Method and apparatus for transmitting vehicle-related information in and out of a vehicle
US8078390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/3688
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for transmitting vehicle-related information in and out of a vehicle and an apparatus for carrying out the method are disclosed. The method includes the steps of (i) receiving location information via reception means for position finding, (ii) evaluating vehicle-related information and location information via means for coordinating an interaction between the communication means, the reception means and means for wireless radio networking, (iii) transmitting vehicle-related information and the location information to mobile terminals carried in the vehicle by wireless radio networking comprising one bi-directional communication link, and (iv) indicating the vehicle-related information and location information audibly, visually, haptically, or any combination thereof, within a reproduction unit in the mobile terminals.
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