公开(公告)号：US5898392A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-27

申请号：US21078

申请日：1998-02-10

Applicant: John S. Bambini ,  Matthew T. Nichelson ,  Ruskin T. Lhamon ,  Jason M. Denbow

Inventor： John S. Bambini ,  Matthew T. Nichelson ,  Ruskin T. Lhamon ,  Jason M. Denbow

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  G01C21/36 ,  H04M1/60 ,  H04M1/652 ,  G08G1/123

CPC classification number: G01C21/3629 ,  B60R1/12 ,  H04M1/6075 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: A system for remotely controlling vehicle accessories is disclosed that allows a user to remotely control vehicle accessories using a conventional telephone. The system is particularly well-suited for use in controlling an in-vehicle voice recorder while recording therein navigational instructions formed of a plurality of navigational steps. Through remote control of the vehicle recorder, a recorded message may be segmented in response to DTMF signals generated by pressing keys on a keypad of a conventional telephone. A driver may then playback the navigational steps one at a time as needed while driving to the identified destination. The system further allows for remote control of other vehicle accessories through the manipulation of keys on a conventional telephone keypad.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于远程控制车辆附件的系统，其允许用户使用常规电话来远程控制车辆附件。 该系统特别适用于在记录由多个导航步骤形成的导航指令的同时控制车载录音机。 通过车辆记录器的遥控，记录的消息可以响应于通过按压常规电话的小键盘上的键而产生的DTMF信号被分段。 然后，当驾驶到所识别的目的地时，驾驶员可以根据需要一次一个地回放导航步骤。 该系统还允许通过操纵常规电话键盘上的键来遥控其它车辆附件。

公开(公告)号：US6028537A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-22

申请号：US874210

申请日：1997-06-13

Applicant: Michael J. Suman ,  Thomas L. Welling ,  Mark L. Zeinstra ,  Ruskin T. Lhamon ,  Matthew T. Nichelson

Inventor： Michael J. Suman ,  Thomas L. Welling ,  Mark L. Zeinstra ,  Ruskin T. Lhamon ,  Matthew T. Nichelson

IPC: B60K35/00 ,  B60R25/04 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G08G1/123

CPC classification number: B60R25/102 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/33 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G08G1/205 ,  B60W2550/402

Abstract: The vehicle communication and control system of the present invention includes a transceiver for sending and receiving RF signals, a processor coupled to the transceiver, a location identifying sensor coupled to the processor for supplying vehicle location data, a user interface coupled to the processor for providing information to a user and for enabling a user to input commands to be executed by the processor, and a vehicle accessory interface for coupling the processor to a vehicle accessory control circuit to enable the processor to issue commands to a vehicle accessory. The processor is preferably adapted to perform a wide variety of functions in response to user input commands, received RF signals, and other commands received from other vehicle accessories and components coupled to the system of the present invention through the vehicle system bus. Some of these functions include establishing a two-way communication link, requesting and providing location-specific information, enabling remote tracking of the vehicle, issuing an emergency request or a request for roadside assistance, requesting and receiving navigational information, remote control of vehicle functions, enabling remote diagnostics of the vehicle, and enabling reprogramming of various vehicle accessories and components.

Abstract translation: 本发明的车辆通信和控制系统包括用于发送和接收RF信号的收发器，耦合到收发器的处理器，耦合到处理器的位置识别传感器，用于提供车辆位置数据，耦合到处理器的用户接口，用于提供 向用户提供信息并使用户能够输入要由处理器执行的命令;以及车辆附件接口，用于将处理器耦合到车辆附件控制电路，以使得处理器能够向车辆附件发出命令。 优选地，处理器适于响应于通过车辆系统总线响应于从本发明的系统耦合到其它车辆附件和组件的用户输入命令，接收的RF信号和其他命令来执行各种各样的功能。 这些功能中的一些包括建立双向通信链路，请求和提供位置特定信息，使得能够远程跟踪车辆，发出紧急请求或请求路边辅助，请求和接收导航信息，远程控制车辆功能 ，实现车辆的远程诊断，并且可以对各种车辆附件和部件进行重新编程。