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Self adjusting vehicle clock

  • US 20060002238A1
  • Filed: 06/30/2004
  • Published: 01/05/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of adjusting a clock time setting in a vehicle using a global positioning satellite system including an in-vehicle communication module, a memory in operable communication with the communication module and storing geographical data corresponding to time settings for regional time zones, and a vehicle operator interface that is coupled to the vehicle communication module, the method comprising the steps of:

  • determining in which of the regional time zones the vehicle is located;

    detecting a difference between the vehicle clock time setting and the time setting for the regional time zone in which the vehicle is located;

    adjusting the vehicle clock time setting if the communication module is set at an automatic clock adjustment configuration; and

    sending a clock adjustment prompt to the vehicle operator interface if the communication module is not set at an automatic clock adjustment configuration.

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