초록 ▼

An apparatus and method for monitoring the status of a multiple part vehicle. An apparatus according to the invention comprises a tag for placement on a second part of the vehicle. The tag communicates a unique ID code to an interface unit on the first part of the vehicle. The interface unit detects

An apparatus and method for monitoring the status of a multiple part vehicle. An apparatus according to the invention comprises a tag for placement on a second part of the vehicle. The tag communicates a unique ID code to an interface unit on the first part of the vehicle. The interface unit detects the presence of a valid ID code, and in response, provides an indication that the second part of the vehicle is connected. A transmitter provides data indicative of the connect/disconnect status of the vehicle to a central station. Vehicle position data may also be provided to the central station.

대표청구항 ▼

Status monitoring apparatus for a vehicle having a first part and at least one second part comprising: (a) tag means for placement on the second part of the vehicle, the tag providing a unique ID code; (b) processing means for placement on the first part of the vehicle for detecting the presence of

Status monitoring apparatus for a vehicle having a first part and at least one second part comprising: (a) tag means for placement on the second part of the vehicle, the tag providing a unique ID code; (b) processing means for placement on the first part of the vehicle for detecting the presence of a valid ID code from the tag means and or providing a status indication that the second part has been connected to the first part when a valid ID code is detected and that the second part has been disconnected from the first part when a valid ID code has not been detected; and, (c) transmitting means for placement on the first part of the vehicle for transmitting at least the status indication to a remote location.