Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Device, system and method for controlling speed of a vehicle using a positional information device
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Application No.: US12770225Application Date: 2010-04-29
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Publication No.: US08386145B2Publication Date: 2013-02-26
- Inventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
- Applicant: Leigh M. Rothschild
- Applicant Address: US DE Wilmington
- Assignee: Clayco Research Limited Liability Company
- Current Assignee: Clayco Research Limited Liability Company
- Current Assignee Address: US DE Wilmington
- Agency: Woodcock Washburn LLP
- Main IPC: G05D1/00
- IPC: G05D1/00

Abstract:
A device, system and method for controlling speed of a vehicle are provided. The device includes a locational information module for determining location information and speed; a storage module for storing at least one geographic map including at least one route and a speed limit for the at least one route; a processing module configured to receive the location information, retrieve at least one geographic map based on the location information, determine a speed limit based on the location information and compare the speed of the device to the determined speed limit; and a display module for alerting a user if the speed of the device exceeds the determined speed limit. The system and method can be for communicating a subject vehicle's speed to a central server where it can be utilized to analyze traffic congestion patterns or notify selected companies or individuals.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100211284A1 DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SPEED OF A VEHICLE USING A POSITIONAL INFORMATION DEVICE Public/Granted day:2010-08-19
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