Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics
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Abstract
A method may include receiving at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for a hybrid vehicle; and allocating a standing based upon the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle, wherein the standing is allocated upon receipt of the status.
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317 Claims
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238. A system, comprising:
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means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle; and means for allocating a standing based upon the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle, wherein the standing is allocated upon receipt of the status. - View Dependent Claims (239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316)
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239. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for wirelessly receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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240. The system of claim 239, wherein the means for wirelessly receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for wirelessly receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle via at least one of a radio signal, a microwave signal, a terahertz signal, an infrared signal, an optical signal, an ultraviolet signal, a subsonic signal, an audible signal, an ultrasonic signal, or a magnetic signal.
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241. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for connecting to the vehicle for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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242. The system of claim 241, wherein the means for connecting to the vehicle for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for connecting to the vehicle for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle via at least one of a serial port, a serial cable, an IEEE 1394 interface, a parallel port, a parallel cable, a network port, a network cable, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, a USB cable, a fiber optic port, or a fiber optic cable.
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243. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle via a physical media.
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244. The system of claim 243, wherein the means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle via a physical media comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle via a physical media comprising at least one of a removable media, an optical disc, a Compact Disc (CD), a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a CD-RW, a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD), a DVD-ROM, a DVD-R, a DVD+R, a DVD-RAM, a DVD-RW, a DVD+RW, a Blu-ray Disc (BD), a High-Definition DVD (HD DVD), a removable Hard Disk Drive (HDD), an external HDD, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive, a memory card, or a smart key.
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245. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle via a visual indicator on the vehicle.
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246. The system of claim 245, wherein the means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle via a visual indicator on the vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle via a visual indicator on the vehicle comprising a light positioned on at least one of a dashboard, a rear window ledge, or an exterior of the vehicle.
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247. The system of claim 238, wherein the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle represents a driving mode.
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248. The system of claim 247, wherein the driving mode represents utilization of combustible fuel for propelling the vehicle.
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249. The system of claim 247, wherein the driving mode represents utilization of electricity for propelling the vehicle.
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250. The system of claim 238, wherein the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle is related to a utilization of propulsion resources.
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251. The system of claim 250, wherein the utilization of propulsion resources is associated with at least one of a rate of combustible fuel utilization or an amount of combustible fuel utilization.
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252. The system of claim 250, wherein the utilization of propulsion resources is associated with at least one of a rate of electricity utilization or an amount of electricity utilization.
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253. The system of claim 238, wherein the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle represents an instantaneous status.
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254. The system of claim 238, wherein the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle represents an average over a time period.
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255. The system of claim 238, wherein the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle represents a cumulative utilization for a time period.
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256. The system of claim 238, wherein the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle represents a cumulative utilization for a geographic region.
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257. The system of claim 256, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle associated with a geographic region identified by a GPS receiver.
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258. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle from an aftermarket part.
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259. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle from at least one of the Internet, a personal communication device, a personal computer, a laptop computer, a palmtop computer, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a portable media player, or a mobile telephone.
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260. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle from a transmitter coupled with a determination module comprising instrumentation for determining the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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261. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle from a transmitter coupled with a determination module comprising a receiver for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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262. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for wirelessly receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle from a personal computer coupled with a determination module for determining the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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263. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for wirelessly receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle from a mobile telephone connected to a personal computer coupled with a determination module for determining the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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264. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle via a computer network from a personal computer coupled with a determination module for determining the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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265. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle based upon a schedule.
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266. The system of claim 238, further comprising:
means for calculating a time for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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267. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle based upon a location for the vehicle.
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268. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle based upon a change in driving mode for the vehicle.
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269. The system of claim 238, further comprising:
means for receiving a selection associated with the vehicle indicating the vehicle will selectively utilize one or more standings based on the status.
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270. The system of claim 238, further comprising:
means for querying for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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271. The system of claim 270, wherein the means for querying for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for querying to verify the vehicle'"'"'s compliance with utilization restrictions.
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272. The system of claim 270, wherein the means for querying for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for broadcasting the query to the vehicle and at least a second vehicle.
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273. The system of claim 270, wherein the means for querying for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for directly querying the vehicle for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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274. The system of claim 273, wherein the means for directly querying the vehicle for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for directly querying the vehicle based upon an occupant of the vehicle.
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275. The system of claim 270, wherein the means for querying for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for querying based upon a schedule.
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276. The system of claim 270, wherein the means for querying for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for querying based upon a location for the vehicle.
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277. The system of claim 270, wherein the means for querying for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for querying based upon a change in driving mode for the vehicle.
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278. The system of claim 270, wherein the means for querying for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for querying before the vehicle enters at least one of a pre-designated roadway, a region, a pre-designated bridge, a pre-designated parking lot, a pre-designated parking spot, or a queue for at least one of refueling the combustible fuel or recharging one or more batteries.
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279. The system of claim 270, wherein the means for querying for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for querying based upon a past behavior of the vehicle.
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280. The system of claim 270, wherein the means for querying for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for instructing a transmitter to query the vehicle for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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281. The system of claim 270, wherein the means for querying for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for querying a receiver for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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282. The system of claim 281, wherein the means for querying a receiver for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle comprises:
means for querying at least one of a refueling station, a recharging station, a roadside monitor, an emissions monitor, or an electromagnetic monitor for the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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283. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for allocating a standing based upon the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle, wherein the standing is allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of a selectable set of standings allocated upon receipt of the status.
