Extensible infotainment/telematics system having fixed base unit control of a portable communication device
US8768412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/6091
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- 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 and the portable communication device may be connected for intelligent communication with one another to allow the fixed base unit to control and access the stand-alone infotainment and/or telematics function of the portable communication device.
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