公开(公告)号：US07366892B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-29

申请号：US10767548

申请日：2004-01-28

Applicant: Charles W. Spaur ,  Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Michael F. Braitberg ,  Axel Fuchs ,  Nate Klingenstein ,  Lane Lee

Inventor： Charles W. Spaur ,  Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Michael F. Braitberg ,  Axel Fuchs ,  Nate Klingenstein ,  Lane Lee

IPC: G06F9/00

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/1001 ,  B60R25/20 ,  B60R25/209 ,  B60R25/241 ,  B60R25/25 ,  B60R25/252 ,  B60R25/255 ,  B60R25/257 ,  B60R25/33 ,  B60R2325/10 ,  B60R2325/101 ,  B60R2325/202 ,  B60R2325/205 ,  G06F21/6236 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/085 ,  H04L9/3263 ,  H04L63/0823 ,  H04L63/0861 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L2209/80 ,  H04L2209/84 ,  H04L2463/082

Abstract: A telematics system that includes a security controller is provided. The security controller is responsible for ensuring secure access to and controlled use of resources in the vehicle. The security measures relied on by the security controller can be based on digital certificates that grant rights to certificate holders, e.g., application developers. In the case in which applications are to be used with vehicle resources, procedures are implemented to make sure that certified applications do not jeopardize vehicle resource'0 security and vehicle users' safety. Relationships among interested entities are established to promote and support secure vehicle resource access and usage. The entities can include vehicle makers, communication service providers, communication apparatus vendors, vehicle subsystem suppliers, application developers, as well as vehicle owners/users. At least some of the entities can be members of a federation established to enhance and facilitate secure access and usage of vehicle resources.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括安全控制器的远程信息处理系统。 安全控制器负责确保车辆中资源的安全访问和控制。 安全控制人所依赖的安全措施可以基于向证书持有人（例如应用程序开发人员）授予权限的数字证书。 在应用于车辆资源的情况下，执行程序以确保认证的应用程序不会危及车辆资源的安全和车辆用户的安全。 建立感兴趣的实体之间的关系，以促进和支持安全的车辆资源访问和使用。 实体可以包括车辆制造商，通信服务提供商，通信设备供应商，车辆子系统供应商，应用开发商以及车主/用户。 至少一些实体可以是建立以增强和促进车辆资源的安全访问和使用的联盟的成员。

公开(公告)号：US5732074A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-24

申请号：US586602

申请日：1996-01-16

Applicant: Charles W. Spaur ,  Michael F. Braitberg ,  Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Lester B. Hatcher

Inventor： Charles W. Spaur ,  Michael F. Braitberg ,  Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Lester B. Hatcher

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  G07C5/008 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04W88/02 ,  G05B2219/34038 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04W4/18

Abstract: Communication of information including data between a remote computer and a vehicle is managed and facilitated using an apparatus compatible with standardized network communication links. In one embodiment, the standardized network communication links include the Internet and a controller area network used in vehicles. The apparatus preferably includes a controller contained in the vehicle. The controller is comprised of a number of hardware and software elements including a processor. A TCP/IP stack is part of the controller for providing the necessary control in checking for communicating information, such as requests and data, over the Internet. A web server communicates with the TCP/IP stack for servicing information related requests in http format including obtaining or sending information in operative communication with the TCP/IP stack. A CGI-bin (common gateway interface-binary) communicates with the web server and acts as a link to executable software stored in program memory that is responsive to user requests. A data memory is also available for storing data in html that is accessible by the web server. A real time operating system (RTOS) is involved in task and memory management as part of the responding to requests for information. The controller is able to receive requests using a wireless device when it is in the vehicle and through a communications port when the wireless device is not in the vehicle. In another embodiment, each of the plurality of vehicle devices has an Internet address or designation associated with it.

Abstract translation: 使用与标准化网络通信链路兼容的装置来管理和促进包括远程计算机和车辆之间的数据的信息的通信。 在一个实施例中，标准化网络通信链路包括互联网和用于车辆中的控制器区域网络。 该装置优选地包括包含在车辆中的控制器。 控制器由许多硬件和软件元件组成，包括一个处理器。 TCP / IP堆栈是控制器的一部分，用于通过因特网提供必要的控制，以检查通信信息，如请求和数据。 网络服务器与TCP / IP协议栈进行通信，用于以http格式处理与信息有关的请求，包括获得或发送与TCP / IP协议栈进行操作通信的信息。 CGI-bin（通用网关接口二进制）与web服务器进行通信，并作为响应用户请求而存储在程序存储器中的可执行软件的链接。 数据存储器还可用于存储可由Web服务器访问的html中的数据。 作为响应信息请求的一部分，实时操作系统（RTOS）涉及任务和内存管理。 当无线设备在车辆中时，控制器能够使用无线设备接收请求，并且当无线设备不在车辆中时通过通信端口接收请求。 在另一个实施例中，多个车辆装置中的每一个具有与其相关联的因特网地址或指定。

