Document communication systems for use in automobiles
AssigneeXerox Corporation
InventorRobert F. Lipowicz
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A document device, including an input scanner and printer, is installed in an automobile. The document device can transmit and receive image data wirelessly, and further interacts with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device within the automobile to determine the location of the automobile. Aspects of documents based on received image data, and the destinations of transmitted image data, can be made dependent on the location of the automobile at any time. Received image data is retained in memory and printed out when the car is in a predetermined condition, such as being turned on.
Claims16
A method of operating a document device installed in an automobile, the document device including a printer, a memory, and means for accepting external signals, comprising the steps of:
- accepting external signals and storing the external signals as input image data in the memory;
- determining an operating condition of the automobile;
- and
- as a result of the automobile being in a predetermined operating condition, indicating that input image data is in the memory.
A method of operating a document device installed in an automobile, the document device including a printer, a memory, and means for accepting external signals, comprising the steps of:
- accepting external signals and storing the external signals as input image data in the memory;
- when the automobile is in a predetermined operating condition, indicating that input image data is in the memory;
- and
- displaying a title related to a set of input image data in the memory.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.