[TPR] Fwd: FORD'S NEW TECH COULD TURN POLICE CARS INTO HIGH-TECH WATCHDOGS

Sat Sep 7 22:55:40 PDT 2024

Actually they would try to use it against us. Even if we are traveling down
a public highway at triple digit speeds, Legally.

On Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 10:53 PM DENNIS ANTENUCCI via TPR <
tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:

> Big Brother at work!
> No problem at Silver State.
> HAHA
>
> Made ther 9 hour drive home from Seattle. Coming down the I-5 some bad
> fire smoke from fires in Cascades.
>
> Good news We got our TPR and sponsor decals. So will put them on Pantera
> tomorrow and switch out my old wheels and tires for the fancy TSG race
> wheels and Pirelli Trafeo tires.  Had to buy a spare wheel/tire  for the
> trailer today. Most importantly the  Pantera started right up. No fluid
> leaks. No problems.
>
> Will wait for Asa to replace the 02 sensor wrap/clamp the singing balance
> tubes in Ely.
>
> Dawg eating 2 pound steak burrito
> [image: image0.jpeg]
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> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* "William L. Hohnhorst" <wlhohnhorst at gmail.com>
> *Date:* September 7, 2024 at 12:51:41 PM PDT
> *To:* undisclosed-recipients:;
> *Subject:* *FORD'S NEW TECH COULD TURN POLICE CARS INTO HIGH-TECH
> WATCHDOGS*
>
> 
>
>
> Automaker’s new patent: Turning cars into speed cops
>
> By *Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report*
> <https://www.foxnews.com/person/k/kurt-knutsson-cyberguy-report>
>
> Published August 29, 2024 10:00am EDT | Updated August 30, 2024 12:57pm
> EDT
>
> Ford Motor Company <https://www.foxnews.com/category/auto/make/ford> recently
> filed a patent application that's raising eyebrows and sparking debate
> about privacy and surveillance on our roads.  The patent, "Systems and
> Methods for Detecting Speeding Violations," describes a system that could
> turn Ford vehicles into mobile speed detectors capable of reporting other
> drivers to the police.
>
> The patent application was filed with the United States Patent and
> Trademark Office (USPTO) in January 2023.  However, it was formally
> published by the USPTO on July 18, 2024.
>
> This innovative yet controversial technology
> <https://www.foxnews.com/tech> has the potential to revolutionize traffic
> law enforcement while simultaneously raising significant concerns about
> privacy and civil liberties.
>
>
>
> [image: image001.jpg]
>
> *Ford Police Interceptor** (Ford Motor Company)*
> *How it works*
>
> The proposed system utilizes a sophisticated combination of onboard
> cameras and sensors to monitor the speed of surrounding vehicles in real
> time.  If a car <https://www.foxnews.com/auto> is detected exceeding the
> speed limit, the system springs into action.  It captures a high-resolution
> image of the speeding vehicle, meticulously records the speed, time and
> precise location of the violation and then compiles this information into a
> comprehensive report.
>
> This data package is then transmitted directly to police or roadside
> monitoring units via a secure internet connection, providing law
> enforcement with instant, actionable intelligence.
>
> [image: image002.jpg]
>
> *Ford speed-violation detection patent image** (USPTO)*
>   *Potential benefits of the proposed system*
>
> Proponents of the system argue that it could significantly streamline the
> enforcement of speed limits, potentially leading to safer roads and reduced
> traffic fatalities.  Automating the detection and reporting process could
> dramatically reduce the need for dangerous high-speed police pursuits,
> keeping both officers and drivers safer.  Furthermore, the technology could
> be seamlessly integrated into self-driving cars, creating a network of
> autonomous speed monitors patrolling our highways.
> *Concerns about the mobile speed detection technology*
>
> However, the potential benefits are accompanied by a host of concerns.
> Privacy advocates worry that this technology could represent a significant
> step towards a surveillance state, where every vehicle on the road becomes
> a potential informant.  There are also serious legal questions about the
> admissibility of evidence collected without direct police observation.
> Moreover, the system's inability to confirm the identity of the driver – a
> limitation shared by current speed camera technology – could lead to
> wrongful accusations and legal complications.
>
> [image: image003.jpg]
>
> *Ford speed-violation detection patent image** (USPTO)*
>   *Ford's response*
>
> In response to the growing concerns, we contacted Ford, and a spokesperson
> clarified the company's intentions:
>
> "The patent explicitly states this idea is specific for application in law
> enforcement vehicles, such as the Ford Police Interceptor, and it's a
> system that would automate a capability that law enforcement already have
> in use today, except this would utilize the built-in system and sensors in
> the vehicle.  This patent does not state that driving data from customers'
> vehicles would be shared with law enforcement, which is what some media
> have incorrectly reported.  And note, patent applications are intended to
> protect new ideas, but aren't necessarily an indication of new business or
> product plans."
>
> However, skeptics point out that the language in the patent application
> <https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25023105-us-20240239352-a1_i> seems
> to leave room for broader applications, potentially opening the door for
> future expansion of the technology's use.
>
> [image: image004.jpg]
>
> *Ford speed-violation detection patent image** (USPTO)*
> *Legal and practical challenges*
>
> Implementing such a system would face numerous hurdles, both legal and
> practical.  The admissibility of evidence collected without direct police
> observation could be challenged in court, potentially rendering the system
> ineffective as a law enforcement tool.  The inability to confirm the
> identity of the driver, similar to current speed camera limitations, could
> lead to innocent vehicle owners being wrongly penalized for violations
> committed by others driving their cars.  Furthermore, there's likely to be
> significant public backlash against what many would perceive as an invasive
> surveillance system.
> *Kurt's key takeaways*
>
> Ford’s patent for mobile speed detection technology presents a fascinating
> yet contentious development in traffic law enforcement.  While it promises
> enhanced road safety and efficiency, it also raises critical questions
> about privacy and the potential for misuse.  As this technology evolves, it
> will be crucial to balance its benefits with the protection of civil
> liberties, ensuring that advancements in safety do not come at the expense
> of our personal privacy.  The ongoing debate will undoubtedly shape the
> future of how such technologies are implemented and regulated.
>
> What are your thoughts on the balance between technological advancements
> in traffic law enforcement and the protection of personal privacy?  Do you
> think the benefits outweigh the potential risks?  Let us know by writing us
> at *Cyberguy.com/Contact* <http://cyberguy.com/Contact>*.*
>
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