Advanced wireless vehicle services
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1. A network connected vehicle computer unit configured in a vehicle, the network connected vehicle computer unit comprising:
- circuitry configured to receive and update vehicle maintenance and operation information sent over a cellular data network using internet protocol (IP);
the circuitry further configured to receive an instruction sent over the cellular data network using IP to remotely control locks or a horn of the vehicle, wherein the instruction is provided based on a plurality of security levels and based on a request for permission of control of the vehicle;
circuitry configured to contact a vehicle management system over the cellular data network using IP based on an unauthorized operator accessing the vehicle;
circuitry configured to detect an accident involving the vehicle; and
circuitry configured to send a message over the cellular data network using IP to notify the management system of the accident.
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Abstract
A network connected vehicle computer unit is disclosed. Services are provided to a vehicle, having the vehicle computer unit, over a wireless network to control, manage, provide safety to, and maintain the vehicle.
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1. A network connected vehicle computer unit configured in a vehicle, the network connected vehicle computer unit comprising:
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circuitry configured to receive and update vehicle maintenance and operation information sent over a cellular data network using internet protocol (IP); the circuitry further configured to receive an instruction sent over the cellular data network using IP to remotely control locks or a horn of the vehicle, wherein the instruction is provided based on a plurality of security levels and based on a request for permission of control of the vehicle; circuitry configured to contact a vehicle management system over the cellular data network using IP based on an unauthorized operator accessing the vehicle; circuitry configured to detect an accident involving the vehicle; and circuitry configured to send a message over the cellular data network using IP to notify the management system of the accident. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method performed by a network connected vehicle computer unit, the method comprising:
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receiving and updating, by the network connected vehicle computer unit, vehicle maintenance and operation information sent over a cellular data network using internet protocol (IP); receiving, by the network connected vehicle computer unit, an instruction sent over the cellular data network using IP to remotely control locks or a horn of a vehicle, wherein the instruction is provided based on a plurality of security levels and based on a request for permission of control of the vehicle; contacting, by the network connected vehicle computer unit, a vehicle management system over the cellular data network using IP based on an unauthorized operator accessing the vehicle; detecting, by the network connected vehicle computer unit, an accident involving the vehicle; and sending, by the network connected vehicle computer unit, a message over the cellular data network using IP to notify the vehicle management system of the accident. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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