Vehicle diagnostic detection through sensitive vehicle skin

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9117318
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14253406

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Methods and systems for vehicle diagnostic detection and identification through vehicle sensitive skin are disclosed. Specifically, a method to monitor the exterior surface skin of a vehicle to enable detection and identification of damage to the vehicle exterior surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, a change in skin condition provides monitoring of vehicle performance and identifies vehicle operating abnormalities. In the event vehicle skin damage is detected, the system may take a number of actions. In one embodiment, the actions comprise notifying authorized users of the vehicle, a maintenance and diagnostics service provider, a security provider, and emitting a visual or audio alarm.

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AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC75 HIGH ROAD NEWBURY MA 01951

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Ricci, Christopher P Saratoga, US 311 26137

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