Electronic vehicle registration and license plate
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1. A method for identifying and registering a vehicle, comprising:
- receiving and storing vehicle identification and registration information pertaining to the vehicle in a remote control unit;
comparing the information stored in the remote control unit with data stored in the vehicle; and
displaying at least a portion of the vehicle identification and registration information on an electronic license plate.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus is provided for electronically providing vehicle identification and registration information to a vehicle. The system includes a remote control unit, which receives and stores vehicle identification and registration information. At least one computer on the vehicle is configured to receive the vehicle identification and registration information and to store such information. An electric license plate coupled to this computer for electronically displaying at least a portion of the identification and registration information stored in the computer.
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1. A method for identifying and registering a vehicle, comprising:
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receiving and storing vehicle identification and registration information pertaining to the vehicle in a remote control unit; comparing the information stored in the remote control unit with data stored in the vehicle; and displaying at least a portion of the vehicle identification and registration information on an electronic license plate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for storing identification and registration information on a vehicle, the system comprising:
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a remote control unit for receiving and storing identification and registration information pertaining to said vehicle; at least one computer on said vehicle for receiving the identification and registration information from said remote control unit and for storing the identification and registration information; and an electronic license plate coupled to said computer for displaying at least a portion of the identification and registration information. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An identification and registration information system for use on a vehicle, comprising:
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a key FOB for receiving, storing, and transmitting identification and registration information pertaining to the vehicle; at least one computer deployed on the vehicle for wirelessly receiving and storing information transmitted from said keyfob; and an electronic license plate mounted on the vehicle and coupled to said computer, said license plate for displaying at least a portion of the information stored in said computer.
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