Vehicle information system with remote communicator
    1.
    发明申请
    Vehicle information system with remote communicator 审中-公开
    车载信息系统与远程通讯器

    公开(公告)号:US20060155431A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-13

    申请号:US11370370

    申请日:2006-03-08

    IPC分类号: G05D1/00

    摘要: An information system for a vehicle includes a computer for handling informational data. This information data includes vehicle data corresponding to operation of the vehicle and external data such as internet web pages and email. A primary display is connected to the computer and in a position to be viewed by a driver of the vehicle. A primary input device allows input to the computer and manipulation of the primary display. A remote communicator is also operatively connected to the computer and movable about the vehicle. The remote communicator includes a secondary display and a secondary input device for sending input to the computer and manipulating the secondary display. The secondary input device is also programmed to control the primary display for manipulating the informational data that is displayed to the driver. The remote communicator may be a programmable handheld computer or PDA interfacing with the vehicle computer through an internal wireless network.

    摘要翻译: 车辆的信息系统包括用于处理信息数据的计算机。 该信息数据包括对应于车辆的操作的车辆数据和诸如因特网网页和电子邮件的外部数据。 主显示器连接到计算机并且被车辆的驾驶员看到的位置。 主输入设备允许输入到计算机并操纵主显示器。 远程通信器也可操作地连接到计算机并可围绕车辆移动。 远程通信器包括辅助显示器和用于向计算机发送输入并操纵辅助显示器的辅助输入设备。 辅助输入设备也被编程为控制主显示器以操纵显示给驾驶员的信息数据。 远程通信器可以是通过内部无线网络与车载计算机接口的可编程手持计算机或PDA。

    Steering system with haptic driver warning

    公开(公告)号:US20070008083A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-11

    申请号:US11153096

    申请日:2005-06-15

    IPC分类号: B60Q1/00

    摘要: A steering column assembly (18) of the type for controlling one or more steerable wheels in a motor vehicle includes a steering wheel (14) interface secured to the free end of a steering column (20). The steering column assembly (18) includes powered telescope adjust and tilt adjust features which a driver (16) uses to adjust the position of the steering wheel (14) for maximum comfort. One or more condition sensors (48) monitor numerous parameters about the vehicle. When an emergency condition is detected, such as the seat belt warning, a door that is ajar, various engine conditions, or erratic driving activity, a haptic controller (50) rapidly vibrates the steering wheel (14) through the telescoping and tilt adjusting motors (32, 40) as a means of alerting the driver (16) to the emergency condition. These warnings can be given priority so that a first warning is communicated by steering wheel (14) vibrations in one direction, and a second warning is communicated by vibrations in both the first direction and a second direction simultaneously. In addition, a third warning can be given emphasis by increasing the power of the vibration to a resonance mode to cause an audible warning.

    Streering column assembly
    3.
    发明申请
    Streering column assembly 有权
    扩展柱组件

    公开(公告)号:US20050200112A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-15

    申请号:US11109145

    申请日:2005-04-19

    摘要: A steering column assembly for operating a vehicle packages mechanical components and electrical devices normally found in or around the steering column of the vehicle into a single unit. An on-board processor accepts signals from the electrical devices, which may include motor actuators for steering column adjustments and/or pedal position adjustments. The on-board processor connects to a vehicle communications bus to communicate data received from the electrical devices to various systems throughout the vehicle. The on-board processor also receives data from the various systems. The steering column assembly also includes a display connected to the on-board processor. The display and on-board processor moves with the steering column as it is adjusted for telescope and/or tilt position. The operator receives information about the operation of the vehicle from the display. All components, including the on-board processor, are operatively connected to a column support, allowing the steering column assembly to be installed as a unit. Therefore, the steering column assembly installs quickly into the vehicle with a reduced chance of installation error.

    摘要翻译: 用于操作车辆的转向柱组件将通常在车辆的转向柱内或周围的机械部件和电气装置包装成单个单元。 车载处理器接收来自电气设备的信号,其可以包括用于转向柱调节和/或踏板位置调整的电动机执行器。 车载处理器连接到车辆通信总线,以将从电气设备接收的数据传送到整个车辆的各种系统。 车载处理器还从各种系统接收数据。 转向柱组件还包括连接到车载处理器的显示器。 显示器和车载处理器随着调节望远镜和/或倾斜位置而随着转向柱移动。 操作员从显示器接收关于车辆的操作的信息。 所有组件,包括车载处理器,可操作地连接到列支撑,允许转向柱组件作为一个单元安装。 因此,转向柱组件可以快速安装到车辆中,安装错误的几率降低。

    Vehicle information system with steering wheel controller
    5.
    发明申请
    Vehicle information system with steering wheel controller 有权
    具有方向盘控制器的车辆信息系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060155441A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-13

    申请号:US11239876

    申请日:2005-09-30

    IPC分类号: B62D6/00

    摘要: An information system for a vehicle includes a computer for handling informational data corresponding to operation of the vehicle. A primary display is connected to the computer in a position to be viewed by a driver of the vehicle for presenting the informational data in multiple, sequential, interactive menu screens. A manual controller mounted on the steering wheel allows input to the computer and manipulation of the primary display through the menu screens. The controller includes a scroll wheel which is oriented so that its rotational axis is parallel to the steering axis. The controller includes a central push button for activating a particular selection highlighted on the primary display. A plurality of category selector buttons operate as mode switches for activating various vehicle system subjects through the information system. The scroll wheel and push button selectors establish an interface for the driver which can be operated intuitively, without taking eyes off the road or releasing the driver's grip of the steering wheel.

