Vehicle mount computer with configurable ignition switch behavior

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8996194
APP PUB NO 20120173038A1
SERIAL NO

12983611

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A vehicle mount computer having a configurable behavior controlled by a vehicle's ignition switch. A user can configure the computer to perform an action, switch modes, or execute a software application in response to the ignition switch being pressed or the position of the ignition switch being adjusted. For example, the computer can be configured to switch to a standby mode or hibernation mode, shutdown, prompt the user to select an action, or do nothing in response to the ignition switch being placed in an off position. The ignition switch can be electrically coupled to an input of the computer so that the computer's operating system or another application can monitor the status of the ignition switch. The operating system or application can cause the computer to perform the configured response upon detecting a change in the ignition switch's position or an actuation of the ignition switch.

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EMS TECHNOLOGIES INC660 ENGINEERING DR NORCROSS GA 30091

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Davis, Brett A Suwanee, US 28 1435
Holladay, Michael W Acworth, US 3 618
Jendon, Terry Atlanta, US 5 618
Veazey, Alison E Stone Mountain, US 3 618

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