Remote monitoring and control of a motorized vehicle
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Abstract
Remote monitoring and control of a motorized vehicle is performed using a communications and control hub connected directly to an onboard diagnostic port of the vehicle. An auxiliary onboard diagnostic port is provided to permit technicians to perform diagnostics on the vehicle. All vehicle monitoring and control is effected without an auxiliary wiring harness. The communications control hub is particularly useful for fleet management and dispatch systems.
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21. A method, comprising:
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using a login module to authenticate an operator of a vehicle; and
using a communications and control hub connected to the login module to activate an ignition of the vehicle by sending a command signal to a powertrain processor of the vehicle via a vehicle data communications bus if the operator is authenticated. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. A login module for connection to a communications and control hub in a vehicle, comprising:
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means for receiving input from a potential operator of the vehicle;
means for authenticating the potential operator of the vehicle on a basis of the input and, responsive to successful authentication of the potential operator of the vehicle, causing the communications and control hub to send a command signal instrumental in enabling a vehicle function. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28)
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29. In combination:
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a communications and control hub having control over a function of a vehicle;
a login module connected to the communications and control hub, the login module adapted for;
authenticating a potential operator of the vehicle; and
responsive to successful authentication of the potential operator of the vehicle, causing the communications and control hub to send a signal instrumental in enabling the vehicle function. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32)
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33. A method of controlling a vehicle function, comprising:
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using a login module to perform authentication of a potential operator of the vehicle;
responsive to successful authentication of the potential operator of the vehicle, enabling the vehicle function. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. A method of controlling a currently enabled function of a vehicle operated by an operator, comprising:
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monitoring a condition of the vehicle to generate an indication of a potential change in vehicle operator;
responsive to said indication, disabling the vehicle function. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47, 48, 49, 50)
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