Connected fleet management system with low earth orbit satellite communications

    公开(公告)号:US11054841B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-06

    申请号:US15986375

    申请日:2018-05-22

    Inventor: John Turato

    Abstract: A system and related methods for management, planning and control of a connected fleet of vehicles. A unique, single integrated platform may be provided for management, planning and control of a connected fleet of vehicles, including fleet planning, in-fleeting operations, vehicle acquisition and provisioning, vehicle assignment, vehicle transfers, vehicle use operations, vehicle servicing, vehicle maintenance and repairs, and de-fleeting operations. Fleet communications can be by cellular, wireless, or low earth orbit satellite communications. Fleet vehicles include a programmable TCU installed in the vehicle and connected, directly or indirectly, to the CAN bus or similar vehicle network, and carries out various operations, including controlling vehicle access. Where outside communications links are not available, access to a vehicle may be through a protected, secure, single-use token stored on a user's computing device upon making a reservation, which is later securely communicated to the vehicle. The vehicle processes the token and allows access if the information in the token is valid.

    SYSTEM FOR MANAGING FLEET VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

    公开(公告)号:US20180322472A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-08

    申请号:US15934887

    申请日:2018-03-23

    Inventor: DAVID RUSSELL

    Abstract: An improved system and related methods for management and control of fleet vehicle condition, maintenance, damage assessment and recovery, and repair. A return application is used to process the return of a fleet vehicle, including the detecting and recording (such as by digital images or videos) of damage to the vehicle (internal or external), and the need for maintenance of one or more vehicle components or systems. A maintenance application allows the capture of maintenance and/or damage problems or issues that arise outside of vehicle rental or use, and thus would not be captured by the vehicle return process. The system automatically creates an repair or maintenance order based on the vehicle condition information (including information gathered upon vehicle return, if applicable). The system may automatically direct a repair to the most cost effective supplier based on the total cost and other parameters of the repair, including, but not limited to, repair time, logistics, expenses, and similar factors.

    Distributed maintenance system and methods for connected fleet

    公开(公告)号:US11587370B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-21

    申请号:US17533807

    申请日:2021-11-23

    Inventor: Ohad Zeira Sang Lee

    Abstract: A system and related methods for management, planning and control of a connected fleet of vehicles. A unique, single integrated platform may be provided for management, planning and control of a connected fleet of vehicles, including fleet planning, in-fleeting operations, vehicle acquisition and provisioning, vehicle assignment, vehicle transfers, vehicle use operations, vehicle servicing, vehicle maintenance and repairs, and de-fleeting operations. Fleet communications can be by cellular, wireless, or low earth orbit satellite communications. Fleet vehicles include a programmable TCU installed in the vehicle and connected, directly or indirectly, to the CAN bus or similar vehicle network, and carries out various operations, including controlling vehicle access. The systems combines self-reporting and self-management of a connected fleet vehicle (with on-board and installed sensors configured to identify actual or potential issues or problems in the vehicle, and report, request, and obtain/dispatch servicing via its cloud or network communications interfaces), and predictive failure algorithms (based on historical and current connected fleet vehicle data), with multiple probabilistic distributions for the distributed fleet to dynamically, in real time, determine and dispatch service with greater efficiency and lower costs for fleet operations.

    Telematics System, Methods and Apparatus for Two-way Data Communication Between Vehicles in a Fleet and a Fleet Management System
    6.
    发明申请
    Telematics System, Methods and Apparatus for Two-way Data Communication Between Vehicles in a Fleet and a Fleet Management System 有权
    车队车辆和车队管理系统中双向数据通信的远程信息处理系统,方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160093216A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-31

    申请号:US14500750

    申请日:2014-09-29

    Abstract: Programmable telematics systems, methods and apparatus for two-way transmission of data and information between fleet vehicles and a fleet management system. The systems and methods employ a programmable telematics communications unit (TCU) configured to connect to the OBD II port of a vehicle, enabling two-way transmission of data and information between a fleet management system and vehicles in the fleet. The TCU device includes cellular data connectivity enabling communication with the management system through existing cellular telephone networks. The programmable TCU may be toggled between multiple operating modes, wherein the TCU provides different functionality, such that a single vehicle may participate in multiple vehicle programs at different points in time, including separate vehicle rental and vehicle sharing programs.

