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`6,738,697
`PATENT:
`,INVENTORS~ Breed, David'S.
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`TITLE:
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`Telematics system for vehicle
`diagnostics
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`APPLICATION US2002188673A
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`03 JUL 2002
`18 MAY 2004
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`COMPILED:
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`IPR2013-00413 - Ex. 1104
`Toyota Motor Corp., Petitioner
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`7/3/2002 Workflow - Drawings Finished
`7/3/2002 Workflow - Drawings .Matched with File at Contractor
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`7/3/2002
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`Initial Exam Team nn
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`IFW Scan & PACR Auto Secu~ity Review
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`IFW Scan & PACR Auto Security Review
`Referred by L&R for Third-Level Security Review. Agency
`8/8/2002 Referral Letter Generated
`8/25/2002 Receipt of all Acknowledgement Letters
`9/16/2002 Application Is Now Complete
`9/19/2002 Application Dispatched from OIPE
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`3/5/2003. Transfer Inquiry to GAU
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`TITLE: Decision-aid system based on wirelessly-transmitted vehicle craah sensor
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`~bB tra~:t ~g:agraEh (1):
`A decifdon·-aid system that receives" analyzes, manages and communic:atEs data :Erom
`vehiclE~ ,:rash sensors for use by trauma system personnel in treating j nj ured
`c:ccupa:£lt ~E'rom the vehicles which produced the crash sensor data. ~~he system
`utilizE~s a computer system that accepts and analyzes vehicle crash dat a from vehicle
`commun:Lc.~t:ion systems connected to crash sensors that generate dat'Cl wI' en a veil'icl';(cid:173)
`is involved. in a crash. Crash sensor data is stored on a central nE~twc·rkfor:r·emote
`a ccess by trauma system personnel and others p'roviding response servic es and mediccll
`services to injured vehicle occupants. By gaining access to crash flenE'or data,
`analyzed c~ash sensor data and other information, accurate patient trensport,
`bandling al,'dtreatment decisions can be made.
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`§~E1~:>f _.Invention Paragraph (2):
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`10001] T::l.i13 invention relates to medical decision-aid systems general] y, and more
`specifically to decision-aid systems that provide information based or the analysis
`. cf ve!!~_c le _..£rasQ sensor data to providers of emergency medical carE~.
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`§ummary (,)f _,Invention Paragraph (4):
`[0002J The present invention is a decision-aid system that receives, n,anages,
`analyzE~s and communicates wirelessly-transmitted vehicle crash senElor data in order
`to improve the decision-making ability of trau~a systems with respect to the
`handling of motor vehicle actident victims from the vehicles in which the crash
`sensor d3.ta originated. The term "trauma system" as used herein irlc:luc es _. all -.(cid:173)
`elements o:E the emergency response process set' in motion when an indi\ idual is
`:i nvol ved in. an automobile accident, inciuding emergency medical syutenls
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`d.ispatch systems as they relate to motor yehicle trauma ~s well as the hospit,ls,
`trauma cen~ers and other facilities· that handle and treat victims of'n~tor v~hicle
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`§ummaE~L::>f _,Invention Paragraph (5):
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`10003]' Automobile accidents are a leading cause of death in the Un:ltee: States,
`k111in9 :Jv,:!:r 40, 000 people. each year. While approximately half of t:hoE e-'k:ille.:Iwill
`c.ie at th.e scene of the accident, the other half will be treated by Vc rious medical
`a.nd emer:Je:~.cy response professionals that make up modern trauma syutenls. Moto:r
`,rehicle- re lated trauma' is usually referred to as "blunt trauma" becauE e tnOBt
`'1 nju:rT«;s are internal. injuries. Vehicle occupants are injured primnriJ y by th,s
`~:xtrem.~ forces placed on their bodies when their vehicle rapidly df!Ce) e1: 11tes from a
`high rate of speed to a low rate of speed, tisually in a fraction of a SEcond. It is
`~,ell known amongst trauma professionals that blunt trauma is a diEleastl e·f time. ThE~
`r:lore ra.pidly that a severely injured occupant receives surgical trl~atl\er.t, the
`~:rreater th~dr c~hances of survival. Modern trauma systems attempt t:o pro\'ide this
`t:reat.m:mt wi thi.n the first hour after inj ury, during what is commol:'l.ly re:1:erred to as
`I'The Golden Hour. II
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`trauma systE:m in order for a severely injured vehiCle occupant to :recl!i\'e surgical
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`(1) a 911 dispatcher receives notification of an accident HnC'. dispatchef3
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`an ambulance; ,(2) the ambulance travels to scene;
`is perfo:cmed by emergency 'medical personnel; (4) the injured occupelnt is tranl:Jporte:'d
`to a treat:i.n'; facility; and, (5) the occupant's injuries are' diagn~5:ed ,by phys:l,::iane.
