Use of vehicle data to interact with Internet online presence and status
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1. A process in which vehicle on-board diagnostic (OBD) data is used to update online presence or status;
- personal communication device (PCD) in communication with a vehicle OBD interface; and
a remote service that provides presence or status information to other applications based on information collected by the PCD
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Abstract
This invention uses information obtained from a vehicle'"'"'s on-board diagnostic (OBD) system to interact with networked systems via a smart phone to track online presence and status. The purpose of the invention is to automate status updates to networked services. These updates allow external services or individuals to remotely monitor a driver'"'"'s status. Based on driver status, services including telephone and text messaging may change how they interact with the driver or the driver'"'"'s device.
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18 Claims
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1. A process in which vehicle on-board diagnostic (OBD) data is used to update online presence or status;
- personal communication device (PCD) in communication with a vehicle OBD interface; and
a remote service that provides presence or status information to other applications based on information collected by the PCD - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 17, 18)
- personal communication device (PCD) in communication with a vehicle OBD interface; and
- 9. A process in which vehicle on-board diagnostic (OBD) data is used to provide general information for other drivers or interested parties
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15. A process in which vehicle on-board diagnostic (OBD) data is used to support commercial activities such as advertisements are provided based on car maintenance, traffic conditions, or driver behavior patterns such as speeding
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