VEHICLE DCM ROUTING MANAGEMENT

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Stephen Paul Mcfarland, Jr. of Allen TX (US)

VEHICLE DCM ROUTING MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17899783 titled 'VEHICLE DCM ROUTING MANAGEMENT

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for rerouting messages from a vehicle's data communication module (DCM) to a device detachably connected to the vehicle, which then sends the message to an external device.

Determining when a DCM in a vehicle is unable to send a message
Routing the message from the DCM to a device detachably connected to the vehicle
Sending the routed message to a device external to the vehicle

Potential Applications

Automotive industry for vehicle diagnostics and communication
Fleet management for monitoring and tracking vehicles
Emergency services for quick communication in case of accidents

Problems Solved

Ensures messages are still sent even if the DCM in the vehicle is unable to do so
Provides a backup communication method for critical messages
Allows for seamless communication between vehicles and external devices

Benefits

Improved reliability of communication systems in vehicles
Enhanced safety features for emergency situations
Increased efficiency in data transmission between vehicles and external devices

Original Abstract Submitted

An example operation includes one or more of determining a data communication module (DCM) in a vehicle is unable to send a message, routing the message from the DCM to a device detachably connected to the vehicle, and sending, by the device detachably connected to the vehicle, the routed message to a device external to the vehicle.

17899783. VEHICLE DCM ROUTING MANAGEMENT simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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VEHICLE DCM ROUTING MANAGEMENT

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