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.

    Method and apparatus for matching vehicle ECU programming to current vehicle operating conditions

    公开(公告)号:US10241966B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-26

    申请号:US15657023

    申请日:2017-07-21

    摘要: Disclosed herein are techniques for implementing vehicle ECU reprogramming, so the ECU programming, which plays a large role in vehicle performance characteristics, is tailored to current operational requirements, which may be different than the operational characteristics selected by the manufacturer when initially programming the vehicle ECU (or ECUs) with specific instruction sets, such as fuel maps. In one embodiment, a controller monitors the current operational characteristics of the vehicle, determines the current ECU programming, and determines if a different programming set would better suited to the current operating conditions. In the event that the current programming set should be replaced, the controller implements the ECU reprogramming. In a related embodiment, users are enabled to specify the ECU programming to change, such as changing speed limiter settings.

    Using telematics data including position data and vehicle analytics to train drivers to improve efficiency of vehicle use

    公开(公告)号:US10223935B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-05

    申请号:US16044475

    申请日:2018-07-24

    IPC分类号: G09B9/04 G09B19/16

    摘要: A driver efficiency score is based on defining at least metric, collecting data related to the metric during the driver's operation of a vehicle, determining how often the driver's deviated from an optimal standard for that metric, and then reducing the efficiency score based on how often the driver's deviated from the optimal standard, to express the result as an efficiency score of 100% or less (100% meaning the driver never varied from the optimum). The efficiency score for a specific trip is reported along with a loss in dollars due to an efficiency score of less than 100%. Useful metrics include how often the driver deviated from an optimal RPM range (a sweet zone) for the vehicle being operated, how often the driver operated a vehicle at highway speeds without using cruise control, and how often the driver operated a vehicle in excess of a predetermined maximum speed.

    USING TELEMATICS DATA INCLUDING POSITION DATA AND VEHICLE ANALYTICS TO TRAIN DRIVERS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF VEHICLE USE

    公开(公告)号:US20180330633A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-15

    申请号:US16044475

    申请日:2018-07-24

    IPC分类号: G09B19/16

    CPC分类号: G09B19/167

    摘要: A driver efficiency score is based on defining at least metric, collecting data related to the metric during the driver's operation of a vehicle, determining how often the driver's deviated from an optimal standard for that metric, and then reducing the efficiency score based on how often the driver's deviated from the optimal standard, to express the result as an efficiency score of 100% or less (100% meaning the driver never varied from the optimum). The efficiency score for a specific trip is reported along with a loss in dollars due to an efficiency score of less than 100%. Useful metrics include how often the driver deviated from an optimal RPM range (a sweet zone) for the vehicle being operated, how often the driver operated a vehicle at highway speeds without using cruise control, and how often the driver operated a vehicle in excess of a predetermined maximum speed.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREVENT VEHICLE FAILURES ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS
    6.
    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 IMPLEMENTING A VEHICLE INSPECTION WAIVER PROGRAM
    8.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING A VEHICLE INSPECTION WAIVER PROGRAM 审中-公开
    实施车辆检查豁免计划的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160350986A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-01

    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.

    摘要翻译: 采用从登记在检验放弃程序中的车辆无线接收的位置数据来确定登记的车辆何时正在接近检查站。 在确定登记的车辆正在接近检查站后,如果登记的车辆有有效的检查豁免,则可以向车辆操作者选择性地提供旁路确认,授权操作者绕过检查站。 可以使用设置在车辆中的处理器或与车辆和检查站分开的远程位置或检查站来确定登记车辆何时接近检查站的位置的任务。 检查站可以是移动的,使得它们的位置是变化的,以防止操作者有意地避免检查,如固定检查站可能发生的那样。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING AND DISPLAYING A VEHICLE OPERATING TIP TO HELP A DRIVER IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
    9.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING AND DISPLAYING A VEHICLE OPERATING TIP TO HELP A DRIVER IMPROVE PERFORMANCE 审中-公开
    用于生产和显示车辆操作的方法和系统,以帮助驾驶员提高性能

    公开(公告)号:US20160342925A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-24

    申请号:US15228676

    申请日:2016-08-04

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/06 G09B9/052 G09B19/14

    摘要: Vehicle data is collected during the operation of a vehicle is used to assess various aspects of driver performance and originate a performance ranking. A performance improvement tip is displayed on a website to assist the driver in improving his performance. In preferred embodiments the performance ranking for the driver is displayed. In preferred embodiments, the tip informs the driver of the degree an aspect of his driving performance decreased his ranking relative to other drivers. In a preferred embodiment, information regarding the driver's performance with respect to one or more time period-specific campaigns is displayed.

    摘要翻译: 在车辆运行期间收集车辆数据用于评估驾驶员性能的各个方面并产生性能排名。 网站上会显示一项提升成效的提示,以协助司机提高他的表现。 在优选实施例中,显示了驾驶员的性能等级。 在优选实施例中,提示通知驾驶员驾驶性能的一个方面相对于其他驾驶者的排名降低。 在优选实施例中,显示关于一个或多个时间段特定活动的驾驶员的表现的信息。

    VEHICLE PERFORMANCE BASED ON ANALYSIS OF DRIVE DATA
    10.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE PERFORMANCE BASED ON ANALYSIS OF DRIVE DATA 有权
    基于驱动数据分析的车辆性能

    公开(公告)号:US20160244067A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-25

    申请号:US15005746

    申请日:2016-01-25

    IPC分类号: B60W40/09

    摘要: Data is collected during the operation of a vehicle and used to produce a ranking of a driver's performance, and that ranking is shared on a hosted website, such that the drivers can compare their performance metrics to their peers. Fleet operators can use these performance metrics as incentives, by linking driver pay with performance. Individual fleet operators can host their own website, where driver rankings in that fleet can be compared, or the website can be hosted by a third party, and multiple fleet operators participate. The third party can offset their costs for operating the website by charging participating fleet operators a fee, and/or by advertising revenue. In some embodiments, all driver performance data is displayed in an anonymous format, so that individual drivers cannot be identified unless the driver shares their user ID.

    摘要翻译: 在车辆运行期间收集数据,并用于产生驾驶员表现的排名,并且该排名在托管网站上共享,使得驾驶员可以将其性能指标与他们的同伴进行比较。 车队运营商可以通过将驾驶员薪酬与绩效挂钩来将这些绩效指标用作激励措施。 个人车队运营商可以托管自己的网站,可以比较该车队的驾驶员排名,或者网站可以由第三方托管,多个车队运营商参与。 第三方可以通过向参与的车队运营商收取费用和/或广告收入来抵消运营网站的费用。 在一些实施例中,所有驱动程序性能数据以匿名格式显示,使得除非驾驶员共享其用户ID,否则不能识别各个驱动程序。