Multimedia information and control system for automobiles
AssigneeAmerican Calcar Inc.
InventorMichael L. Obradovich
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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.
Claims20
A system in a vehicle for accessing information about the vehicle, comprising:
- a display element configured to display a first display image including a first image at least partially visually resembling an interior of a vehicle having a plurality of vehicle interfaces, the first image visually resembling the interior of the vehicle to an extent greater than a portion of the vehicle defined by the display element, and to display a second display image including a second image at least partially visually resembling at least one of the plurality of vehicle interfaces displayed in the first image;
- an input device for selecting between the first display image and the second display image;
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- wherein in the second image, the at least one vehicle interface is displayed with more detail than in the first image.
A method for accessing information about a vehicle, comprising:
- displaying a first image at least partially visually resembling an interior of a vehicle including a plurality of vehicle interfaces on a display element in a first display image;
- selecting a second display image with an input device coupled to the display element for selecting between the first display image and the second display image, the second display image including a second image at least partially visually resembling at least one of the plurality of vehicle interfaces displayed in the first image;
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- wherein in the second image, the at least one vehicle interface is displayed with more detail than in the first image.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.