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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 24, 2013
Applicant:
Zf Friedrichshafen Ag, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Inventors:
Ronald Muetzel, Hawthorn Woods, IL (US);
Thomas Roesch, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Assignee:
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01M 17/00 (2006.01); G07C 5/00 (2006.01); G07C 5/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G07C 5/00 (2013.01); G07C 5/08 (2013.01); G07C 5/0808 (2013.01);
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods are described for detecting vehicle efficiency and recognizing a vehicle defect. A vehicle operating parameter may be measured and recorded at a specific vehicle location. The measurement may be compared to prior measurements of the same operating parameter at the same location previously recorded for the same vehicle or a comparable vehicle. A vehicle defect may be detected where the measurement shows a statistical deviation from previous measurements. The vehicle's operator, owner, lessee, or lessor may be notified of the defect.