US6167333A
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Highway information system
Assignee: Nokia of America Corp
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Filing: 1999-08-19
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Granted: 2000-12-26
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Expires: 2019-08-19
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a system for receiving, processing, and storing real-time data from various types of input, including but not limited to information from a vehicle's micro-processing systems, a driver information card, a vehicle information card, and physical attributes of the driver/owner. In addition, the collected data is then transmitted to various entities via a Highway Information System which may include networked sensors to receive the collected data and processors to process the data. The processors may be capable of downloading the collected data to a data storage unit whereby various entities can access the data. In the alternative, the processors may also be capable of automatically transmitting the collected data directly to the various entities via wireless transmission.
Inventors
- 👤 Narayan L. Gehlot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:19
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/01; G08G1/017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A system for collecting and storing data from a vehicle, comprising: a sensor in communication with a roadway processor, said sensor sensing the presence of said vehicle and further receiving vehicle and driver data from a vehicle processor mounted in said vehicle; and said roadway processor receiving said vehicle and said driver data from said sensor.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
56 words
A system for collecting and storing data from a vehicle, comprising: a sensor in communication with a roadway processor, said sensor sensing the presence of said vehicle and further receiving vehicle and driver data from a vehicle processor mounted in said vehicle; and said roadway processor receiving said vehicle and said driver data from said sensor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system according to claim 1 wherein said system further comprises a data storage unit in communication with said roadway processor for storing said vehicle and said driver data.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system according to claim 2 wherein said system further comprises a receiver in communication with said roadway processor for allowing an external entity to access said data storage unit via said receiver.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A system according to claim 1 wherein said system further comprises a transmitter in communication with said roadway processor for transmitting said vehicle and said driver data to an external entity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A system according to claim 1 wherein said sensor is deployed along a roadway.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
168 words
A system for collecting and storing data from a vehicle comprising: a first module comprising a first sensor and a first module processor, said first sensor being in communication with said first module processor, such that said first sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle; a first module transmitter in communication with said first module processor and capable of transmitting an enablement signal to said vehicle to enable said vehicle to transmit a first set of said retrieved vehicle data to said sensor, and determine whether access to said vehicle is authorized; and a second module comprising a second sensor and a second module processor, said second sensor, being in communication with said second module processor, such that said second sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a second set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle, said second module processor capable of receiving said second set of vehicle and driver data from said second sensor.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
168 words
A system for collecting and storing data from a vehicle comprising: a first module comprising a first sensor and a first module processor, said first sensor being in communication with said first module processor, such that said first sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle; a first module transmitter in communication with said first module processor and capable of transmitting an enablement signal to said vehicle to enable said vehicle to transmit a first set of said retrieved vehicle data to said sensor, and determine whether access to said vehicle is authorized; and a second module comprising a second sensor and a second module processor, said second sensor, being in communication with said second module processor, such that said second sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a second set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle, said second module processor capable of receiving said second set of vehicle and driver data from said second sensor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
The system according to claim 6 further comprising: a first data storage unit, in communication with said first module processor, for storing said first set of vehicle and said driver data; and a second data storage unit, in communication with said second module processor, for storing said second set of vehicle and said driver data.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A system according to claim 7 further comprising a first receiver and a second receiver in communication with said first module processor and said second module processor for allowing an external entity to access said first module data storage unit and said second module data storage unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A system according to claim 6 further comprising: a second module transmitter in communication with said second module processor for transmitting said second set of vehicle and driver data to an external entity; and said first module transmitter further capable of transmitting said first set of vehicle and driver data to said external entity.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system according to claim 6 further comprising at least one sensor being deployed along a roadway.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
155 words
A system for collecting and storing data from a vehicle, comprising: a first module comprising a first sensor and a first module processor, said first sensor being in communication with said first module processor, such that said first sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a first set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle; said first module processor capable of receiving said first set of vehicle and driver data from said first sensor; and a second module comprising a second sensor and a second module processor, said second sensor in communication with said second module processor, such that said second sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a second set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle, said second module processor capable of receiving said second set of vehicle and driver data from said second sensor.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
155 words
A system for collecting and storing data from a vehicle, comprising: a first module comprising a first sensor and a first module processor, said first sensor being in communication with said first module processor, such that said first sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a first set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle; said first module processor capable of receiving said first set of vehicle and driver data from said first sensor; and a second module comprising a second sensor and a second module processor, said second sensor in communication with said second module processor, such that said second sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a second set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle, said second module processor capable of receiving said second set of vehicle and driver data from said second sensor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
54 words
The system according to claim 11 further comprising: a first data storage unit, in communication with said first module processor, for storing said first set of vehicle data and driver data; and a second data storage unit, in communication with said second module processor, for storing said second set of vehicle and driver data.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
47 words
A system according to claim 12 further comprising a first receiver in communication with said first module processor and a second receiver in communication with said second module processor for allowing an external entity to access said first data storage unit and said second data storage unit.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
45 words
A system according to claim 11 further comprising a first transmitter in communication with said first module processor and a second transmitter in communication with said second module processor for transmitting said first and second set of vehicle and driver data to an external entity.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system according to claim 14 wherein said external entity is a hospital capable of receiving said first and second set of driver data which comprises a medical record.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system according to claim 14 wherein said external entity is a law enforcement agency capable of receiving said first and second set of vehicle and driver data.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system according to claim 16 wherein said first and second set of vehicle and driver data comprises said vehicle's driver's name and address, driver's license identification number, and vehicle make and model.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A system according to claim 17 wherein said first and second set of vehicle and driver data further comprises vehicle speed information.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
