US 11,872,891 B2
Modification of transport functionality based on carbon footprint
Trent B. Bennett, Prosper, TX (US)
Assigned to TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC., Plano, TX (US)
Filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC., Plano, TX (US)
Filed on Mar. 22, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/208,629.
Prior Publication US 2022/0297546 A1, Sep. 22, 2022
Int. Cl. B60L 15/20 (2006.01); B60L 53/60 (2019.01); B60K 6/28 (2007.10); H04L 9/00 (2022.01)
CPC B60L 15/20 (2013.01) [B60L 53/60 (2019.02); B60K 6/28 (2013.01); B60L 2240/42 (2013.01); B60L 2240/44 (2013.01); B60Y 2200/91 (2013.01); H04L 9/50 (2022.05)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method, comprising:
receiving, by a transport, a notification of at least one external event, wherein the at least one external event is associated with a carbon footprint of at least one occupant of the transport;
providing, by the transport, the notification that the carbon footprint is to be lowered; and
responsive to the carbon footprint being lowered, allowing by the transport for the transport to be operated in an enhanced manner.