Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication – Vehicle subsystem or accessory control
Reexamination Certificate
1998-12-28
2001-06-12
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A. (Department: 3661)
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
Vehicle subsystem or accessory control
C340S425500
Reexamination Certificate
active
06246935
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates generally to computer interfacing and message exchange between communication nodes. More specifically, the invention pertains to a communication system including a stand-alone computer which is coupled to an interface for a computer system of a vehicle.
Automotive manufacturers and computer companies have discussed the feasibility of in-vehicle computers. However, these concepts have centered about a permanently installed computer in the vehicle. With the rapid evolution of computer technology, however, a permanently installed computer of a given type would quickly become obsolete as advancements in the computer art surge onward. Therefore, there is a need for a cost effective approach to link rapidly evolving stand-alone computers to vehicular systems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, a system for providing communication between a stand-alone removable computer and an electrical system of a vehicle includes a communication interface operative to exchange information between systems on the vehicle and the removable computer. The removable computer is placed in a predetermined location in the vehicle to enable communication with an interface to a built-in computer system of the vehicle. The removable computer is video-linked to a driver information display mounted in the instrument panel of the vehicle.
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Calcaterra Mark P.
Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Pipala Edward
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