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Method and device for operating driver information systems

US7216022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateMay 20, 2003
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C21/26
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for operating information systems for providing information to a driver in a motor vehicle, via which method increased driving safety may be obtained. In accordance with the present invention, the information to be output to the driver is selected as a function of vehicle operating data, so that the driver is provided with select information adapted to the particular driving situation, without the driver being unnecessarily distracted from the main task of driving the vehicle.

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