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Method, apparatus and computer-readable recording media for managing a plurality of applications by using head unit of vehicle

US8930073B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2014
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/60
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for managing a plurality of applications by using a head unit of a vehicle includes a step of recognizing the plurality of applications installed in at least one of mobile terminals, if being connected with the head unit of the vehicle. Additionally, the method includes the step of performing a process of classifying the recognized applications depending on categories or content types supported by the head unit of the vehicle and a process of authenticating whether the recognized applications are compatible with the head unit of the vehicle. The method also includes the step of maintaining states of the completely classified and authenticated applications being able to be controlled in the head unit of the vehicle by registering the completely classified and authenticated applications in the head unit.

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