Patent ID: 6675019
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: G07C,G08G

Abstract:
A system for use with a motor vehicle for compiling logistical information relating to an accumulated time the motor vehicle is driven, the system comprising:a responder device adapted to be carried by the motor vehicle, the responder device including: a first radio frequency receiver for receiving an activation signal from an operatively associated source; and a first radio frequency transmitter for selectively transmitting driving log information in response to receiving said activation signal; a memory unit for storing said driving log information; a sensor operatively connected to the responder device for sensing movement of the motor vehicle and generating a vehicle moving signal when said movement is sensed; a control unit in the responder device for receiving said vehicle moving signal from said sensor and converting the vehicle moving signal into vehicle operation information and storing the vehicle operation information in said memory unit as said driving log information; and, a portable receiver device for selectively generating said activation signal and receiving said driving log information from the responder device, the portable receiver device being adapted to convert the driving log information into a first form intelligible by humans and including a second radio frequency transmitter for selectively generating said activation signal and transmitting said activation signal to said responder device; and, a second radio frequency receiver for receiving said driving log information.