45 words
A system according to claim 16 wherein said first and second set of vehicle and driver data is selected from a group consisting of said vehicle's driver's name and address, driver's license identification number, license plate number, vehicle make and model, and vehicle speed information.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system according to claim 14 wherein said external entity is a vehicle dealership capable of receiving said first and second set of vehicle data which comprises vehicle performance data.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system according to claim 14 wherein said external entity is an insurance company capable of receiving said first and second set of vehicle and driver data.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
31 words
A system according to claim 14 wherein said first and second set of vehicle and driver data comprises vehicle speeding information, vehicle accidents information, traffic violations information, and daily miles driven.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
36 words
A system according to claim 14 wherein said external entity is a traffic reporting service capable of receiving said first and second set of vehicle data which comprises vehicle driving speed information and vehicle accident information.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
36 words
A system according to claim 14 wherein said external entity is an entity selected from a group consisting of the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, a vehicle repair shop, and a vehicle manufacturer.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system according to claim 11 further comprising at least one sensor being deployed along a roadway.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
178 words
A system for collecting and storing data from a vehicle, comprising: a first module comprising a first sensor and a first module processor, said first sensor being in communication with said first module processor, such that said first sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a first set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle, said first module processor capable of receiving said first set of vehicle and driver data from said first sensor; a second module comprising a second sensor and a second module processor, said second sensor being in communication with said second module processor, such that said second sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle, said second module processor capable of receiving said second set of vehicle and driver data from said second sensor; and a second module transmitter in communication with said second module processor and capable of transmitting a disablement signal to said vehicle to disable said vehicle from transmitting said second set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
178 words
A system for collecting and storing data from a vehicle, comprising: a first module comprising a first sensor and a first module processor, said first sensor being in communication with said first module processor, such that said first sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a first set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle, said first module processor capable of receiving said first set of vehicle and driver data from said first sensor; a second module comprising a second sensor and a second module processor, said second sensor being in communication with said second module processor, such that said second sensor is capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle, said second module processor capable of receiving said second set of vehicle and driver data from said second sensor; and a second module transmitter in communication with said second module processor and capable of transmitting a disablement signal to said vehicle to disable said vehicle from transmitting said second set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
53 words
The system according to claim 26 further comprising: a first data storage unit, in communication with said first module processor, for storing said first set of vehicle and driver data; and a second data storage unit, in communication with said second module processor, for storing said second set of vehicle and driver data.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
51 words
A system according to claim 26 further comprising: a first transmitter in communication with said first module processor for transmitting said first set of vehicle and driver data to external entities; and said second module transmitter further capable of transmitting said second set of vehicle and driver data to external entities.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
37 words
A system according to claim 26 further comprising a first receiver and a second receiver in communication with said processor for allowing external entities to access said first data storage unit and said second data storage unit.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system according to claim 26 further comprising at least one sensor being deployed along a roadway.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
187 words
A method for collecting and storing data from a vehicle, comprising: deploying a first module comprising a first sensor and a first module processor, said first sensor being in communication with said first module processor and capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a first set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle so that first module processor is capable of receiving said first set of vehicle data and driver data from said first sensor; and deploying a second module comprising a second sensor and a second module processor, said second sensor in communication with said second module processor and capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a second set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle so that said second module processor is capable of receiving said second set of vehicle and driver data from said second sensor; storing said first and said second set of vehicle and driver data onto a data storage device; and transmitting said first and said second set of vehicle and driver data to a third-party entity.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
187 words
A method for collecting and storing data from a vehicle, comprising: deploying a first module comprising a first sensor and a first module processor, said first sensor being in communication with said first module processor and capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a first set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle so that first module processor is capable of receiving said first set of vehicle data and driver data from said first sensor; and deploying a second module comprising a second sensor and a second module processor, said second sensor in communication with said second module processor and capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a second set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle so that said second module processor is capable of receiving said second set of vehicle and driver data from said second sensor; storing said first and said second set of vehicle and driver data onto a data storage device; and transmitting said first and said second set of vehicle and driver data to a third-party entity.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
223 words
A method of collecting, storing, selling and transmitting vehicle data comprising: deploying a first module comprising a first sensor and a first module processor, said first sensor being in communication with said first module processor and capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a first set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle, such that said sensor is within a predetermined proximity to a path traversed by a vehicle from which data is to be collected; deploying a second module comprising a second sensor and a second module processor, said second sensor in communication with said second module processor and capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a second set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle, said second module processor capable of receiving said second set of vehicle and driver data from said second sensor, such that said sensor is within a predetermined proximity to a path traversed by said vehicle from which data is to be collected; storing said first and said second set of vehicle and driver data onto a data storage device; selling said first and said second set of vehicle and driver data to a third-party entity; and transmitting said first and said second set of vehicle and driver data to said third-party entity.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
223 words
A method of collecting, storing, selling and transmitting vehicle data comprising: deploying a first module comprising a first sensor and a first module processor, said first sensor being in communication with said first module processor and capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a first set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle, such that said sensor is within a predetermined proximity to a path traversed by a vehicle from which data is to be collected; deploying a second module comprising a second sensor and a second module processor, said second sensor in communication with said second module processor and capable of sensing the presence of said vehicle and further capable of receiving a second set of vehicle and driver data from said vehicle, said second module processor capable of receiving said second set of vehicle and driver data from said second sensor, such that said sensor is within a predetermined proximity to a path traversed by said vehicle from which data is to be collected; storing said first and said second set of vehicle and driver data onto a data storage device; selling said first and said second set of vehicle and driver data to a third-party entity; and transmitting said first and said second set of vehicle and driver data to said third-party entity.
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