Abstract: A method and a system analyze the control of a vehicle having an autonomous driving unit. A change in the driving mode from autonomous driving to manual driving is detected, and at least one driving parameter before and/or after detecting the change is monitored. Based on driving values obtained by the monitoring with respect to the detected change in driving mode, at least one driving quantity quantifying the quality of interplay between the autonomous driving unit and a human driver is determined.

Abstract: A train equipment management system includes an information collection apparatus that collects individual identification numbers for identifying devices from identification tags attached to the devices installed in a train, collects device operation information indicating an operating condition of each device, and transmits, for each device, the individual identification number, the device operation information, a car number for identifying a car in which each device is installed, and a formation number for identifying the train, to a ground system; and the ground system that manages the formation number, the car number, and the device operation information in association with the individual identification number of each device.

Abstract: A head made of metal is provided covering an opening of a filter case, and a filtration member having a tubular shape is provided in an internal space formed by the filter case and the head. A plate made of metal is provided near the opening of the filter case, and an IC tag is provided between the filtration member and the plate. The head is provided with an antenna unit including an antenna section including an antenna configured to communicate with the IC tag. The antenna unit includes a case having a rod shape and at least partially inserted into the head, the antenna section is provided adjacent to a first end corresponding to one end of the case, the case is provided in the head such that the antenna section is exposed when the head is viewed from a side of the filter case, and the plate is provided with an aperture from which the IC tag is exposed.

Abstract: An information processing system includes a vehicle and an information processing apparatus. The vehicle includes a first component including a measuring unit configured to measure a first number of operations of the first component, a second component of which a second number of operations is measured by the measuring unit, and a controller configured to send the first and second numbers of operations to the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus includes a storage unit and a control unit. The storage unit stores a first cumulative number of operations of the first component and a second cumulative number of operations of the second component. The control unit is configured to determine whether the first and second components have been replaced based on the first and second numbers of operations, and update the first and second cumulative numbers of operations in a procedure that varies according to a determination result.

Abstract: There is provided a software update method and system for an aircraft. Software data is obtained at a computing device mounted to the aircraft, the software data comprising a software loader and one or more software files containing an update to a software configuration of at least one target device mounted to the aircraft and communicatively coupled to the computing device. The software loader is executed at the computing device to install the one or more software files into the at least one target device and thereby modify the software configuration of the at least one target device according to the update.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying an electric vehicle through an alternating current electric charging that include receiving a charging command to initiate the alternating current electric charging of the electric vehicle (EV) through electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). The system and method also include generating a duty cycle pattern that pertains to the electric charging of the EV that includes at least one encrypted data packet and communicating the duty cycle pattern to at least one of: the EV and the EVSE. The system and method further include comparing an identification of at least one of: the EV and the EVSE included within the at least one encrypted data packet of the duty cycle pattern with a pre-stored identification of: the EV and the EVSE to identify at least one of: the EV and the EVSE.

Abstract: A vehicle safety information system is presented that may include a user computing device configured to determine whether identifying information associated with a first vehicle is to be transmitted to at least one additional device. The user computing device may also be configured to transmit the identifying information based on this determination. The user computing device may further be configured to receive, in response to a determination via the at least one additional device that safety information associated with the first vehicle is to be provided, the safety information. The determination that the safety information is to be provided may be based on information available at the at least one additional device. The at least one additional device may access and transmit the safety information to the user computing device so that the safety information is made available to a user.

Abstract: An example method includes determining identifying information for a vehicle to be serviced. The method further includes receiving at least one symptom identifier for the vehicle. The method further includes sending a request over a communication network to a remote server for a PID filter list for the vehicle, the request comprising the identifying information for the vehicle and the at least one symptom identifier for the vehicle. The method additionally includes receiving a response to the request over the communication network from the remote server, the response comprising the PID filter list for the vehicle. The method further includes determining, based on the PID filter list for the vehicle, a symptom-based subset of PIDs for the vehicle from a set of available PIDs. The method additionally includes displaying, on a display interface, the symptom-based subset of PIDs for the vehicle.

Abstract: An accident information recording device mounted on a vehicle that includes a storage device that stores vehicle identification information includes a non-volatile recording device and a recording control device. The recording control device is configured to record the vehicle identification information, which is acquired from the storage device when the vehicle is shipped from a factory, in a first recording region of the recording device. The recording control device is configured to record information about the vehicle at the time of an accident in the recording device, and to record the vehicle identification information, which is acquired from the storage device, in a second recording region of the recording device during a period since the recording control device is activated until the recording control device records the information about the vehicle at the time of the accident.

Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices for product dispenser electronic communication with a mobile device are provided. In general, a mobile device can request a secure connection with a product dispenser detected in the proximity of the mobile device. The mobile device can transmit request data to a network cloud server to authorize a mobile payment application executed on the mobile device, and can receive response data from the network cloud server indicating that the payment application has been authorized to process a payment for a product dispensable from the product dispenser. The mobile device and the product dispenser establish a secure connection using a secure key included in the response data, regardless of whether or not the product dispenser has established a connection with a network cloud server.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and maintaining a fleet of electric vehicles is disclosed. A processing subsystem includes an electric vehicle data tracking module which tracks vehicle data associated with each electric vehicle in the fleet of electric vehicles. An electric vehicle objective computation module utilizes one or more predefined fleet-level objectives corresponding to each of the electric vehicles in the fleet of the electric vehicles, ranks the one or more predefined fleet-level objectives in a predefined order. A fleet score computation module employs a predefined score model to calculate a vehicle level score corresponding to each of the one or more fleet level objectives ranked in predefined order, calculates a fleet level score, computes a fleet-level aggregate score for the fleet of the electric vehicles. A generic fleet action implementation module utilizes an implemented fleet action model for predicting maintenance and performance of the fleet of the electric vehicles.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides various technical solutions to technical problems facing sensor-based vehicle safety technology. To address problems facing identification of safety features (e.g., safety sensors) for a particular vehicle, a vehicle safety feature identification system may be used to identify a vehicle and the safety features that are installed on that vehicle. To address problems facing identification of which safety sensors require maintenance, a vehicle safety feature maintenance system may be used to identify vehicle safety sensors based on information received about one or more vehicle repairs, such as structural repairs following a vehicle collision. The vehicle safety feature maintenance system may use image data or other inputs to identify a vehicle repair area, identify other vehicle components that must be removed or adjusted to complete the vehicle repair, and identify all vehicle safety sensors and other safety features that will need to be repaired, replaced, or recalibrated.

Abstract: One embodiment of the system and method described herein provides a computer system configured to provide an interface for operation by a user at a remote computing device, receive a request from the user for a vehicle history report of a vehicle. The computer system is further configured to prompt the user for interest in a prequalification for a financing offer. The computer system is further configured to receive the indication of the user's interest in the prequalification. The system also includes a data storage module, accessible by the computer system, configured to retrieve data corresponding to the vehicle, store the retrieved data, retrieve data corresponding to a determination regarding the prequalification for the financing offer, and store the retrieved determination. The computer system is further configured to convey the vehicle history report to the user and convey the prequalification determination to the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is an Ethernet-based vehicle control system and method. The Ethernet-based vehicle control system (method) according to the present invention includes: a router for connecting a vehicle internal network and a vehicle external network; a vehicle electronic element connected to and communicating with the router; and a third-party module newly mounted on a vehicle to control the vehicle electronic element, and the third-party module may be controlled by a remote controller through the vehicle external network. Here, the third-party module may be a remote start control device. According to the present invention, since a third-party module can be freely installed and replaced based on Ethernet, various services related to a vehicle may be realized through a vehicle external network.

Abstract: One embodiment of the system and method described herein provides a score generator system that generates an automated vehicle specific valuation of a used car based on the physical and historical attributes of that vehicle. This score may indicate the likelihood that the vehicle will be on the road in a specific period of time. The score may give an absolute percentage of such likelihood or it may give a value relative to all other used vehicles in a database, all other used vehicles of the same make/model/year, or a certain subset of the vehicles in a database. In one embodiment, the score generator system includes a data link module for linking vehicle data and filter module for applying a multi-level filters that process the linked vehicle data.

Abstract: A battery diagnostic device for diagnosing a state of a battery mounted on a vehicle includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a physical quantity indicating the state of the battery; a setting unit that sets one diagnostic model from two or more diagnostic models based on the physical quantity acquired by the acquisition unit; and an estimation unit that estimates a deterioration state of the battery based on the one diagnostic model set by the setting unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tire pressure and temperature measuring system. More specifically, the system is comprised of an ergonomic and durable tire pressure and temperature gauge that does not require any external buttons, displays, or indicia, and that is capable of measuring the internal pressure and air temperature of a tire. The system is further comprised of an accompanying mobile application or computer-based software program that allows the collected pressure and/or temperature data to be wirelessly transmitted and formatted into a report that is accessible via a user interface on a remote device. The system is also capable of making recommendations to the user based on the collected pressure and/or temperature data.

