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Vehicle data processing system which can communicate with information center
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
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Filing: 1995-05-18
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Granted: 1997-07-15
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Expires: 2015-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle data processing system is provided which, even if an on-vehicle data processor such as a navigation system or the like is not active, can input the necessary data into the system at an operator's home or the like. A vehicle includes a data processor and an input unit is independently located in the operator's home or other place. Data of destination and the like inputted into the input unit are transmitted to an information center wherein they are stored in a storage unit. When a sensor in the information center senses that the data processor on the vehicle has become active, the input data are transmitted from the input unit to the data processor.
Inventors
- 👤 Koji Sato
- 👤 Makoto Morita
- 👤 Masafumi Kizu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:19
CPC Classifications
H04W4/04; H; H04; H04W; H04W4/00; H04W4/30; H04W4/40; H04W4/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A vehicle data processing system comprising: an on-vehicle data processor having a data receiving portion for receiving data to be processed; an off-vehicle input unit separated independently from the data processor; a data storage unit for storing data inputted into the data input unit; a sensor unit for sensing the starting of the data processor; and a data transmitter for transmitting the data stored in the data storage unit to the data processor when the starting of the data processor is sensed by the sensor unit, wherein said data storage unit, sensor unit and data transmitter are disposed within an information center, said data processor includes a transmitter for transmitting a start signal to the information center when said data processor is started, and said dam processor transmits the start signal to the information center when the engine of the vehicle is started or when the driver side door of the vehicle is opened.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A vehicle data processing system comprising: an on-vehicle data processor having a data receiving portion for receiving data to be processed; an off-vehicle input unit separated independently from the data processor; a data storage unit for storing data inputted into the data input unit; a sensor unit for sensing the starting of the data processor; and a data transmitter for transmitting the data stored in the data storage unit to the data processor when the starting of the data processor is sensed by the sensor unit, wherein said data storage unit, sensor unit and data transmitter are disposed within an information center, said data processor includes a transmitter for transmitting a start signal to the information center when said data processor is started, and said dam processor transmits the start signal to the information center when the engine of the vehicle is started or when the driver side door of the vehicle is opened.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle data processing system as defined in claim 1 wherein the data communication between said information center and said data processor is made through a mobile telephone system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A vehicle data processing system as defined in claim 1 wherein the sensor unit in said information center polls a plurality of vehicles moving within its control area to sense a vehicle transmitting the start signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A vehicle data processing system as defined in claim 1 wherein said data processor is a navigation system and wherein said data input unit is used to input navigation information.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle data processing system as defined in claim 1 wherein said data processor is an audio system and wherein said input unit is used to input music information.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A vehicle data processing system as defined in claim 1 wherein said data processor is an audio system and wherein said data processor transmits a request signal, said request signal being music information.
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