US Patent No: 6,330,499

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

System and method for vehicle diagnostics and health monitoring

3 Status Updates

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)
 

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

A system and method for vehicle diagnostic and health monitoring includes a client computer device within the vehicle, coupled to the vehicle's monitoring systems, for data management, remote session management and user interaction, a communication system, coupled to the client computer device, for providing remote communication of data including data derived from internal monitoring systems of the vehicle, and a remote service center including a vehicle data store, a server computer, a diagnostic engine, and a communicator for communicating the results of analysis of vehicle information to the client computer device via the communication system.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

Related Publications

Loading Related Publications... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONARMONK, NY68180

International Classification(s)

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chakra, Alan Charlotte, NC 1 299
Chou, Paul Bao-Luo Montvale, NJ 9 621
Iyer, Bhavani S Mt. Kisco, NY 2 300
Kim, Euiyoung Charlotte, NC 1 299
Lai, Jennifer Mountain View, CA 19 342
Levas, Anthony Yorktown Heights, NY 25 429
Lieberman, Lawrence Isaac Scarsdale, NY 2 340
Liu, Te-Kai Mount Kisco, NY 23 589
Moskowitz, Paul Andrew Yorktown Heights, NY 87 2523
Tang, Jung-Mu South Salem, NY 20 456
Williams, Rose Marie Wappinger Falls, NY 5 311
Wong, Danny Chan-Yong Allendale, NJ 7 305

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
CATERPILLAR INC. (2)
5,400,018 Method of relaying information relating to the status of a vehicle 207 1992
5,808,907 Method for providing information relating to a mobile machine to a user 66 1996
 
CELLPORT SYSTEMS, INC. (2)
5,479,479 Method and apparatus for transmission of and receiving signals having digital information using an air link 166 1993
5,732,074 Mobile portable wireless communication system 622 1996
 
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (2)
5,442,633 Shortcut network layer routing for mobile hosts 217 1992
6,181,994 Method and system for vehicle initiated delivery of advanced diagnostics based on the determined need by vehicle 127 1999
 
ACTIA S.A. (1)
5,107,428 Process and apparatus for diagnosis of defects in electric or electronic modules in automotive vehicles 35 1989
 
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (1)
5,809,437 On board vehicle diagnostic module using pattern recognition 83 1995
 
CELLULAR SOLUTIONS, INC. (1)
5,333,177 Universal connection for cellular telephone interface 100 1991
 
DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (1)
5,150,609 On board computer for a motor vehicle 27 1990
 
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
5,313,388 Method and apparatus for diagnosing engine and/or vehicle system faults based on vehicle operating or drive symptoms 31 1993
 
FORD MOTOR COMPANY (1)
5,041,976 Diagnostic system using pattern recognition for electronic automotive control systems 101 1989
 
FUJI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (1)
5,758,300 Diagnosis system for motor vehicles and the method thereof 151 1997
 
FUNDAMENTAL WIRELESS, LLC. (1)
5,155,689 Vehicle locating and communicating method and apparatus 211 1991
 
HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. (1)
5,367,667 System for performing remote computer system diagnostic tests 167 1992
 
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION (1)
6,154,658 Vehicle information and safety control system 264 1999
 
MANNESMANN VDO AG (1)
5,652,911 Multinode distributed data processing system for use in a surface vehicle 19 1995
 
MICROSOFT CORPORATION (1)
5,794,164 Vehicle computer system 261 1995
 
MOTOROLA, INC. (1)
5,442,553 Wireless motor vehicle diagnostic and software upgrade system 334 1992
 
NORTHWATER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FUND L.P.1 (1)
6,240,365 Automated vehicle tracking and service provision system 209 1998
 
PRINCE CORPORATION (1)
4,827,520 Voice actuated control system for use in a vehicle 187 1987
 
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED (1)
5,815,071 Method and apparatus for monitoring parameters of vehicle electronic control units 112 1996
 
SONY CORPORATION (1)
4,866,515 Passenger service and entertainment system for supplying frequency-multiplexed video, audio, and television game software signals to passenger seat terminals 201 1988
 
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (1)
6,127,947 Vehicle information communication device and vehicle information communication system 48 1999
 
TRANSCONTECH CORPORATION (1)
6,263,268 System and method for providing mobile automotive telemetry 185 1998
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (1)
5,805,079 Motor vehicle performance monitor and method 46 1996