    摘要翻译: 车辆的信息系统包括用于处理与车辆的操作相对应的信息数据的计算机。 主显示器连接到计算机,以便由车辆的驾驶员观看以便以多个,顺序的交互式菜单屏幕呈现信息数据的位置。 安装在方向盘上的手动控制器允许通过菜单屏幕输入计算机和操纵主显示屏。 该控制器包括滚轮,其被定向成使其旋转轴线平行于转向轴线。 控制器包括用于激活在主显示器上突出显示的特定选择的中央按钮。 多个类别选择器按钮用作通过信息系统激活各种车辆系统对象的模式开关。 滚轮和按钮选择器为驾驶员建立了可以直观操作的接口,而不会睁开路面或释放驾驶员对方向盘的抓地力。

    Hand held wireless occupant communicator
    7.
    发明申请
    Hand held wireless occupant communicator 审中-公开
    手持无线乘员通信器

    公开(公告)号:US20050195106A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-08

    申请号:US10792419

    申请日:2004-03-03

    摘要: A communication system includes a remote device for communicating with a vehicle. Both the vehicle and the remote device have global positioning system (GPS) receivers for determining the location of the vehicle and remote device respectively. The remote device computes the direction, distance, and elevation difference between the remote device and the vehicle. The remote device also includes a digital compass for determining the direction the remote device is pointed. A display on the remote device shows an arrow, along with the distance and elevation difference, to guide a user to the vehicle. The remote device can also send control commands to vehicle systems and receive status data from vehicle systems.

    摘要翻译: 通信系统包括用于与车辆通信的远程设备。 车辆和远程设备都具有用于分别确定车辆和远程设备的位置的全球定位系统(GPS)接收机。 远程设备计算远程设备和车辆之间的方向,距离和高程差。 远程设备还包括用于确定远程设备指向的方向的数字罗盘。 远程设备上的显示器显示一个箭头以及距离和高度差,以引导用户到车辆。 远程设备还可以向车辆系统发送控制命令并从车辆系统接收状态数据。

    Vehicle information system with remote communicator
    9.
    发明申请
    Vehicle information system with remote communicator 审中-公开
    车载信息系统与远程通讯器

    公开(公告)号:US20050197745A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-08

    申请号:US10793193

    申请日:2004-03-04

    摘要: An information system for a vehicle includes a computer for handling informational data. This information includes vehicle data corresponding to as internet web pages and email. A primary display is connected to the computer and in a position to be viewed by a driver of the vehicle. A primary input device allows input to the computer and manipulation of the primary display. A remote communicator is also operatively connected to the computer and movable about the vehicle. The remote communicator includes a secondary display and a secondary input device for sending input to the computer and manipulating the secondary display. The secondary input device is also programmed to control the primary display for manipulating the informational data that is displayed to the driver.

    摘要翻译: 车辆的信息系统包括用于处理信息数据的计算机。 该信息包括对应于互联网网页和电子邮件的车辆数据。 主显示器连接到计算机并且被车辆的驾驶员看到的位置。 主输入设备允许输入到计算机并操纵主显示器。 远程通信器也可操作地连接到计算机并可围绕车辆移动。 远程通信器包括辅助显示器和用于向计算机发送输入并操纵辅助显示器的辅助输入设备。 辅助输入设备也被编程为控制主显示器以操纵显示给驾驶员的信息数据。

    Communications interface module for vehicle
    10.
    发明申请
    Communications interface module for vehicle 有权
    车辆通信接口模块

    公开(公告)号:US20070106822A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-10

    申请号:US11266975

    申请日:2005-11-04

    摘要: The invention provides a communications interface module mountable in a vehicle. The communications interface module includes a first electrical interface for electrically communicating with a control system of a vehicle. The communications interface module also includes a second electrical interface spaced from the first electrical interface for being positioned in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The communications interface module includes a plurality of communication lines extending in parallel between the first electrical interface and the second electrical interface. The plurality of communication lines exchange a plurality of different communication formats between the first electrical interface and the second electrical interface.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种可安装在车辆中的通信接口模块。 通信接口模块包括用于与车辆的控制系统电连通的第一电接口。 通信接口模块还包括与第一电接口间隔开的第二电接口,用于定位在车辆的乘客舱中。 通信接口模块包括在第一电接口和第二电接口之间并联延伸的多条通信线路。 多个通信线路在第一电接口和第二电接口之间交换多个不同的通信格式。