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- Patent Title: Using train telematics data to provide information in one or more vehicles to reduce accident risk
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Application No.: US16560576Application Date: 2019-09-04
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Publication No.: US11276316B1Publication Date: 2022-03-15
- Inventor: Gregory Hayward
- Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
- Applicant Address: US IL Bloomington
- Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
- Current Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Bloomington
- Agency: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath
- Main IPC: G08G7/02
- IPC: G08G7/02 ; G05D1/02 ; G08G1/0968 ; G06Q40/08 ; G08G1/0967 ; G05D1/00 ; G01C21/34 ; G08G1/16 ; G01C21/36 ; H04L67/12 ; H04L67/52

Abstract:
A computer system configured to use train telematics data to reduce risk of accidents via a mobile device traveling within a vehicle may be provided. The mobile device may be configured to (1) receive train telematics data associated with a train that includes GPS location, speed, route, heading, acceleration, and/or track data; (2) determine when, or a time period of when, the train will pass through, be passing through, or be within a predetermined distance of a railroad crossing based upon the train telematics data; (3) determine an alternate route for the vehicle to take to avoid waiting at the railroad crossing; and (4) cause display of the alternate route on a display of the mobile device or a vehicle navigation system to allow the train to pass and to avoid train-vehicle collisions. Insurance discounts may be generated based upon the risk mitigation or prevention functionality.
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