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The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
The following is a quotation of the appropriate paragraphs of 35 U.S.C. 102 that form the basis for the rejections under this section made in this Office action:
A person shall be entitled to a patent unless –
(a)(1) the claimed invention was patented, described in a printed publication, or in public use, on sale, or otherwise available to the public before the effective filing date of the claimed invention.
(a)(2) the claimed invention was described in a patent issued under section 151, or in an application for patent published or deemed published under section 122(b), in which the patent or application, as the case may be, names another inventor and was effectively filed before the effective filing date of the claimed invention.
Claim(s) s 1, 8-10, 14-17 is/are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) and(a)(2) as being anticipated by Kennedy 2020/0344824.
The PG Pub To Kennedy ‘428 discloses all features of the claimed invention in paragraphs 76-104 as shown below.
[0076] The SCP is defined by an assigning authority in the server/cloud 11. The server/cloud 11 sends the SCP definition and any other required data in datasets to the CVD 130 and the mobile device 110. The CVD 130 adds the contextual data from local datasets to the sever-sent data to compile its SCP based definition. The local datasets include data wirelessly scanned from passive devices, preferably transmitting a BLUETOOTH beacon. Other local datasets include information from the vehicle. The CVD 130 sends its compiled SCP packet to the server 11 for authorization. The server 11 verifies the CVD compiled SCP packet, and if valid, the server 11 transmits a validation/approval signal to the CVD 130. The CVD then generates an access point SSID/passphrase with SCP. Likewise, the mobile device 110 utilizes contextual data from local datasets to compile its SCP based on the definitions. The mobile device 110 connects to the access point of the CVD 130 using the SCP. The CVD 130 and the mobile device 110 also connect to the passive device 61 since it is part of the SCP definition.
[0077] As used by the assigning authority engine 1105, a predetermined work assignment is a temporal event with a fixed start and completion based on assignable boundary conditions. The assignable boundary condition is at least one of a predetermined time period, a geographical destination, and a set route. Alternatively, the assignable boundary condition is any feature with a beginning and a termination. The assigning authority is performed by a person or persons, who have the appropriate authority and mechanisms to assign specific tasks and assets to a specific vehicle and vehicle operator or custodian, and to assign workflow assignments to same. The predetermined work assignment is assigned to a known person or entity that has its own primary networked device accessible through a password protected user interface, a specific name and password that auto-populates or otherwise automatically satisfies a plurality of credentials requirements, wherein the plurality of credential requirements are automatically available or revoked based on the assignable boundary condition identified in a pairing event.
[0078] The CVD 130 preferably broadcasts a WiFi wireless network with a hidden and hashed SSID unique to the host vehicle and protected by a unique, dynamically generated and hashed passphrase. The vehicle ID is entered into an application on the tablet that is then converted to the same hashed SSID and passphrase, which allows the tablet to attempt to connect to the corresponding CVD WiFi network and begin communication.
[0079] A method 900 for a secure connection to a wireless network of a vehicle is shown in FIG. 7. At block 901, a server generates definitions for a SCP packet for assigning authority for a vehicle. At block 902 the server transmits the definitions for the SCP packet to a CVD and a mobile device. At block 903, the CVD compiles the SCP packet to generate a CVD compiled SCP. At block 904, the CVD transmits the CVD compiled SCP to the server for authorization. At block 905, the server transmits authorization for the CVD compiled SCP from to the CVD for creation of a validated SCP. At block 906, the mobile device generates a dataset to compile a mobile device compiled SCP. At block 907, the CVD broadcasts at a wireless network with a hidden and hashed SSID unique to the vehicle. The hidden and hashed SSID is generated from the validated SCP packet. At block 908, the mobile device generates the hashed SSID and a passphrase from the dataset, which allows the mobile device connect to the wireless network. At block 909, the mobile device searches for a vehicle having the CVD broadcasting the wireless network in a hidden mode. At block 910, the mobile device securely connects with the CVD.
