SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING RFID TAGS TO MANAGE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
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1. A system for managing parts information in a vehicle, comprising:
- a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader configured to read data from RFID tags affixed to parts located throughout the vehicle, wherein each RFID tag uniquely identifies a part;
a data processing system configured to process the data obtained by the RFID reader; and
a service application that provides service related information to an end user based on an installation or removal of a part from the vehicle.
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Abstract
A system and method for utilizing RFID tags to manage automotive parts. A system is provided that includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader configured to read data from RFID tags affixed to parts located throughout a vehicle, wherein each RFID tag uniquely identifies a part; a data processing system configured to process the data obtained by the RFID reader; and a service application that provides service related information to an end user based on an installation or removal of a part from the vehicle.
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1. A system for managing parts information in a vehicle, comprising:
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a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader configured to read data from RFID tags affixed to parts located throughout the vehicle, wherein each RFID tag uniquely identifies a part;
a data processing system configured to process the data obtained by the RFID reader; and
a service application that provides service related information to an end user based on an installation or removal of a part from the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for managing parts information in a vehicle, comprising:
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reading data from radio frequency identification (RFID) tags affixed to parts located throughout the vehicle, wherein each RFID tag uniquely identifies a part;
storing the data obtained by the RFID reader in a database; and
generating service related information to an end user based on an installation or removal of a part from the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A vehicle having a system for managing parts information, comprising:
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a plurality of parts, each having an radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that uniquely identifies the part;
an RFID reader configured to read data from the RFID tags;
a computer system having;
a data processing system configured to process parts data obtained by the RFID reader;
a database for storing parts data; and
a service application that provides service related information to an end user based on a detected part installation in or removal from the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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