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cites

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
OMEGA PATENTS, L.L.C. (26)
6,606,561 Vehicle tracker including input/output features and related methods 10 2001
6,924,750 Vehicle tracking unit for controlling operable vehicle devices using a vehicle data bus and related methods 18 2002
6,844,827 Vehicle tracker including a connector for an upgrade device and related methods 10 2002
6,819,269 Vehicle tracker including battery monitoring feature and related methods 25 2002
6,816,089 Vehicle tracker having find alert features and related methods 7 2002
6,803,861 Vehicle tracking unit with fault condition diagnosis and related methods 10 2002
6,798,355 Vehicle tracker including security device monitoring bypass feature and related methods 4 2002
6,798,356 Vehicle tracking unit providing direction deviation tracking and related methods 9 2002
6,784,809 Vehicle tracker including override feature and related methods 9 2002
6,771,188 Vehicle control system for controlling a vehicle function including a vehicle tracking unit and related methods 5 2002
6,765,499 Vehicle tracker unit providing variable frequency transmission and related methods 3 2002
6,765,500 Vehicle tracker including missed call feature and related methods 5 2002
6,744,384 Vehicle tracker having switchable polarity output terminals and related methods 5 2002
6,741,187 Vehicle tracker providing vehicle alarm alert features and related methods 59 2002
6,737,989 Vehicle tracker including variable frequency transmission and related methods 9 2002
6,703,946 Vehicle tracking unit having a self diagnostic mode and related methods 6 2002
6,693,563 Vehicle tracking unit providing theft alert notifications and related methods 7 2002
7,149,623 Vehicle tracker including input/output features and related methods 9 2003
7,720,597 Vehicle tracker including input/output features and related methods 1 2005
7,502,687 Vehicle tracker including input/output features and related methods 17 2005
7,343,244 Vehicle tracker including input/output features and related methods 3 2005
7,312,696 Vehicle tracker including input/output features and related methods 4 2005
7,015,830 Vehicle tracking unit for controlling operable vehicle devices using a vehicle data bus and related methods 12 2005
7,671,727 Speed exceeded notification device for vehicle having a data bus and associated methods 5 2007
7,659,810 Speed exceeded notification device for vehicle having a data bus and associated methods 0 2007
7,659,811 Vehicle device to activate a visual or audible alert and associated methods 3 2007
 
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. (21)
8,041,779 Method and system for facilitating the exchange of information between a vehicle and a remote location 2 2003
7,680,594 Display method and system for a vehicle navigation system 10 2005
7,562,049 Payment system and method for data broadcasted from a remote location to vehicles 3 2005
7,849,149 Method and system for controlling the exchange of vehicle related messages 1 2005
7,518,530 Method and system for broadcasting audio and visual display messages to a vehicle 2 2005
7,643,788 Method and system for broadcasting data messages to a vehicle 8 2005
7,818,380 Method and system for broadcasting safety messages to a vehicle 3 2006
7,949,330 System and method for providing weather warnings and alerts 0 2006
7,668,653 System and method for selectively filtering and providing event program information 4 2007
8,099,308 Method and system for vehicle service appointments based on diagnostic trouble codes 0 2007
8,135,804 Method for scheduling and rescheduling vehicle service appointments 0 2009
7,965,992 Method and system for broadcasting data messages to a vehicle 1 2009
7,877,206 Display method and system for a vehicle navigation system 3 2010
7,818,121 Route calculation method for a vehicle navigation system 8 2010
7,885,599 System, method and computer program product for receiving data from a satellite radio network 4 2010
7,881,863 Route calculation method for a vehicle navigation system 3 2010
7,979,206 Route calculation method for a vehicle navigation system 2 2010
8,046,166 Display method and system for a vehicle navigation system 2 2010
8,005,609 Route calculation method for a vehicle navigation system 3 2011
8,055,443 Route calculation method for a vehicle navigation system 2 2011
8,204,688 Display method and system for a vehicle navigation system 0 2011
 
