Vehicle information system with remote communicators in a network environment
US7593792B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/834
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An information system for a vehicle includes a computer for handling informational data. This information data includes vehicle data corresponding to operation of the vehicle and external data such as internet web pages and email. A primary display is connected to the computer and in a position to be viewed by a driver of the vehicle. A primary input device allows input to the computer and manipulation of the primary display. A plurality of remote communicators are also operatively connected to the computer and movable about the vehicle. Each of the remote communicators includes a secondary display and a secondary input device for sending input to the computer and manipulating the secondary display. The secondary input device is also programmed to control the primary display for manipulating the informational data that is displayed to the driver.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.