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Vehicle tampering protection system
Assignee: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
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Filing: 2002-01-09
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Granted: 2003-09-30
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Expires: 2022-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A method of providing a vehicle monitoring system for ensuring accurate vehicle mileage readings. A comparison is made between velocity measurements from several sources to detect unauthorized modifications made to a vehicle in an effort to ensure accurate vehicle odometer readings. The vehicle velocity measured on-board is compared with vehicle velocity data signals received from a remote satellite system in light of an allowable tolerance. The system will detect changes in the vehicle such as tire size or tampering with the vehicles on-board measurement devices. The system may communicate out of tolerance conditions to the vehicle operator and the fleet manager.
Inventors
- 👤 Tommy Gustavsson
- 👤 Michael Blackard
- 👤 John Bate
- 👤 Brian Kidd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-26 20:55
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C5/00; G07C5/008; G01; G01C; G01C22/00; G01C22/02; G07C5/08; G07C5/0841; G07C5/085; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/01; G08G1/052; G08G1/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of providing a vehicle monitoring system for ensuring accurate vehicle distance travel data comprising the steps of: recording vehicle odometer data in a wireless communication device; receiving vehicle velocity data signals from a remote satellite system; measuring vehicle velocity after a duration of vehicle operation at a substantially stable speed; calculating a velocity difference between a vehicle velocity measured on-board and a vehicle velocity as determined from data signals received from a remote satellite system; and communicating any condition whereby an absolute value of said velocity difference is greater than an allowable tolerance.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of providing a vehicle monitoring system for ensuring accurate vehicle distance travel data comprising the steps of: recording vehicle odometer data in a wireless communication device; receiving vehicle velocity data signals from a remote satellite system; measuring vehicle velocity after a duration of vehicle operation at a substantially stable speed; calculating a velocity difference between a vehicle velocity measured on-board and a vehicle velocity as determined from data signals received from a remote satellite system; and communicating any condition whereby an absolute value of said velocity difference is greater than an allowable tolerance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 comprising the step of validating vehicle odometer data during periods of allowable tolerance, whereby vehicle odometer data is transmitted by said satellite communication device to a vehicle fleet office.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1 comprising the step of validating vehicle odometer data during periods of allowable tolerance, whereby vehicle odometer data is transmitted by said satellite communication device to a vehicle fleet office at vehicle fleet office selected intervals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 comprising the step of communicating any condition wherein said velocity difference is greater than an allowable tolerance to a vehicle fleet manager.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 comprising the step of communicating any condition wherein said velocity difference is greater than an allowable tolerance to a vehicle fleet manager, whereby not more than one communication is made during a reporting period.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the duration of said reporting period is determined by a vehicle fleet manager.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 comprising the step of communicating any condition wherein said velocity difference is greater than an allowable tolerance to a vehicle operator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 comprising the step of communicating any condition wherein said velocity difference is within an allowable tolerance to a vehicle operator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
103 words
A computer readable medium containing instructions for performing a method of providing a vehicle monitoring system for ensuring accurate vehicle distance travel data comprising the steps of: recording vehicle odometer data in a wireless communication device; receiving vehicle velocity data signals from a remote satellite system; measuring vehicle velocity after a duration of vehicle operation at a substantially stable speed; calculating a velocity difference between a vehicle velocity measured on-board and a vehicle velocity as determined from data signals received from a remote satellite system; and communicating any condition whereby an absolute value of said velocity difference is greater than an allowable tolerance.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
103 words
A computer readable medium containing instructions for performing a method of providing a vehicle monitoring system for ensuring accurate vehicle distance travel data comprising the steps of: recording vehicle odometer data in a wireless communication device; receiving vehicle velocity data signals from a remote satellite system; measuring vehicle velocity after a duration of vehicle operation at a substantially stable speed; calculating a velocity difference between a vehicle velocity measured on-board and a vehicle velocity as determined from data signals received from a remote satellite system; and communicating any condition whereby an absolute value of said velocity difference is greater than an allowable tolerance.
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