Location-based intelligent remote vehicle function control
First Claim
1. A method comprising the steps of:
- establishing a first meta-event related to the operation of a vehicle;
responsive to occurrence of said first meta-event, to receive from a law enforcement authority authorization to command a deferred door locking action for a control system of said vehicle;
providing said deferred door locking action command to said vehicle control system;
responsive to occurrence of a second meta-event, implementing said door locking action by said vehicle control system;
maintaining said door locking action while blocking unlocking operations by occupants of a vehicle until receipt of an unlock command transmitted from a law enforcement authority via a short-range wireless device; and
responsive to receipt of said unlock command, discontinuing said door locking action.
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Abstract
An in-vehicle monitor detects the occurrence of a meta-event related to the operation of a vehicle, such as the vehicle'"'"'s operation over a maximum allowable speed, operation in a prohibited geographic area, operation during a specific time frame, or combinations thereof. The monitor signals a server via a wireless data link, and the server determines an appropriate deferred action to be taken by an in-vehicle controller, such as disabling the engine, limiting vehicle speed, and locking vehicle doors, upon occurrence of a second meta-event including conditions such as time delays, vehicle speed and direction, and vehicle location. The system can thereby allow orderly and safe control of vehicle functions for purposes such as terminating a pursuit, enforcing legal sentences and operator restrictions, and controlling fleet vehicle operations.
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18 Claims
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1. A method comprising the steps of:
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establishing a first meta-event related to the operation of a vehicle; responsive to occurrence of said first meta-event, to receive from a law enforcement authority authorization to command a deferred door locking action for a control system of said vehicle; providing said deferred door locking action command to said vehicle control system; responsive to occurrence of a second meta-event, implementing said door locking action by said vehicle control system; maintaining said door locking action while blocking unlocking operations by occupants of a vehicle until receipt of an unlock command transmitted from a law enforcement authority via a short-range wireless device; and responsive to receipt of said unlock command, discontinuing said door locking action. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer readable medium encoded with software for performing the steps of:
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establishing a first meta-event related to the operation of a vehicle; responsive to occurrence of said first meta-event, to receive from a law enforcement authority authorization to command a deferred door locking action for a control system of said vehicle; providing said deferred door locking action command to said vehicle control system; responsive to occurrence of a second meta-event, implementing said door locking action by said vehicle control system; maintaining said door locking action while blocking unlocking operations by occupants of a vehicle until receipt of an unlock command transmitted from a law enforcement authority via a short-range wireless device; and responsive to receipt of said unlock command, discontinuing said door locking action. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A vehicle remote control system comprising:
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an in-vehicle monitor configured to detect a first meta-event related to operation of a vehicle and to signal a control server upon detection of said first meta-event; a control server configured to receive said first meta-event signal, to receive authorization from a law enforcement authority to command a deferred door locking action to be implemented by an in-vehicle controller upon meeting occurrence of a second meta-event, and to transmit said deferred door locking action command to said in-vehicle controller; and an in-vehicle controller configured to receive from said control server said deferred door locking action command, to detect occurrence of said second meta-event, to implement said door locking action upon occurrence of said meta-event, to maintain said door locking action while blocking unlocking operations by occupants of a vehicle until receipt of an unlock command transmitted from a law enforcement authority via a short-range wireless device, and to discontinue said door locking action upon receipt of said unlock command. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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