Location-based intelligent remote vehicle function control
First Claim
1. A method comprising the steps of:
- establishing a first meta-event related to the operation of a vehicle;
responsive to occurrence of said first meta-event, determining a deferred action for a control system of said vehicle;
providing said deferred action to said vehicle control system; and
responsive to occurrence of a second meta-event, implementing said deferred action.
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Abstract
An in-vehicle monitor detects the occurrence of a meta-event related to the operation of a vehicle, such as the vehicle'"'"'s operation over a maximum allowable speed, operation in a prohibited geographic area, operation during a specific time frame, or combinations thereof. The monitor signals a server via a wireless data link, and the server determines an appropriate deferred action to be taken by an in-vehicle controller, such as disabling the engine, limiting vehicle speed, and locking vehicle doors, upon occurrence of a second meta-event including conditions such as time delays, vehicle speed and direction, and vehicle location. The system can thereby allow orderly and safe control of vehicle functions for purposes such as terminating a pursuit, enforcing legal sentences and operator restrictions, and controlling fleet vehicle operations.
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18 Claims
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1. A method comprising the steps of:
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establishing a first meta-event related to the operation of a vehicle;
responsive to occurrence of said first meta-event, determining a deferred action for a control system of said vehicle;
providing said deferred action to said vehicle control system; and
responsive to occurrence of a second meta-event, implementing said deferred action. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer readable medium encoded with software for performing the steps of:
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establishing a first meta-event related to the operation of a vehicle;
responsive to occurrence of said first meta-event, determining a deferred action for a control system of vehicle;
providing said deferred action to said vehicle control system; and
responsive to occurrence of said second meta-event, implementing said deferred action. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A vehicle control system comprising:
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an in-vehicle controller configured to detect a first meta-event and to signal a control server upon detection of said first meta-event;
a control server configured to receive said signal, to determine a deferred action to be implemented by an in-vehicle controller upon meeting occurrence of a second meta-event, and to transmit said deferred action to an in-vehicle controller; and
an in-vehicle controller configured to receive said deferred action, detect occurrence of said second meta-event, and to implement control actions defined by said deferred action upon occurrence of said meta-event. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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