`at the t:~eating facility. These activities may take a significant cLmount of t:lmeto
`perform, oj:t9n exceeding the Golden Hour. The decisions that drive these, activities
`are baEled on the information available to the trauma system regardj,ng the inju:ries
`to the spec.ific occupants involved ("trauma decision-making system'I).
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`Summary of J:nvention Paragraph (7):
`[0005] The ,i:njuries received by a specific occupant will depend upon the forces
`generated in the collision as well as the areas of the body that absolbe:1 tholH:!
`forces. ~rhes,e may be affected by several factors including: (l) the! dynallics o:E the
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`the cras'hworthiness of the vehicle;
`(3) the vehicle ,safety features;
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`whether the occupant w~s wearing restraints; (5) the position of the cccupant within
`the ~tdc::lt~ :abin; and (6) characteristics of the occupant such as the ir size,.
`weight, age 3.nd medical condition. Under present trauma decision-mslking systems, the
`only available information regarding these factors is usually that gathered at the
`scene of the accident by emergency responders such as police, ,fireman, e'Tlergency
`medical technicians (EMT'S) and paramedics. As a result, delayed or incorrect
`deciei(>nl:l caused by a lack of precise information 'could delay, surgical" interv~:!n·tioI1.,
`,""hich ma~r J:-esult in loss of life or increased injury.
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`~umma,9~~_,!.;nvention Paragraph (9):
`[0007] Another problem with present trauma decision-making systems is, that emc~:rgency
`responde:C's have little advance knowledge of what they may find at cln accident scene:.
`'I'hey gE:merally do not know how many injured occupants may be present, or what t:ype
`cf injurieB,they can expect. They may not have information suggesting whether
`vehiclE~ ,:!xtrication may be required, or whether they will face hazelrds from
`FotentTal ~'.~hicle fires, fuel leaks or explo~ions. They may need tel call for backup
`cr air t:C"ansport, and may not know what their destination facility will be or 111ho
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`\\'ill u1 t:tmately be directing the trauma team. Simple decisions such as what type of
`equipmem': to carry from the ambulance to the damaged vehicle could be impacted by
`the level of knowledge that an emergency responder has regarding the crash eve::1.t.
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`§~!)~~! __ .Invention Paragraph ,(10) :
`[0008] ~lother problem with present trauma decision-making systems relates to
`"mechani:3m of injuryll data. The term IImecha:nism of injury" is used to describe
`informcl,t.lon about the movements of the occupant within the vehicl~.!_ ir..cll1ding the
`forces sustained by the various body parts of the occupant. Given the difficulty in
`~iagn~~;ijlg blunt trauma injuries, which are often internal, mechanism of injury'
`informat.lon is very important in determining the likely injuries and their severity.
