Vehicle computer system with open platform architecture
September 10, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesDetachable cover member for car radios and the like Circuit for constant voltage power source Escutcheon simulative of a radio for disguising electronic apparatus Energy generating and storage system for electric vehicle or the like Theft-resistant audio system for vehicle Electronic controller having a detachable front panel Break-away panel structure for radio in-dash installation kit In-dash installation kit adaptable to different radios and different dash configurations Multiple radio in-dash installation kit Serial transport frame format method InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 394360 filed on 09/10/1999US Classes:701/33, Plural processors or external processor248/27.1, INSTRUMENT IN PANEL340/825.25, Audio system (e.g., by pulse signal)361/679, For electronic systems and devices361/683, Computer related support361/731, Interchangeable361/814, Radio type455/346, Detachable for portability455/348, With retractable or readily detachable chassis701/1VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATIONExaminersPrimary: Louis-Jacques, Jacques H.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06F 007/00G01M 017/00 AbstractA vehicle computer system has a housing sized to be mounted in a vehicle dashboard or other appropriate location. A computer is mounted within the housing and executes an open platform, multi-tasking operating system. The computer runs multiple applications on the operating system, including both vehicle-related applications (e.g., vehicle security application, vehicle diagnostics application, communications application, etc.) and non-vehicle-related applications (e.g., entertainment application, word processing, etc.). The applications may be supplied by the vehicle manufacturer and/or by the vehicle user.Field of SearchVEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATIONVehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication Plural processors or external processor False signal prevention (anti-sunlight) Of collision or contact with external object Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle Operation efficiency (e.g., engine performance, driver habits) With particular display means Audio system (e.g., by pulse signal) With vehicle With retractable or readily detachable chassis Signaling (ancillary to main information) Byte assembly and formatting Multiplexing plural input channels to a common output channel Radio type For electronic systems and devices Module With locking means or device Computer related support Input/output device support HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Plural With housing Interchangeable INSTRUMENT IN PANEL Having biased clip holding means WITH ANTI-THEFT OR ANTI-TAMPER MEANS | |
