Multimedia information and control system for automobiles
AssigneeAmerican Calcar Inc.
InventorsMichael L. Obradovich, Michael L. Kent, John G. Dinkel
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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.
Claims12
A system in a vehicle for accessing first information about a given aspect of said vehicle comprising:
- a display element for displaying a plurality of options, each option being associated with a respective one of a plurality of aspects of said vehicle;
- an interface for selecting a particular one of said options, the selected option being associated with said given aspect and in a first status;
- and
- an output for providing second information about said selected option, said selected option being activated to access said first information, the activated option being in a second status.
A method for use in a system in a vehicle for accessing first information about a given aspect of said vehicle comprising the steps of:
- displaying a plurality of options, each option being associated with a respective one of a plurality of aspects of said vehicle;
- selecting a particular one of said options, the selected option being associated with said given aspect and in a first status;
- and
- providing second information about said selected option, said selected option being activated to access said first information, the activated option being in a second status.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.