Abstract: A data switching device comprises at least one interface designed to communicate with a first plurality of vehicle components of the vehicle, and to communicate with a second plurality of vehicle components of the vehicle. The data switching device includes a control circuit designed to communicate with the first plurality of vehicle components based on at least one first data format, and with the second plurality of vehicle components based on at least one second data format. The control circuit is designed to provide a communication interface for the communication between the first plurality of vehicle components and the second plurality of vehicle components. The control circuit is designed to provide access to the first data of the first plurality of vehicle components by providing second data for the second plurality of vehicle components.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a computer-based system and/or method which automatically, e.g. with minimal, or entirely without, human intervention, identifies, distinguishes, disambiguates or otherwise differentiates among multiple configurable bicycles based on the data reported to the system from the bicycle's data-reporting components, such that the data reported by those components may be associated with a particular bicycle for real-time and/or later review, analysis, etc. More particularly, where one or more data reporting components of a bicycle may change, the disclosed embodiments enable a data gathering system/service to identify, distinguish, disambiguate or otherwise differentiate among multiple bicycles which may use, or have used, one or more of the same components so as to associate the reported data, such as from a particular ride, with the correct bicycle configuration for real-time and/or later review and/or analysis.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are described for an adaptive control system of powered earth-moving construction and/or mining vehicles. In some situations, the systems/techniques may receive signals from various controls of the powered earth-moving construction and/or mining vehicles that provide signals at various high-level voltages and low-level voltages and provide commands to the various controls by modifying command signals to various high-level voltages and low-level voltages. The systems/techniques may employ various modular input/output daughtercards to modify the various signals and commands.

Abstract: An example method includes determining identifying information for a vehicle to be serviced. The method further includes receiving at least one symptom identifier for the vehicle. The method further includes sending a request over a communication network to a remote server for a PID filter list for the vehicle, the request comprising the identifying information for the vehicle and the at least one symptom identifier for the vehicle. The method additionally includes receiving a response to the request over the communication network from the remote server, the response comprising the PID filter list for the vehicle. The method further includes determining, based on the PID filter list for the vehicle, a symptom-based subset of PIDs for the vehicle from a set of available PIDs. The method additionally includes displaying, on a display interface, the symptom-based subset of PIDs for the vehicle.

Abstract: A network access credential change request is received onto a network access credential updating system. The network access credential change request is a request to update access credentials of a network near a vehicle charge station. The new credential in the request is communicated to an electric vehicle. The network is updated with the network access credential. The vehicle is able to connect to the network with the updated credential after the network has been updated. In one embodiment, the network access credential updating system includes an application. A charge station operating entity communicates a network access credential change request for a particular network to the application. After sending the request, the charge station operating entity updates the network access credential for the network in accordance with a credential update agreement. The credential update agreement tends to afford adequate opportunity for vehicles to receive updated credentials before networks are updated.

Abstract: A system for monitoring intrusion anomalies in an automotive environment, the system comprising: a telematic control unit; a plurality of engine control units, each of the plurality of engine control units associated with a local security monitor and a diagnostic communications manager arranged to receive information regarding intrusion anomalies detected by the local security monitor; and an anomaly analyzer in communication with each of the diagnostic communication managers and the telematics control unit, the communication utilizing a diagnostic over Internet protocol, the anomaly analyzer arranged to aggregate the information regarding intrusion anomalies detected by the respective local security monitors.

Abstract: An integrated asymmetric brake system for an aircraft includes a housing and a control surface actuator arranged in the housing. The control surface actuator includes a torque limiter output member and is operable to selectively deploy and retract a control surface. An asymmetry brake system is arranged in the housing and is operably connected to the control surface actuator and the torque limiter output member. The asymmetry brake system is selectively operable to prevent deployment of the control surface by activating the torque limiter output member upon detecting an asymmetry event. An asymmetry brake test monitor switch is mounted in the housing and operably coupled to the asymmetry brake system. The asymmetry brake test monitor switch is monitored to confirm functionality of the asymmetry brake system prior to flight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method (100) for carrying out a self-diagnosis (115) of an automated vehicle (1), wherein the following steps are carried out:—operating the vehicle (1) in a standard operating mode (I) for a transport-oriented operation of the vehicle (1), in which the self-diagnosis (115) is automatically carried out according to a first weighting, and—operating the vehicle (1) in a diagnosis operating mode (II), in which the self-diagnosis (115) is automatically carried out using a second weighting, said second weighting being greater than the first weighting.

Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices for product dispenser electronic communication with a mobile device are provided. In general, a mobile device can request a secure connection with a product dispenser detected in the proximity of the mobile device. The mobile device can transmit request data to a network cloud server to authorize a mobile payment application executed on the mobile device, and can receive response data from the network cloud server indicating that the payment application has been authorized to process a payment for a product dispensable from the product dispenser. The mobile device and the product dispenser establish a secure connection using a secure key included in the response data, regardless of whether or not the product dispenser has established a connection with a network cloud server.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a method of functional safety in a battery management system is disclosed that includes: generating, by a module monitoring system of the battery management system, battery sensor data; generating, by the module monitoring system, based on the battery sensor data, integrity data; sending, by the module monitoring system, via a wireless black communication channel to a wireless network controller of the battery management system, the battery sensor data and the integrity data; and sending, by the wireless network controller, to a vehicle control system, the battery sensor data.

Abstract: A monitored space is monitored including the production of a first audio signal from received acoustic energy. The first audio signal is then processed against a whitelist of acoustic profiles and, based on lack of substantial correspondence with any of the acoustic profiles, a drone is navigated toward an apparent position of an apparent source. While in-flight, additional acoustic energy is received and a second audio signal is produced from the additional acoustic energy. The second audio signal is processed against the whitelist and, based on lack of substantial correspondence with any of the acoustic profiles of the whitelist, an investigate mode of the drone is initiated. The investigate mode includes notifying a remote monitor and supplying the remote monitor with an audiovisual feed. Responsive to a characterization by the remote monitor, an entry of the whitelist may be updated, added or replaced.

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a display screen and circuitry is provided. The display screen displays map data and a user interface (UI) element. The circuitry receives a first user input, via the UI element. The first user input indicates a geographical region on the displayed map data. The circuitry extracts geo-location information from vehicle data associated with a vehicle. The circuitry further controls a communication of a first portion of the vehicle data with a server based on a first geo-location in the extracted geo-location information of the vehicle data and the indicated geographical region. The first portion of the vehicle data corresponds to the first geo-location.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for repairing vehicles. A computing device having first and second software executables can determine vehicle identification information (VII) that identifies a vehicle. The computing device can store first and second vehicle identifiers that are based on the VII and are respectively associated with the first and second software executables, where the first vehicle identifier differs from the second vehicle identifier. The computing device can be used to repair the vehicle by at least: receiving a request to activate the first software executable, and activating the first software executable at least by providing the stored first vehicle identifier to the first software executable.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure are generally directed to activating features in power machines. More particularly, implementations of the present disclosure are directed to remote activation of features in power machines.

Abstract: A method and a system analyze the control of a vehicle having an autonomous driving unit. A change in the driving mode from autonomous driving to manual driving is detected, and at least one driving parameter before and/or after detecting the change is monitored. Based on driving values obtained by the monitoring with respect to the detected change in driving mode, at least one driving quantity quantifying the quality of interplay between the autonomous driving unit and a human driver is determined.

Abstract: A method and system for providing an electric transport device charging and cleaning station is described. In one embodiment, a method for providing an electric transport device to a user includes receiving a request from a user for an electric transport device. The method also includes preparing the electric transport device for deployment, including cleaning and/or charging the electric transport device. The method further includes deploying the prepared electric transport device to the user.

Abstract: A data collecting system includes a server and a data processing apparatus. The server holds at least one piece of request data including at least a content of a request for collection of traveling state data on a vehicle and a requisite condition for the collection of the traveling state data. The server sends request data of interest to the data processing apparatus. The data processing apparatus acquires the traveling state data on the vehicle on the basis of the request data of interest received from the server, and sends the acquired traveling state data to the server.