`As a rE~s'll t:, mechanism of inj ury data is often relied upon by emergenc y :(espol1se and
`roedical professionals to make decisions ahout pre-transport treatmEmt, facility
`selectio:1., trauma team activation and diagnostic procedures. Under prEsent' trauma
`decision-making systems, mechanism of injury data may only be estimated by emergenc:y
`:responde:rs based on their visual observations about the crashed v~!Licl~...!! and their
`occupant;:! .
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`~:ummaq~Jf _,Invention Paragraph (11 ) : ,
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`10009] Ano'::her problem with present trauma decision-making systems is the quality (if
`~ata used to select the destination facility. Most trauma centers haVE' Epecific
`e,dmiss:lon :::riteria that is usually based on the extent of injury pl~rce'ived by the
`E:mergency responders. However, it is very difficult ,for an emergency ]'eepon<!er to
`5.iagn..21?e an internal brain, abdominal or pelvic injury in the field that may not
`e:xhibit ext.ernal signs. Restrained occupa,:nts may not strike anything ,rithin the
`vehicle during the crash except for safety restraint systems, yet l:tuft eI' severe
`1:nj uri~;s result.ing purely from rapid deceleration. As a result, tllt~re iE a
`fdgnificant: popUlation of severely injured patients who wJ.ll be initi('.lJ y
`transported to either a hospital emergency department or a lower-ll~ve:': trauma
`center. The severity of their injuries will likely be discove'red at tlLOE e
`l:acili·ties I where, they either will attempt treatment or transfer to a s~ecializ~d
`trauma, facil ity depending upon the stability of the patient. This cost s precious
`t:ime that ma.y be needed in order to save the life of the patient .
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`[(1010] Anotbe;r problem with present trauma decision-making systems :lei 1.h~,.t, existing
`nmchanism oi: injury data is not accurate enough to reliably predict tri:tunta tearr:
`resources wId ch need to be activated. Specific cri teria must usually. bl! met by a.
`patient in oI'der to activate a trauma team, or to activate specific tntUnta team
`mmnber.s such as a neurosurgeon. If a patient fails to initially meet thif; criteria
`but has a. hidden severe head or abq.ominal iIfjury, key trauma 'personnel mc:y not be
`a"'ailable in a timely manner in' order to treat them. Additionally, .'~~~~tic
`resources (x- ray, CT-scan) may also need to be coordinated to be sure j~h4;~y are
`available, (l[Ld- insure that no delays take place during patient handlinq. CT sca.ns
`and X-rays are critical diagnostic tools for injury diagnosis. CT 1,·:::anllel·S are
`extremely expensive, and may be located several floors and hundreds of ¥clrds away
`fj:om the patient: location. When dealing with a multiply injured patien~: that ba.s
`thoracic, abdominal, pelvic or other injuries· causing substantial hemo:~rhage,
`l:.fesaving Burgery may have to be postponed because a definitive crr sC.tn. ~i~~gsis
`cannot be obtained.
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`Summary c,f ~!:nvention Paragraph (13):
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`[(lOll] .Ar..otl1E~r problem with trauma decision-making systems is that surlJeons are
`forced to rr.ake critical diagnosis and treatment decisions based on vert :.ittle
`i~lformat:i.on.. While the emergency responders to the accident scene may : >e able to
`p:~ovide f;'OITl(j mechanism of injury information, . this information is ofte'l unreliable.
`D~!teriorc,tin9 .patient condition often forces the surgeon to stop the ~~rnosti.s:'·
`p:~ocesB . before a definitive diagnosis can be made, and make guesses ab Jut like:J.y
`ih.juries se. the patient does not die while being diagnosed. The surgee> 1 often has no
`choice but to rely on obtained mechanism of injury information obtaine i ::,rom
`e1nergency renponders.