[0080] One embodiment utilizes a system for vehicle to mobile device secure wireless communications. The system comprises a vehicle 210, a CVD 130, a mobile device 110 and a passive communication device 61. The vehicle 210 comprises an on-board computer with a memory having a vehicle identification number (VIN), a connector plug, and a motorized engine. The CVD 130 comprises a processor, a WiFi radio, a BLUETOOTH radio, a memory, and a connector for mating with the connector plug of the vehicle. The mobile device 110 comprises a graphical user interface, a mobile application, a processor, a WiFi radio, and a cellular network interface. The passive communication device 61 operates on a BLUETOOTH communication protocol. The server 11 is configured to generate a plurality of definitions for a SCP packet for assigning authority for the vehicle. The server 11 is configured to transmit the plurality of definitions for the SCP packet from the server to the CVD 130 and the mobile device 110. The CVD 130 is configured to compile the SCP packet to generate a CVD compiled SCP. The CVD 130 is configured to transmit the CVD compiled SCP to the server 11 for authorization. The server 11 is configured to transmit authorization for the CVD compiled SCP to the CVD 130 for creation of a validated SCP. The mobile device 110 is configured to generating a dataset to compile a mobile device compiled SCP. The CVD 130 is configured to broadcast a wireless network with a hidden and hashed SSID unique to the vehicle, the hidden and hashed SSID generated from the validated SCP packet. The mobile device 110 is configured to generate the hashed SSID and a passphrase from the dataset, which allows the mobile device connect to the wireless network. The mobile device 110 is configured to search for a vehicle having the CVD broadcasting the wireless network in a hidden mode. The mobile device 110 is configured to connect to the CVD 130 over the wireless network.
[0081] The dataset preferably comprises at least one of a plurality of definitions for the SCP packet, a tablet ID, a driver ID, a vehicle ID, a beacon ID, identified or defined entity/participant to the transaction, descriptions, actions, or states of thing, characteristics of identifiable devices, when present in a certain proximity and/or context.
[0082] Optionally, the mobile device 110 connects to a passive device, the passive device operating on a BLUETOOTH communication protocol. The passive device 61 is preferably a BLUETOOTH enabled device advertising a unique ID as a beacon or a complex system (speaker, computer, etc.) that emits BLUETOOTH enabled device advertising a unique ID as a beacon.
[0083] The mobile device 110 preferably receives input from a driver of the vehicle, and/or the server 11 contains the assigning authority that generates the SCP definitions.
[0084] The passive device 61 is preferably an internal device in the vehicle or an external device posted on a gate to a facility and generating a beacon. The beacon from the passive device is preferably a mechanism to ensure that the connection between the mobile device 110 and the CVD 130 occurs at a specific physical location dictated by the assigning authority through the server 11. Preferably, the automatic connection between the mobile device 110 and the CVD occurs because the assigning authority, through the server, has dictated that it occur.
[0085] As shown in FIG. 8, a staging yard for trucks 210a-201d, each of a multitude of trucks 210a-210d broadcast a wireless signal for a truck specific network, with one truck 210c broadcasting a wireless signal 225. However, the SSID is not published so unless a driver is already in possession of the SSID, the driver will not be able to pair the tablet computer 110 with the CVD 130 of the truck 210 to which the driver is assigned. So even though the wireless signals are being “broadcast”, they will not appear on a driver's tablet computer 110 (or other mobile device) unless the tablet computer 110 has already been paired with the CVD 130 of the vehicle 210. A driver 205 in possession of a tablet computer 110 pairs, using a signal 230, the tablet computer 110 with the wireless network 225 of the CVD of the truck 210c, and thus the driver locates the specific truck 210c he is assigned to in a parking lot full of identical looking trucks 210a-d.
[0086] For example, on an IPHONE® device from Apple, Inc., the “UDID,” or Unique Device Identifier is a combination of forty numbers and letters, and is set by Apple and stays with the device forever.
[0087] For example, on an ANDROID based system, one that uses Google Inc.'s ANDROID operating system, the ID is set by Google and created when an end-user first boots up the device. The ID remains the same unless the user does a “factory reset” of the phone, which deletes the phone's data and settings.
