Connected vehicle system with infotainment interface for mobile devices

    公开(公告)号:US10282923B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-07

    申请号:US15195113

    申请日:2016-06-28

    申请人: Craig A. Tieman

    发明人: Craig A. Tieman

    摘要: An OBD module for communicating with a vehicle radio/infotainment system. The OBD module includes a controller, a data bus interface that is configured to draw power from and electronically communicate with a vehicle OBD-II data port and a digital interface connector. The OBD module can be formed from two separate components, including a transceiver module and an interface module, that are in communication with each other. The transceiver module can be located remotely from the interface module. The OBD module can include a graphic equalizer to enhance the sound quality of the input source. The OBD module can also be configured to interrupt playback to play a substitute message as is desired.

    CONNECTED VEHICLE SYSTEM WITH INFOTAINMENT INTERFACE FOR MOBILE DEVICES
    22.
    发明申请
    CONNECTED VEHICLE SYSTEM WITH INFOTAINMENT INTERFACE FOR MOBILE DEVICES 审中-公开
    连接车辆系统与移动设备的信息接口

    公开(公告)号:US20160350984A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-01

    申请号:US15195113

    申请日:2016-06-28

    申请人: Craig A. Tieman

    发明人: Craig A. Tieman

    IPC分类号: G07C5/02 G07C5/08

    摘要: An OBD module for communicating with a vehicle radio/infotainment system. The OBD module includes a controller, a data bus interface that is configured to draw power from and electronically communicate with a vehicle OBD-II data port and a digital interface connector. The OBD module can be formed from two separate components, including a transceiver module and an interface module, that are in communication with each other. The transceiver module can be located remotely from the interface module. The OBD module can include a graphic equalizer to enhance the sound quality of the input source. The OBD module can also be configured to interrupt playback to play a substitute message as is desired.

    摘要翻译: 用于与车载无线电/信息娱乐系统通信的OBD模块。 OBD模块包括控制器,数据总线接口,其被配置为从车辆OBD-II数据端口和数字接口连接器获取电力并与电子通信。 OBD模块可以由彼此通信的两个单独的组件形成,包括收发器模块和接口模块。 收发器模块可以远离接口模块。 OBD模块可以包括图形均衡器,以增强输入源的音质。 也可以将OBD模块配置为中断播放以根据需要播放替代消息。

    SELF-POWERED WIRELESS FUSE SWITCH
    23.
    发明申请
    SELF-POWERED WIRELESS FUSE SWITCH 有权
    自供电无线保险丝开关

    公开(公告)号:US20150183386A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-02

    申请号:US14573394

    申请日:2014-12-17

    申请人: Craig A. Tieman

    发明人: Craig A. Tieman

    IPC分类号: B60R16/033 B60R16/00

    摘要: A self-powered wireless fuse switch is disclosed that is a plug-in replacement for a fuse found in the electrical system of vehicles. The self-powered wireless fuse adds remote-controlled switching capabilities for short and long-range control of power to subsystems of a vehicle electrical system. The wireless fuse switch includes an internal transceiver that receives commands from a remote control unit and controls the position of an internal relay. The wireless control module interfaces with a fuse socket of the vehicle to selectively allow or interrupt power from the vehicle to the subsystem of the vehicle electrical system. The wireless fuse switch includes either a two-blade or three-blade harness assembly that allows the wireless fuse switch to be received within the fuse socket of the vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种自供电的无线熔丝开关,其是用于替代车辆电气系统中的保险丝的插件。 自供电的无线保险丝增加了远程控制的开关功能,用于短距离和远程控制车辆电气系统子系统的电力。 无线熔丝开关包括内部收发器,其从远程控制单元接收命令并控制内部继电器的位置。 无线控制模块与车辆的保险丝插座相连接,以选择性地允许或中断车辆到车辆电气系统的子系统的电力。 无线保险丝开关包括双刀片或三叶片线束组件,其允许无线熔丝开关被接收在车辆的保险丝插座内。

    System and method for communicating with a vehicle
    24.
    发明授权
    System and method for communicating with a vehicle 有权
    用于与车辆通信的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08847731B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-30

    申请号:US13171963

    申请日:2011-06-29

    申请人: Craig A. Tieman

    发明人: Craig A. Tieman

    摘要: A system for communicating with a vehicle includes a control module equipped with a remote keyless entry (RKE) receiver and configured to control vehicle functions in response to a RKE signal. The system includes a fob equipped with a RKE transmitter and a short range transceiver, such as BLUETOOTH™, IEEE 802.11, or near field communication (NFC). The fob transmits a RKE signal in response to receiving a message from a consumer device, such as a cellular phone, smart phone, tablet computer, or personal computer equipped with a short range transceiver, enabling the user to control the vehicle from the consumer device. The system may be configured to transmit vehicle status information to the consumer device. The control module may include a third short range transceiver that communicates with the consumer device when the distance is between the vehicle and the consumer device is less than the distance threshold.

