On-board communication system having multiple communication devices
US6493557B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/18532
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communication system having multiple devices each corresponding to a respective communication system is mounted on a moving vehicle. One or more devices that are usable at a present vehicle position and that are available at a communication receiving end are automatically identified by a controller in the on-board communication system. One or more devices to be actually used are selected from among those devices that are usable as well as available. A user may set communication conditions including those placing priority on a communication time or charges. A communication device to be actually used, or an order of use of plural devices may be determined according to the set conditions.
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