Driver authentication system and method for monitoring and controlling vehicle usage
DCFirst Claim
1. A system, comprising:
- a driver authentication system for authenticating at least one driver via a driver identification interface, wherein the driver authentication system receives a unique identification code to permit the at least one driver to operate the vehicle within an operating profile associated with the at least one driver; and
at least one computer associated with the driver authentication system, said driver authentication system in communication with said computer and configured to monitor operation of the vehicle and generate a signal if the at least one driver violates the operating profile thereby providing feedback to the driver authentication system about usage of the vehicle, and wherein the driver authentication system cooperates with the at least one computer to control operation of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A driver authentication and safety system and method for monitoring and controlling vehicle usage by high-risk drivers. A centralized database comprising a software application can be accessed by an authorized user via a data communications network utilizing a remote computer in order to configure a desired operating profile that matches requirements of the high-risk driver. The operating profile can be loaded to a driver identification and data logging device in conjunction with the remote computer. A master control unit receives a unique identification code from the data logging device to authenticate the high-risk driver and to operate the vehicle within the desired operating profile. A slave control unit receives commands from the master control unit and generates a real time alarm signal if the driver violates the preprogrammed operating profile unique to the driver.
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14 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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a driver authentication system for authenticating at least one driver via a driver identification interface, wherein the driver authentication system receives a unique identification code to permit the at least one driver to operate the vehicle within an operating profile associated with the at least one driver; and at least one computer associated with the driver authentication system, said driver authentication system in communication with said computer and configured to monitor operation of the vehicle and generate a signal if the at least one driver violates the operating profile thereby providing feedback to the driver authentication system about usage of the vehicle, and wherein the driver authentication system cooperates with the at least one computer to control operation of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system, comprising:
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a driver authentication system in a motor vehicle for authenticating at least one driver via driver identification and associating an operating profile with the at least one driver; a GPS module providing at least location and speed information in association with movement of the motor vehicle; and a data logging device recording vehicle operation data associated with use of the motor vehicle by the at least one driver including location and speed information from the GPS module; wherein said driver authentication system is coupled to at least one computer associated with the motor vehicle, and is configured to monitor operation of the motor vehicle and generate a signal to the driver authentication system if the at least one driver violates the operating profile, and wherein the driver authentication system cooperates with the at least one computer to control operation of the vehicle; wherein the driver authentication system permits the at least one driver to operate the vehicle within an operating profile if the driver authentication system receives at least one of a unique identification code to permit the at least one driver to operate the vehicle within an operating profile and the at least one driver has not violated the operating profile. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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