SYSTEM FOR UTILIZING RFID TAGS TO MANAGE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
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1. A system for managing information related to 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, wherein the RFID reader is further configured to read data from RFID tags affixed to packaging containing fluids suitable for use in the vehicle, wherein the packaging is external to the vehicle;
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 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 information related to 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, wherein the RFID reader is further configured to read data from RFID tags affixed to packaging containing fluids suitable for use in the vehicle, wherein the packaging is external to the vehicle; 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)
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9. 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, wherein the RFID reader is further configured to read data from RFID tags that are external to the vehicle; 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 (10, 11, 12)
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