Information transmission and processing systems and methods for freight carriers
First Claim
1. A method of remotely monitoring at least one trailer attached to a vehicle comprising:
- establishing a communication with an ABS electronic control unit located on the at least one trailer;
receiving a ABS identification number from the ABS electronic control unit,associating the ABS identification number with the at least one trailer;
transmitting the ABS identification number to a remote processor; and
receiving the ABS identification number at the remote processor;
wherein the method further comprises;
monitoring a plurality of sequential ABS electronic control unit broadcast signals;
sending a communication signal to at least one of the plurality of ABS electronic control units upon a missed broadcast signal;
generating an unhook event if the at least one of the plurality of ABS electronic control units does not respond to the communication signal; and
recording at least one of a trailer ending mileage, a trailer ending location, a date and a time upon the generation of an unhook event;
wherein the steps of establishing a communication with an ABS electronic control unit located on the at least one trailer, receiving the ABS identification number from the ABS electronic control unit, associating the ABS identification number with the at least one trailer, and transmitting the ABS identification number to a remote processor are performed by a mobile data terminal device positioned within the vehicle.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for remotely monitoring trailer or trailers attached to a vehicle is provided. The method includes associating an identification tag or ABS ECU that is configured to broadcast a trailer identification signal with a trailer. The method further includes receiving the trailer identification signal on-board the vehicle, associating the trailer identification signal with the vehicle, transmitting the trailer identification signal to a remote processor and receiving the trailer identification signal at the remote processor. The system comprises a mobile data terminal capable of generating and responding to telematic events comprising at least one processor, a graphical user interface, an input device, a memory and a set of executable instructions which may include a plurality of modules, such as a vehicle location module capable of receiving a GPS signal and transmitting the GPS signal to a remote processor for determining a location of a transportation unit.
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7 Claims
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1. A method of remotely monitoring at least one trailer attached to a vehicle comprising:
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establishing a communication with an ABS electronic control unit located on the at least one trailer; receiving a ABS identification number from the ABS electronic control unit, associating the ABS identification number with the at least one trailer; transmitting the ABS identification number to a remote processor; and receiving the ABS identification number at the remote processor; wherein the method further comprises; monitoring a plurality of sequential ABS electronic control unit broadcast signals; sending a communication signal to at least one of the plurality of ABS electronic control units upon a missed broadcast signal; generating an unhook event if the at least one of the plurality of ABS electronic control units does not respond to the communication signal; and recording at least one of a trailer ending mileage, a trailer ending location, a date and a time upon the generation of an unhook event; wherein the steps of establishing a communication with an ABS electronic control unit located on the at least one trailer, receiving the ABS identification number from the ABS electronic control unit, associating the ABS identification number with the at least one trailer, and transmitting the ABS identification number to a remote processor are performed by a mobile data terminal device positioned within the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method of remotely monitoring at least one trailer attached to a vehicle comprising:
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establishing a communication with an ABS electronic control unit located on the at least one trailer; receiving a ABS identification number from the ABS electronic control unit, associating the ABS identification number with the at least one trailer; transmitting the ABS identification number to a remote processor; and receiving the ABS identification number at the remote processor; wherein the method further comprises; monitoring a plurality of sequential ABS electronic control unit broadcast signals; generating an unhook event if the ABS electronic control unit does not produce a broadcast signal for a predetermined period of time; and recording at least one of a trailer ending mileage and a trailer ending location upon the generation of an unhook event; wherein the steps of establishing a communication with an ABS electronic control unit located on the at least one trailer, receiving the ABS identification number from the ABS electronic control unit, associating the ABS identification number with the at least one trailer, and transmitting the ABS identification number to a remote processor are performed by a mobile data terminal device positioned within the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. A method of remotely monitoring at least one trailer attached to a vehicle comprising:
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establishing a communication with an ABS electronic control unit located on the at least one trailer; receiving a ABS identification number from the ABS electronic control unit, associating the ABS identification number with the at least one trailer; transmitting the ABS identification number to a remote processor; and receiving the ABS identification number at the remote processor; wherein the method further comprises; requesting the ABS identification number and trailer information from the vehicle, and further wherein the trailer information comprises at least one of a trailer mileage, a trailer location, a date and a time; and transmitting the ABS identification number and the trailer information from the vehicle to the remote processor; receiving the ABS identification number and the trailer information at the remote processor; and generating an event based at least in part on the ABS identification number and the trailer information; wherein the event comprises generating a manifest as the vehicle is within a predetermined distance of a terminal; and
wherein the event comprises sending a notification from the remote processor to the vehicle.
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6. A method of remotely monitoring at least one trailer attached to a vehicle comprising:
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establishing a communication with an ABS electronic control unit located on the at least one trailer; receiving a ABS identification number from the ABS electronic control unit, associating the ABS identification number with the at least one trailer; transmitting the ABS identification number to a remote processor; and receiving the ABS identification number at the remote processor; wherein the method further comprises; requesting the ABS identification number and trailer information from the vehicle, and further wherein the trailer information comprises at least one of a trailer mileage, a trailer location, a date and a time; and transmitting the ABS identification number and the trailer information from the vehicle to the remote processor; receiving the ABS identification number and the trailer information at the remote processor; and generating an event based at least in part on the ABS identification number and the trailer information; wherein the event comprises electronically sending an estimated time of arrival to a customer when the vehicle is within a predetermined distance of a customer; and
wherein the event comprises sending a notification from the remote processor to the vehicle.
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7. A method of remotely monitoring at least one trailer attached to a vehicle comprising:
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establishing a communication with an ABS electronic control unit located on the at least one trailer; receiving a ABS identification number from the ABS electronic control unit, associating the ABS identification number with the at least one trailer; transmitting the ABS identification number to a remote processor; and receiving the ABS identification number at the remote processor; wherein the method further comprises; requesting the ABS identification number and trailer information from the vehicle, and further wherein the trailer information comprises at least one of a trailer mileage, a trailer location, a date and a time; and transmitting the ABS identification number and the trailer information from the vehicle to the remote processor; receiving the ABS identification number and the trailer information at the remote processor; and calculating trailer idle time based at least in part on the ABS identification number and the trailer information.
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