Information system methods and apparatus
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1. An information system for use on a vehicle that is operated by an operator, the system comprising:
- an output device which is supported on the vehicle and which is configured to present information to the operator;
an input device which is supported on the vehicle and which is configured to receive information from the operator;
a controller which is supported on the vehicle and which is configured to transmit information in the form of data signals to the output device, and which is configured to receive information in the form of data signals from the input device.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods of information management in conjunction with the operation of a vehicle are disclosed. The information system apparatus and methods in accordance with the instant invention provide a substantially hands-free environment to a vehicle operator with regard to managing information pertaining to the operation of the vehicle. The apparatus and methods in accordance with the instant invention provide means of initiating communications, processing data, storing data, retrieving data, and using data to manage vehicle functions and operations.
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20 Claims
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1. An information system for use on a vehicle that is operated by an operator, the system comprising:
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an output device which is supported on the vehicle and which is configured to present information to the operator;
an input device which is supported on the vehicle and which is configured to receive information from the operator;
a controller which is supported on the vehicle and which is configured to transmit information in the form of data signals to the output device, and which is configured to receive information in the form of data signals from the input device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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11. The information system of claim 11, and wherein the navigation system employs global positioning system technology.
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16. An information system comprising:
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a vehicle configured to be operated by an operator;
an output device which is supported on the vehicle and configured to present information to the operator;
an input device which is supported on the vehicle and configured to receive information from the operator;
a controller supported on the vehicle;
an on-board local network which is supported on the vehicle and configured to communicably link the controller with the output device and with the input device; and
,wherein the controller is configured to receive information in signal format from the input device by way of the network, and is further configured to transmit information in signal format to the output device by way of the network and in response to the information received from the operator.
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17. A method of operating an information system, comprising:
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providing a vehicle;
providing an information system;
supporting the information system on the vehicle;
inputting information into the information system;
presenting information from the information system in response to inputting information into the system. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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