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284. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for allocating a standing based upon the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle, wherein the standing is allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of the standing allocated upon receipt of the status.
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285. The system of claim 284, wherein the means for transmitting data indicative of the standing allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of a standing comprising permission for the vehicle to utilize a pre-designated roadway.
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286. The system of claim 284, wherein the means for transmitting data indicative of the standing allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of a standing comprising permission for the vehicle to drive within a region.
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287. The system of claim 284, wherein the means for transmitting data indicative of the standing allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of a standing comprising permission for the vehicle to cross a pre-designated bridge.
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288. The system of claim 284, wherein the means for transmitting data indicative of the standing allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of a standing comprising permission for the vehicle to utilize a pre-designated parking lot.
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289. The system of claim 284, wherein the means for transmitting data indicative of the standing allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of a standing comprising permission for the vehicle to utilize a pre-designated parking spot.
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290. The system of claim 284, wherein the means for transmitting data indicative of the standing allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of a standing comprising an advanced position in a queue for at least one of refueling the combustible fuel or recharging one or more batteries.
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291. The system of claim 284, wherein the means for transmitting data indicative of the standing allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of a standing comprising a qualification for at least one of a tax benefit, an insurance benefit, a reduction in fees, a reduction in recharging costs, or a reduction in refueling costs.
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292. The system of claim 284, wherein the means for transmitting data indicative of the standing allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of a standing comprising a tax, a fee, an increase in recharging costs, an increase in refueling costs, an elimination of a privilege, a revocation of a privilege, or a partial reduction in a privilege.
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293. The system of claim 284, wherein the means for transmitting data indicative of the standing allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of a standing that is at least one of reduced or eliminated when an alternate route including public transportation is available for at least one passenger of the vehicle.
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294. The system of claim 284, wherein the means for transmitting data indicative of the standing allocated upon receipt of the status comprises:
means for transmitting data indicative of a standing that is at least one of increased, reduced, or eliminated based upon a number of passengers in the vehicle.
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295. The system of claim 284, further comprising:
means for formatting the transmitted data for a display positioned in the vehicle for displaying information associated with the standing.
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296. The system of claim 295, wherein the means for formatting the transmitted data for a display positioned in the vehicle for displaying information associated with the standing comprises:
means for formatting the transmitted data for at least one of an audio display or a visual display positioned in the vehicle for displaying information associated with the standing.
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297. The system of claim 284, further comprising:
means for transmitting information associated with the standing allocated upon receipt of the status to an off-site entity.
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298. The system of claim 297, wherein the off-site entity comprises at least one of a storage medium, a database, an audio display, or a visual display.
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299. The system of claim 284, further comprising:
means for storing information associated with the standing allocated upon receipt of the status.
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300. The system of claim 299, wherein the information associated with the standing allocated upon receipt of the status is configured to be stored in an encrypted format.
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301. The system of claim 284, further comprising:
means for storing data regarding the transmission of the information associated with the standing allocated upon receipt of the status.
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302. The system of claim 301, wherein the data regarding the transmission of the information associated with the standing allocated upon receipt of the status is configured to be stored in an encrypted format.
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303. The system of claim 238, further comprising:
means for storing data regarding the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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304. The system of claim 303, wherein the data regarding the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle is configured to be stored in an encrypted format.
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305. The system of claim 238, further comprising:
means for storing data regarding the transmission of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle.
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306. The system of claim 305, wherein the data regarding the transmission of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle is configured to be stored in an encrypted format.
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307. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
means for receiving the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle in an encrypted data format.
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308. The system of claim 238, further comprising:
means for receiving at least one of a vehicle identification, an operator identification, a time, a location, a direction, or a speed associated with the vehicle.
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309. The system of claim 238, wherein the standing comprises at least one of a privilege or a penalty.
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310. The system of claim 238, wherein the standing is accumulated with at least a second standing.
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311. The method of claim 310, wherein the accumulated first and second standings are exchanged for a set of standings comprising at least a third standing.
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312. The system of claim 238, further comprising:
means for canceling a penalty utilizing the standing allocated upon receipt of the status.
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313. The system of claim 238, further comprising:
means for reducing a penalty utilizing the standing allocated upon receipt of the status.
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314. The system of claim 238, further comprising:
means for selling the standing to a second entity.
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315. The system of claim 238, further comprising:
means for transferring the standing to a second entity.
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316. The system of claim 238, wherein the standing is dependent upon at least one of a driver of the vehicle, an occupant of the vehicle, an identification for the vehicle, a time of day, a driving history for the vehicle, a history of standings for the vehicle, a number of standings accumulated for the vehicle, a user selection from a list of acceptable standings, an expiration of a standing, a time period during which a standing is valid, or a geographical region in which a standing is valid.
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239. The system of claim 238, wherein the means for receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle comprises:
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Current AssigneeSearete LLC (Intellectual Ventures LLC)
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Original AssigneeSearete LLC (Intellectual Ventures LLC)
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InventorsIshikawa, Muriel Y., Myhrvold, Nathan P., Tegreene, Clarence T., Langer, Robert, Eckhoff, Philip A., Wood, Lowell L. JR., Hyde, Roderick A., Lieberman, Erez, Gates, William H. III, Hagelstein, Peter L., Kare, Jordin T., Leuthardt, Eric C., Schnall-Levin, Michael, Malaska, Stephen L.
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