Monitoring and Rewards Methodologies for "Green" Use of Vehicles

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090222338A1
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12040978

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Energy-efficiency related data corresponding to dynamic energy-efficiency related operational parameters of a vehicle are collected from in-vehicle sensors and energy-efficiency parameters may be computed therefrom. The energy efficiency-related parameters and energy-efficiency parameters are then transmitted either directly of through a wireless and/or network link(s) to a station at which a transaction with a vehicle operator may be performed. An incentive based on efficiency of vehicle operation is computed and awarded to provide feedback to a vehicle operator to provide information concerning efficient vehicle operation and to encourage efficient and environmentally responsible vehicle operation. Both energy efficiency and environmental effects may be displayed at the station or substantially continuously and in substantially real time within the vehicle.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Hamilton,, II Rick A Charlottesville , US 885 14942
Moskowitz, Paul A Yorktown Heights , US 120 6594
O'Connell, Brian Marshall Cary , US 77 2361
Pickover, Clifford Alan Yorktown Heights , US 117 5727
Walker, Keith Raymond Austin , US 140 4514

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