Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication – Indication or control of braking – acceleration – or deceleration
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-13
2005-12-13
Zanelli, Michael J. (Department: 3661)
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration
C701S036000, C701S093000, C701S116000, C701S117000, C340S901000, C340S903000, C340S435000, C340S436000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06975932
ABSTRACT:
In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the vehicle functions.
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American Calcar Inc.
Gibson Eric M.
Zanelli Michael J.
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