    摘要翻译: 用于与车辆通信的系统包括配备有远程无钥匙进入(RKE)接收器并被配置为响应于RKE信号来控制车辆功能的控制模块。 该系统包括配备有RKE发射机和短距离收发机(例如BLUETOOTH TM,IEEE 802.11或近场通信(NFC))的Fob。 响应于从诸如蜂窝电话,智能电话,平板计算机或配备有短距离收发器的个人计算机的消费者设备接收到消息,FOB发送RKE信号,使得用户能够从消费者设备控制车辆 。 系统可以被配置为将车辆状态信息传送到消费者设备。 控制模块可以包括当车辆和消费者设备之间的距离小于距离阈值时与消费者设备通信的第三短距离收发器。

    System and method for controlling communication modes of a personal communication device traveling in a vehicle
    25.
    发明授权
    System and method for controlling communication modes of a personal communication device traveling in a vehicle 有权
    用于控制在车辆中行驶的个人通信装置的通信模式的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08559981B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-15

    申请号:US13118816

    申请日:2011-05-31

    IPC分类号: H04W24/00

    CPC分类号: H04W48/04

    摘要: A system and method for controlling communication modes of a personal communication device traveling in a vehicle. The system includes a communication center configured to provide communication services, a personal communication device (PCD) configured to communicate with the communication center, and a controller installed in a vehicle. The communication center is configured to selectively disable any of the PCD communication modes when the PCD is residing or traveling in the vehicle. Which communication modes are disabled may be based on a customer profile. The system and method provide a way for a parent to limit the communication modes of PCD used by their child, especially when the child is traveling in and presumably operating a particular vehicle such as the family car. The system and method may also be used by employers to limit the PCD communication modes available to employees operating company vehicles.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于控制在车辆中行驶的个人通信设备的通信模式的系统和方法。 该系统包括被配置为提供通信服务的通信中心,被配置为与通信中心通信的个人通信设备(PCD)以及安装在车辆中的控制器。 通信中心配置为当PCD驻留或在车辆中行进时,选择性地禁用任何PCD通信模式。 禁用哪些通信模式可能基于客户资料。 该系统和方法为父母限制他们孩子使用的PCD的通信模式提供了一种方式,特别是当孩子正在旅行中,并且推测操作诸如家庭车辆的特定车辆时。 雇主也可以使用系统和方法来限制运营公司车辆的员工的PCD通信模式。

    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RELAY MODULE AND SYSTEM
    26.
    发明申请
    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RELAY MODULE AND SYSTEM 审中-公开
    远程无钥匙进入继电器模块和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120306618A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-06

    申请号:US13118844

    申请日:2011-05-31

    IPC分类号: G05B19/02

    摘要: A system and in-vehicle communication module for relaying a remote keyless entry command from a cellular network to a vehicle keyless entry receiver. The module include a cellular network receiver configured to receive a remote keyless entry command from a cellular network; and a keyless entry transmitter located in the vehicle and in communication with the cellular network receiver. The keyless entry transmitter is configured to transmit a remote keyless entry signal to a vehicle keyless entry receiver in the vehicle in order to execute a vehicle operation. By sending a remote keyless entry signal to a vehicle remote keyless entry system, installation and engineering costs can be reduced.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于将远程无钥匙进入命令从蜂窝网络中继到车辆无钥匙进入接收器的系统和车载通信模块。 该模块包括被配置为从蜂窝网络接收远程无钥匙进入命令的蜂窝网络接收器; 以及位于车辆中并与蜂窝网络接收机通信的无钥匙进入发射机。 无钥匙进入发射机被配置为向车辆中的车辆无钥匙进入接收机发送远程无钥匙进入信号,以执行车辆操作。 通过向车辆遥控无钥匙进入系统发送远程无钥匙进入信号,可以减少安装和工程成本。

    VEHICLE LOCATOR KEY FOB WITH RANGE AND BEARING MEASUREMENT
    27.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE LOCATOR KEY FOB WITH RANGE AND BEARING MEASUREMENT 有权
    车辆定位器带范围和轴承测量的钥匙离合器

    公开(公告)号:US20120218128A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-30

    申请号:US13459554

    申请日:2012-04-30

    IPC分类号: G08G1/123 G08B5/22

    摘要: An apparatus and method of determining bearing and distance measurements between a mobile device and an object using Rf based measurements. The mobile device communicates with a control in the object to determine the relative bearing between the mobile device and the object with respect to magnetic north and, optionally, the distance between the mobile device and the object. An indicator on the mobile device aid in directing s the user of the mobile device toward the object as the mobile device is moved relative to the object. The mobile device can be a key fob and the object can be a vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 使用基于Rf的测量来确定移动设备和对象之间的轴承和距离测量的装置和方法。 移动设备与对象中的控制通信以确定移动设备和对象之间相对于磁北的相对方位,以及可选地移动设备与对象之间的距离。 当移动设备相对于对象移动时,移动设备上的指示器有助于将移动设备的用户指向对象。 移动设备可以是钥匙扣,物体可以是车辆。