公开(公告)号：US08027293B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US11778541

申请日：2007-07-16

Applicant: Charles W. Spaur ,  Mark Aaron Berman ,  Hiroshi Sakurai ,  Patrick J. Kennedy

Inventor： Charles W. Spaur ,  Mark Aaron Berman ,  Hiroshi Sakurai ,  Patrick J. Kennedy

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/5692

Abstract: Methods and systems for characterizing requests for individual items of information available from a target address as part of a request for content are provided. The characterization of requests for items of information is applied to select one of a plurality of communication channels for servicing the request. In addition, where different requests for items of information are assigned to different communication channels, those different communication channels can be used to obtain items of information from the target address simultaneously.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于表征从目标地址可用的各个信息项的请求的方法和系统，作为对内容请求的一部分。 应用信息项的请求的表征来选择用于服务请求的多个通信信道中的一个。 此外，当对不同的通信信道分配了对信息项的不同请求时，可以使用这些不同的通信信道来同时从目标地址获取信息项。

公开(公告)号：US06377825B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-23

申请号：US09507175

申请日：2000-02-18

Applicant: Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Ralph C. Poplawsky ,  Charles W. Spaur ,  Michael B. Durian ,  David J. Farrell

Inventor： Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Ralph C. Poplawsky ,  Charles W. Spaur ,  Michael B. Durian ,  David J. Farrell

IPC: H04B138

CPC classification number: H04B1/3877 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R2011/0071 ,  B60R2011/0075 ,  B60R2011/0078 ,  H04M1/271 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04M1/72525 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/7255 ,  H04M1/72561 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: Wireless communications relative to a vehicle using a wireless communications device, a pocket for holding the wireless communication device and an interface module in communication with the pocket are provided. The pocket can include a processor for translating communications between the wireless communications device and the interface module. The interface module has processing capability and can communicate with different pockets and thereby different wireless communications devices. In at least one embodiment, the interface module manages voice recognition and text-to-speech commands to facilitate hands-free communications in the vehicle. The interface module can function as a communications hub involving a number of vehicle subsystems. In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle subsystems are separately addressable using the interface module and/or other processing hardware/software. However, in communicating over the Internet, a vehicle IP address is utilized.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用无线通信设备的相对于车辆的无线通信，用于保持无线通信设备的口袋和与口袋通信的接口模块。 口袋可以包括用于在无线通信设备和接口模块之间转换通信的处理器。 接口模块具有处理能力，可与不同的口袋进行通信，从而实现不同的无线通信设备的通信。 在至少一个实施例中，接口模块管理语音识别和文本到语音命令以便于车辆中的免提通信。 接口模块可以用作涉及多个车辆子系统的通信集线器。 在优选实施例中，车辆子系统可以使用接口模块和/或其他处理硬件/软件分开地寻址。 然而，在通过互联网进行通信时，利用车辆IP地址。

公开(公告)号：US07346370B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-18

申请号：US10836939

申请日：2004-04-29

Applicant: Charles W. Spaur ,  Axel Fuchs ,  Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Mike Lewellen ,  Jay Plucienkowski

Inventor： Charles W. Spaur ,  Axel Fuchs ,  Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Mike Lewellen ,  Jay Plucienkowski

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/4625 ,  H04L12/40032 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04L2012/40215 ,  H04M1/72527

Abstract: The present invention is directed to facilitating communications and interoperability between/among applications and services. Such applications and services may be running on or associated with disparate platforms. The apparatus of the present invention provides for a message set that can be used by services to advertise available services, and by applications to identify desired services. According to certain embodiments, applications may subscribe to available services. In a further aspect of some embodiments, applications executable on and services available from disparate platforms are not required by themselves to support communications between/among the platforms. Instead, such support may be obtained from facilities that are provided as part of the platform itself.

Abstract translation: 本发明旨在促进应用和服务之间的通信和互操作性。 这些应用程序和服务可能在不同的平台上运行或关联。 本发明的装置提供了可由服务使用以通告可用服务的消息集合以及用于识别期望服务的应用。 根据某些实施例，应用可以订阅可用的服务。 在一些实施例的另一方面，可执行的应用和可从不同平台获得的服务本身不需要支持平台之间/之间的通信。 相反，可以从作为平台本身的一部分提供的设施获得这种支持。

公开(公告)号：US06196920B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-06

申请号：US09052886

申请日：1998-03-31

Applicant: Charles W. Spaur ,  Edward Lappin ,  James M. Wisler

Inventor： Charles W. Spaur ,  Edward Lappin ,  James M. Wisler

IPC: A63F924

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  A63F2001/008 ,  A63F2250/22 ,  G06Q30/0252 ,  G06Q30/0277