ECOLAB INC. (18)
7,505,914 Method and system for providing advisory information to a field service provider 5 2001
7,054,822 Notification of time-critical situations occurring at destination facilities 3 2001
6,697,706 Data processing system for managing chemical product usage 15 2001
7,292,914 Remote access to chemical dispense system 2 2002
7,516,082 Scheduling delivery of chemical products based on a predicted estimated time of exhaustion 2 2003
7,201,290 Method and apparatus for mass based dispensing 8 2003
6,892,143 Controlling chemical dispense operations based on conductivity offset 28 2003
7,092,793 Method and system for installation and control of a utility device 0 2003
7,896,198 Method and apparatus for mass based dispensing 2 2004
7,410,623 Method and apparatus for mass based dispensing 4 2004
6,990,411 Controlling chemical dispense operations based on conductivity offset considerations 1 2004
8,162,175 Data processing system for managing chemical product usage 0 2004
7,803,321 Formulating chemical solutions based on volumetric and weight based control measurements 1 2005
7,891,523 Method for mass based dispensing 1 2007
8,277,745 Interchangeable load cell assemblies 0 2007
7,694,589 Low and empty product detection using load cell and load cell bracket 1 2007
8,204,758 Method and system for providing advisory information to a field service provider 0 2009
7,954,668 Low and empty product detection using load cell and load cell bracket 0 2010
 
GENERAL MOTORS LLC (14)
6,735,503 Automated voice response to deliver remote vehicle diagnostic service 18 2001
6,993,351 Method and system for communicating with a quiescent mobile vehicle 5 2001
7,177,634 Method of voice access for vehicle services 5 2002
7,218,925 Method of initiating a telematics service 8 2002
6,728,612 Automated telematics test system and method 23 2002
7,382,873 Method and system for automatic calling unit replenishment 1 2003
7,433,717 Method and system for managing multiple communication functions in a mobile vehicle communication unit 1 2004
7,627,406 System and method for data storage and diagnostics in a portable communications device interfaced with a telematics unit 3 2005
7,957,744 Method and system for delivering telematics services via a handheld communication device 0 2005
7,996,235 Telematics marketing information acquisition triggering method and system 1 2005
7,920,944 Vehicle diagnostic test and reporting method 2 2005
8,145,379 System and method for communicating vehicle diagnostic data 0 2008
7,796,972 Method and system for automatic calling unit replenishment 0 2008
8,140,138 Method and system for providing vehicle-directed services 0 2009
 
INNOVA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (13)
6,941,203 Method and system for computer network implemented vehicle diagnostics 23 2001
6,687,584 Automotive code reader 45 2001
7,085,680 Vehicle diagnostic tool 26 2004
7,437,227 Scan tool user interface 14 2004
6,947,816 Method and system for computer network implemented vehicle diagnostics 36 2005
7,603,293 Method of providing diagnostic information in connection with the sale of pre-owned vehicles 1 2005
8,024,083 Cellphone based vehicle diagnostic system 3 2005
RE39619 Automotive code reader 18 2005
RE40798 Method and system for computer network implemented vehicle diagnostics 0 2006
RE40799 Method and system for computer network implemented vehicle diagnostics 1 2006
8,019,503 Automotive diagnostic and remedial process 0 2007
8,068,951 Vehicle diagnostic system 2 2008
8,032,419 Method of providing diagnostic information in connection with the sale of pre-owned vehicles 0 2009
 
INNOVALARM CORPORATION (13)
7,173,525 Enhanced fire, safety, security and health monitoring and alarm response method, system and device 26 2004
7,148,797 Enhanced fire, safety, security and health monitoring and alarm response method, system and device 18 2004
7,129,833 Enhanced fire, safety, security and health monitoring and alarm response method, system and device 10 2004
7,126,467 Enhanced fire, safety, security, and health monitoring and alarm response method, system and device 16 2004
7,170,404 Acoustic alert communication system with enhanced signal to noise capabilities 27 2005
7,656,287 Alert system with enhanced waking capabilities 8 2006
7,477,142 Residential fire, safety and security monitoring using a sound monitoring screen saver 1 2006
7,403,110 Enhanced alarm monitoring using a sound monitoring screen saver 0 2006
7,391,316 Sound monitoring screen savers for enhanced fire, safety, security and health monitoring 1 2006
7,522,035 Enhanced bedside sound monitoring and alarm response method, system and device 9 2006
7,477,143 Enhanced personal monitoring and alarm response method and system 7 2006
7,477,144 Breathing sound monitoring and alarm response method, system and device 0 2006
7,508,307 Home health and medical monitoring method and service 10 2006
 
