Systems and methods for connecting and operating portable GPS enabled devices in automobiles
US8983775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/3688
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electronic device that is operable to provide navigation information to a user by utilizing the navigation system of a separate mobile device, such as a GPS-enabled mobile phone. The electronic device includes a communication interface for communicating navigation data between the mobile device and the electronic device. The electronic device also includes a display for displaying the navigation data received from the mobile device. The display of the electronic device may be larger than the display of the mobile device, such that a driver of an automobile may use the electronic device to provide a more desirable viewing experience. Further, the electronic device may include a user interface, such as a touch screen, that allows a user to access and control the navigation functions of the mobile device. The electronic device may also be operable to communicate with other portable electronic devices.
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