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System and method for updating vehicle media content

US8819182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2008
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W48/18
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for updating media content for a vehicle. Media content for a vehicle is received through a home network. The media content is stored for playback by one or more devices of the vehicle. A selection of additional media content available through the home network listed in an index is received. The additional media content selected from the index is queued for download based on access to an available network. An available network is searched for. The additional media content is downloaded to the vehicle through the available network and the home network in response to detecting the available network.

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