Method and system for managing vehicle control modules through telematics
AssigneeGeneral Motors Corporation
InventorRichard J. Kacel
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Abstract
One aspect of the present invention provides a method of assembling a vehicle using a communication node. A telematics module, which is operatively adapted to communicate with the communication node, is connected to the vehicle. At least one control module, for controlling at least one vehicle function, is connected to the vehicle and is also in communication with the telematics module. A command is issued for the at least one vehicle function, from the communication node to the control module. Programs and systems of using the method are also provided.
Claims24
A method of assembling a vehicle using a communication node, comprising:
- connecting a telematics module to the vehicle, the telematics module operatively adapted to communicate with the communication node;
- connecting at least one control module to the vehicle, the control module in communication with the telematics module and operatively adapted to control at least one vehicle function;
- and
- issuing a command for the at least one vehicle function, from the communication node to the control module.
A method of servicing a vehicle using a communication node, comprising:
- communicating with the communication node from a telematics module in the vehicle;
- connecting the telematics module to a control module, the control module operatively adapted to control at least one vehicle function;
- issuing a command for the vehicle function, from the communication node to the telematics module;
- and
- forwarding the command from the telematics module to the control module.
The method of 6 further comprising:
- removing an existing control module, the existing control module operatively adapted to control the existing vehicle function.
A method of remotely servicing a vehicle function using a communication node, comprising:
- communicating with the communication node from a telematics module in the vehicle;
- providing at least one control module in the vehicle, the control module in communication with the telematics module and operatively adapted to control at least one vehicle function;
- and
- remotely issuing a command for the at least one vehicle function, from the communication node to the control module.
Computer program product in a computer usable medium for assembling a vehicle, comprising:
- means for connecting a telematics module to the vehicle, the telematics module operatively adapted to communicate with the communication node;
- means for connecting at least one control module to the vehicle, the control module in communication with the telematics module and operatively adapted to control at least one vehicle function;
- and
- means for issuing a command for the at least one vehicle function, from the communication node to the control module.
Computer program product in a computer usable medium for servicing a vehicle using a communication node, comprising:
- means for communicating with the communication node from a telematics module in the vehicle;
- means for connecting the telematics module to an added control module, the added control module operatively adapted to control at least one vehicle function;
- means for issuing a command for the vehicle function, from the communication node to the telematics module;
- and
- means for forwarding the command from the telematics module to the added control module.
Computer program product in a computer usable medium for remotely servicing a vehicle function using a communication node, comprising:
- means for communicating with the communication node from a telematics module in the vehicle;
- means for providing at least one control module in the vehicle, the control module in communication with the telematics module and operatively adapted to control at least one vehicle function;
- and
- means for remotely issuing a command for the at least one vehicle function, from the communication node to the control module.
A vehicle assembly system, comprising:
- means for connecting a telematics module to the vehicle, the telematics module operatively adapted to communicate with a communication node;
- means for connecting at least one control module to the vehicle, the control module in communication with the telematics module and operatively adapted to control at least one vehicle function;
- and
- means for issuing a command for the at least one vehicle function, from the communication node to the control module.
A vehicle service system, comprising:
- means for communicating with the communication node from a telematics module in the vehicle;
- means for connecting the telematics module to an added control module, the added control module operatively adapted to control at least one vehicle function;
- means for issuing a command for the vehicle function, from the communication node to the telematics module;
- and
- means for forwarding the command from the telematics module to the added control module.
A remote vehicle service system, comprising:
- means for communicating with the communication node from a telematics module in the vehicle;
- means for providing at least one control module in the vehicle, the control module in communication with the telematics module and operatively adapted to control at least one vehicle function;
- and
- means for remotely issuing a command for the at least one vehicle function, from the communication node to the control module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.