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SYSTEM AND METHOD TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF VEHICLE INSPECTIONS BY ENABLING REMOTE ACTUATION OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS

  • US 20110022248A1
  • Filed: 09/14/2010
  • Published: 01/27/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for performing a vehicle inspection, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing;

    (i) a vehicle including at least one vehicle component configured to be remotely actuated, and a wireless data link component for wirelessly receiving an actuation command to remotely actuate the at least one vehicle component; and

    (ii) a portable device for recording data related to the inspection, said portable device including a wireless data link component configured to wirelessly convey an actuation command to the vehicle to remotely actuate the at least one vehicle component to facilitate an inspection of the vehicle; and

    (b) enabling an operator to use the portable device to remotely actuate the at least one vehicle component during the vehicle inspection, and to record data corresponding to a condition of the vehicle.

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