer of the vehicle;
determining by the manufacturer that the diagnostic message represents a signal indicative of an output of an accelerometer received by an electronic control module; and
determining by the manufacturer that the diagnostic message represents an emergency, wherein the manufacturer contacts an emergency crew. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14)
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7. A vehicle, comprising:
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an electronic control module receiving vehicular data; and
wireless equipment communicating the vehicular data to a manufacturer of the vehicle, wherein the manufacturer of the vehicle determines that the vehicular data represents an emergency, and wherein the manufacturer contacts an emergency crew on behalf of an occupant of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of obtaining vehicular data from a vehicle, the method comprising:
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receiving a communication comprising the vehicular data, the communication sent to a manufacturer of the vehicle;
determining by the manufacturer that the vehicular data represents a condition requiring service;
contacting by the manufacturer a dealer to perform the service; and
scheduling by the manufacturer an appointment for the service. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 15, 16)
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