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WO2003009196A1 - Systeme et procede pour la capture de l'etat d'articles - Google Patents

Systeme et procede pour la capture de l'etat d'articles Download PDF

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WO2003009196A1
WO2003009196A1 PCT/US2001/022647 US0122647W WO03009196A1 WO 2003009196 A1 WO2003009196 A1 WO 2003009196A1 US 0122647 W US0122647 W US 0122647W WO 03009196 A1 WO03009196 A1 WO 03009196A1
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Richard A. Marzan
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q30/00—Commerce
    • G06Q30/06—Buying, selling or leasing transactions
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F40/00—Handling natural language data
    • G06F40/10—Text processing
    • G06F40/103—Formatting, i.e. changing of presentation of documents

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  • This invention is generally directed to a system and method for capturing
  • the information may include the year, make and model of the vehicle, the vehicle style, the vehicle identification number (NIN), the vehicle mileage, an identification of the options present in the vehicle (power windows, power seats, tape player, CD player, air conditioning, etc.), damage to the vehicle, and pictures of the vehicle. Further background will now be described with reference to the sale or valuation of a vehicle,
  • This condition report is prepared for a vehicle. This condition report has typically included a written
  • condition report is then provided to the
  • condition report may also include visual depictions of the item, such
  • a global computer Preferably, a global computer
  • network such as the Internet is used to transfer the information.
  • one aspect of the invention provides a method of obtaining
  • the description being suitable to assist in the valuation of the at least one item; facilitating access to the accessible electronic medium in a manner to permit at least one authorized user to access the description.
  • one aspect of the invention provides a system for obtaining information relating to condition of at least one item, said system comprising: an accessible electronic medium; an arrangement for formulating a description relating to at least one item and for facilitating entry of the description into the accessible
  • one aspect of the invention provides an apparatus for obtaining
  • said apparatus comprising:
  • the description being suitable to assist in the valuation of the at least one item; and an arrangement for permitting at least one authorized user to access the
  • one aspect of the invention provides an apparatus for the display
  • a display comprising: a display; an arrangement for producing information for being displayed on said display, said information relating to the condition of the at least one item; an arrangement for producing information for being displayed on said display, said
  • one aspect of the invention provides a program storage device
  • said method comprising the steps of: providing an accessible
  • Fig. 1 is an overall system block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present.
  • Fig. 2 is an overall system block diagram of another preferred embodiment of
  • Fig. 3 is an overall system block diagram of a system controller.
  • Figs. 4a through 4c show the schema for the relational data maintained within the system controller.
  • Fig. 5 is an overall system block diagram of a collection device.
  • Fig. 6 shows the schema for the relational data maintained with the collection device.
  • Fig. 7 is a flow chart showing the overall process involved in completing a condition report.
  • Fig. 8 shows assignment of the preparation of condition reports within the system controller.
  • Figs. 9a through 9j show the display of collection device 110 at various stages
  • Fig. 10a shows a completed condition report, with the information on the
  • Fig. 10b shows a completed condition report, with the information on the photo of the vehicle being displayed
  • Fig. 10c shows a completed condition report, with the information on the damage to the vehicle being displayed.
  • Fig. lOd shows a completed condition report, with the information on the' options on the vehicle being displayed.
  • Fig. 11 shows prepared condition reports awaiting approval within the system controller.
  • Fig. 1 is an overall system block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the
  • the participants are linked to the system
  • the linked participants are collection device 110,
  • link 120 between collection can, for example, be a link via a global computer network, such as the Internet, and include a virtual private network.
  • the link 120 between collection can, for example, be a link via a global computer network, such as the Internet, and include a virtual private network.
  • device 110 and preparer 130 is preferably a wireless local area network. This permits
  • the link Preferably, the link
  • a global communications network such as the Internet. Use of a global communications network reduces the cost of implementing the present invention since
  • link 140 can be a private communications network, or other appropriate means, such as a direct dial modem connection.
  • the link may also be a secure link, secured for example, through cryptography.
