Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication
Patent
1997-01-28
1999-12-28
Louis-Jacques, Jacques H.
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
701 29, 340336, 345 7, G06F 770
Patent
active
060093552
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.
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Dinkel John G.
Kent Michael L.
Obradovich Michael L.
American Calcar Inc.
Louis-Jacques Jacques H.
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