Abstract:
Methods and systems for updating diagnostic and repair information are disclosed. In an example system, a first request indicative of a vehicle repair issue for a vehicle is received. A diagnostic flowchart for identifying and resolving the vehicle repair issue is then sent. A second request for further technical assistance and vehicle condition data collected during execution of the diagnostic flowchart are received. The diagnostic flowchart and the vehicle condition data are then sent. Diagnostic assistance information and feedback data indicating whether the vehicle repair issue has been identified and resolved are then received, and the diagnostic flowchart is updated accordingly.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for determining the authenticity of vehicle operational data provided by telematics or other devices are provided. Vehicle performance and/or operational data may be collected and the authenticity of the data stream may be determined based on the whether the data stream includes a watermark in a predetermined location of the data stream or whether the data stream includes a data key comprising a predetermined false vehicle performance data reading. A second data recording device may also record vehicle performance and/or operational data. Both the first and second data recording devices may provide the respective vehicle performance data to a computing device. The computing device may compare the vehicle performance data from the first and second data recording devices to determine authenticity of the vehicle measurement data.
Abstract:
A system for use on a vehicle includes a user interface, such as a display and a speaker. A controller determines a remaining power capacity of a vehicle electrical power source and a required power capacity to travel along an identified route to an identified destination based on at least one characteristic of the identified route, which has an effect on electrical power use. The controller determines when a relationship between the remaining power capacity and the required power capacity satisfies at least one predetermined criterion. The system provides an indication of options based on at least one of the remaining power capacity, the determined relationship, or the predetermined criterion. The options may include an alternative route that consumes less power and an alternative destination where power is available for the electrical power source.
Abstract:
A method for collecting machine (102) operation data of a machine (102) is disclosed. Initially, first and second sensor data is determined by a mobile sensor (114) of a mobile device (104) processor located on or within a machine (102). A first dynamic characteristic is determined based on at least one of the first and second sensor data. Next, the mobile device (104) connects wirelessly to an external computing platform (106) and the first dynamic characteristic is transmitted from the mobile device (104) to the external computing platform (106). Third and fourth sensor data are determined by the mobile sensor (114). A second dynamic characteristic is determined based on at least one of the third and fourth sensor data. The second dynamic characteristic is transmitted to the external computing platform (106). A first dynamic change is determined based on the first and second dynamic characteristics. A first operation performed by the machine (102) is determined based on the first dynamic change.
Abstract:
Computer system (100), method and computer program product,for detecting a stay of a vehicle (10). The computer system includes an interface component (110) configured to periodically receive location data sets (211-1 to 211-n) from one or more location sensors (200) attached to the vehicle. The system further includes a motion detection component (120) configured to detect a stop of the vehicle when at least two consecutive location data sets (211-1, 211-2) represent the same physical location within a tolerance range, thus defining a stop location of the vehicle. Further, it determines the earliest received data set of the consecutive location data sets as start of a stay period. The motion detection component is further configured to detect a restart of the vehicle when at least two consecutive location data sets are outside the tolerance range of the stop location and the location data sets outside the tolerance range show a trend that the vehicle is moving away from the stop location. It then determines the earliest received data set of the consecutive location data sets outside the tolerance range as end of the stay period.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for evaluating the driving of a vehicle performing a journey on a road network is disclosed. The method comprises determining a fuel usage rate and an engine speed of a vehicle, and determining when the vehicle is coasting based upon at least one of the fuel usage rate and the engine speed of the vehicle. An acceleration of the vehicle, when the vehicle is determined to be coasting, is compared with a predetermined reference acceleration, and an application of braking during the coasting is determined based on the result of the comparison. A method and apparatus is also disclosed for determining a score indicative of the relative amount of time for which the vehicle is coasting without braking during a journey.
Abstract:
A dongle module to be installed in a vehicle is discussed. The dongle module has memory buffers and processors. The dongle module also has a first transceiver that couples the on-board diagnostic (OBD) port of the vehicle to communicate with a fault and diagnostic module of the vehicle. A second transceiver uses wireless communications to communicate with one or more client devices. An RF transmitter transmits RF signals to Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) module of the vehicle. A mapping module either include a first map calculating chip to calculate map coordinates of the vehicle, or periodically receive map coordinates from a client device. A security module is configured either to receive, or to implement an algorithm to determine, a rolling security key of the RKE module of the vehicle. The security module also receives commands to be transmitted by the RF transmitter to the RKE module to be executed.
Abstract:
A system, method and device for the operation of electrically motorized vehicles that can utilize an electrically motorized wheel to convert a non-motorized wheeled vehicle to an electrically motorized wheeled vehicle. The electrically motorized wheel can include a modular systems package with a motor, power supply, sensor system and control system that is operable to communicate locally and globally via various mobile devices.