Method and apparatus for setting automotive performance tuned preferences set differently by a driver
January 28, 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 References 3878915 Card-operated control system for vehicle components User identifying vehicle control and security device Smart card techniques for motor vehicle record administration Anti-theft and anti-hijacking system for motor vehicles Prompting system for vehicle personalization Apparatus and method for monitoring and bounding the path of a ground vehicle Method and apparatus for personal attribute selection having delay management method and apparatus for preference establishment when preferences in a donor device are unavailable Method of automated signature verification Operator identity, intoxication and drowsiness monitoring system and method InventorApplicationNo. 239339 filed on 01/28/1999US Classes:701/36, Vehicle subsystem or accessory control701/49Vehicle equipment position control (e.g., seat, mirror, door, window, headrest, or headlamp)ExaminersPrimary: Zanelli, Michael J.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06F 017/00G06F 019/00 AbstractAn onboard computer is used to control many aspects of a vehicle including performance and ride characteristics. Used in combination with the onboard computer, a smart card key is used to authorize a user. In addition, the smart card key stores user preference data, such as performance and ride parameters, which are in turn used by the onboard computer to adjust performance and ride characteristics of the vehicle. Because the parameters are stored on individual smart card keys, each operator of the vehicle stores user parameters specific to each user. User parameters may also be stored in the computer memory itself. Access to the user preference data is controlled by user identification parameters that are also stored on a smart card memory or in the memory of the computer. These user identification parameters may include, for example, user identification by a combination of means including a password, finger print, eye print and/or voice print or other biologic attributes unique to the user.Field of SearchVehicle subsystem or accessory controlControl of vehicle safety devices (e.g., airbag, seat-belt, etc.) Vehicle equipment position control (e.g., seat, mirror, door, window, headrest, or headlamp) VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION Automobile Coded record input (e.g., IC card) | |