[0088] The mobile communication device 110, or mobile device, is preferably selected from mobile phones, smartphones, tablet computers, PDAs and the like. Examples of smartphones and the device vendors include the IPHONE® smartphone from Apple, Inc., the DROID® smartphone from Motorola Mobility Inc., GALAXY S® smartphones from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and many more. Examples of tablet computing devices include the IPAD® tablet computer from Apple Inc., and the XOOM™ tablet computer from Motorola Mobility Inc.
[0089] The mobile communication device 110 then a communication network utilized preferably originates from a mobile communication service provider (aka phone carrier) of the customer such as VERIZON, AT&T, SPRINT, T-MOBILE, and the like mobile communication service providers, provide the communication network for communication to the mobile communication device of the end user.
[0090] Wireless standards utilized include 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, AX.25, 3G, CDPD, CDMA, GSM, GPRS, radio, microwave, laser, Bluetooth, 802.15, 802.16, and IrDA.
[0091] BLUETOOTH™ technology operates in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz band of the radio-frequency spectrum, and in a preferred embodiment the secondary device 30 and/or primary device 25 is capable of receiving and transmitting signals using BLUETOOTH™ technology. LTE Frequency Bands include 698-798 MHz (Band 12, 13, 14, 17); 791-960 MHz (Band 5, 6, 8, 18, 19, 20); 1710-2170 MHz (Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 23, 25, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39); 1427-1660.5 MH (Band 11, 21, 24); 2300-2700 MHz (Band 7, 38, 40, 41); 3400-3800 MHz (Band 22, 42, 43), and in a preferred embodiment the secondary device 30 and/or the primary device 25 is capable of receiving and transmitting signals using one or more of the LTE frequency bands. WiFi preferably operates using 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n communication formats as set for the by the IEEE, and in a preferred embodiment the secondary device 30 and/or the primary device 25 is capable of receiving and transmitting signals using one or more of the 802.11 communication formats. Near-field communications (NFC) may also be utilized.
[0092] As shown in FIG. 9, a typical mobile communication device 110 preferably includes an accelerometer 301, I/O (input/output) 302, a microphone 303, a speaker 304, a GPS chipset 305, a Bluetooth component 306, a Wi-Fi component 307, a 3G/4G component 308, RAM memory 309, a main processor 310, an OS (operating system) 311, applications/software 312, a Flash memory 313, SIM card 314, LCD display 315, a camera 316, a power management circuit 317, a battery 318 or power source, a magnetometer 319, and a gyroscope 320.
[0093] Each of the interface descriptions preferably discloses use of at least one communication protocol to establish handshaking or bi-directional communications. These protocols preferably include but are not limited to XML, HTTP, TCP/IP, Serial, UDP, FTP, Web Services, WAP, SMTP, SMPP, DTS, Stored Procedures, Import/Export, Global Positioning Triangulation, IM, SMS, MMS, GPRS and Flash. Databases that may be used with the system preferably include but are not limited to MSSQL, Access, MySQL, Progress, Oracle, DB2, Open Source DBs and others. Operating system used with the system preferably include Microsoft 2010, XP, Vista, 2000 Server, 2003 Server, 2008 Server, Windows Mobile, Linux, Android, Unix, I series, AS 400 and Apple OS.
[0094] The underlying protocol at the cloud server 11, is preferably Internet Protocol Suite (Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (“TCP/IP”)), and the transmission protocol to receive a file is preferably a file transfer protocol (“FTP”), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (“HTTP”), Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (“HTTPS”) or other similar protocols. The transmission protocol ranges from SIP to MGCP to FTP and beyond. The protocol at the authentication server 40 is most preferably HTTPS.
[0095] Wireless standards include 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, AX.25, 3G, CDPD, CDMA, GSM, GPRS, radio, microwave, laser, Bluetooth, 802.15, 802.16, and IrDA.
[0096] Components of a cloud computing server 40 of the system, as shown in FIG. 10, preferably includes a CPU component 401, a graphics component 402, PCI/PCI Express 403, memory 404, non-removable storage 407, removable storage 408, Network Interface 409, including one or more connections to a fixed network, and SQL database(s) 45a-45d, which includes the venue's CRM. Included in the memory 404, is an operating system 405, a SQL server 406 or other database engine, and computer programs/software 410. The server 40 also preferably includes at least one computer program configured to receive data uploads and store the data uploads in the SQL database. Alternatively, the SQL server can be installed in a separate server from the server 40.
