Classifications

• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
  • H04L61/00—Network arrangements, protocols or services for addressing or naming
• • 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
  • G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
  • G06Q10/10—Office automation; Time management
  • G06Q10/107—Computer-aided management of electronic mailing [e-mailing]
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
  • H04L51/00—User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
  • H04L51/48—Message addressing, e.g. address format or anonymous messages, aliases
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
  • H04L51/00—User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
  • H04L51/58—Message adaptation for wireless communication

Definitions

• the present invention generally relates to internet communication. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for internet communication from a motor vehicle. Q ⁇ ht SQH.
• Such onboard computers would allow the occupants of the ' ehicle to send e-mail messages, track weather and traffic conditions, check their stock' portfolios, and the like.
• E-mail addresses conventionally include a user name, a domain name, and a top level domain name.
• an e-mail address may be ⁇ johnsmith@***.com.
• the user name is "johnsmith" which is typically chosen by the user himself or herself.
• the *** generally indicates a company name, service name or other unique name that
• top-level name is a commercial operation. Outside the United States, the top-level name may include reference to a country, such as "au" for Australia.
• the present invention relates to a method of estab ishing internet
• the method includes the step of providing a first computer within the first vehicle.
• the method additionally includes the step of providing a second computer within the second vehicle.
• the second vehicle has a license plate including a first sequence of characters.
• the method further includes the step of creating an e-mail address for the second computer including a second sequence of characters identical to the first sequence of characters.
• the method further yet includes the step of sending an e-mail message
• the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for internet communication which includes a first computer within a first
• a second computer is within a second vehicle.
• the first and second computers are substantially conventional in construction. Both of the first and second computers are capable of accessing the internet remotely through an on-board
• the second vehicle includes a license plate.have a sequence of license plate characters or first sequence of characters.
• the sequence may include any combination of letters or numbers.
• the sequence may also include other characters from a conventional keyboard, including but not limited
• the second plurality of characters is preferably identical to the first plurality of characters for the license plate of the first vehicle.
• the e-mail address assigned to the second computer is assigned based on the license plate characters of the vehicle. Explaining further, if the license plate of the
• motor vehicle includes the following sequence of characters, 12345", the user name
• the domain name portion of the e-mail address would be specific for a
• the domain name might be "Hcenseplate”.
• the domain name could include specific reference to the state or province responsible for issuing the license plate.
• the domain name for the e-mail address of a computer in a vehicle licensed in the state of Michigan could include specific reference to the state or province responsible for issuing the license plate.
• the top-level domain name for the e-mail address could be one presently available, such as "com” or w gov".
• the top-level domain name could be something new specific to a vehicle registration program, such as "pit" short for
• the e-maii address may also or alternatively include the vehicle type (make or manufacturer) or a description (car,
• a complete e-mail address could be 12345(3) rniplate.com, wherein "12345” is the complete sequence of characters on the
• e-mail addresses could automatically be assigned by the authority responsible for issuing license plates and/or drivers licenses at the time of vehicle registration. In the United States, this function can be carried
• the e-mail address can be inputted into the first computer through a computer keyboard.
• the e-mail address can be inputted through voice recognition software or a computer camera.
• the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for issuing citations for motor vehicle infractions.
• a first computer would be on-board within a law enforcement motor vehicle.
• vehicle and registrant information by inputting the license plate string of characters.
• inputting the string of characters can be done through a keyboard, through voice recognition software, or through a computer camera.
• the assigned database can be based on a sequence of numbers other that the license plate characters.
• the license plate or other part of the vehicle can be affixed with a bar code which can be read by an on-board bar code reader which cooperates with the license plate characters.
• the string of characters inputted into the computer may correspond to the vehicle license identification number.
• the on-board computer of the law enforcement officer preferably prompts the officer for information regarding the infraction, whether it be moving, parking or otherwise.
• the ticket can be issued through the internet.
• the e-mail message sent by the law officer is copied to the station for processing and/or records.
• the speed camera can be linked directly to the internet for monitoring vehicles at all times without the need for a designed law enforcement officer. If the speed camera identifies a vehicle speed above a predetermined maximum speed, a picture of the vehicle, including the license plate would be taken. The computer would process the
• the vehicle occupant can be immediately notified of the infraction.
• the registrant of the vehicle can remit payment by credit card through return e-mail. This manner would assist with processing and collections.
• a database can be generated based on a business or home address.
• the e ⁇ mail address includes characters corresponding to the address. These characters can be included in either the domain name or user name.
• the user of an on-board computer can send an e-mail address to a home or business computer through knowledge of the corresponding address. For an address of 25 Main Street,
• the user name of the assigned e-mail address can be w 25maintroymi".
• the city and or state/province can be incorporated into the domain name, such as 25main@troymi.

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