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Method and system for remote immobilization of vehicles

  • US 7,518,489 B2
  • Filed: 01/19/2006
  • Issued: 04/14/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/19/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for remotely immobilizing a vehicle, comprising:

  • receiving current vehicle data regarding at least vehicle dynamics and driving conditions, the vehicle dynamics comprising current vehicle speed on a roadway, the driving conditions comprising a roadway congestion index;

    generating an immobilization profile based on the received current vehicle data, the immobilization profile being characterized by a decrease in vehicle speed over a set time interval, the decrease being determined by at least an initial vehicle speed and the roadway congestion index;

    sending the immobilization profile to the vehicle over a wireless communication network; and

    adjusting at least one of a vehicle throttle and a vehicle brake to immobilize the vehicle in accordance with at least a part of the immobilization profile.

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