    Method and apparatus for remote vehicle communications and control
    28.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for remote vehicle communications and control 有权
    用于远程车辆通信和控制的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08170526B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-01

    申请号:US12545911

    申请日:2009-08-24

    IPC分类号: H04M1/00

    摘要: Long-range remote communication and control of a vehicle is achieved with primary and secondary cellular devices provided by the vehicle user. The primary cellular device is retained by the user, while the secondary cellular device is dedicated to the vehicle and placed in a docking station provided in the vehicle passenger compartment. The vehicle docking station is equipped with typical cell phone electrical interfaces to supply power and to establish a bi-directional data communication link between the secondary cellular device and an on-board vehicle computer. The secondary cellular device remains activated, and provides a low-cost remotely accessible communication link between the on-board vehicle computer and the primary cellular device or any other phone, provided that specified security conditions are satisfied.

    摘要翻译: 通过由车辆用户提供的一次和二次蜂窝设备来实现车辆的远程远程通信和控制。 主要蜂窝设备由用户保留,而辅助蜂窝设备专用于车辆并放置在设置在车辆乘客舱中的坞站中。 车载对接站配备有典型的手机电接口,用于提供电力并在二次蜂窝设备和车载车辆计算机之间建立双向数据通信链路。 辅助蜂窝设备保持激活,并且在车载车辆计算机和主蜂窝设备或任何其他电话之间提供低成本的可远程访问的通信链路,只要满足指定的安全条件即可。

    THERMALLY-PROTECTED CHAMBER FOR A TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE CONSUMER ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    29.
    发明申请
    THERMALLY-PROTECTED CHAMBER FOR A TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE CONSUMER ELECTRONIC DEVICE 有权
    用于温度敏感消费电子设备的热保护室

    公开(公告)号:US20110094725A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-28

    申请号:US12606245

    申请日:2009-10-27

    CPC分类号: H05K7/20854

    摘要: A thermal-protection apparatus disposed in a vehicle cabin or storage compartment includes a housing enveloping a chamber in which a thermally-sensitive consumer electronic device is received, a thermoelectric module mounted in a wall of the housing, and a remote electronic controller and power source coupled to the housing via an electrical cable for activating the thermoelectric module, and optionally the consumer electronic device, in a manner to prevent the temperature in the chamber from exceeding a prescribed maximum operating temperature of the consumer electronic device or falling below a prescribed minimum operating temperature of the consumer electronic device.

    摘要翻译: 设置在车厢或储藏室中的热保护装置包括:壳体,其包围容纳热敏消费电子设备的室,安装在壳体的壁中的热电模块以及远程电子控制器和电源 通过用于激活热电模块的电缆以及任选的消费电子设备,以防止室内的温度超过消费者电子设备的规定的最大工作温度或低于规定的最小操作的方式耦合到壳体 消费电子设备的温度。

    Method and apparatus for remote vehicle communications and control
    30.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for remote vehicle communications and control 有权
    用于远程车辆通信和控制的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090275362A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-05

    申请号:US12150968

    申请日:2008-05-02

    IPC分类号: H04M1/00

    摘要: Long-range remote communication and control of a vehicle is achieved with primary and secondary cellular devices provided by the vehicle user. The primary cellular device is retained by the user, while the secondary cellular device is dedicated to the vehicle and placed in a docking station provided in a vehicle instrument panel or console. The vehicle docking station is equipped with typical cell phone electrical interfaces to supply battery charging current and to establish a bi-directional data communication link between the secondary cellular device and an on-board vehicle computer. The secondary cellular device remains activated, and provides a low-cost remotely accessible communication link between the on-board vehicle computer and the primary cellular device or any other phone, provided that specified security conditions are satisfied.

    摘要翻译: 通过由车辆用户提供的一次和二次蜂窝设备来实现车辆的远程远程通信和控制。 主要蜂窝设备由用户保留,而辅助蜂窝设备专用于车辆并放置在设置在车辆仪表板或控制台中的坞站中。 车载对接站配备有典型的手机电接口以提供电池充电电流并且在二次蜂窝设备和车载车辆计算机之间建立双向数据通信链路。 辅助蜂窝设备保持激活,并且在车载车辆计算机和主蜂窝设备或任何其他电话之间提供低成本的可远程访问的通信链路,只要满足指定的安全条件即可。