Telematics method and system
First Claim
1. A telematics method comprising the steps of:
- using an in-vehicle telematics device on a vehicle, obtaining a vehicle data set including at least location and time and at least one device parameter during a time period between vehicle assembly and delivery to a retail customer;
first comparing the data set to first criteria;
responsive to the first comparing, issuing a service report for the vehicle with at least one recommended action for the vehicle before delivery to the retail customer;
second comparing the data set along with additional data sets from additional vehicles to a second criteria; and
issuing a service practices report with at least one recommended action for one of (a) a vehicle assembly plant, (b) a vehicle dealer, (c) a vehicle distribution center and (d) a vehicle logistical support center.
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Abstract
A telematics method comprising the steps of: using a device in a vehicle, obtaining data including at least location and at least one device parameter during a time period between vehicle assembly and delivery to a retail customer; transmitting the data to a remote station for processing; conditionally communicating an alert for the vehicle responsive to the device parameter; and conditionally communicating, response to the device parameter and additional device parameters from additional vehicles, an alert for at least one of (a) a vehicle assembly plant, (b) a vehicle dealer, (c) a vehicle distribution center and (d) a vehicle logistical support center.
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8 Claims
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1. A telematics method comprising the steps of:
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using an in-vehicle telematics device on a vehicle, obtaining a vehicle data set including at least location and time and at least one device parameter during a time period between vehicle assembly and delivery to a retail customer;
first comparing the data set to first criteria;
responsive to the first comparing, issuing a service report for the vehicle with at least one recommended action for the vehicle before delivery to the retail customer;
second comparing the data set along with additional data sets from additional vehicles to a second criteria; and
issuing a service practices report with at least one recommended action for one of (a) a vehicle assembly plant, (b) a vehicle dealer, (c) a vehicle distribution center and (d) a vehicle logistical support center. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5)
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4. A telematics method comprising the steps of:
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using a device installed in a vehicle, obtaining data including at least location and at least one device parameter during a time period between vehicle assembly and delivery to a retail customer;
transmitting the data to a remote station for processing;
conditionally communicating a first alert for the vehicle responsive to the device parameter; and
conditionally communicating, in response to the device parameter and additional device parameters from additional vehicles, a second alert for at least one of (a) a vehicle assembly plant, (b) a vehicle dealer, (c) a vehicle distribution center and (d) a vehicle logistical support center. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. A telematics system comprising:
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a device; and
a remote station, wherein the device is installed in a vehicle and transmits to the remote station data including at least location and at least one device parameter during a time period between vehicle assembly and delivery to a retail customer, and wherein, the remote station conditionally communicates a first alert for the vehicle responsive to the device parameter, and conditionally communicates, in response to the device parameter and additional device parameters from additional vehicles, a second alert for at least one of (a) a vehicle assembly plant, (b) a vehicle dealer, (c) a vehicle distribution center and (d) a vehicle logistical support center.
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