I.D. SYSTEMS, INC. (11)
6,898,493 Fully automated vehicle rental system 20 2001
7,171,381 System architecture and communications for an asset management system 12 2003
7,707,054 System and method for remotely managing maintenance operations associated with an asset 3 2003
7,656,271 System and method for managing a remotely located asset 3 2003
7,165,040 System and method for managing remotely and distantly located assets 12 2003
7,786,844 Mobile portal for RFID applications 0 2006
7,683,760 Mobile portal for RFID applications 3 2006
7,667,573 Mobile portal for RFID applications 2 2006
7,656,273 Mobile portal for RFID luggage handling applications 1 2007
8,120,467 Mobile portal for RFID applications 0 2010
8,370,268 Systems and methods for remote vehicle rental with remote vehicle access 0 2010
 
SEONG SANG INVESTMENTS LLC (11)
7,463,896 System and method for enforcing a vehicle code 11 2006
7,450,955 System and method for tracking vehicle maintenance information 25 2006
7,536,189 System and method for sending broadcasts in a social network 7 2008
7,505,772 System and method for location-based user matching 9 2008
8,224,346 System and method for matching users in a wireless communication system 0 2008
7,599,715 System and method for matching wireless devices 20 2009
7,596,391 System and method for wireless communication between a vehicle and a mobile unit 21 2009
7,783,304 Wireless communication method 7 2009
7,747,291 Wireless communication method 5 2009
7,885,685 Wireless communication method 1 2010
7,907,976 VehicleTalk 3 2010
 
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (10)
6,456,973 Task automation user interface with text-to-speech output 6 1999
6,654,910 Intelligent fault management 11 2000
6,459,969 Apparatus, program product and method of processing diagnostic data transferred from a host computer to a portable computer 62 2001
8,010,423 Anticipatory mobile system service brokering and resource planning from multiple providers 0 2002
6,847,871 Continuously monitoring and correcting operational conditions in automobiles from a remote location through wireless transmissions 18 2002
8,027,843 On-demand supplemental diagnostic and service resource planning for mobile systems 0 2005
7,886,019 Service oriented architecture automation by cab or taxi design pattern and method 0 2006
7,671,762 System and method for transceiving motor vehicle data 0 2006
7,711,462 Vehicle help system and method 1 2006
7,729,883 System to improve requirements, design manufacturing, and transportation in mass manufacturing industries through analysis of defect data 1 2007
 
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (9)
6,959,235 Diagnosis and repair system and method 50 2000
6,487,479 Methods and systems for aviation component repair services 43 2000
7,783,507 System and method for managing a fleet of remote assets 4 2000
6,691,064 Method and system for identifying repeatedly malfunctioning equipment 56 2001
6,993,675 Method and system for monitoring problem resolution of a machine 9 2002
6,810,312 Method for identifying a loss of utilization of mobile assets 14 2002
7,257,471 Communications device for remote control of rail track switches in a train yard 4 2005
7,209,817 Diagnosis and repair system and method 19 2005
8,380,413 Method and system for rail vehicle control 0 2012
 
CATERPILLAR INC. (8)
6,822,557 Action recommendation system for a mobile vehicle 4 2000
6,654,673 System and method for remotely monitoring the condition of machine 6 2001
8,014,974 System and method for analyzing and reporting machine operating parameters 0 2001
7,983,820 Systems and methods for providing proxy control functions in a work machine 0 2003
7,532,640 Systems and methods for performing protocol conversions in a machine 5 2003
7,516,244 Systems and methods for providing server operations in a work machine 2 2003
7,129,825 Action recommendation system for a mobile vehicle 6 2004
7,987,027 Systems for processing machine health information 0 2006
 
BORGIA/CUMMINS, LLC (6)
8,140,658 Apparatus for internetworked wireless integrated network sensors (WINS) 3 2000
7,904,569 Method for remote access of vehicle components 4 2000
7,891,004 Method for vehicle internetworks 6 2000
7,844,687 Method for internetworked hybrid wireless integrated network sensors (WINS) 4 2000
7,797,367 Apparatus for compact internetworked wireless integrated network sensors (WINS) 8 2000
8,079,118 Method for vehicle internetworks 1 2010
 
