Technique for preconditioning climate control in a vehicle

Details Technique for preconditioning climate control in a vehicle Technique for preconditioning climate control in a vehicle

2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A. (Department: 2144)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

C701S029000, C701S030000, C701S031000, C701S033000, C062S132000, C165S200000, C236S00100H

Reexamination Certificate

active

07062362

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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