[0097] A flow chart for an alternative method 600 for a secure connection to a wireless network of a vehicle is shown in FIG. 11. At block 601, the CVD broadcasts an encrypted, blind SSID based on specific vehicle data. At block 602, leveraging the known vehicle data and the encryption algorithm a mobile device searches for a vehicle having a CVD broadcasting the wireless network. At block 603, the mobile device is connected with the CVD.
[0098] A system for a secure connection to a wireless network of a vehicle is shown in FIG. 12. A truck 210a. Those skilled in the pertinent art will recognize that the truck 210a may be replaced by any type of vehicle (such as a bus, sedan, pick-up, sport utility vehicle, limousine, sports car, delivery truck, van, mini-van, motorcycle, and the like) without departing from the scope of spirit of the present invention. The truck 210a preferably comprises a motorized engine 234, a vehicle identification number (“VIN”), an on-board computer 232 with a memory 231 and a connector plug 235. The on-board computer 232 preferably has a digital copy of the VIN in the memory 231. The on-board computer 232 is preferably in communication with the motorized engine 234. The truck 210a may also have a GPS component for location and navigation purposes, a satellite radio such as SIRIUS satellite radio, a driver graphical interface display, a battery, a source of fuel and other components found in a conventional long distance truck.
[0099] Also in the truck 210a is a CVD 130 comprising a processor, a WiFi radio, a BLUETOOTH radio, a memory and a connector to connect to the connector plug of the on-board computer 232.
[0100] A driver 205 preferably has a mobile communication device such as a tablet computer 110 in order to pair with a wireless network generated by the CVD 130 of the truck 210a. The tablet computer 110 preferably comprises a graphical user interface 335, a processor 310, a WiFi radio 307, a BLUETOOTH radio 306, and a cellular network interface 308.
[0101] As shown in FIG. 13, a staging yard for trucks 210a-210k, each of a multitude of trucks 210a-210k broadcast a wireless signal 224a-k for a truck specific network, with one truck 210f broadcasting a wireless signal 225. However, all of the wireless signal 224a-224k and 225 do not publish their respective SSID so that a mobile device 110 must already be paired with the CVD 130 of the truck 210 in order to connect to the truck based wireless network 224a-224k or 225 of each of the CVDs 130 of each of the trucks 210a-210k. A driver 205 in possession of a tablet computer 110 pairs with the specific truck wireless network 225 of the CVD 130 of the truck 210f, and thus the driver locates the specific truck 210f he is assigned to in a parking lot full of identical looking trucks 210a-210k.
[0102] One embodiment is a system for utilizing a remote profile manager for vehicle dynamic compliance with multiple vehicle statutes and regulations. The system comprises a truck 210, a CVD 130, a tablet computer 110, a server 140 and a plurality of databases. The vehicle comprises an on-board computer with a memory having a vehicle identification number (VIN), a connector plug, and a motorized engine. The CVD 130 comprises a processor, a WiFi radio, a BLUETOOTH radio, a memory, and a connector for mating with the connector plug of the vehicle. The tablet computer 110 comprises a graphical user interface, a processor, a WiFi radio, a BLUETOOTH radio, and a cellular network interface. A location of the truck 210 is determined using a GPS component of the truck 210. The location of the truck 210 is transmitted to the server 140 by the CVD. The server 140 retrieves real-time compliance rules for the location of the truck from the plurality of databases, which are preferably State vehicle databases, municipal vehicle databases, county vehicle databases, and Federal vehicle databases. The server 140 transmits the real-time compliance rules to CVD 130 for display on the tablet computer 110 so that a driver of the truck 210 can stay in real-time compliance with State and Federal motor vehicle and driving rules. The rules pertain to speed limits, transport of toxic waste, the transport of refrigerated cargo, the rest durations for drivers, the necessary insurance coverage, the type of taxes and fees to be paid, and the like. The display on the tablet computer is preferably in the form of a visual alert, an audio alert or a haptic alert. Other displays include forms such as attestation forms, and data such as timers, current speed limits, and the like. The trigger for each jurisdiction is preferably from the GPS of the truck 210, the speed of the truck 210, cellular or WiFi triangulation from a network, and the like.
