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RFID asset management method and system for vehicles

  • US 7,420,467 B2
  • Filed: 08/10/2005
  • Issued: 09/02/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of tracking assets within a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) identifying assets to be monitored within a vehicle asset management area;

    (b) affixing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to the identified assets;

    (c) placing the assets within the vehicle asset management area; and

    (d) using a telematics device having a RFID reader to determine which identified assets are within the vehicle asset management area, wherein step (d) is carried out in response to locking of doors; and

    (e) monitoring the vehicle asset management area using the RFID reader on the telematics unit until the doors are unlocked.

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