Method for alerting a vehicle user to refuel prior to exceeding a remaining driving distance
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1. A method for alerting a vehicle user to refuel prior to exceeding a remaining driving distance, the method comprising:
- monitoring vehicle fuel conditions;
determining a remaining driving distance of the vehicle using the vehicle fuel conditions;
monitoring a position of the vehicle; and
providing to the user a location of at least one refueling station within the remaining driving distance of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A method for alerting a vehicle user to refuel prior to exceeding a remaining driving distance includes monitoring vehicle fuel conditions. The remaining driving distance of the vehicle is determined through analysis of the vehicle fuel conditions. The position of the vehicle is monitored, and the user is provided with a location of at least one refueling station within the remaining driving distance of the vehicle.
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1. A method for alerting a vehicle user to refuel prior to exceeding a remaining driving distance, the method comprising:
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monitoring vehicle fuel conditions;
determining a remaining driving distance of the vehicle using the vehicle fuel conditions;
monitoring a position of the vehicle; and
providing to the user a location of at least one refueling station within the remaining driving distance of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for alerting a vehicle user to refuel prior to exceeding a remaining driving distance, the method comprising:
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means for monitoring vehicle fuel conditions;
means for determining the remaining driving distance;
means for monitoring a position of a vehicle; and
means for providing to the user a location of at least one refueling station within the remaining driving distance of the vehicle.
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15. A method for alerting a vehicle user to refuel prior to exceeding a remaining driving distance, the method comprising:
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monitoring a position of a vehicle via a location detection system operatively disposed in the vehicle;
monitoring vehicle fuel conditions;
determining a remaining driving distance of the vehicle through analysis of the vehicle fuel conditions;
providing to the user a location of at least one refueling station within the remaining driving distance of the vehicle; and
alerting the user to refuel prior to exceeding the remaining driving distance. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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