Electronic vehicle log
OwnerLeigh-Anne Beresford, Robert Dewinventors
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Abstract
The device includes means to record verbal data from a vehicle user and combine it with information from an odometer to produce a log report. The report may include date, time, and commencing and terminating odometer readings The device further includes a user identifying capability. This capability may be allied with security means to prevent use of the vehicle unless pre-selected conditions are met including identification of the user and purpose of the journey.
Claims22
An electronic vehicle log comprising:
- voice interface means for capturing vocal input;
- odometer interface means for determining odometer readings for a vehicle;
- processing means for processing input from the voice interface means and odometer interface means;
- storage means for storing data;
- and
- communication means for reporting the data.
The electronic vehicle log of any one of the preceding claims further comprising security means for preventing engine ignition unless at least one pre-selected condition is met.
The electronic vehicle log of any one of the preceding claims further comprising position identifying means.
An electronic vehicle log substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying figures.
- DATED this Sixteenth day of October 2000.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.