    Abstract translation: 可编程远程信息处理系统,用于双向传输车队车辆和车队管理系统之间的数据和信息的方法和装置。 系统和方法采用可编程远程信息通信单元(TCU),其配置为连接到车辆的OBD II端口,使得能够在车队管理系统和车队中的车辆之间双向传输数据和信息。 TCU设备包括通过现有蜂窝电话网络与管理系统进行通信的蜂窝数据连接。 可编程TCU可以在多个操作模式之间切换,其中TCU提供不同的功能,使得单个车辆可以在不同时间点参与多个车辆程序,包括单独的车辆租赁和车辆共享程序。

    Systems and Methods for Third Party Satellite Radio Activation and Management
    7.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Third Party Satellite Radio Activation and Management 审中-公开
    第三方卫星无线电激活和管理系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150112736A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-23

    申请号:US14057662

    申请日:2013-10-18

    Abstract: System and methods for management of third party satellite radio activation/deactivation by a vehicle rental service company, wherein satellite radio services may be provided in a rental car when requested by a customer. The systems and methods will enable activation of a satellite radio shortly before or at the start of the rental period, and activation may be altered by the vehicle rental service company in the event that the rental period is shortened or extended, or if the vehicle is exchanged. The systems and methods deactivate the satellite radio service at the end of the rental period. The systems and methods may also be used to activate or deactivate other equipment or services made available via a vehicle rental service company in response to a customer request.

    Abstract translation: 用于管理车辆租赁服务公司的第三方卫星无线电激活/停用的系统和方法,其中当顾客请求时可以在租车中提供卫星无线电服务。 系统和方法将能够在租赁期间之前或开始时激活卫星广播,并且在租赁期缩短或延长的情况下,车辆租赁服务公司可以改变激活,或者如果车辆是 交换 系统和方法在租赁期结束时停用卫星无线电业务。 系统和方法还可以用于响应于客户请求来激活或停用通过车辆租赁服务公司提供的其他设备或服务。

    Systems and methods for third party satellite radio activation and management

    公开(公告)号:US11935115B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-19

    申请号:US17558320

    申请日:2021-12-21

    CPC classification number: G06Q30/0645 G06Q10/02

    Abstract: System and methods for management of third party satellite radio activation/deactivation by a vehicle rental service company, wherein satellite radio services may be provided in a rental car when requested by a customer. The systems and methods will enable activation of a satellite radio shortly before or at the start of the rental period, and activation may be altered by the vehicle rental service company in the event that the rental period is shortened or extended, or if the vehicle is exchanged. The systems and methods deactivate the satellite radio service at the end of the rental period. The systems and methods may also be used to activate or deactivate other equipment or services made available via a vehicle rental service company in response to a customer request.

    DISTRIBUTED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONNECTED FLEET

    公开(公告)号:US20220084326A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-17

    申请号:US17533807

    申请日:2021-11-23

    Inventor: OHAD ZEIRA SANG LEE

    Abstract: A system and related methods for management, planning and control of a connected fleet of vehicles. A unique, single integrated platform may be provided for management, planning and control of a connected fleet of vehicles, including fleet planning, in-fleeting operations, vehicle acquisition and provisioning, vehicle assignment, vehicle transfers, vehicle use operations, vehicle servicing, vehicle maintenance and repairs, and de-fleeting operations. Fleet communications can be by cellular, wireless, or low earth orbit satellite communications. Fleet vehicles include a programmable TCU installed in the vehicle and connected, directly or indirectly, to the CAN bus or similar vehicle network, and carries out various operations, including controlling vehicle access. The systems combines self-reporting and self-management of a connected fleet vehicle (with on-board and installed sensors configured to identify actual or potential issues or problems in the vehicle, and report, request, and obtain/dispatch servicing via its cloud or network communications interfaces), and predictive failure algorithms (based on historical and current connected fleet vehicle data), with multiple probabilistic distributions for the distributed fleet to dynamically, in real time, determine and dispatch service with greater efficiency and lower costs for fleet operations.

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