Abstract: The playing of games with advertising over a network, such as the Internet, is provided. The system for on-line game playing and advertising includes one or more client machines, game servers with advertisement servers, together with at least one database server. One advertisement is displayed using the client machine immediately after a validated detection of the completion of the game is made by the game server. This advertisement is displayed using the client machine for at least a predetermined time interval during which the player is not provided with control for removing the advertisement. Another advertisement is displayed using the client machine at the time the game is being played using game elements, such as card backs and banners. Advertising data is stored related to each displayed advertisement including the identity of the advertisement, when the advertisement was displayed, and the reaction to the advertisement by each player playing the on-line game utilizing a client machine.

Abstract translation: 提供了通过诸如因特网的网络播放具有广告的游戏。 用于在线游戏和广告的系统包括一个或多个客户端机器，具有广告服务器的游戏服务器，以及至少一个数据库服务器。 在由游戏服务器进行游戏完成的有效检测之后，立即使用客户机显示一个广告。 该广告使用客户机显示至少预定的时间间隔，在此期间玩家不具有去除广告的控制。 在使用诸如卡背和横幅的游戏元素玩游戏时，使用客户机显示另一广告。 存储与显示广告的广告数据相关的广告数据，包括广告的身份，广告显示时的广告数据，以及使用客户机的每个玩家在线游戏的广告的反应。

公开(公告)号：US20080148374A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US12017467

申请日：2008-01-22

Applicant: Charles W. Spaur ,  Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Micheal F. Braitberg ,  Axel Fuchs ,  Nate Klingenstein ,  Lane Lee

Inventor： Charles W. Spaur ,  Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Micheal F. Braitberg ,  Axel Fuchs ,  Nate Klingenstein ,  Lane Lee

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G01M17/007 ,  H04L9/32

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/1001 ,  B60R25/20 ,  B60R25/209 ,  B60R25/241 ,  B60R25/25 ,  B60R25/252 ,  B60R25/255 ,  B60R25/257 ,  B60R25/33 ,  B60R2325/10 ,  B60R2325/101 ,  B60R2325/202 ,  B60R2325/205 ,  G06F21/6236 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/085 ,  H04L9/3263 ,  H04L63/0823 ,  H04L63/0861 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L2209/80 ,  H04L2209/84 ,  H04L2463/082

Abstract: A telematics system that includes a security controller is provided. The security controller is responsible for ensuring secure access to and controlled use of resources in the vehicle. The security measures relied on by the security controller can be based on digital certificates that grant rights to certificate holders, e.g., application developers. In the case in which applications are to be used with vehicle resources, procedures are implemented to make sure that certified applications do not jeopardize vehicle resources' security and vehicle users' safety. Relationships among interested entities are established to promote and support secure vehicle resource access and usage. The entities can include vehicle makers, communication service providers, communication apparatus vendors, vehicle subsystem suppliers, application developers, as well as vehicle owners/users. At least some of the entities can be members of a federation established to enhance and facilitate secure access and usage of vehicle resources.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括安全控制器的远程信息处理系统。 安全控制器负责确保车辆中资源的安全访问和控制。 安全控制人所依赖的安全措施可以基于向证书持有人（例如应用程序开发人员）授予权限的数字证书。 在应用于车辆资源的情况下，执行程序以确保认证的应用程序不会危及车辆资源的安全性和车辆用户的安全。 建立感兴趣的实体之间的关系，以促进和支持安全的车辆资源访问和使用。 实体可以包括车辆制造商，通信服务提供商，通信设备供应商，车辆子系统供应商，应用开发商以及车主/用户。 至少一些实体可以是建立以增强和促进车辆资源的安全访问和使用的联盟的成员。

公开(公告)号：US06430164B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-06

申请号：US09430850

申请日：1999-11-01

Applicant: Marc T. Jones ,  Charles W. Spaur ,  Michael A. Tibbetts ,  Patrick J. Kennedy

Inventor： Marc T. Jones ,  Charles W. Spaur ,  Michael A. Tibbetts ,  Patrick J. Kennedy

IPC: H04Q700

CPC classification number: H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/32

