Multimedia technique for operating devices in a vehicle
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.
Claims56
A system for operating a device to perform a function in a vehicle comprising:
- a display element for displaying at least one option which is associated with the function of the vehicle, the at least one option indicating a first status;
- a first interface for selecting the at least one option, the selected at least one option indicating a second status;
- an output element for providing information concerning the selected at least one option;
- a second interface for activating the selected at least one option, the activated option indicating a third status;
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- a processor for causing the device to perform the function after the selected at least one option is activated.
A method for operating a device to perform a function in a vehicle comprising:
- displaying at least one option which is associated with the function of the vehicle, the at least one option indicating a first status;
- selecting the at least one option, the selected at least one option indicating a second status;
- providing information concerning the selected at least one option;
- activating the selected at least one option, the activated option indicating a third status;
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- causing the device to perform the function after the selected at least one option is activated.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.