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Apparatus and method for use in configuring an environment of an automobile

US9758116B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2014
Grant dateSep 12, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R16/037
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Some embodiments provide methods of configuring an automobile, comprising: identifying, through a controller of a first automobile, a first user of potential users, wherein the identifying comprises identifying that the first user is proximate the first automobile; accessing a first plurality of pre-sets that correspond to the first user, wherein each of the first plurality of pre-sets comprises a standardized setting configured to be implemented in multiple different types of automobiles that have different available capabilities, wherein the first plurality of pre-sets are configured to achieve substantially the same environmental conditions in each of the different types of automobiles regardless of differences; and automatically applying all of the first plurality of pre-sets without any user interaction such that each of the first plurality of pre-sets is applied at one time establishing the environment of the first automobile consistent with the first plurality of pre-sets.

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