Technique for providing information upon a notable condition in a vehicle
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Oct 1, 2002
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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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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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AMERICAN CALCAR INC | 1635 VILLAGE CENTER CIRCLE SUITE 200 LAS VEGAS NV 89134 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Dinkel, John G | Irvine, CA | 18 | 1120 |
# of filed Patents : 18 Total Citations : 1120 | |||
Kent, Michael L | Garden Grove, CA | 19 | 1128 |
# of filed Patents : 19 Total Citations : 1128 | |||
Obradovich, Michael L | San Clemente, CA | 107 | 7109 |
# of filed Patents : 107 Total Citations : 7109 |
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