US 12236728

Here is a concise summary of US Patent 12236728:

US Patent Number: 12236728
Title: Method and system for logging vehicle behaviour
Assignee: Auto Telematics Ltd
Inventor: Andrew William Wright
Filing Date: May 28, 2024
Issue Date: February 25, 2025

Abstract:
A mobile telecommunications device is configured to log driving information associated with a vehicle. This device includes a sensor set (image sensor and at least one of an audio sensor, an accelerometer, or a positioning module), a processor, and a memory. The device is set up to determine the start of a driving period, during which it is removably attached to the vehicle and the vehicle is in use. This determination is based on user interface inputs and sensor data from the device itself, without using data from the vehicle's own sensors. During this period, the mobile device processes the sensor data using a neural network to determine if the driving information represents an acceptable or unacceptable driving pattern and stores a selection of this information to its memory.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

• Independent Claim 1: This claim describes a mobile telecommunications device (like a smartphone) designed to record how a vehicle is driven. It includes its own set of sensors (such as a camera, and at least one of a microphone, accelerometer, or GPS), a user interface (like a screen), a processor, and memory. The device is configured to figure out when a "driving period" begins—that is, when it's attached to a vehicle and the vehicle is in use. This start is determined using inputs from its user interface and its own sensors, without relying on data from the vehicle's built-in sensors. During this driving period, the device processes its sensor data to understand driving behavior and then stores a selection of this driving information in its memory.

• Independent Claim 9: This claim outlines a method (a series of steps) for recording driving information related to a vehicle when it's being driven. The method involves physically preparing and installing a mobile device, which has memory, into the vehicle. It then registers the start of a "driving period" when the device is installed and a driver is operating the vehicle. During this period, the method involves processing data from the device's sensors to create driving information about how or when the vehicle is being driven. Finally, a selection of this driving information is stored in the mobile device's memory.

Litigation/Legal Status (as of April 26, 2026):
US Patent 12236728 is currently "Active" and has a "Critical" legal status.
There is a PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) case, IPR2025-00812, filed against US12236728 by United Services Automobile Association (Petitioner) against Auto Telematics Ltd. (Patent Owner). This IPR was filed on March 30, 2025 and instituted on October 6, 2025. The status of this IPR proceeding is "Settlement," with a termination date of May 26, 2026.
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