Abstract: Vehicle monitoring systems and methods are described. According to one aspect, a vehicle monitoring system includes a plurality of vehicle monitoring devices individually configured to communicate with circuitry of a respective one of a plurality of vehicles being monitored by the vehicle monitoring system, to receive vehicle information regarding the one vehicle from the circuitry of the one vehicle at a plurality of moments in time, and to output a plurality of messages externally of the vehicle monitoring device at a plurality of moments in time, wherein the messages from the vehicle monitoring devices include the vehicle information being monitored by the vehicle monitoring system, and a management device configured to receive the messages and the vehicle information included within the messages, to store the vehicle information, to process the vehicle information, and to generate and output a communication regarding the vehicles to a recipient party.

Abstract: An aircraft control system including transducers connected by interface units to an avionics network, such as an AFDX network. Each transducer is directly connected to an interface unit local to the transducer. Each interface unit is a configurable unit and has a signal processing module converting data to a format suitable for transmission over the network. Each interface unit may be configurable, via software commands, to operate in an application session mode, a data-loading mode, or a maintenance mode. Each interface unit may be directly associated with one of the software applications of the aircraft control system. The network may include a lower bandwidth part where data communication is conducted over sampling ports only. Interface units may be configured or installed using a plug and play method.

Abstract: A vehicle diagnostic includes a kiosk a display configured to depict a visual code thereon, with the visual code being readable by a handheld communication device and associated a unique electronic identifier. The kiosk additionally includes a diagnostic tool connectable to a vehicle to retrieve vehicle data therefrom. A remote server is in communication with the kiosk and is disposable in communication with the handheld communication device. The server is capable of: receiving a signal from the handheld communication device including the unique electronic identifier; receiving a signal from the kiosk including the vehicle data; analyzing the vehicle data to determine a diagnostic solution; and storing the diagnostic solution such that the diagnostic solution is retrievable in response to receipt of a subsequent signal including the unique electronic identifier.

Abstract: A method for offloading vehicle data from a vehicle includes detecting and capturing a first set of data points with a group of sensors mounted on a vehicle, processing and analyzing, with a vehicle processor, the data points, determining whether the data points are to be offloaded from the vehicle or stored in the vehicle, and upon determination that the data points are to be offloaded from the vehicle, determining when to offload the vehicle data from the vehicle.

Abstract: An aircraft maintenance system for improving updates and maintenance of computing devices and software systems of aircraft includes an onboard maintenance device, a centralized configuration server, and a master server. The onboard maintenance device is disposed in an aircraft. The centralized configuration server is communicatively coupled with the onboard maintenance device via satellite communication. The centralized configuration server is configured to wirelessly receive a current configuration report from the onboard maintenance device while the aircraft is in flight. The master server is disposed behind a firewall and is configured to send a set of up-to-date configuration data to the centralized configuration server such that the centralized configuration server can determine compliance by the aircraft.

Abstract: One embodiment of the system and method described herein provides a score generator system that generates an automated vehicle specific valuation of a used car based on the physical and historical attributes of that vehicle. This score may indicate the likelihood that the vehicle will be on the road in a specific period of time. The score may give an absolute percentage of such likelihood or it may give a value relative to all other used vehicles in a database, all other used vehicles of the same make/model/year, or a certain subset of the vehicles in a database. In one embodiment, the score generator system includes a data link module for linking vehicle data and filter module for applying a multi-level filters that process the linked vehicle data.

Abstract: A driving information generating section 20 successively generates as driving information diverse types of information indicative of a driving state of a vehicle. A dangerous driving determining section 31 determines whether dangerous driving is underway on the basis of the driving information generated by the driving information generating section 20. A supplementary information acquiring section 32 acquires state supplementary information manually or automatically upon determination of dangerous driving by the dangerous driving determining section 31, and associates the acquired state supplementary information with the result of the determination of dangerous driving. An information communication section 34 transmits the result of the determination of dangerous driving and the state supplementary information to an information management apparatus 40.

Abstract: An apparatus for managing information regarding an inventory of vehicles on an automobile dealership lot includes vehicle tracking devices installed in the vehicles. The tracking devices utilize a GPS receiver for generating vehicle location data and an accelerometer for generating vehicle motion data. Data from the vehicle tracking devices are received by a central server that uses the data to determine whether a vehicle is on a test drive, the identity of a salesperson who is with the vehicle, and the estimated time that the vehicle will return to the dealership. Preferred embodiments establish a geofence around the dealership location, detect when vehicles exit and reenter the geofence, and communicate the exit/return events back to the central server. The central server communicates the information to smartphones of dealership personnel to indicate availability of a particular vehicle.

