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System for a shared vehicle involving feature adjustment, camera-mediated inspection, predictive maintenance, and optimal route determination

  • US 8,370,030 B1
  • Filed: 09/07/2010
  • Issued: 02/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/04/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A shared-use vehicle comprising at least two multifunctional cameras wherein the at least two multifunctional cameras have both a forward facing field of view and a rear facing field of view, wherein the at least two multifunctional cameras have an actuator to move from a forward facing field of view to a rear facing field of view, wherein the at least two multifunctional cameras have an actuator to move from an interior field of view to an exterior field of view, wherein the at least two multifunctional cameras are operable in at least one operating mode selected from ride sharing, change reservation, automated movement, and user entry;

  • an onboard computer;

    a controller; and

    an algorithm wherein the algorithm instructs the onboard computer in steams for adjusting one or more vehicle features selected from camera position and camera view angle, wherein the controller is in electronic communication with the onboard computer and the controller is in electronic communication with the at least two multifunctional cameras actuator to vary camera position configured for each of the at least one operating mode, wherein the shared-use vehicle interior is assessed for discrepancies of a personal item, refuse item, or discoloration of the shared-use vehicle interior, and further comprised of an external automated device operable to move the personal item into a lockbox for storage.

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