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VEHICLE SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

  • US 20170080861A1
  • Filed: 09/08/2016
  • Published: 03/23/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/04/2015
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A vehicle retrofit system for a vehicle having a license plate, the vehicle retrofit system comprising:

  • a backing plate configured to couple to the vehicle such that the license plate is arranged between the vehicle and the backing plate, the backing plate comprising a first retention mechanism and a groove;

    a sensor module comprising;

    a housing comprising an exterior and a mating surface, the mating surface removably couplable to the groove;

    a sensor within the housing;

    a wireless communication module within the housing, the wireless communication module electrically coupled to the sensor;

    a battery within the housing, the battery electrically coupled to the wireless communication module;

    a solar cell mounted to the housing, the solar cell electrically coupled to the battery;

    an electrical connector on the exterior of the housing, the electrical connector electrically coupled to the battery; and

    a second retention mechanism removably couplable to the first retention mechanism of the backing plate; and

    a bias generating mechanism configured to bias the sensor module away from the backing plate.

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