Centralized control and management system for automobiles
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Abstract
In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the vehicle functions.
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48 Claims
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1-20. -20. (canceled)
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21. A system for use in a vehicle, comprising:
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at least one vehicle safety mechanism;
a detection element for detecting an activation of the vehicle safety mechanism;
a device for sensing a location of the vehicle;
a processor configured to generate a message in response to a detection of an activation of the vehicle safety mechanism, the message including at least information concerning the sensed location of the vehicle; and
an interface for sending the message through a communications network to a selected party for help. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A method for use in a system in a vehicle, the system including at least one vehicle safety mechanism, the method comprising:
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detecting an activation of the vehicle safety mechanism;
sensing a location of the vehicle;
generating a message in response to a detection of an activation of the vehicle safety mechanism, the message including at least information concerning the sensed location of the vehicle; and
sending the message through a communications network to a selected party for help. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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