Using a distributed ledger for tracking VIN recordkeeping

A computer system configured to add to a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)-based distributed ledger of transactions or events pertaining to a vehicle, the system comprising one or more processors, transceivers, sensors, and/or servers configured to:

• receive vehicle data from one or more computing devices;
• detect a vehicle-related event for the vehicle from analysis of the vehicle or other data received;
• retrieve a VIN from the vehicle when the vehicle-related event is detected;
• generate a transaction or event (i) including the vehicle's VIN, (ii) describing the vehicle-related event for the vehicle, and/or (iii) detailing a current status, owner, and/or location of the vehicle;
• and
• add the transaction or event to the VIN-based distributed ledger detailing vehicle-related events for the vehicle.

A computer system for adding to a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)-based distributed ledger of transactions or events pertaining to a vehicle, comprising:

• one or more processors;
• and
• a program memory coupled to the one or more processors and storing executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computer system to:
• receive vehicle data from one or more computing devices;
• detect a vehicle-related event for the vehicle from analysis of the vehicle or other data received;
• retrieve a VIN from the vehicle when the vehicle-related event is detected;
• generate a transaction or event (i) including the vehicle's VIN, (ii) describing the vehicle-related event for the vehicle, and/or (iii) detailing a current status, owner, and/or location of the vehicle;
• and
• add the transaction or event to the VIN-based distributed ledger detailing vehicle-related events for the vehicle.