Maureen A King

US Patent:

20200062274, Feb 27, 2020

Filed:

Aug 23, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/110026

Inventors:

Henry Z. Kowal - Simsbury CT, US
Maureen King - Burlington CT, US
Andrew J. Schneider - Madison CT, US
Scott A. Luc - Waxhaw NC, US
David K. Hagen - Southington CT, US

International Classification:

B60W 50/12
G06Q 40/08
G07C 5/00
G07C 5/02
B60W 50/00

Abstract:

Embodiments may monitor operation of a machine and provide feedback to maintain use within certain parameters. Mobile personal communication device sensors are each configured to monitor at least one machine parameter (speed, acceleration, location, etc.), generate a signal encapsulating the monitored machine parameter, and transmit the generated sensor signals to a control unit of the communication device. The control unit may receive the generated sensor signals, store the received signals, and selectively combine the received signals. The communication device also includes a transmitter coupled to the control unit capable of transmitting the combined signal. A transceiver remote from the machine may determine a current machine condition and compare that condition to received conditions from other machines. Feedback may then be provided to adjust operation of the machine based on the comparison. For example, an operator interface may provide audio and/or visual feedback to the operator of a vehicle.