Motor vehicle data collection device
June 7, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesTaximeter indicating devices Method and apparatus for initializing vehicle-mounted computers Vehicle monitoring and recording system Truck safety recorder Device for indication of operational and computed values Fuel dispensing and vehicle maintenance system Data processor in automobiles Device for recording distances traveled on personal and business use Apparatus and method for monitoring motion of a railroad train Trip computer for vehicles InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 362744 filed on 06/07/1989US Classes:701/35, With data recording device307/10.1, Automobile340/425.5, LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS346/33R, COMBINED WITH EXTERNAL RECORDER OPERATING MEANS701/30, Indication of maintenance interval701/33, Plural processors or external processor702/158, Linear distance or length702/178, Timekeeping (e.g., clock, calendar, stopwatch)702/187History logging or time stampingExaminersPrimary: Lall, Parshotam S.Assistant: Pipala, Edward Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06F 007/70G01D 009/00 B60Q 001/00 B60L 001/00 AbstractThe invention includes a device for collecting travel-related data for a motor vehicle. The usage data includes such data as a start time and date of a trip, a beginning odometer reading, a category code indicating the purpose of the trip, a sub-category code further indicating the purpose of a trip, and maintenance information for the vehicle. Data collection begins when the ignition system of the vehicle is activated. The invention includes means for downloading the collected data to an external device, such as a microcomputer.Other References
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