System for preventing unauthorized trailer uncoupling

Details System for preventing unauthorized trailer uncoupling System for preventing unauthorized trailer uncoupling

2005-03-29

2005-03-29

Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Navigation

Employing position determining equipment

C701S029000, C701S031000, C701S032000, C701S035000, C701S205000, C701S208000, C340S988000, C340S989000, C340S991000, C340S992000, C340S993000, C340S431000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06873909

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for detecting uncoupling of a trailer outside a planned uncoupling area. A global positioning system determines the location of the trailer. A vehicle computer coupled to the global positioning system is used to determine whether the trailer has been uncoupled outside a planned uncoupling area.

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