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`~llmma~~~}nvention paragraph' (14) :
`[)012) AnotJmr problem with trauma decision-making systems is t;hat tralmd Burgeons
`are often fae::ed with daunting task of treating severely and multiply i'ljured
`p.itients, under tremendous time pressure, and with little information ·lb.)ut how they
`w'~re in.jure:d, As a result, some injuries' will necessarily be missed th:lt. if'
`discovered earlier, may have saved a life. Brain, abdominal and pelvic i:ljuriE~fJ
`r~present: th::ee areas that are particularly hard to diagnose.
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`~';lmmary of _;[J1vention Paragraph (15):
`[0013] The p:rior art describes attempts to overcome some of the abeve jr iwbacb~. For
`example:, the systems disclosed by Shaibani (U. S. Pat .. No.5, 586,024) and Dormcmd, et
`al. (U.S .. Pal:. No. 4,839,822) disclose computer systems for diagn~sing trauma
`injurie:s in which' system users input information about' the victim a.nd th~ accident
`circums:tanee:3, and the computer system provides a possible injury list or sug~Jf~sted
`t re·atme:nts.
`'rhe.se systems are designed to process the existing infcorma ti::Jn available
`to tra1...1ma uurgeons through the trauma system, and do not disclose the ca?ture a.nd
`analysi.s oj: :ifehicle sensor and other cras1'!-related information. Noz' do t!ley provide:.
`a delive:~y system for the various entities in the. trauma system as discl:)s.ed by the
`present: invention. Thus trauma decision-aid systems in the prior art do not solve
`many of the problems that currently exist in frauma decision-making systems.
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`Summary of _.Invention Paragraph (16):
`(0014) There is therefore a.need for a trauma decision-aid system that pr~vides·
`jnformution from sensors within the crash-involved vehicles to trauma system
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`f. ersonnel ~ The present invention is designed to utilize detailed vf!hic Ie cras:n
`sensor informati'on, transmitted through vehicle wireless communi cat: iOI systems such
`a.s the Gen.:!!ral Motors OnStar system or the Mercede's Benz Tele-Aid 13YSt en, in
`I·rovid:lng a. decision-aid system for trauma system personnel. reBpondin~i to motor
`yehiell:! ac·::idents. The pre~ent invention provides a decision-aid systE'm for trauma
`·i ystem---personnel that involves analyzing this information and deli~,er=- n~ it to
`varioul3 participants in the trauma system, providing superior info:cmat ie n upon which
`t:o determine crash severity and predict potential injuries in order tel c ss:ist
`E!mergency response personnel in response, transport', diagnosis and trf:atment of
`:i.njured ve~~1cle: occupants.
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`. !;umma.!'~~ of _ .. Invention Paragraph (18):
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`:0015] A. decision aid system is disclosed for (1) receiving on-board lIer.Bor data
`Hirelessly t.ransmitted from crash-involved 'vehicles,
`(2) analyzin~J th:.s data and (3)
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`delivering t::1e results to data users, notably emergency medical personnel.. This
`system enabll~s trauma system peraonnel to make accurate 'patient-handling deci(;;:lons
`by gaining a,:cess to crash sensor data obtained directly from the_.~·ehicl~~ involved.
`in the accidents to which they are responding.
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`~ummarX_~~_~[::1vention Paragraph (19):
`[0016] In ge:J.eral, a vehicle is shown as including an on-board communications' l:Jystem
`connected to crash sensors that generate data when a vehicle is involved in a crash..
`The crash fH:!::lSOrs are preferably located within an occupant restraint system, ';iii"d--'
`include;-:;;ehi,:le movement sensors, occupant sensors and system sensors. The vehicle
`owner Clr-(ij=:rver preferably subscribers to a vehicle communication E,erv ice, - aner-(cid:173)
`authorizes t~e transmission of crash sensor data generated by these sens~r6 through
`a wirelel3s n'3twork to the operations center rendering location-base~d serv-ices. At
`the time cra3h sensor data is received, the operations center forwards the data to a
`Crash Da1:a"jJ,~livery and processing System (Crash Data D&PS) along with any sto:ced
`'fi'ubscribf:!r d,~ta about the driver, vehicle and occupants. The Crash Data D&PS is the
`heart of the decision-aid system, and includes computer systems fOI"mana3ing,
`analyz.i.n~J clnd presenting crash event data. Data users that seek to use the
`decision-aid system, including medical response personnel in the field, =an access
`~rash e:vc~nt: data through landline and wireless networks.
