US Patent Issued to GM Global Technology Operations on Dec. 2 for "Automated deactivation module for telematics subscription service in a vehicle" (Michigan Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 2 -- United States Patent no. 12,490,140, issued on Dec. 2, was assigned to GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit).

"Automated deactivation module for telematics subscription service in a vehicle" was invented by Kevin W. Owens (Sterling Heights, Mich.), Eric T. Hosey (Royal Oak, Mich.), James Doherty (Canton, Mich.) and Russell A. Patenaude (Macomb Township, Mich.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A system for managing communication between a vehicle and remote assistance unit includes a telematics unit connected to the vehicle. The telematics unit is engaged in a subscription service with the remote assistance unit. A command unit is in communication with the telem...