公开(公告)号：US11200755B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-14

申请号：US16178480

申请日：2018-11-01

Applicant: IVSC IP LLC

Inventor： Michael Collins Pinkus ,  Mark A. James

IPC: G07B13/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07B13/04

Abstract: Systems and methods for pairing for-hire vehicles with their associated medallion are disclosed. Some for-hire vehicles, such as taxis operate with a for-hire vehicle meter (taximeter). In some embodiments, the meter contains an identifier of a medallion that is associated with the meter. The meter may then determine if it is connected or properly associated with the medallion. If the meter is connected or properly associated with the medallion, it will then access the identification information of the medallion and determine if identification information matches its contained medallion identifier. If the identification information does not match, the meter may shut down and thereafter be non-engageable. The relationship between the medallion and the meter is advantageously used to enforce restrictions on the operation of the for-hire vehicle including, for example, time and location of pick-up restrictions. In other embodiments, meters and medallions communicate their identification and locations to a central server. The central server then compares the locations to determine the distance between the meter and the medallion. If the distance does not satisfy a predetermined range (indicating the meter and the medallion are close together), the central server may generate an alert or it may command the meter to shut down. The central sever may also advantageously be used to enforce restrictions on the operation of the for-hire vehicle. Meters and/or medallions not attached to their assigned medallion and/or meter may also be tracked via the central server.

公开(公告)号：US10189403B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-29

申请号：US15722424

申请日：2017-10-02

Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION

Inventor： Terumitsu Sugimoto ,  Takao Ota ,  Tomonori Ohashi ,  Kazuya Sato

IPC: H05B33/00 ,  B60Q3/80 ,  B60Q3/40 ,  B60Q3/74 ,  G07B13/04 ,  G07B15/00

Abstract: A vehicle interior illumination device for controlling illumination in a vehicle interior includes an operation input portion configured to receive an instruction operation of either lighting or light adjustment by a user, a first state detection portion configured to detect a first state representative of a getting-off preparation of the user, a second state detection portion configured to detect a second state representative of a getting-off completion of the user, and a light adjustment degree setting portion configured to shift the illumination to a preset light adjustment degree including off when the first state and the second state are detected.

公开(公告)号：US09937857B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15615678

申请日：2017-06-06

Applicant: Uber Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Travis Kalanick ,  Shalin Amin

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  B60Q1/50 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G07B13/04 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  G06Q50/10 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/50 ,  B60Q1/0094 ,  B60Q1/2611 ,  B60Q2400/00 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q50/10 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G07B13/045

Abstract: A system and method for configuring an indication device is described. An on-demand service system arranges a transport service for a user to be provided by a driver. The system determines whether the user has specified an output configuration for an indication device in an account of the user. In response to determining that the user has specified an output configuration for the indication device, the system identifies data corresponding to the output configuration and transmits the data to a driver device of the driver to enable the driver device to control the indication device of the driver based on the data.

公开(公告)号：US09109911B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US12435675

申请日：2009-05-05

Applicant: Christopher W. Rice ,  Rittwik Jana ,  John F. Murray

Inventor： Christopher W. Rice ,  Rittwik Jana ,  John F. Murray

IPC: G07B15/00 ,  G07B15/02 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G06Q20/16 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G07B15/06 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G07B13/04

CPC classification number: G01C21/3407 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/3697 ,  G06Q20/16 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/325 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  G07B15/063 ,  H04M15/68 ,  H04M15/8033

Abstract: Disclosed are method and apparatus for processing of highway toll payments by a mobile telecommunications service provider. A mobile telecommunications device communicates with a mobile telecommunications service provider. The mobile telecommunications service provider receives a request to calculate a route to a destination. The mobile telecommunications service provider determines the location of the mobile telecommunications device from a global navigation satellite system or from a mobile telecommunications network and calculates a route. The mobile telecommunications service provider then identifies toll booths along the calculated route. The mobile telecommunications service provider pre-pays the tolls. The mobile telecommunications service provider sends turn-by-turn instructions to the mobile telecommunications device and tracks the location of the mobile telecommunications device and records the date and time at which the mobile telecommunications device passes through a toll booth.

