Extensible infotainment/telematics system having updatable user interface
US8670798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/6091
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An infotainment/telematics system includes a fixed base unit adapted to execute a set of stand-alone infotainment and/or telematics functions and a portable communication device adapted to execute a stand-alone infotainment and/or telematics function. The fixed base unit includes a user interface that is updated when the fixed base unit and the portable communication device are connected for intelligent communication with one another. Additionally, or in the alternative, the portable communication device may include a user interface that is updated when the fixed base unit and portable communication device are connected for intelligent communication with one another.
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