HYDROGEN FUEL CELL VEHICLE WITH WIRELESS DIAGNOSTICS
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1. A system for wireless data collection from a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle comprising:
- (i) a vehicle that includes a fuel cell and an on-board computer;
(ii) transmitter for transmitting data from the on-board computer; and
(iii) wireless mechanism for receiving the data.
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Abstract
A system for wireless data collection from a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, comprising: A vehicle that includes a fuel cell and an on-board computer; Transmitter for transmitting data from the on-board computer; and Wireless mechanism for receiving the data.
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29 Claims
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1. A system for wireless data collection from a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle comprising:
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(i) a vehicle that includes a fuel cell and an on-board computer;
(ii) transmitter for transmitting data from the on-board computer; and
(iii) wireless mechanism for receiving the data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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- 12. Vehicle comprising a fuel cell, an on-board computer capable of monitoring variables affected by the performance of the fuel cell and a transmitter for transmitting the data.
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20. A system for detecting hydrogen leaks in a vehicle powered by hydrogen, comprising:
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(i) at least one sensor for detecting hydrogen; and
(ii) a transmitter for transmitting data from the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for alerting the driver of a vehicle powered by hydrogen of any hydrogen leaks, consisting of:
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(i) monitoring at least one sensor for detecting hydrogen on each hydrogen source on-board the vehicle; and
(ii) creating an alert if a leak is detected.
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26. A method for alerting the maintenance center for vehicles powered by hydrogen of any hydrogen leaks, consisting of:
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(i) monitoring at least one sensor for detecting hydrogen on each hydrogen source on-board the vehicle;
(ii) creating an alert if a leak is detected; and
(iii) transmitting the alert to the maintenance center.
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27. A method for detecting and containing a hydrogen leak in a vehicle powered by hydrogen, consisting of:
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(i) monitoring at least one sensor for detecting hydrogen on each hydrogen source; and
(ii) automatically activating a safety shut off valve if a leak is detected.
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28. A system for collecting, storing, and displaying data transmitted from a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle comprising:
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(i) a mechanism for transmitting data from at least one hydrogen fuel cell vehicle;
(ii) a mechanism for collecting the data transmitted from at least one hydrogen fuel cell vehicle;
(iii) a mechanism for storing the data collected from at least one hydrogen fuel cell vehicle; and
(iv) a mechanism for displaying the data collected from at least one hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.
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29. A method for collecting, storing, and displaying data from a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle including:
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(i) utilizing an on-board computer to monitor and collect performance data;
(ii) utilizing a wireless transmission mechanism for transmitting the collected performance data;
(iii) storing transmitted data on computer readable media; and
(iv) displaying collected performance data in graphic and/or numeric forms.
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