Abstract:
A system and method for controlling the processing of content for a vehicle involves configuring the processing of content with at least two modes of operation, where each mode is based on at least one vehicle condition. A vehicle system or controller monitors vehicle information from the vehicle. To process the content, the vehicle system determines which of the vehicle conditions is met by the vehicle information. Processing the content is then performed in the mode of operation corresponding to the determined vehicle condition. The modes of operation, for example, can include a "normal" mode and a "simplified" mode for a graphical user interface based on whether the vehicle is moving or not. Also, the modes of operation can include a "graphical" mode and a "voice" mode for a user interface based on whether the vehicle is moving or not.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for rapidly providing activity on a vehicle network bus (12,Fig.1) includes a node (TCU 14, Fig.1) having a bus connection to the vehicle network bus. The node (TCU 14, Fig.1) includes a Rapid Response Stack (24, Fig.1) loaded with the predetermined message to respond to any network bus request before the application is up and running. A true stack is loaded with real messages from the application once it is booted up and running on the node, whereupon the application subsequently responds to network bus requests using the true stack instead of the Rapid Response Stack.
Abstract:
A system and method is provided for a communication system for a vehicle service station. The communication system includes a local area network (LAN) and a local communication device operable on the LAN for the vehicle service station. The invention is operable with a vehicle having a diagnostic system, a transceiver operable on the LAN, a transceiver operable on a wide area network (WAN), and a memory for storing information on the vehicle. The local communication device of the service station is operable to download information from the vehicle. Preferably, the WAN is used to direct the vehicle to perform a diagnostic which can be downloaded by the local communication device over the WAN.
Abstract:
A system and method for managing media content between media devices (130, 140, 150) is disclosed. In a centralized embodiment, a server (110) monitors the media devices actively connected to the network and maintains information on each of the active media devices. The information includes the functions of each of the active media devices 130, 140, 150) for processing media content. The server (110) receives a request for media content and determines functions required to process the media content. The server then determines which of the active media devices have the required functions to process the media content and sends instructions to the determined media devices to configure processing of the media content. In response, the determined media devices process the media content, and the processed media content is delivered at the requesting media device. In a decentralized embodiment, the functions performed by the server are distributed among the various devices of the network.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides an on-board navigation system for a commuter vehicle that automatically saves in a database addresses corresponding to destinations to which the vehicle has traveled, along with one or more parameters relating to the addresses. The navigation system uses these parameters to predict a destination by comparing the present state of the vehicle to the saved parameters. The navigation system can present the user with a prioritized list of addresses based on the predicted and prompt the user to select a destination from list. Thus a user can conveniently inform the navigation system of an intended destination. The navigation system can automatically determine a route to the destination based on present traffic conditions, and may have the ancillary benefit of informing the user of traffic conditions, or directing the user around such traffic conditions, even if the user was not otherwise interested in receiving a route.
Abstract:
A device automatically determines its location in a vehicle by using images/measurements from a camera. The images are compared to stored data, and a recognition algorithm determines the closest match and the location of the device. The camera rotates itself such that the lens is substantially aligned with the user interface of the device. Upon orienting itself in this manner, the camera captures an image which allows the device to determine which occupants of the vehicle can access the device. In other embodiments, the orientation of the device can be determined by determining the offset angle between a reference line and the user interface of the device. The occupants having access to the device can be determined with reference to a look-up table of angles and vehicle areas. The operation of the device can be advantageously modified based upon its location and which occupants are able to access the device.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and a system for vehicle security implemented in a vehicle (106). The method includes scanning one or more fingers of a user of the vehicle (106) by using a scanner (102). Based on the information received from the scanner (102), a controller (104) determines the security mode to be implemented in the vehicle (106). The determined security mode is then implemented by the controller (104), thereby making the vehicle (106) secure.
Abstract:
A system and method for providing content from a source to a vehicle is disclosed. The content is restricted by associating the content with at least one requirement for vehicle information from a vehicle to which the content is provided. When restricted content is requested, a vehicle system obtains vehicle related information from the vehicle. The vehicle information is transferred to the vehicle system from the source, and the restricted content is transferred from the source to the vehicle system. The vehicle system, the source, or both determine whether the vehicle information meets the at least one requirement restricting the content. As long as the requirement for vehicle information is met, processing of the restricted content is allowed.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and a system for vehicle security implemented in a vehicle (106). The method includes scanning one or more fingers of a user of the vehicle (106) by using a scanner (102). Based on the information received from the scanner (102), a controller (104) determines the security mode to be implemented in the vehicle (106). The determined security mode is then implemented by the controller (104), thereby making the vehicle (106) secure.
Abstract:
A system and method for controlling the processing of content for a vehicle involves configuring the processing of content with at least two modes of operation, where each mode is based on at least one vehicle condition. A vehicle system or controller monitors vehicle information from the vehicle. To process the content, the vehicle system determines which of the vehicle conditions is met by the vehicle information. Processing the content is then performed in the mode of operation corresponding to the determined vehicle condition. The modes of operation, for example, can include a "normal" mode and a "simplified" mode for a graphical user interface based on whether the vehicle is moving or not. Also, the modes of operation can include a "graphical" mode and a "voice" mode for a user interface based on whether the vehicle is moving or not.