CONCATEN INC. (6)
7,355,509 Smart modem device for vehicular and roadside applications 6 2006
7,714,705 Maintenance decision support system and method 3 2008
8,275,522 Information delivery and maintenance system for dynamically generated and updated data pertaining to road maintenance vehicles and other related information 0 2008
8,231,270 Integrated rail efficiency and safety support system 0 2008
8,120,473 Smart modem device for vehicular and roadside applications 2 2010
8,284,037 Maintenance decision support system and method for vehicular and roadside applications 0 2012
 
HITACHI, LTD. (6)
6,438,471 Repair and maintenance support system and a car corresponding to the system 24 2001
6,549,833 Repair and maintenance support system and a car corresponding to the system 20 2002
6,735,504 Repair and maintenance support system and a car corresponding to the system 23 2003
6,972,669 On-vehicle breakdown-warning report system 26 2003
6,920,382 Repair and maintenance support system and a car corresponding to the system 18 2004
7,023,332 On-vehicle breakdown-warning report system 26 2005
 
PRECOR INCORPORATED (6)
7,621,846 Service tracking and alerting system for fitness equipment 8 2004
7,955,219 Exercise community system 0 2009
7,988,599 Service tracking and alerting system for fitness equipment 0 2009
8,221,292 User status notification system 0 2010
8,157,706 Fitness facility equipment usage control system and method 0 2010
8,419,593 Fitness facility equipment usage control system and method 0 2012
 
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC (5)
6,751,452 Internet based vehicle data communication system 32 2000
6,745,153 Data collection and manipulation apparatus and method 60 2002
6,995,663 Driving workload estimation 9 2003
8,095,261 Aggregated information fusion for enhanced diagnostics, prognostics and maintenance practices of vehicles 0 2009
8,352,115 Methods and apparatus for initiating service sessions between vehicles and service providers 0 2009
 
I/O CONTROLS CORPORATION (5)
6,847,916 Method and system for monitoring, controlling, and locating portable devices performing remote diagnostic analysis of control network 27 2000
6,757,521 Method and system for locating and assisting portable devices performing remote diagnostic analysis of a control network 47 2000
7,734,287 System for providing remote access to diagnostic information over a wide area network 16 2002
7,398,083 Method and system for monitoring, controlling, and locating portable devices performing remote diagnostic analysis of control network 6 2005
8,116,759 System and method for facilitating diagnosis and maintenance of a mobile conveyance 2 2010
 
ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (5)
6,472,771 Motor vehicle having a vehicle electronics system, interface for the vehicle electronics system and a method for operating the vehicle electronics system 24 2000
7,046,638 Wireless access to closed embedded networks 9 2000
7,720,680 Interactive manual, system and method for vehicles and other complex equipment 0 2004
7,359,789 Control system for an internal combustion engine and a vehicle having the same 0 2004
8,086,368 Variable function communication gateway for vehicles 0 2009
 
SPX CORPORATION (5)
6,640,166 Diagnostic tool graphical display apparatus and method 20 2001
7,584,029 Telematics-based vehicle data acquisition architecture 1 2003
8,239,094 Test requirement list for diagnostic tests 3 2008
8,108,093 Automotive scan tool with enhanced audio, video and voice recognition functionality 0 2010
8,412,402 Vehicle state tracking method and apparatus for diagnostic testing 0 2011
 
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED (4)
7,684,908 Vehicle identification key for use between multiple computer applications 8 2004
7,739,007 Vehicle diagnostic method and system with intelligent data collection 8 2006
7,769,508 Vehicle diagnostic tool with packet and voice over packet communications and systems incorporating such a tool 2 2006
8,428,811 Vehicle diagnostic equipment providing hands free operation 0 2006
 
SPECTRUM TRACKING SYSTEMS, INC. (4)
7,138,914 Method and system for providing tracking services to locate an asset 17 2004
7,375,654 Method and system for providing tracking services to locate an asset 5 2005
7,292,159 Method and system for providing tracking services to locate an asset 5 2005
7,283,047 Method and system for providing tracking services to locate an asset 1 2005
 
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (4)
7,647,146 Vehicular diagnostic method, vehicular diagnostic system, vehicle and center 0 2004
7,502,718 Vehicle fault diagnostic system 1 2004
7,711,461 Fault diagnosis data recording system and method 1 2006
8,386,117 Vehicular diagnostic method, vehicular diagnostic system, vehicle and center 0 2009
 
