SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE TRACKING
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1. A method for tracking a vehicle, comprising:
- determining a location of the vehicle at a plurality of times using a mobile tracking device disposed on the vehicle,detecting an event for the vehicle from at least one of the plurality of determined locations using the mobile tracking device, andtransmitting a location of the vehicle to a remote device using the mobile tracking device in response to detecting the event.
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Abstract
A system and method for tracking a vehicle includes a mobile tracking device that receives GPS data. The mobile tracking device transmits the location data to a tracking system whenever it detects certain events based on the data, such as the vehicle making a stop, resuming motion, changing direction, or exceeding a speed limit. The tracking system can associate received data on vehicle location with service calls and automatically generate an accurate bill reflecting the distance traveled to the service call and the duration of the stop.
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1. A method for tracking a vehicle, comprising:
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determining a location of the vehicle at a plurality of times using a mobile tracking device disposed on the vehicle, detecting an event for the vehicle from at least one of the plurality of determined locations using the mobile tracking device, and transmitting a location of the vehicle to a remote device using the mobile tracking device in response to detecting the event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for determining a service cost for a service call, comprising:
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receiving a plurality of locations, each location associated with a time and generated by an event-driven mobile tracking device disposed on a vehicle used in performing the service call, identifying at least one of a vehicle stop event or a vehicle trip event from the plurality of locations, associating at least one of an event duration or an event distance with the identified event, and without intervention of a user, automatically determining an amount to charge a customer for the service call based on the identified event and the associated duration or distance. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. A system for tracking a vehicle, comprising:
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a mobile communications device within a secure container, the mobile device comprising a GPS receiver; wherein the GPS receiver is configured to receive a plurality of GPS locations, and wherein the device is configured to detect an event from at least one of the plurality of locations and transmit a location to a remote device in response to detecting the event. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus, comprising:
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at least one processor; and program code configured for execution by the at least one processor for determining a service cost for a service call by; receiving tracking data from an event-driven mobile tracking device disposed on a vehicle used in performing the service call, the tracking data including a plurality of locations, each location associated with a time and generated by the event-driven mobile tracking device, identifying at least one of a vehicle stop event or a vehicle trip event from the tracking data, associating at least one of an event duration or an event distance with the identified event, and without intervention of a user, automatically determining an amount to charge a customer for the service call based on the identified event and the associated duration or distance.
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