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Document communication systems for use in automobiles
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 2001-06-28
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Granted: 2004-06-08
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Expires: 2021-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A document device, including an input scanner and printer, is installed in an automobile. The document device can transmit and receive image data wirelessly, and further interacts with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device within the automobile to determine the location of the automobile. Aspects of documents based on received image data, and the destinations of transmitted image data, can be made dependent on the location of the automobile at any time. Received image data is retained in memory and printed out when the car is in a predetermined condition, such as being turned on.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Lipowicz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:34
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A method of operating a document device installed in an automobile, the document device including a printer, a memory, and means for accepting external signals, comprising the steps of: accepting external signals and storing the external signals as input image data in the memory; determining an operating condition of the automobile; and as a result of the automobile being in a predetermined operating condition, indicating that input image data is in the memory.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
73 words
A method of operating a document device installed in an automobile, the document device including a printer, a memory, and means for accepting external signals, comprising the steps of: accepting external signals and storing the external signals as input image data in the memory; determining an operating condition of the automobile; and as a result of the automobile being in a predetermined operating condition, indicating that input image data is in the memory.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined operating condition is that the automobile is turned on.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of printing the input image data in the memory.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 3 , the printing step further comprising the step of combining the input image data with pre-stored image data in the memory to yield a printed document.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of printing the input image data in the memory in response to the automobile being in a predetermined operating condition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 5 , wherein the predetermined operating condition for the printing step is that the automobile is stationary.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
77 words
A method of operating a document device installed in an automobile, the document device including a printer, a memory, and means for accepting external signals, comprising the steps of: accepting external signals and storing the external signals as input image data in the memory; when the automobile is in a predetermined operating condition, indicating that input image data is in the memory; and displaying a title related to a set of input image data in the memory.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
77 words
A method of operating a document device installed in an automobile, the document device including a printer, a memory, and means for accepting external signals, comprising the steps of: accepting external signals and storing the external signals as input image data in the memory; when the automobile is in a predetermined operating condition, indicating that input image data is in the memory; and displaying a title related to a set of input image data in the memory.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein the displaying step occurs in response to the automobile being in a predetermined operating condition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 8 , wherein the predetermined operating condition for the displaying step is that the automobile is stationary.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of determining a location of the automobile; and affecting an aspect of the input image data in memory as a result of said determination.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined operating condition is that the automobile is stationary.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 8 , wherein the predetermined operating condition is that the automobile is turned on.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a selection interface to enable a user to cause printing an image related to the input image data.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining that the automobile is stationary; and printing an image related to the input image data if the automobile is stationary.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 7 , further comprising providing a selection interface to enable a user to cause printing an image related to the input image data.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 7 , further comprising determining that the automobile is stationary; and printing an image related to the input image data if the automobile is stationary.
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