Abstract translation: 公开了移动电信服务提供商处理高速公路通行费的方法和装置。 移动电信设备与移动电信服务提供商进行通信。 移动电信服务提供商接收到计算到目的地的路由的请求。 移动电信服务提供商从全球导航卫星系统或移动电信网络确定移动电信设备的位置并计算路由。 然后，移动电信服务提供商沿着计算的路线识别收费站。 移动电信服务提供商预付费用。 移动电信服务提供商向移动电信设备发送逐个指示，并跟踪移动电信设备的位置，并记录移动电信设备通过收费站的日期和时间。

公开(公告)号：US20140074757A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US13606307

申请日：2012-09-07

Applicant: Steven V. De Gennaro ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt

Inventor： Steven V. De Gennaro ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt

IPC: G07B13/04

CPC classification number: G07B13/04

Abstract: A method, computer usable program product or system for providing an estimated taxi fare to a passenger including providing a user interface (UI) for identifying a route and the estimated taxi fare for travelling the route in a taxi from a point of origin to a destination meeting a set of criteria, and responsive to the passenger utilizing the UI with the point of origin and identifying the destination, accessing a set of databases with a set of real-time information including traveling related information and pricing information, identifying the route and the estimated taxi fare for the route based upon the point of origin, the destination, the set of criteria, and the set of real-time information, and presenting the estimated taxi fare to the passenger.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向乘客提供估计的出租车费用的方法，计算机可用程序产品或系统，包括提供用于识别路线的用户界面（UI）和用于在出租车中从出发点到目的地的路线行驶的估计的出租车费用 满足一系列标准，并且响应于乘客利用来自起点的UI并识别目的地，使用一组实时信息访问一组数据库，包括旅行相关信息和定价信息，识别路线和 根据起点，目的地，一套标准和一组实时信息估计出租车费用，并向乘客提供估计的出租车费用。

公开(公告)号：US20120303533A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：US13116856

申请日：2011-05-26

Applicant: Michael Collins Pinkus ,  James Alan Wisniewski

Inventor： Michael Collins Pinkus ,  James Alan Wisniewski

IPC: G07B13/08 ,  G06F12/14 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G07B13/04

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q20/3829 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q2220/00 ,  G07B13/00

Abstract: Systems and methods of securing, distribution and enforcing for-hire vehicle operating parameters are described whereby a first computer system maintaining the parameters generates a data packet that is distributed to a second computer system which acts as a meter (such as a taximeter, limousine meter or shuttle meter) for the for-hire vehicle. The first computer system may secure or encrypt the data packet according to a security protocol associated with the second computer system. Once the second computer system receives the data packet, it may validate and extract the operating parameters contained within it. The second computer system may then store the operating parameters and operate according to the parameters by, for example, calculating fares for passengers that make use of the for-hire vehicle associated with the second computer system. The second computer system may include a secure segment that is attached to the for-hire vehicle and a non-secure segment that may be easily removed to prevent theft or for repairs.

Abstract translation: 描述了确保，分配和执行租用车辆操作参数的系统和方法，由此维护参数的第一计算机系统生成分配给用作仪表的第二计算机系统的数据分组（诸如计程车，豪华轿车 或穿梭仪表）用于租用车辆。 第一计算机系统可以根据与第二计算机系统相关联的安全协议来保护或加密数据分组。 一旦第二个计算机系统接收到数据包，它就可以验证并提取其中包含的操作参数。 然后，第二计算机系统可以存储操作参数并根据参数操作，例如通过计算利用与第二计算机系统相关联的租用车辆的乘客的票价。 第二计算机系统可以包括附接到租用车辆的安全段和可以容易地移除以防止盗窃或修理的非安全段。

公开(公告)号：US20110301985A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US12928254

申请日：2010-12-06

Applicant: Garrett Camp ,  Oscar Salazar ,  Travis Kalanick

Inventor： Garrett Camp ,  Oscar Salazar ,  Travis Kalanick

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G07B13/04

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/025 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q30/0201 ,  G06Q30/0202 ,  G06Q30/0284 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  G06Q50/30

Abstract: A system and method are described for enabling transportation to be arranged for individuals carrying handsets or mobile devices. In some embodiments, a customer can transmit a request for transport from a given customer geographic location. A service may handle the request by selecting a driver for the customer.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种系统和方法，用于使得能够为携带手机或移动设备的个人安排运输。 在一些实施例中，客户可以从给定的客户地理位置发送传输请求。 服务可以通过为客户选择驱动程序来处理请求。

