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Technique for effectively searching for information in a vehicle

Assignee: American Calcar Inc

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Filing: 2001-02-23

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Granted: 2002-08-20

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Expires: 2021-02-23

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Abstract

Abstract In a multimedia information and control system for use in an automobile, at least one interface is employed which enables a user to access information concerning the automobile and control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. The user may select one of a plurality of displayed options on a screen of such an interface. Through audio, video and/or text media, the user is provided with information concerning the selected option and the vehicle function corresponding thereto. Having been so informed, the user may activate the selected option to control the corresponding vehicle function.

Inventors

👤 Michael L. Obradovich
👤 Michael L. Kent
👤 John G. Dinkel

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —

Jurisdiction US

Data Source google_patents

Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 03:25

CPC Classifications

B; B60; B60G; B60G17/00; B60G17/015; B60G17/0195; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/00642; B60H1/00735; B60H1/00764; B60H1/00771; B60H1/00985; B60K; B60K35/00; B60K35/10; B60K35/20; B60K35/21; B60K35/215; B60K35/22; B60K35/26; B60K35/28; B60K35/65; B60K35/654; B60Q; B60Q9/00; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/023; B60R16/0231; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; B60R25/042; B60R25/10; B60R25/102; B60R25/20; B60R25/2081; B60G2600/00; B60G2600/70; B60G2600/76; B60K2360/00; B60K2360/11; B60K2360/143; B60K2360/1438; B60K2360/148; B60K2360/16; B60K2360/161; B60K35/265; B60K35/29; B60R2325/00; B60R2325/20; B60R2325/205; B60R2325/30; B60R2325/304

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 18

Claim 1

Independent Claim 97 words

A system for use in a vehicle comprising: a memory for storing a plurality of displays having predetermined contents, the plurality of displays being associated with a plurality of aspects of the vehicle; an interface for entering a query to conduct a search concerning an aspect of the vehicle; an input device for selecting a result of the search; a processor responsive to the selected result for identifying at least one of the plurality of displays which is associated with the aspect of the vehicle; and a display element for showing thereon the at least one display.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 97 words

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 19 words

The system of claim 1 wherein the result is selected from a list of search results satisfying the query.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 27 words

The system of claim 1 wherein an association of the plurality of displays with the plurality of aspects of the vehicle is established in a table format.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 20 words

The system of claim 1 wherein the query includes a term at least identifying partially the aspect of the vehicle.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 13 words

The system of claim 1 wherein the input device includes a touch-screen capability.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 24 words

The system of claim 1 wherein the at least one display includes an option selectable to access information concerning the aspect of the vehicle.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 22 words

The system of claim 1 wherein the at least one display includes an option selectable to control the aspect of the vehicle.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 18 words

The system of claim 7 wherein the aspect of the vehicle includes a climate control of the vehicle.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 12 words

The system of claim 1 herein the interface includes the input device.

Claim 11

Independent Claim 96 words

A method for use in a system in a vehicle comprising: storing in a memory a plurality of displays having predetermined contents, the plurality of displays being associated with a plurality of aspects of the vehicle; receiving an entry of a query to conduct a search concerning an aspect of the vehicle; receiving from an input device a selection of a result of the search; in response to the selected result, identifying at least one of the plurality of displays which is associated with the aspect of the vehicle; and showing the at least one display.

Claim 12

Independent Claim 96 words

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 10 wherein the result is selected from a list of search results satisfying the query.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 27 words

The method of claim 10 wherein an association of the plurality of displays with the plurality of aspects of the vehicle is established in a table format.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 20 words

The method of claim 10 wherein the query includes a term at least identifying partially the aspect of the vehicle.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 24 words

The method of claim 10 wherein the at least one display includes an option selectable to access information concerning the aspect of the vehicle.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 22 words

The method of claim 10 wherein the at least one display includes an option selectable to control the aspect of the vehicle.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 18 words

The method of claim 15 wherein the aspect of the vehicle includes a climate control of the vehicle.

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3.5 Years (Year 4)	2005-08-19	2006-02-18	2006-08-20	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2009-08-19	2010-02-18	2010-08-20	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2013-08-19	2014-02-18	2014-08-20	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

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