  • Fig. 2 is an overall system block diagram of another preferred embodiment of the present invention. As before, the participants in the system are linked to the system provider electronically. Moreover, like reference numerals are used to denote
  • the linked participants are collection device 110 and system controller 150. This embodiment permits the collection device 100 to
  • Fig. 3 is a block diagram of a preferred system controller 150.
  • the system
  • controller includes a CPU 31 which performs the processing functions of the
  • ROM read only memory
  • the ROM 32 is used to store at least some of the program instructions that are to be executed by the CPU 31, such as portions of the operating
  • circuit 34 provides a clock signal which is required by the CPU.
  • the system controller 150 also includes a includes a communication port 35 which enables the CPU 31 to communicate with devices external to the system controller 150.
  • the communications port 35 facilitates communication between the network link 140 and the CPU 31, so that information arriving from the network link 140 can be processed by the CPU 31 , and the CPU 31 can send
  • the CPU 31 can also store information to, and read information from, the data
  • This data storage device 37 includes active report database 37a, a
  • report processor instructions 37d which can be read by and executed by the CPU 31, thereby enabling the CPU 31 to process reports. While Fig.
  • Fig. 4a shows the relational database schema for the information maintained in
  • Fig. 5 is a block diagram of a preferred collection device 110, which can be located at any location .
  • collection device 110 may be used as part of a local area network as shown in Fig. 1, as part of a network as shown in Fig. 2, or as a stand alone unit, provided a network connection is available at some point in time.
  • the collection device 110 includes a
  • the collection device 110 also includes a CPU 51, ROM 52, RAM 53, and a clock circuit 54.
  • the collection device 110 also includes a processor 51, ROM 52, RAM 53, and a clock circuit 54.
  • the collection device 110 also includes a processor 51, ROM 52, RAM 53, and a clock circuit 54.
  • a communication port 55 which interfaces with network link 140 that facilitates communication between the collection device 110 and the system controller
  • the collection device 110 also includes an input device 50 to receive input
  • input device 50 may interface directly with the CPU 51.
  • an appropriate interface circuit may be placed between the CPU 51 and the input device 50.
  • the collection device 110 also includes a video display 59 for conveying
  • the display varies according to the nature of collection
  • the display device 110 may be a CRT, although other devices including LCD, LED, and thin films transistor panels may be used. Individual indictors may also be used to convey information to the operator, including incandescent and neon lamps, LEDs, and the like.
  • a video driver 58 interfaces the CPU 51 to the video display.
  • the collection device 110 also includes a video camera 60 for capturing images of items. While any functional camera is acceptable, it preferred the camera
  • a camera driver 56 interfaces the CPU 51 to the video camera.
  • the collection device 110 also includes a data storage device 57, which
  • database 57a of reports to be done includes database 57a of reports to be done and database 57b of prepared (or completed) reports.
  • database 57c in which processor
  • a standard computer such as an IBM PC or an Apple Macintosh, running
  • a digital camera linked to a portable personal computer would also be preferred to subsequent manual association of the image with the data.
  • Using a portable personal computer as the collection device 110 also permits text to be entered directly into the condition report at the time the vehicle is viewed.
  • Fig. 6 shows the relational database schema for the information maintained in
  • Fig. 7 is a flow chart depicting the initiation of an electronic condition report.
  • An active report is a vehicle which is ready to
  • This database contains information on 1) those reports awaiting
  • prepared reports are uploaded to system controller 150. Information on prepared reports is maintained in database 37b (checked out reports).
  • each prepared report include at least four images of the vehicle: front angle, rear angle, interior (typically
  • Approval may either be a manual process or an automated process, depending on the preference of the system operator. Should a prepared report not be approved, the
  • report is identified as a report for subsequent download.
  • completed reports are identified. Information on completed reports is maintained in database 37c.
  • a completed report is a condition report which has
  • Fig. 8 shows the assignment of the preparation or checking out of condition
  • condition reports are listed. For one particular item 845, details on the item are shown at reference numeral 850. Once assignment of a condition report has been made, the preparer is notified, preferably electronically and the system controller preferably
  • Fig. 9a shows what a preparer sees upon activating collection device 110.
  • reference numeral 902 the types of reports being viewed are identified.
