System and method for obtaining competitive pricing for vehicle services

    公开(公告)号:US12125082B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-22

    申请号:US16597705

    申请日:2019-10-09

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/0601 G06Q30/08

    CPC分类号: G06Q30/0611 G06Q30/08

    摘要: In order to obtain competitive pricing for vehicle servicing, a pricing service provider is used to obtain pricing data from a plurality of service vendors. In at least some embodiments, one or more of the following types of additional information for each vendor will be provided along with the pricing data, to enable the consumer (the owner or operator of the vehicle) to make an informed selection: a rating of the vendor, a relative distance between the consumer (or known vehicle location) and the vendor, and a time period defining when the vendor will be able to accommodate the service. In at least some embodiments, a pricing service provider hosts a reverse auction for the benefit of the consumer. In at least some embodiment, the pricing service provider hosts a webpage upon which results of the service requests from the plurality of vendors are displayed.

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING THE DELIVERY OF AN OBJECT TO A SPECIFIC LOCATION

    公开(公告)号:US20190251315A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-15

    申请号:US16391951

    申请日:2019-04-23

    摘要: System and method for collecting object identification data from a plurality of objects that interact with a vehicle during operation of the vehicle, where the vehicle interacts with specific objects at specific geographical positions. An identification sensor is attached to a particular object that is to be delivered to specific location. A record for the object is generated, the record including the identification of the object, the position of the vehicle when the interaction between the object and the vehicle occurs, and the time of the interaction. The record also includes a specific target location for delivery of the object. Exemplary interactions include loading/unloading an object from the vehicle. The record may also include additional data about a parameter of the object (such as the object's weight, volume, or temperature). An alert is sent to a driver of the vehicle when he approaches a location that is adjacent to the delivery location of the vehicle.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREVENT VEHICLE FAILURES ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS
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    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREVENT VEHICLE FAILURES ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS 审中-公开
    公共道路上车辆失效的系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170076344A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-16

    申请号:US15359536

    申请日:2016-11-22

    摘要: A system prevents vehicle failures on public roadways. The system receives performance data from a plurality of vehicles, which includes episodic event data and periodic operational data collected on-board each respective vehicle. Based on the episodic event data, a first specific fault condition or a first developing fault condition is automatically determined. Based on an accumulation over time of the received periodic operational data, a second specific fault condition or a second developing fault condition is automatically determined. The system generates a service recommendation for the specific vehicle from the determined specific or developing fault condition, and upon generating the service recommendation, the system selects a plurality of pre-qualified vehicle service vendors. Based on the service recommendation, the system solicits and receives at least one offer to provide service from at least one of the plurality of pre-qualified vehicle service vendors, and the system communicates the offer to provide service to an operator of the specific vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 系统可以防止公共道路上的车辆故障。 该系统接收来自多个车辆的演奏数据,其中包括在车载各车辆上收集的情景事件数据和周期性操作数据。 基于情景事件数据,自动确定第一特定故障状况或第一显影故障状况。 基于所接收的周期性操作数据随时间的积累,自动确定第二特定故障状况或第二显影故障状况。 该系统从所确定的特定或发展中的故障状况产生针对特定车辆的服务推荐,并且在生成服务推荐时,系统选择多个预先评估的车辆服务供应商。 基于服务推荐,系统请求并接收至少一个提供,以从多个预先评估的车辆服务供应商中的至少一个提供服务,并且系统传达该提议以向该特定车辆的操作员提供服务。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS

    公开(公告)号:US20200258323A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-13

    申请号:US16863735

    申请日:2020-04-30

    摘要: Operational data generated and used in a vehicle to control various vehicular systems is temporarily stored in a data buffer in the vehicle. A processor in the vehicle is configured to detect anomalous conditions, which can be based on predefined fault codes or user defined conditions (based on a single parameter or a combination of parameters). Whenever such an anomaly is detected, a diagnostic log is conveyed from the vehicle to a remote location. Such a log will include the detected anomaly, and buffered operational data. In at least one embodiment, the diagnostic log includes buffered operational data collected both before and after the anomaly. The diagnostic log is analyzed at the remote location to diagnose the cause of the anomalous condition so a decision can be made as to whether the vehicle requires immediate repair, or whether the repair can be scheduled at a later time.

    Method and apparatus for implementing a vehicle inspection waiver program

    公开(公告)号:US10706647B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-07

    申请号:US15233705

    申请日:2016-08-10

    摘要: Position data received wirelessly from a vehicle enrolled in an inspection waiver program are employed to determine when the enrolled vehicle is approaching an inspection station. After determining that the enrolled vehicle is approaching an inspection station, and if the enrolled vehicle has a valid inspection waiver, a bypass confirmation can selectively be provided to the vehicle operator, authorizing the operator to bypass the inspection station. The task of determining when an enrolled vehicle is approaching the location of an inspection station can be performed using a processor disposed in the vehicle, or at a remote location separate from both the vehicle and the inspection station, or at the inspection station. The inspection stations can be mobile so that their locations are varied to prevent operators from intentionally avoiding an inspection, as may occur with fixed inspection stations.

    Method and apparatus for implementing a vehicle inspection waiver program

    公开(公告)号:US10431020B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-01

    申请号:US15369090

    申请日:2016-12-05

    摘要: Position data received wirelessly from a vehicle enrolled in an inspection waiver program are employed to determine when the enrolled vehicle is approaching an inspection station. After determining that the enrolled vehicle is approaching an inspection station, and if the enrolled vehicle has a valid inspection waiver, a bypass confirmation can selectively be provided to the vehicle operator, authorizing the operator to bypass the inspection station. The task of determining when an enrolled vehicle is approaching the location of an inspection station can be performed using a processor disposed in the vehicle, or at a remote location separate from both the vehicle and the inspection station, or at the inspection station. The inspection stations can be mobile so that their locations are varied to prevent operators from intentionally avoiding an inspection, as may occur with fixed inspection stations.