Abstract: A communications apparatus for enabling communications among networks, buses, devices and other subsystems having different communication requirements is provided. The communications apparatus offers an open architecture for interoperability among diverse subsystems. The communications apparatus is particularly applicable in a vehicle. In one embodiment, a portal apparatus located remote from the vehicle facilitates communications with the communications apparatus, particularly where the vehicle is part of a vehicle fleet. The communications apparatus includes a common module that has at least one protocol by which disparate subsystems can communicate with each other. One or more managers can be defined as being part of the common module. The disparate subsystem managers provide the necessary interfacing to enable the disparate subsystems to communicate between and among each other using the common module. Each such manager has dedicated functionalities to facilitate communications. Managers associated with the common module may include managers for use in configuration and diagnostic tasks, encryption/decryption, compression/de-compression, controlling data flow, security regulation, and selecting an acceptable link for outside communications. The common module also includes a base manager for registering disparate subsystem managers including associating a name with each of them.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于实现具有不同通信要求的网络，总线，设备和其他子系统之间的通信的通信装置。 该通信设备提供了一种开放式架构，用于各种子系统之间的互操作性。 通信装置特别适用于车辆。 在一个实施例中，位于远离车辆的门户装置促进与通信装置的通信，特别是在车辆是车队的一部分的情况下。 通信装置包括具有至少一个协议的公共模块，通过该协议不同的子系统可以彼此通信。 一个或多个管理员可以被定义为共同模块的一部分。 不同的子系统管理器提供必要的接口，以使不同的子系统能够使用公共模块在彼此之间进行通信。 每个这样的经理都有专门的功能来促进沟通。 与公共模块相关联的管理器可以包括用于配置和诊断任务的管理器，加密/解密，压缩/解压缩，控制数据流，安全规则以及为外部通信选择可接受的链接。 通用模块还包括用于注册不同子系统管理器的基础管理器，包括将名称与每个子系统相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08719592B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US12017467

申请日：2008-01-22

Applicant: Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Axel Fuchs ,  Charles W. Spaur

Inventor： Patrick J. Kennedy ,  Axel Fuchs ,  Charles W. Spaur

IPC: G06F12/14 ,  G06F7/04

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/1001 ,  B60R25/20 ,  B60R25/209 ,  B60R25/241 ,  B60R25/25 ,  B60R25/252 ,  B60R25/255 ,  B60R25/257 ,  B60R25/33 ,  B60R2325/10 ,  B60R2325/101 ,  B60R2325/202 ,  B60R2325/205 ,  G06F21/6236 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/085 ,  H04L9/3263 ,  H04L63/0823 ,  H04L63/0861 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L2209/80 ,  H04L2209/84 ,  H04L2463/082

Abstract: A telematics system that includes a security controller is provided. The security controller is responsible for ensuring secure access to and controlled use of resources in the vehicle. The security measures relied on by the security controller can be based on digital certificates that grant rights to certificate holders, e.g., application developers. In the case in which applications are to be used with vehicle resources, procedures are implemented to make sure that certified applications do not jeopardize vehicle resources' security and vehicle users' safety. Relationships among interested entities are established to promote and support secure vehicle resource access and usage. The entities can include vehicle makers, communication service providers, communication apparatus vendors, vehicle subsystem suppliers, application developers, as well as vehicle owners/users. At least some of the entities can be members of a federation established to enhance and facilitate secure access and usage of vehicle resources.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括安全控制器的远程信息处理系统。 安全控制器负责确保车辆中资源的安全访问和控制。 安全控制人所依赖的安全措施可以基于向证书持有人（例如应用程序开发人员）授予权限的数字证书。 在应用于车辆资源的情况下，执行程序以确保认证的应用程序不会危及车辆资源的安全性和车辆用户的安全。 建立感兴趣的实体之间的关系，以促进和支持安全的车辆资源访问和使用。 实体可以包括车辆制造商，通信服务提供商，通信设备供应商，车辆子系统供应商，应用开发商以及车主/用户。 至少一些实体可以是建立以增强和促进车辆资源的安全访问和使用的联盟的成员。

公开(公告)号：US20090022095A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-22

申请号：US11778541

申请日：2007-07-16

Applicant: Charles W. Spaur ,  Mark Aaron Berman ,  Hiroshi Sakurai ,  Patrick J. Kennedy

Inventor： Charles W. Spaur ,  Mark Aaron Berman ,  Hiroshi Sakurai ,  Patrick J. Kennedy

IPC: H04Q7/24

CPC classification number: H04L12/5692

Abstract: Methods and systems for characterizing requests for individual items of information available from a target address as part of a request for content are provided. The characterization of requests for items of information is applied to select one of a plurality of communication channels for servicing the request. In addition, where different requests for items of information are assigned to different communication channels, those different communication channels can be used to obtain items of information from the target address simultaneously.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于表征从目标地址可用的各个信息项的请求的方法和系统，作为对内容请求的一部分。 应用信息项的请求的表征来选择用于服务请求的多个通信信道中的一个。 此外，当对不同的通信信道分配了对信息项的不同请求时，可以使用这些不同的通信信道来同时从目标地址获取信息项。