Barbara Jay Turpel

US Patent:

6459367, Oct 1, 2002

Filed:

Oct 4, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/679495

Inventors:

Randall D. Green - Rohnert Park CA 94928
Barbara J. Turpel - Santa Rosa CA 95401
David L. Turpel - Santa Rosa CA 95401
Gary J. Lukas - Ukiah CA 95482

International Classification:

B60Q 100

US Classification:

340440, 340928, 340936, 340438, 340439, 701 29, 701 30, 177 1, 177136, 177 50

Abstract:

The present automated vehicle regulation compliance enforcing system is comprised of an on-board monitoring system for being installed on a heavy truck, and an interrogation system for being installed in enforcement vehicles and inspection stations. The monitoring system is comprised of a processor connected to speed and weigh sensors installed in the truck and trailers. The processor is arranged to monitor various operating parameters of the truck, such as loading, load distribution, speed, driver maintenance information, driving time, and mileage. The processor is also connected to an interface which enables the truck operator to input driver and vehicle information, and a transceiver for communicating with the interrogation system. The interrogation system is comprised of a processor connected to a transceiver, and arranged to interrogate the monitoring system to download data. The interrogation system may be mounted in an enforcement vehicle as a standalone system with a built-in interface attached to the processor, or it may be a PC-based system with a communication port for connecting to a personal computer.