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`~ummary of _~I:nvention Paragraph (21):
`[0018] A decision-aid system that manages crash event dati for subscribers tea
`'vehicle communication service
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`Summary of _~[:nvention paragraph (22):
`{00191 A decision-aid system that enables subscribers of vehicle cClmmuni:!ation
`servicE:s to ,authorize the capture and transmission of crash sensor data
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`Summary ()f _~[:nvention paragraph (23):
`[00201 A decision-aid system that enables crash sensor data to be correlated with
`/subscrlbc~r d.ata stored by the provider of avehicle communication E:erv ice
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`§ummary of _:I:nvention Paragraph (24):
`{0021] A decision-aid system that uses the sensors contained within a safety
`restraint. c=o:ntrol system to determine when to' tran'smit crash senSCI' data to a .E..emot.e
`locaticm
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`Summary of _.I:nvention Paragraph (25):
`10022] A decision-aid system that predicts occupant .injury based on czash sensor
`data
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`§~mmary~~_.I:nvention paragraph (:2 7) :
`[0024] A decision-aid system that bases accident severity predictions on predictions·
`of inju~{ based on analy~is of crash sensor data
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`~ummary of _.I:nvention Paragraph (29):
`[0026]' A decision-aid system that notifies trauma personnel about crash event I:! that:
`are rele'rant to their response obligations
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`§~9~)f" .. I:nvention Paragraph (30):
`[0027] A decision-aid system that enables data to be manually inserted into crash
`event re,::oJ:ds where other trauma personnel can access the data
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`§ummar~L:>f __ Invention paragraph (31):
`[0028] A decision-aid system that analyzes crash sensor data again"t~e database of
`(other cras::l sensor data
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`.~,um~~Lof _.Invention Paragraph (32):
`10029] A decision-aid system that analyzes crash sensor data againnt, ~ database of
`r.istor:Lcal injury records
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`§um~L...Df _.Invention paragraph (33):
`10030] A decision-aid system that analyzes crash sensor data using vel:ic1~
`crashworthiness data specific to th~ cras1:!-involved vehicle
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`~l~...Y-~~_Jnvention Paragraph (34):
`[)031) A dec:Lsion-aid system that uses a rules-based expert system tOlndlyze crash
`81:msor delta.
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`~.1mmarY~~)Jlvention Paragraph (35):
`[)032] A df~G:Lsion-aid system that uses 'a case-based reasoning system t) .inalYl1:E~
`crash seIlsor data
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`S .lmmary ()f }l1vention Paragraph (36):
`D033] A dE!G:lsion-aid system that notifies trauma personnel about the3.v.iilability
`of cr~~.h event data based on geographic data about the crash event and j-.l.risdiction
`of the trauma. personnel
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`Summary of _.~[nvention Paragraph (37):
`[0034} A decision-aid system that enables trauma system personnel t.o acc~ss. cra.sh
`event data ul:iing any device commonly used to access the internet, inclLld ing pc;r.table
`wireless access devices.
