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

Sat Sep 7 22:56:45 PDT 2024

Where did those pictures come from I didn't send them.

On Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 10:55 PM Owen Lee Green <oneeyez4263 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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]
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> 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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