US 5,521,815 A · Uniform system for verifying and tracking articles of value

Abstract

A uniform, centralized system for converting all existing systems into one unique, universal system which allows for tracking those titles for articles of value, such as motor vehicles, boats, land, antiques, etc., in a congruent and continual manner. The system provides a centralized computer data base(s) operating in a "client-server" computer environment for use in creating a title history file, and for assigning a singular registration number and identification number from the VIN (or other) identifying number with those numbers being coded, and creating a coded title and registration number and for storing relevant data on the item. The centralized data base is connected to various authorized agents such as insurance agents and car dealers, and to governmental agents such as department of motor vehicles and tax collecting entities. In this way, all relevant data on an item can now be is maintained on a centralized system which is accessible to all who need the information.

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Dependent claims

A system for tracking titles to articles having an identifying number comprising:

(a) a centralized computer data base for storing data;
(b) means for transmitting a coded identifying number to said centralized computer data base;
(c) means for decoding said identifying number and storing characters of said identifying numbers in predetermined storage locations wherein each of said storage locations corresponds to a specific identifying feature of an article;
(d) means for creating a title history file responsive to transmission of said identifying number;
(e) means for creating a title number identical to said identifying number;
(f) means for creating a registration number identical to said identifying number;
(g) means for mathematically linking said identifying number, said title number and said registration number to create a uniform system of tracking the article independent of preexisting tracking systems, said uniform system further having means for accepting and updating data relating to the article;
and
(h) means for providing said uniform system to a plurality of users, having means for enabling said users to input data relating to the article, and means for instantly receiving updated data relating to the article.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Uniform system for verifying and tracking articles of value

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