`~~n~~ .. ;[::lvention Paragraph (38):
`[0035J A decision-aid syst~m. that enables trauma system personnel to configure the
`characte~iotics of crash event data displayed to them
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`§ummary of .J:nvention Paragraph (39):
`[0036] A decision-aid system. that configures t'he presentation of crash event da.ta
`accordin~3 to the type of device used to acces.s the data
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`§ummar~~:?!.._.Invention Paragraph (41):
`[0038] A df~cision-aid system that provides for collaboration betweEln trauma system
`personnel a:nd~rash data experts
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`Summary tjf _.Invention Paragraph (42):
`[0039] A dl~cision-aid system that provides for communication betweEm fnj ured vehicle
`cccupant3 and crash data experts that can provide medical assistanee snd captil're--(cid:173)
`rredica1 in:Eormation
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`Summary ·~f __ Invention Paragraph (43):
`10040] A dt=:cision-aid system that notifies trauma system personnel the t· decision-aid
`j nformation is available for, a particular crash event
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`Eummar~Lof ~_Invention Paragraph (44):
`10041] A decision-aid system that provides for crash event data to be used in
`c'.eterminin9 the resources. that should be dispatched to an accident: SCE'ne
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`~:ummar:Lof~.lnvention Paragraph (45):
`:0042] A de!cision-aid system that provides for cr~Bh event data to be used in the
`c~oord.l11ation. of facility resources for responding to injured trauma pi,.ti ents
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`~:ummar:Lof __ Invention Paragraph (46):
`:0043] A dE~ciBi.on-aid system that provides for crash event da:ta to be ueed to
`dispat.ch a E.urgeon to an accident scene
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`!;u~:L0f __ Invention Paragraph (47):
`:0044] 1\. dec:islon-aid system that provides for crash event data to be uned in
`Huthorizin9 reimbursement for medical care costs incurred based on thl~ UBe of· crash
`nvent data
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`~)rie~_~~~E.t12£ion of Drawings Paragraph. (8) :
`[0052] F'IG. 7a is a schematic block diagram of a crash data managemen': lIystem..
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`~3rief_.DE:sCTJ.Pt:Lon of Drawings paragraph (9);
`[0053] FIG·. 7b is a· bock diagram showing the different security level:J ~=or the crash
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`]:0'13. 7c is an exemplary archived crash event record.
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`Brief Descri.Etion of Drawings Paragraph (11):
`[c'055]'-l?I3. -'7d is an exemplary active eras!.! event record.
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`Brief DescrtEtion of Drawings paragraph (13):
`[C057] FIG. 8a is a schematic block diagram of a crash data analysis s}~tem.
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`Brief D~~scr~:.Etion of Drawings Paragraph (14):
`((058] FIG. 8b is a flowchart illustrating a process for generating a (:rash event
`r~::port .
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`Brief D~~cr~:Etion of Drawings Paragraph (15):
`[C'059J FIG. 8c shows an exemplary ~rash event report.
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`Brief D_escr~:ftion of Drawings Paragraph (17):
`[(1061]
`I"IG. 8e i.s an overview diagram of the legacy' data correlation a1.tributes that
`mclY be used 1:ly a crash data expert to analyze ,5=rash event data
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`B1."ief l?_escr~I'tion of Drawings Paragraph (18):
`[0062]
`,E'IG. af ls an exemplary expert system for analyzing crash eVl9nt d~tta
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`B]."ie~Descr!I'tion of Drawings Paragraph (19):
`[0063] "FIG. Sia 1s a schematic diagram of a crash data presentation. Sy6U~1H
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`~rief .Q.escr~,ption of Drawings Paragraph (20):
`[0064] E'IG.
`lOa is a schematic diagram of crash event report push 8'Llb-rJy~:tem
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`BJ~ieUescriI'tion of Drawings Paragraph (23):
`[0067] .FIG. 11 :I.s an exemplary input screen for configuring delivery o~: crash event
`data
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`~~ief 'p-eecr';!l,tion of Drawings Paragraph (32):
`[1)076] FIG. 17 shows an exemplary vehicle safety data table, and selectnd . input data
`sources
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`~::-ief p-ee cr~!:ption of Drawings Paragraph (37):
`[:)081] FIG. ~!Ob is an overview diagram showing access to the Crash Dat,l I) & PS by
`several t.ypefl of data users
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`B:~ief Dee;cr:i:l)tion of Drawings Paragraph (38):
`Ti)O 82] -FIG ..... ~! 1 is an overview diagram showing a crash data expert prov Ld: .. ng me!dical
`advice to an. in:lured communication systems subscriber
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`~ .. rief ~efict~~l)tion of Drawings Paragraph (41):'
`[')085] FIG. :!4a is a flowchart illustrating a process for delivering ccanh ev€:nt
`reports.
