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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2019
Filed:
Mar. 08, 2016
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Thomas Lee Miller, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Doron M. Elliott, Detroit, MI (US);
Robert Bruce Kleve, Farmington, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
In at least one embodiment, an apparatus for transmitting vehicle information to a portable personal communication device (PCD) is provided. The apparatus comprises a communication module positioned in the first vehicle. The communication module is configured to transmit a first signal including static information and dynamic information to the first PCD. The static information includes one of a first vehicle serial number and a vehicle type and the dynamic information includes one of a connect status, a driver alert rating, and a silent alarm. The first PCD is arranged to control operation thereof based on at least one of the static information and the dynamic information.