  • buttons 904 are provided to perform different functions.
  • information is provided on the current state of collection
  • Fig. 9b shows the display of collection device 110 after synchronization
  • This information includes a buyer stock number, the recorded vehicle identification number (VIN), and other basic information.
  • VIN vehicle identification number
  • entry is provided for specific
  • this information includes: actual
  • VTN exact model
  • exact model if not shown
  • body type if not shown
  • roof type if not shown
  • transmission if not shown
  • GNW gross vehicle weight
  • Fig. 9d shows the display of collection device 110 with the Condition tab selected at reference numeral 910.
  • reference numeral 916 information relating to
  • the information preferably relates to four
  • Information preferably collected for the engine category includes liters, cylinders, gas, diesel, turbo, dual tanks, and drive train.
  • Information preferably collected for the condition category includes operable, inoperable, wrecked, any additional information deemed relevant by the preparer, bad motor, bad transmission, and frame or unibody damage.
  • Information in tire category is preferably collected for the left front, left rear, right front, right rear, spare, and wheels. Such information would typically include an indication of whether
  • Information preferably collected in the odometer category includes whether the odometer is five or six digits,
  • FIG. 9e shows the display of collection device 110 with the Options tab
  • the trim level if known, may also be entered.
  • a space is also preferably provided for an entry on special equipment
  • Fig. 9e shows the display of collection device 110 with the Images tab selected
  • images positions are shown for selection.
  • the image (if any) associated with the selected position is displayed.
  • a textual description of the image, if desired, may be entered.
  • the image currently being viewed by video camera 42 is shown. This image is
  • Fig. 9g shows the display of collection device 110 with the Damages tab
  • Fig. 9h shows what a preparer sees upon completion of a condition report, as
  • Figs. 9i and 9j show the display of collection device 110 during
  • numeral 904 to effect an uploading of the completed reports to system controller 150.
  • Reference numeral 902 in Fig. 9j shows information for uploaded reports.
  • reference numeral 906 in Fig. 9j a message is displayed that all uploaded reports have
  • Fig. 10a shows a completed condition report, with the information on the
  • a completed condition report preferably comprises several different types of information, which are reflected in Fig. 10a at
  • reference numeral 402 are labeled condition, photo, damage, and options.
  • reference numeral 404 the entity which prepared the condition report is indicated.
  • reference numeral 406 the seller stock number is shown, which is preferably assigned
  • the buyer stock number is shown, which is preferably assigned at the first level of transactions.
  • the year of the vehicle is shown.
  • the manufacturer of the vehicle is shown.
  • the model of the vehicle is shown.
  • the exact model of the vehicle is shown.
  • a numeric identification of the title owner of the vehicle is shown.
  • a unit identifier is shown. A unit is a supplier's classification of their asset.
  • the vehicle identification number (NLN) of the vehicle recorded in the system provider's records is shown.
  • reference numeral 424 the actual VIN is shown.
  • reference numeral 426 the license plate of the vehicle is shown.
  • reference numeral 428 the state in which the license
  • Fig. 10b shows a completed condition report, with the information on the
  • the preferable images are of the front of the vehicle, the rear of the vehicle,
  • Fig. 10c shows a completed condition report, with the information on the
  • Reference numerals 436, 448, and 450 each denote information for a particular area of
  • each set of information for a particular damage contains distinct information, which will now be explained with reference to reference numeral 436.
  • the section of the vehicle for which the work needs to be done is identified. In this example, the section is clean up. Other sections may include, without limitation, cleanup, glass, interior, mechanical, other, paint, prior repairs, and tires.
  • Fig. lOd shows a completed condition report, with the information on the
  • Fig. 11 shows prepared condition reports awaiting approval. Three options are

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L'invention concerne un procédé et un système de capture de l'état d'articles, et notamment d'articles loués en crédit-bail et remis en vente. Selon l'invention, la collecte et le transfert d'informations (110) s'effectue de manière électronique dans la mesure du possible, ce qui facilite le traitement des informations. De préférence, un réseau informatique global (140), tel qu'Internet, est utilisé pour le transfert d'informations.
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