Hti Ip, LLC

Reynolds & Reynolds Holdings, Inc.

Verizon Telematics Inc.

Paul Washicko

Matthew J Banet

Larkin Hill Lowrey

Robert Kenneth Hunt

Charles Martin Link, Ii

Bruce Davis Lightner

Eric C Berkobin

Diego Borrego

Alan Wettig

Michael O'Brien

Larkin Lowrey

Embodiments of the present invention provide a wireless appliance for monitoring a vehicle. The wireless appliance includes a microprocessor configured to select a vehicle-communication protocol of a host vehicle, and then communicate with the host vehicle through the vehicle-communication protocol. The appliance also includes a vehicle-communication circuit, in electrical communication with the microprocessor, which collects diagnostic data from the host vehicle using the vehicle-communication protocol. A GPS module, also in electrical communication with the microprocessor, generates location-based data. For transmitting these data, the appliance includes a first wireless transmitter operating on a terrestrial network and a second wireless transmitter operating on a satellite network. The microprocessor selects the first or second wireless transmitter for transmitting the diagnostic and location-based data.

Wireless vehicle-monitoring system

A telematics method and system includes, and uses, a telematics device with a controller in communication with a diagnostic system configured to receive diagnostic information from a host vehicle; a position-locating system configured to determine location information of the host vehicle; a wireless transceiver configured to transmit and receive information through a wireless network to and from at least one Internet-accessible website; and, a communication interface including at least a short range wireless interface link. The telematics device may be embodied in an access device, which may include the position-locating system. The access device may be a smartphone, or similar device, that retrieves/transmits diagnostic data/information, and other data/information to/from the vehicle via the short range wireless link. The access device performs various telematics device functions; it uses a long range wireless interface to communicate diagnostic and related information to a central host computer, and to receive related information from same.

Peripheral access devices and sensors for use with vehicle telematics devices and systems

Wireless vehicle-monitoring system operating on both terrestrial and satellite networks

A telematics system is disclosed including a telematics device with a controller in communication with a diagnostic system configured to receive diagnostic information from a host vehicle; a position-locating system configured to determine location information of the host vehicle; a wireless transceiver configured to transmit and receive information through a wireless network to and from at least one Internet-accessible website; and, a communication interface including at least a short range wireless interface. The telematics device is further configured to communicate with at least one access device or sensor other than the diagnostic system and the position-locating system, and the communication interface is configured to universally interface with a plurality of access devices or sensors.

An embodiment provides a system for connecting a telematics device to a host vehicle. The system may comprise a short-range wireless transmitter and a short-range wireless receiver. The short-range wireless transmitter may be connected to an in-vehicle diagnostic system. The short-range wireless receiver may be connected to the telematics device installed in the host vehicle. The short-range wireless transmitter may be configured to wirelessly transmit diagnostic data to the short-range wireless receiver.

System for connecting a telematics device to a vehicle using a wireless receiver configured to transmit diagnostic data

An embodiment provides a method for coupling a telematics device to a host vehicle. One embodiment of the method may include: 1) coupling an electrical cable to an engine control unit of the host vehicle; 2) coupling the electrical cable to the telematics device; and 3) coupling a diagnostic connector to the electrical cable. The diagnostic connector may be configured to interface with a diagnostic scan tool that corresponds to the host vehicle.

Method for coupling a telematics device to a vehicle using an in-vehicle wiring harness with multiple adaptors for an on-board diagnostic connector

An embodiment provides a method for mounting a telematics device within a vehicle that has an on-board diagnostic unit for collecting diagnostic data. The telematics device may be coupled to an original on-board diagnostic connector mounted in an accessible location within the vehicle to enable a diagnostic scan tool. The diagnostic scan tool may have a connector which is unique to the type of vehicle. The method may comprise: 1) mounting the telematics unit within the vehicle such that it may be hidden from view; 2) coupling an electrical cable to the telematics unit; 3) removing the original on-board diagnostic connector from the accessible location in which it was mounted; 4) coupling the electrical cable to the original on-board diagnostic connector; 5) coupling another diagnostic connector capable of mating with the scan tool to the electrical cable; and 6) mounting the diagnostic connector in the accessible location.

Method for mounting a telematics device within a vehicle using an in vehicle wiring harness with multiple adaptors for an on-board diagnostic connector

An embodiment provides a wiring harness that connects a telematics device to a host vehicle. One embodiment of the wiring harness may include: 1) a cable featuring a plurality of wires; 2) a first connector featuring a snap-on adaptor that attaches to a connector core with a pin configuration that mates with a diagnostic scan tool; 3) a second connector that connects to an in-vehicle diagnostic system; and 4) a third connector that connects to the telematics device. A wiring kit embodiment and method embodiments for coupling a telematics device to a host vehicle are also disclosed.

In-vehicle wiring harness with multiple adaptors for an on-board diagnostic connector

In one embodiment, the invention provides an in-vehicle telematics system featuring: 1) a controller; 2) a diagnostics system configured to receive diagnostic information from a host vehicle; 3) a position-locating system configured to determine the host vehicle's location information; 4) a communication interface configured to send additional information to a peripheral system other than the diagnostic position-locating systems; and, 5) a wireless transmitter configured to transmit information through a wireless network to an Internet-accessible website.

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Carlsbad, CA, United States of America

Paul Washicko