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Vehicle information processing device, vehicle, and vehicle information processing method

US7020544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2002
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C21/3641
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An in-vehicle device, a vehicle, and a vehicle information processing method, which are used, for example, to assist in driving an automobile and can properly communicate a vehicle situation to a driver. Methods and mechanisms express user's handling of the vehicle by virtual feelings on the assumption that the vehicle has a personality, and displays the virtual feelings by facial expressions of a predetermined character.

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