Radio frequency identification tag embedded in the windshields of vehicle for wirelessly determining vehicle identification, location and toll collection

• US 20080068180A1
• Filed: 09/11/2006
• Published: 03/20/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Douglas M. Williams, Steven W. Powell
• Original Assignee: Douglas M. Williams, Steven W. Powell
• Inventors: Williams, Douglas M., Powell, Steven W.
• Application Number:
  US11/518,578
• Publication Number:
  US 20080068180A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/572.8
• CPC Class Codes: G07B 15/063 using wireless information transmission between the vehicle and a fixed station identification of vehicles G08G
• CPC Class Codes: G08G 1/017 identifying vehicles G08G1/015, G08G1/054 take precedence

Abstract

A system enables collection of data using a radar challenging units familiar in RF tagging system in communication with RFid tags embedded in windshields associated with motor vehicles. The edge of a windshield is fabricated with a slot either before or during the manufacturing of the windshield. The slot is usable to accept an RFid tag and associated electronics. Once electronics are installed in the slot it can be sealed for tamper resistance and weather protection. Wiring providing power and data transfer to the RF tags can be routed from the edge of the windshield through rubber sealing surrounding the windshield and car frame, and be routed into internal compartments of the vehicle for applications where data/computer integration is desired. Collectable data includes: VIN, registration status, inspection status, insurance status, Amber alert, licensing information and others.

Claims

1. System wirelessly providing data from a vehicle when challenged via RFid tag systems, comprising:

a windshield having a slot formed along the edge and adapted to accept an RFid tag; and

an RFid tag located within said slot;

wherein said RFid tag is responsive from remote radar challenges by providing an RF transmission of data therefrom.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein said RFid tag is adapted to provide data when challenged by radar, said data including at least one of:

vehicle identification numbers (VIN), motor vehicle registration status, motor vehicle inspection status, insurance compliance status, Amber Alert, emission compliance status, speed, toll account information, global positioning system (GPS) data, location status, motor vehicle security/retrieval status.

3. The system of claim 1 including a challenger provided in the form of at least one of a hand held radar unit.

4. The system of claim 3 wherein said RFid tag is adapted to provide data when challenged by radar, said data including at least one of:

vehicle identification numbers (VIN), motor vehicle registration status, motor vehicle inspection status, insurance compliance status, Amber Alert, emission compliance status, speed, toll account information, global positioning system (GPS) data, location status, motor vehicle security/retrieval status.

5. The system of claim 1 including a challenger provided in the form of at least one of a radar associated with a tollbooth, or installed in structures associated with roads.

6. The system of claim 5 wherein said RFid tag is adapted to provide data when challenged by radar, said data including at least one of:

vehicle identification numbers (VIN), motor vehicle registration status, motor vehicle inspection status, insurance compliance status, Amber Alert, emission compliance status, speed, toll account information, global positioning system (GPS) data, location status, motor vehicle security/retrieval status.

7. The system of claim 1 including a challenger provided in the form of at least one of a radar installed in structures associated with roads including at least one of:

bridges, overpasses, intersection signals.

8. The system of claim 7 wherein said RFid tag is adapted to provide data when challenged by radar, said data including at least one of:

vehicle identification numbers (VIN), motor vehicle registration status, motor vehicle inspection status, insurance compliance status, Amber Alert, emission compliance status, speed, toll account information, global positioning system (GPS) data, location status, motor vehicle security/retrieval status.

9. A windshield having a slot formed along its edge, said slot adapted to accept an RFid.

10. The windshield of claim 9 further including an RFid tag located within said slot, wherein said RFid tag is responsive from remote radar challenges by providing an RF transmission of data therefrom.

11. The windshield of claim 10, said windshield being installed in a motor vehicle.

12. The windshield of claim 10 wherein said RFid tag is adapted to provide data when challenged by radar, said data including at least one of:

vehicle identification numbers (VIN), motor vehicle registration status, motor vehicle inspection status, insurance compliance status, Amber Alert, emission compliance status, speed, toll account information, global positioning system (GPS) data, location status, motor vehicle security/retrieval status.

13. The windshield of claim 11 wherein said RFid tag is adapted to provide data when challenged by radar, said data including at least one of:

vehicle identification numbers (VIN), motor vehicle registration status, motor vehicle inspection status, insurance compliance status, Amber Alert, emission compliance status, speed, toll account information, global positioning system (GPS) data, location status, motor vehicle security/retrieval status.

14. System wirelessly providing data from a vehicle when challenged via RFid tag systems, comprising:

a windshield having a slot formed along the edge and adapted to accept an RFid tag; and

an RFid tag located within said slot; and

a challenger provided in the form of at least one of a radar associated with a tollbooth, or installed in structures associated with roads

wherein said RFid tag is responsive from remote radar challenges by said challenger, said RFid tag thereafter providing an RF transmission of data to the challenger.

15. The system of claim 14 wherein said RFid tag is adapted to provide data when challenged by the challenger, said data including at least one of:

vehicle identification numbers (VIN), motor vehicle registration status, motor vehicle inspection status, insurance compliance status, Amber Alert, emission compliance status, speed, toll account information, global positioning system (GPS) data, location status, motor vehicle security/retrieval status.