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC. (4)
8,219,312 Determining speed parameters in a geographic area 0 2009
8,380,640 Driver training systems 0 2009
8,416,067 Systems and methods for utilizing telematics data to improve fleet management operations 0 2009
8,423,287 Determining speed parameters in a geographic area 0 2012
 
AMERICAN VEHICULAR SCIENCES LLC (3)
7,050,897 Telematics system 10 2004
7,082,359 Vehicular information and monitoring system and methods 54 2005
7,103,460 System and method for vehicle diagnostics 96 2005
 
BELLSOUTH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION (3)
6,807,564 Panic button IP device 119 2000
6,748,052 Multimedia emergency services 16 2003
7,149,774 Method of facilitating access to IP-based emergency services 8 2003
 
HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (3)
7,171,188 Communication system for working machines 3 2000
7,079,982 Working machine, trouble diagnosis system of working machine, and maintenance system of working machine 14 2002
7,222,051 Working machine, failure diagnosis system for work machine and maintenance system for work machines 6 2005
 
INNOVA ELECTRONICS, INC. (3)
8,301,329 Scan tool user interface 0 2008
8,306,687 Method of diagnosing a vehicle having diagnostic data 0 2009
8,370,018 Automotive diagnostic process 0 2010
 
JOAO CONTROL &MONITORING SYSTEMS, LLC (3)
7,397,363 Control and/or monitoring apparatus and method 46 2002
7,277,010 Monitoring apparatus and method 18 2002
6,587,046 Monitoring apparatus and method 60 2002
 
RICOH COMPANY, LTD. (3)
7,516,193 Method and system for diagnosing, collecting information and servicing a remote system 5 2006
7,447,770 Method and system for diagnosing, collecting information and servicing a remote system 5 2006
7,349,964 Method and system for diagnosing, collecting information and servicing a remote system 12 2006
 
ZONAR SYSTEMS, INC. (3)
6,502,030 Web based vehicle tracking and user on-board status system 32 2001
8,400,296 Method and apparatus to automate data collection during a mandatory inspection 0 2009
8,106,757 System and process to validate inspection data 0 2009
 
FUJI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (2)
6,553,291 Vehicle management system and method thereof 5 2001
6,701,232 Vehicle management system 28 2002
 
LG ELECTRONICS INC. (2)
6,903,657 System and method of performing medical diagnosis in real time 34 2002
6,842,721 Refrigerator and method for controlling the same 6 2003
 
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY (2)
8,140,358 Vehicle monitoring system 8 2008
8,311,858 Vehicle monitoring system 0 2012
 
SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB (2)
6,998,972 Driving workload estimation 7 2002
6,882,906 Vehicle information and interaction management 3 2002
 
SERVICE SOLUTIONS U.S. LLC (2)
8,423,226 Dynamic decision sequencing method and apparatus for optimizing a diagnostic test plan 0 2006
8,428,813 Dynamic decision sequencing method and apparatus for optimizing a diagnostic test plan 0 2009
 
THE BOEING COMPANY (2)
7,796,018 Method and apparatus for designing a health monitor system for a vehicle 0 2007
7,714,702 Health monitoring system for preventing a hazardous condition 1 2007
 
USA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (2)
6,856,820 In-vehicle device for wirelessly connecting a vehicle to the internet and for transacting e-commerce and e-business 35 2000
7,502,672 Wireless vehicle diagnostics with service and part determination capabilities 2 2002
 
YACHT WATCHMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. (2)
7,667,622 Marine vessel monitoring system 0 2008
8,022,844 Marine vessel monitoring system 0 2009
 
AGNIK, LLC (1)
7,715,961 Onboard driver, vehicle and fleet data mining 12 2005
 
AIRBIQUITY INC. (1)
7,283,904 Multi-sensor fusion 41 2001
 
AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. (1)
7,730,125 Method of facilitating access to IP-based emergency services 0 2006
 
AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC. (1)
7,238,156 Systems, methods, and devices for health monitoring 3 2003
 
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (1)
8,169,311 Wireless transmission system for vehicular component control and monitoring 0 2007
 
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE (1)
6,941,202 Diagnostics/prognostics using wireless links 28 2003
 
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (1)
7,142,962 Method for the wireless defect elimination on a motor vehicle 1 2006
 