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`~:rief ~~lcI:~~)tion of Drawings Paragraph (4'2):
`[,)086] FIG. 24b is a continuation of a flowchart illustrating a procesd ::or
`dl~livering ,~:2::-as~ event reports.
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`!! ('ief ~.~Jcl:g)tion of Drawings Paragraph (43):
`[0087] F::G. 25 .is a flowchart illustrating a process for evaluating the :'.~esourGes to
`dispatch tC) a £rash scene using crash event data.
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`~rief...!leI3CJ~;!::~on of. Drawings Paragraph (44):
`[0088] FIG, 26 is a flowchart illustrating a process for coordinating fa:ility
`resource,3 liS ing crash event data.
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`~,rief ~~eI3c)~.~ption of Drawings Paragraph (45):
`[0089] FIG. 27a is a flowchart illustrating a more detailed procesEI fer ::ieterrn:Lning'
`resource;3 to dispatch fo a crash scene using crash event data.
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`10090] FIG. 27b is continuation of a flowchart illustrating a more detailed process
`for de1:e rmining resources to dispatch to a £rash scene using cras~ eVE'nt data.
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`~.!:ief !)esc:~~!ption of Drawings Paragraph (47):
`, 10091] FlO. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a process for enhancing a trauma
`£:j.agno~3i!! ::;)rotocol using crash ,event data.
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`F.rief Desc l~iption of Drawings Paragraph (48):
`-r0092] FIO':'-29 is a flowchart illustrating a process for administerin~r Iemote
`t.reatment tc a_ cras~ victim using .crash event data.
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`!lrief_Descripti.on of Drawings Paragraph (49):
`1:0093] FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a procesl3 for determining the, survival
`probability of a crash victim using ~sh event data.
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`',~\rief pesc~?j:I?!lon of Drawings Paragraph (50):
`:0094] FIG. 31 is a ,flowchart illustrating a process for obtaining COllSllmer
`authorization to transmit and display crash event data.
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`~lrief_~De~!:j,ption of Drawings Paragraph (51):
`(0095]' ~'IG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a process for obtaining consumer
`authorizaticm for use of crash event data. by an automobile manufac!turl!r
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`J3rief De,Sc!JE!..ion of Drawings Paragraph (52) ':
`[0096] FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a process for authorizing ::e:.mburaement
`nf medical costs using crash event ,data.
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`~3rief }Je:sc.rj.ption of Drawings Paragraph (53):
`(0097]
`:E'Ie. 34 is a flowchart illustratin.g a second process for authori:dng
`~ei.mburElement of medical costs using crash event data.
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`petail 'Iles.S"£.iption Paragraph (3):
`[0099]
`rIC::. 1 shows an overview of the system, including a Vehicle 70. As sho\om in
`':<'IO. 1, On-board Sensors 90 located iIi Vehicle 70 capture On-Board SenSI)r DatH 1030
`,tlhen Vehicle 70 is involved in a vehiclecrash ("crash event"), such as strik'::"ng
`':1notherVe;~hTcle, striking an obj ect or rolling over. Most new veh.icles ':oday have
`multiplE;--E~e)ooLs that capture detailed information during a crash.'- ev~nt. On-board
`3ens~rs 90 c::an include a variety of sensors, including accelerati'cn sen :lors
`(lIaccelE~r()'rn'~ters") that ~re part of most modern airbag systems. These s ~nsorB are
`capable of capturing detailed information about the acceleration change of the
`vehicle dur.ing a crash event, information that can us