Abstract: An automatic fault isolation and diagnosis system includes a cloud-based data system having multiple machine-readable troubleshooting procedures stored therein. A vehicle fault code is generated by one of multiple vehicle control devices of a vehicle platform. The fault code defines an issue with at least one system or component of the vehicle platform. A data transfer device within the vehicle platform receives the fault code and forwards the fault code to the cloud-based data system. The fault code is received and analyzed in the cloud-based data system to initially determine if the fault code is directed to and can be automatically corrected by one of the stored machine-readable troubleshooting procedures.

Abstract: A system for providing vehicle information to a user via audible signals. The system includes a data acquisition and transfer device disposable in communication with a vehicle computer on a vehicle to receive diagnostic data therefrom. A remote diagnostic server is disposable in communication with the data acquisition and transfer device to receive the diagnostic data. The remote diagnostic server includes a plurality of preset vehicle conditions stored thereon, and is operative to analyze the diagnostic data and generate an alert signal when the diagnostic data represents at least one of the preset vehicle conditions. The alert signal is receivable by a mobile communication device and is configured to allow the mobile communication device to generate an audible signal based on the alert signal. The audible signal includes diagnostic information associated with the diagnostic data received from the vehicle computer.

Abstract: Systems and methods to performing insurance-based actions using sensor data are provided. A computer-implemented method includes receiving sensor data from the one or more dwelling sensors configured to generate sensor data representative of one or more environmental characteristics of a dwelling; generating a dwelling assessment based upon the one or more environmental characteristics; determining potential insurance policy adjustments based upon the dwelling assessment; and presenting the potential insurance policy adjustments via an electronic communication.

Abstract: Methods and devices for vehicular storage security are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of operation of a storage device includes determining if there is at least one pending command. In response to determining that there is at least one pending command, the method includes configuring a next command of the at least one pending command, where configuring the next command includes determining if one or more other storage devices are a target of the next command. If one or more other storage devices are a target of the next command, the method includes determining if there are any remaining targets of the next command and delivering the pending command to a next target of the remaining targets. In this manner, complex storage systems may be kept secure.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to a network node and a method performed in the network node of an operator, for storage of data in a blockchain database in a network that is based on a Service Function Chaining (SFC) architecture, the method comprising: receiving data packets from an IoT device; performing, by a service function in the network node, at least deep packet inspection, DPI, on the received data packets for identifying sensor data of the received data packets; retrieving, from the operator's system, network data associated with the sensor data; retrieving, from a third party system, external data associated with the sensor data; combining the identified sensor data, the network data and the external data to form a combined data; and storing the combined data in the blockchain database.

Abstract: A system for digital twinning a refuse vehicle includes a refuse vehicle and a controller. The refuse vehicle includes a sensor, a device, and an electronic control system. The controller is configured to receive multiple datasets from at least one of the sensor, the device, and the electronic control system. The controller is also configured to generate a virtual refuse vehicle based on the plurality of datasets. The virtual refuse vehicle includes a visual representation of the refuse vehicle and the multiple datasets. Each of the multiple datasets are mapped to a corresponding one of the sensors or one of the electronic control systems. The controller is configured to operate a display of a user device to provide the visual representation of the refuse vehicle and one or more of the multiple datasets to a user.

Abstract: A mobile device may include at least one sensor that detects a characteristic of the mobile device selected from distance traveled, location, time, and g-force dynamics; a processor; and a tangible non-transitory computer readable storage medium containing instructions that, when executed on by the processor, are programmed to automatically detect that a wireless connection has been established between the mobile device and a vehicle, and in response to detecting the wireless connection between the mobile device and the vehicle, automatically start collecting vehicle operation data via the at least one sensor. The mobile device may automatically stop collecting the vehicle operation data in response to the vehicle being turned off.

Abstract: An asset management system, comprising: a remote storage device coupled to a controller collectively configured to selectively retain an asset and selectively release the asset to an authorized user; and a mobile device configured to execute a mobile application in communication with one or more of the remote storage device and the coupled controller via one or more networks, wherein the mobile application is operable for directing operation of the one or more of the remote storage device and the coupled controller. The mobile device comprises a QR scanner operable for scanning a QR code and subsequently authorizing the authorized user. The mobile device also comprises a barcode scanner operable for scanning a barcode associated with the asset or a related asset.