[0103] The CVD 130 obtains the vehicle identification number (VIN) from the on-board computer and transmits the VIN with the location to the server 140 for verification of the truck 210.
[0104] Another embodiment is a system for utilizing a remote profile manager for utilizing multiple vehicle odometer values. The system comprises a vehicle 210, a CVD 130, a tablet computer 110, a server 140 and a plurality of databases. The vehicle comprises an on-board computer with a memory having a vehicle identification number (VIN), a connector plug, a motorized engine, an odometer component from an engine source, an odometer component from a dashboard source, an odometer component from a chassis source, and an odometer component from a transmission source. Thus, the truck 210 has a multiple of odometers that can be used to determine a mileage of the truck 210. The connected vehicle device (CVD) 130 comprises a processor, a WiFi radio, a BLUETOOTH radio, a memory, and a connector for mating with the connector plug of the vehicle. The tablet computer 110 comprises a graphical user interface, a processor, a WiFi radio, a BLUETOOTH radio, and a cellular network interface. Each of the odometer component from an engine source, the odometer component from a dashboard source, the odometer component from a chassis source, and the odometer component from a transmission source generates an odometer value. The CVD 130 generates a delta value for odometer value relative to a control odometer value. The CVD 130 monitors the odometer value from each of the odometer component from an engine source, the odometer component from a dashboard source, the odometer component from a chassis source, and the odometer component from a transmission source. The CVD 130 generates a new odometer value for one of the odometer component from an engine source, the odometer component from a dashboard source, the odometer component from a chassis source, and the odometer component from a transmission source, and the CVD modifies the odometer value by the delta value to generate the new odometer value.
An operating method for a vehicle, which operates the vehicle through at least one command output source, comprising the steps of: providing a request signal to the vehicle to request transmission of data to at least one component on the vehicle; providing an approval signal to the vehicle; the at least one command output source transmitting the data to the at least one component according to the approval signal; and enabling the at least one component to operate according to the data.(see paragraphs 76 and 104 for transmission of data with and approval signal from the server(command output to the CVD 130 which operates according to the data)
8. The operating method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the data includes navigation information, the at least one component includes at least one display, and the step of enabling the at least one component to operate according to the data includes: enabling the at least one display to display the navigation information. (see paragraph 102)
9. The operating method as claimed in claim 8, wherein a type of the at least one display includes a dashboard display, a cluster display, a head-up display, a center information device or a vehicle window, or a combination thereof. (See paragraph 102 inherently on the dashboard)
10. The operating method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the data includes a control signal, the at least one component includes at least one electromechanical apparatus, and the step of enabling the at least one component to operate according to the data includes: enabling the at least one electromechanical apparatus to operate according to the control signal. (see paragraph 102 a tablet computer is an electromechanical device as are timers and speed limit displays)
14. The operating method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one first command output source provides the data only after the approval signal is provided to the vehicle. (see paragraph 76)
15. The operating method as claimed in claim 1, wherein, before providing the request signal, the at least one command output source generates the data in advance, and the data is transmitted to the vehicle together with the request signal, or the data and the request signal are respectively transmitted to the vehicle. (see paragraph 76)
16. The operating method as claimed in claim 1, wherein, before providing the request signal, the at least one command output source generates the data in advance, and the data is transmitted to the vehicle together with the approval signal, or the data and the approval signal are respectively transmitted to the vehicle. (see paragraph 76)
17. The operating method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle includes a vehicle system and a controller area network, and the at least one command output source transmitting the data to the at least one component includes: the first command output source first transmitting the data to the vehicle system, and then the vehicle system transmitting the data to the at least one component through the controller area network. (see paragraphs 76-80)
Allowable Subject Matter
Claims 2-7, 11-13 and 18-20 are objected to as being dependent upon a rejected base claim, but would be allowable if rewritten in independent form including all of the limitations of the base claim and any intervening claims.
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/RICHARD M CAMBY/Primary Examiner, Art Unit 3661