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Vehicle instrument panel computer interface and display

US6246935A · kind A · utility

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3References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 1998
Grant dateJun 12, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 28, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2360/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A communication system includes a removable computer which is information-coupled to a built-in computer system of a vehicle. The computer is removably resident in a predetermined location within the vehicle and communicates with a vehicle computer system either wirelessly or via a connectorized bus. Additionally, the removable computer is video-linked to a driver information display mounted in the instrument panel of the vehicle.

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