Invention Application
- Patent Title: Method for In-Cab Driver Operation
- Patent Title (中): 驾驶员驾驶员操作方法
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Application No.: US12648571Application Date: 2009-12-29
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Publication No.: US20100169199A1Publication Date: 2010-07-01
- Inventor: Max L. Fuller , Kenneth W. Crane , Robert Lathrop , Scott Davison
- Applicant: Max L. Fuller , Kenneth W. Crane , Robert Lathrop , Scott Davison
- Main IPC: G06Q10/00
- IPC: G06Q10/00 ; G01C21/36 ; G06Q50/00 ; G06F3/048

Abstract:
A method for transporting cargo using a truck is provided. Preferably, the method is used in connection with full truckload operations. The method generally includes powering up a communications module residing within a cab of the truck. The communications module comprises a vehicle navigation system, a modem for receiving telecommunications signals, a processing unit for associating instructions for cargo delivery locations with geo-positioning coordinates, and a user interface. The method further includes receiving a cargo delivery data set at the communications module. The data set is sent from a host trucking management system. The data set provides at least a first cargo delivery location for the driver. The method then includes the driver acknowledging receipt of the first cargo delivery location through the user interface. Acknowledgment of receipt of the first cargo delivery location causes a signal to be sent from the communications module to the host trucking management system. The method also includes driving the truck and cargo to the first cargo delivery location. Upon arrival, the host trucking management system is informed. This is done by sending a first arrival signal from the communications module.
Public/Granted literature
- US08285611B2 Method for in-cab driver operation Public/Granted day:2012-10-09
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