Methods and Apparatus for Remote Collection of Sensor Data for Vehicle Trips with High-Integrity Vehicle Identification

摘要

The present invention provides methods and apparatus for improved confirmation of the identity of the vehicle whose data are to be captured for any purposes, including usage-based insurance. It can perform this service to improve confidence in certain data captured by stand-alone smartphone applications, as well as for all data captured by stand-alone hardware devices that attach to the vehicle for power but do not electronically confirm VIN from the vehicle.

主权项

1. A system for confirming vehicle identification, comprising
a housing having an attachment system for attaching to a vehicle, a processor programmed to accept vehicle identification information when attached to a vehicle, and a communication system that communicates information regarding the identification of the vehicle to at least one other processing system.