Method of Automatically Configuring Replacement Modules in Vehicles
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1. A method for automatically configuring a replacement module in a telematics unit, the method comprising:
- (a) receiving repair identity information from repair facility personnel at a telematics service provider server, a replacement module having been installed into the telematics unit by the repair facility personnel, and storing at least a portion of the repair identity information in a suspension file in one or more databases;
(b) receiving a data feed at a server from the telematics unit, the data feed including the vehicle identification number;
(c) comparing the vehicle identification number from the data feed to a plurality of vehicle identification numbers in one or more suspension files in the one or more databases;
(d) detecting a match between the vehicle identification number from the data feed and a vehicle identification number in a suspension file in the one or more databases; and
(e) completing configuration of the replacement module across a wireless network by the server.
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Abstract
Replacement modules are mapped to a telematics subscriber'"'"'s account to allow a provider to properly manage a subscriber'"'"'s services. Aspects of the invention allow vehicle dealer personnel to map replacement modules automatically through a provider website without contacting a live advisor. Subsequently, the provider automatically completes configuration of the replacement module via a wireless network.
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1. A method for automatically configuring a replacement module in a telematics unit, the method comprising:
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(a) receiving repair identity information from repair facility personnel at a telematics service provider server, a replacement module having been installed into the telematics unit by the repair facility personnel, and storing at least a portion of the repair identity information in a suspension file in one or more databases; (b) receiving a data feed at a server from the telematics unit, the data feed including the vehicle identification number; (c) comparing the vehicle identification number from the data feed to a plurality of vehicle identification numbers in one or more suspension files in the one or more databases; (d) detecting a match between the vehicle identification number from the data feed and a vehicle identification number in a suspension file in the one or more databases; and (e) completing configuration of the replacement module across a wireless network by the server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for automatically configuring a replacement module in a telematics unit comprising:
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sending subscriber information to a telematics service provider via a first network; installing the replacement module in the telematics unit; and activating the telematics unit, whereby the telematics service provider completes configuration of the replacement module via a second network comprising a wireless network. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer-readable medium having thereon computer-executable instructions for performing a method of automatically configuring a replacement module in a telematics unit, the computer-executable instructions comprising:
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(a) instructions for receiving repair identity information from repair facility personnel at a telematics service provider server, a replacement module having been installed into the telematics unit by the repair facility personnel, and storing at least a portion of the repair identity information in a suspension file in one or more databases; (b) instructions for receiving a data feed at a server from the telematics unit, the data feed including the vehicle identification number; (c) instructions for comparing the vehicle identification number from the data feed to a plurality of vehicle identification numbers in one or more suspension files in the one or more databases; (d) instructions for detecting a match between the vehicle identification number from the data feed and a vehicle identification number in a suspension file in the one or more databases; and (e) instructions for completing configuration of the replacement module across a wireless network by the server. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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