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An electronic license plate (also referred to as a digital display license plate) is an identification sign mounted on vehicles that emits a wireless signal used for tracking & digital monitoring services. Various patents including advanced features have been published intending to replace traditional metallic and plastic license plates. The electronic license plate has a complex design that works directly with the vehicular computer system and can communicate with outside sources that may remotely access it for the regulation of vehicle use.

Concept

Inventor Harold C. Parker. Published 2006-08-22 Patent #US7096102B1 by the USPTO. An apparatus that provides for the wireless receiving, storing and dissemination of digital data as part of a motor vehicle license plate is disclosed. The apparatus allows for the querying of data typically associated with driving privileges, such as social security numbers, insurance policy information, addresses, registration information, driving records, driving restrictions and the like. Data would be passed wirelessly upon receipt of a valid request signal from a law enforcement vehicle. Such reporting is viewed as a means to reduce data entry and eliminate errors thus freeing the law enforcement officer to perform other duties, or perform multiple queries in the same time as it takes to perform one in a conventional manner. Remote inputs from alarm systems and panic buttons allow for activation of the transmitter portion to alert law enforcement authorities of a possible crime. Such emergency reporting can only be acknowledged and deactivated by authorized authorities.

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USPTO: http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect2=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&d=PALL&RefSrch=yes&Query=PN/7096102

Features

The electronic license plate can offer additional features as compared to the traditional license plate. The plates may function as more than just an identification sign; they may also give information, be used for prepaid services, and provide a more beneficial form of security.

Information

In accordance with privacy regulations, one may reference information from an electronic license plate only for legal purposes.{{Citation needed|date=August 2017}} Very specific information can be acquired dynamically via a remote vehicle's plate and this could be as specific as the vehicle's speed and position. Such information is useful for patrolling highways, to reduce speed violations, and to increase safety. Simpler information such as the vehicle identification number (VIN), registration expiration date, proof of insurance, and legal ownership records could be displayed digitally on the plate's screen or be viewed using a remote device.

Prepaid services

Electronic license plates allow certain transportation-related fees and services to be prepaid digitally and updated automatically. Vehicle registration is the primary service that can be renewed instantly. Parking permits can also be associated with the electronic license plate and can be monitored remotely. Toll fees can be prepaid because the license plate can communicate with the global positioning system (GPS) to set up routes, calculate the cost of travel, and send the signal for payment as it passes through a toll booth.

Security

Because they can reduce the chances of a criminal fleeing a scene if a vehicle is in an accident or associated with a crime, electronic license plates can improve security. In these situations, the plate would emit a signal of collision or crime, directly identifying the vehicle's involvement. If not identified at the scene, the license plate holds the information in memory and displays a digital alert. The advanced technology in electronic license plates enables surveillance tools to automatically receive a clear signal with robust information instead of attempting, after the fact, to capture a potentially distorted image.

Design

Similar in size to the traditional license plate, the electronic license plate has a digital display measuring {{convert|12|by|16|inch|cm}}, which is set into a rectangular housing. The display is powered directly from the vehicle's power system and can communicate with the vehicle's on-board computer. The internal components fit inside the housing and are set together in circuits critical for the functions of this technology.

Internal Components

10 motor vehicle license plate with integral wireless tracking and data dissemination device

External Components

Privacy

Privacy concerns are a major reason electronic license plates are not yet in public use. Since hacking and identity fraud are potential risks, in-depth testing and development of data security is required. In accordance with consumer privacy laws, information from the electronic license plate will be sent out only when the vehicle is involved with any violations or illegal activities.{{Citation needed|date=August 2017}} The device is now made with tamper-resistant hardware to prevent information from being acquired by unauthorized parties.{{Citation needed|date=August 2017}} The vehicle can be disabled automatically if any tampering is sensed; for example, the unauthorized removal of its electronic license plate will disable the vehicle, thwarting vehicle-identity theft. Tampering to avoid payments or as part of another crime will result in an automatic alert to law enforcement, lowering risk for both the consumer and third parties.

Future

Two states in the US are exploring improvements over traditional license plates. The governor of California has set up California's Electronic License Plate Pilot Program^[1], which will test such alternatives. In 2017, California expected to issue electronic license plates to a limited number of volunteers to test this new technology.{{Citation needed|date=August 2017}} The main reason for California's interest in electronic license plates is to reduce taxpayers' expense. Digital plates are projected to reduce $20 million spent by the Department of Motor Vehicles.{{Citation needed|date=August 2017}} South Carolina has also shown interest in electronic license plates, and has set up its own pilot programs.{{Citation needed|date=August 2017}}

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140SB806|title=Senate Bill No. 806 - Chapter 569|last=|first=|date=4 October 2013|website=California Legislative Information|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=1 November 2017}}
2. ^{{cite web|title=Welcome to the 21st Century License Plate!|url=http://www.complianceinnovations.com/|website=Compliance innovations|accessdate=11 September 2017}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=New Electronic License Plates Could Be Controlled By DMV, Law Enforcement Agencies|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/11/electronic-license-plates_n_3424050.html|website=huffington post|accessdate=11 September 2017}}

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