公开(公告)号：US20100243724A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12414340

申请日：2009-03-30

Applicant: Solomon K Golla

Inventor： Solomon K Golla

IPC: G07B13/04 ,  G07B15/00

CPC classification number: G07B13/00 ,  G07F15/08

Abstract: A payment apparatus for a personal transportation system includes a display device for displaying a calculated fare for a passenger's desired travel. A card slot accepts a passenger's payment card for payment of the fare. A bill slot accepts paper currency for payment of the fare. A coin slot accepts coin currency for payment of the fare. A bill return returns paper currency as change for overpayment of the fare. A coin return returns coin currency as change for overpayment of the fare. A communicating means communicates to the personal transportation system that the fare has been paid.

Abstract translation: 用于个人运输系统的支付装置包括显示装置，用于显示乘客期望旅行的计算费用。 卡槽接受乘客支付卡支付车费。 票据槽接受纸币支付票价。 硬币槽接收硬币币以支付票价。 票据返还纸币作为多付票价的变更。 硬币回报返回硬币币作为多付票价的变更。 通信手段向个人运输系统通报车费已经支付。

公开(公告)号：US4796013A

公开(公告)日：1989-01-03

申请号：US919272

申请日：1986-10-15

Applicant: Tomio Yasuda ,  Jun Sato ,  Masao Ohashi

Inventor： Tomio Yasuda ,  Jun Sato ,  Masao Ohashi

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  G07B13/04 ,  H01H3/14 ,  G08B21/00 ,  G08B13/26

CPC classification number: H03K17/955 ,  G01V3/088 ,  G07B13/04 ,  H01H3/141

Abstract: A capacitive occupancy detector apparatus includes a personnel containment device having first and second electrodes which will define an electric field therebetween which will be intercepted by a person present in the containment device. A detecting device is provided for detecting the capacitance formed between the first and second electrodes and a processor is provided for storing the capacitance at predetermined periods. The difference between the last capacitance detected and a capacitance previously stored is detected to determine the presence of a person when the difference indicates an increase of the capacitance exceeding a first predetermined threshold. A second threshold is set based upon the capacitance which determines the presence of a person so that the subsequent determination of the absence of a person is based upon detecting a decrease of the capacitance with respect to the second threshold.

Abstract translation: 电容占用检测器装置包括具有第一和第二电极的人员容纳装置，其将限定其间将由存在于容纳装置中的人拦截的电场。 提供一种用于检测在第一和第二电极之间形成的电容的检测装置，并且提供处理器用于以预定的周期存储电容。 当差异指示电容的增加超过第一预定阈值时，检测检测到的最后电容和预先存储的电容之间的差异，以确定人的存在。 基于确定人的存在的电容设置第二阈值，使得随后的对人的不存在的确定是基于相对于第二阈值检测到电容的减小。

公开(公告)号：US4550304A

公开(公告)日：1985-10-29

申请号：US474177

申请日：1983-03-10

Applicant: Joseph P. Saitta

Inventor： Joseph P. Saitta

IPC: B60Q1/50 ,  G07B13/04 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/503 ,  G07B13/045

Abstract: A system for signalling conditions of, including an emergency within, a vehicle comprises a main housing mountable on the vehicle at a location visible from substantially all lateral points. A warning light is mounted within the housing and light which it generates is projected from the housing by an optical system as a plurality of substantially collimated beams each of which is oblique with respect to the major axis of the vehicle. A switch for actuating the warning light is located within the vehicle for unobtrusive operation. The system also includes additional signal lights for signalling different conditions of the vehicle and circuitry which prevents simultaneous operation of certain of the signal lights that have contradictory meanings.

Abstract translation: 一种用于发信号通知状况的系统，包括在车辆内的紧急情况，包括可在基本上所有侧向点可见的位置处安装在车辆上的主壳体。 警告灯安装在壳体内，并且其产生的光通过光学系统从壳体突出，作为多个基本上准直的光束，每个光束相对于车辆的主轴线倾斜。 用于启动警告灯的开关位于车辆内用于不显眼的操作。 该系统还包括附加的信号灯，用于发信号通知车辆和电路的不同状况，这阻止了具有矛盾意义的某些信号灯的同时操作。