Vehicle computer system with wireless internet connectivity
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. 394127 filed on 09/10/1999US Classes:701/33, Plural processors or external processor248/27.1, INSTRUMENT IN PANEL248/558, SELECTIVE ASSEMBLY307/10.2, Antitheft340/825.24, Of audio system340/825.25, Audio system (e.g., by pulse signal)361/683, Computer related support361/725, With retractable or readily detachable chassis361/731, Interchangeable361/733, Selective connections455/557, Interface attached device (e.g., interface with modem, facsimile, computer, etc.)701/1VEHICLE 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 computer system has an Internet wireless link to provide access to the Internet. One or more of the applications may utilize the link to access content on the Internet.Field of SearchVEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATIONPlural processors or external processor Vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication Battery protection Audio system (e.g., by pulse signal) VISUAL INDICATION Operation efficiency (e.g., engine performance, driver habits) With particular display means Program control False signal prevention (anti-sunlight) Of audio system Radio type Input/output device support Cabinet-type housing Plural With housing Interchangeable Having lock or interlock Selective connections With retractable or readily detachable chassis For electronic systems and devices Module With locking means or device Computer related support With vehicle Interface attached device (e.g., interface with modem, facsimile, computer, etc.) Signaling (ancillary to main information) Byte assembly and formatting Multiplexing plural input channels to a common output channel INTERLOCKING Simultaneous operation INSTRUMENT IN PANEL WITH MEANS TO FACILITATE INSTALLATION, REPAIR, OR TRANSPORTATION, OR BROKEN PARTS RETAINER SELECTIVE ASSEMBLY Bus master/slave controlling | |
