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Dayton Company Acquires Patent For Remote Vehicle Diagnostics - TACH Asks: Who Does The Data Belong To? Can Insurance Cos. Get It And Deny Claims? - Can Data Be Used By Mfg. To Void Warranties?- Lots Of Big Questions - Are There Answers?

 Patented technology to collect, transmit and display diagnostic information
                from vehicles with onboard diagnostic systems

    SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21, 2003; Networkcar, a Reynolds and
Reynolds company , today announced that it has acquired the rights
to a patent for a system that collects, transmits and displays diagnostic and
performance information from motor vehicles equipped with onboard diagnostic
systems.
    This patent describes an in-vehicle device that collects diagnostic and
location-based information from a vehicle, and then wirelessly transmits this
information to a central, Internet-accessible computer. The computer
translates and displays the information to diagnose and locate the vehicle. A
user views the information from a secure Web page.
    "This patent strengthens Networkcar's already solid position as the
leading provider of remote diagnostics and real-time performance monitoring
services for consumers, automotive service providers, fleet managers and
government agencies," said Dave Dutch, president of Networkcar. "Additionally,
we have several pending patents covering remote diagnostics, wireless smog
tests, and Internet-based, real-time vehicle performance and location data."
    Networkcar, Inc. ( http://www.networkcar.com ) is the leading provider of around-
the-clock services for monitoring the performance, location and security of
consumer and fleet vehicles. The company features advanced performance
monitoring technology and satellite-location systems that enable the company
to provide the most advanced solution for car maintenance and operation on the
market today. The Networkcar Service includes real-time car performance
updates, Smart Roadside Assistance, stolen vehicle recovery services and Car
Guardian, a feature that allows a car owner to find their car by accessing a
secure Web page. With the Networkcar Service, car owners increase safety and
security, save time and reduce costs with advanced preventive maintenance and
early problem detection.
    Reynolds and Reynolds ( http://www.reyrey.com ) is the leading provider of
integrated solutions that help automotive retailers manage change and improve
their profitability. With 75 years of experience serving automotive retailing,
Reynolds enables car companies and retailers to work together to build the
lifetime value of their customers. The company's award-winning software,
service and training solutions include a full range of retail and enterprise
management systems; networking and support; e-business applications; Web
services; learning and consulting services; CRM solutions, document and data
management and leasing services. Reynolds serves more than 20,000 customers
comprising 90 percent of the automotive retailers and virtually all car
companies in North America. It conducts CRM consulting services on five
continents.