BRP US INC. (1)
6,801,849 Engine diagnostic via PDA 17 2002
 
CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. (1)
7,007,061 Communicating data using facsimile protocols 1 2000
 
CONNEXION2 LIMITED (1)
7,412,264 Lone worker monitor 4 2004
 
DENSO CORPORATION (1)
7,653,384 Remote service system for a vehicle 0 2007
 
DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION (1)
6,438,511 Population data acquisition system 1 2000
 
EBAY INC. (1)
7,797,170 Location based services revenue sharing and cost offsetting 3 2008
 
FINDLEY FOREST LIMITED LLC (1)
6,553,336 Smart remote monitoring system and method 302 2000
 
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (1)
7,558,655 Prognostic method and system for hybrid and electric vehicle components 2 2004
 
GRILL, DANIEL (1)
6,609,051 Method and system for condition monitoring of vehicles 63 2001
 
HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED (1)
6,988,034 Navigation radio for fleet car usage 19 2003
 
HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. (1)
6,956,501 Wireless link for car diagnostics 15 2002
 
HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (1)
6,836,539 Machine remote monitoring system and management method 21 2002
 
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. (1)
6,845,306 System and method for performance monitoring of operational equipment used with machines 14 2001
 
HTIIP, LLC. (1)
7,747,365 Internet-based system for monitoring vehicles 0 2003
 
HUANG, DAVID (1)
7,464,000 Handheld diagnostic device and method for displaying bitmapped graphic characters utilizing a condensed bitmap character library 8 2004
 
HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY (1)
7,359,775 Method and apparatus for information transfer in vehicle service systems 3 2005
 
INTELLISIST, INC. (1)
8,249,880 Real-time display of system instructions 0 2010
 
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC (1)
6,539,296 Land vehicle communications system and process for providing information and coordinating vehicle activities 22 2001
 
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED (1)
8,359,134 In-vehicle component assessment system 0 2005
 
JDA SOFTWARE GROUP, INC (1)
7,881,985 Electronic marketplace providing service parts inventory planning and management 1 2001
 
KAMATANI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (1)
6,873,940 Measuring method and measuring service system using communication means 0 2002
 
KAPADIA, VIRAF (1)
7,113,852 System and method for transportation vehicle monitoring, feedback and control 21 2001
 
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. (1)
7,103,553 Assistive call center interface 7 2003
 
MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA (1)
6,577,934 Failure diagnosis apparatus 34 2001
 
MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC (1)
6,493,629 Method of and system for coupling location information 39 2001
 
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC (1)
6,611,739 System and method for remote bus diagnosis and control 41 2000
 
PAXGRID TELEMETRIC SYSTEMS, INC. (1)
7,593,999 Automotive telemetry protocol 3 2006
 
PERKINS ENGINES COMPANY LIMITED (1)
7,689,334 Engine diagnostic method 0 2006
 
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (1)
7,925,472 Methods for asset health management and systems thereof 0 2006
 
SAP AG (1)
7,272,716 Enterprise secure messaging architecture 3 2003
 
SNAP-ON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
6,556,971 Computer-implemented speech recognition system training 12 2000
 
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION (1)
7,424,641 Control system and method for validating operation of the control system 3 2005
 
TEMIC AUTOMOTIVE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. (1)
6,775,642 Fault detection system having audio analysis and method of using the same 2 2002
 
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (1)
7,383,238 Inductive monitoring system constructed from nominal system data and its use in real-time system monitoring 6 2004
 
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (1)
7,845,012 System and method of intelligent agent identification for vehicle diagnostics 0 2005
 
TRIMBLE ASSOCIATION CORPORATION (1)
6,611,755 Vehicle tracking, communication and fleet management system 213 1999
 
TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED (1)
6,892,131 Vehicle tracking, communication and fleet management system 82 2003
 
UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) (1)
8,260,639 Systems and methods for automobile accident claims initiation 0 2011
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (3)
6,988,075 Patient-controlled medical information system and method 59 2000
8,442,514 System and method for facilitating diagnosis and maintenance of a mobile conveyance 0 2010
8,369,967 Alarm system controller and a method for controlling an alarm system 0 2011

Maintenance Fees

Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee due date
11.5 Year Payment $7400.00 $3700.00 $1850.00 Jun 11, 2013
Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee
Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable $700.00 $350.00 $175.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional $1,640.00 $820.00 $410.00