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AssigneeSecura Corporation
InventorsJoseph V. DiLullo, Stephan C. Schifter, Michael Negin, Kenneth W. Paist
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Apparatus and method for monitoring the status of a multiple part vehicle are disclosed. Apparatus according to the invention comprises a tag on a second part of the vehicle which impresses a unique ID code of the vehicle's existing electrical system. An interface unit in a first part of the vehicle detects the presence of a valid ID code on the vehicle's electrical system and in response provides an indication that the second part of the vehicle is connected. A mobile satellite transmitter provides data indicative of the status of the vehicle to an earth station via a satellite. Vehicle position data is also provided to the earth station with each transmission.
Status monitoring apparatus for a vehicle having at least first and second parts comprising:
Status monitoring system for a vehicle of the type comprising a tractor and a detachable trailer, the tractor having a power bus with a power cable that is connectable to the trailer when the trailer is coupled to the tractor, the trailer having a power bus that is energized and electrically coupled to the tractor's power bus when the power cable is connected thereto, the system comprising:
Method of monitoring the status of a multiple part vehicle having at least first and second parts comprising the steps of:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.