Combined taximeter and cassette or disk player
First Claim
1. An arrangement for use in a vehicle of a taximeter type vehicle information apparatus for recording, computation and display of data ascertainable from driving performance, comprising a transmitter module in the vehicle for making available data depending on the vehicle use, a central processing unit in the vehicle with an internal program memory and a data memory, and a display device connected to the central processing unit, in combination with an operating mechanism in the vehicle for reproducing information including digital data stored in an audio data carrier and simultaneously connected with the vehicle information apparatus, means for transmitting digital data stored on the audio data carrier from the operating mechanism to the vehicle information apparatus, and means in the vehicle information apparatus for receiving and transforming said digital data for display on said display device.
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Abstract
A vehicle information apparatus for recording, computation and display of data ascertainable from the driving performance of a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes a transmitter module for providing data concerning a trip, a central unit with internal program and data memories and a display device. The vehicle information apparatus is coupled with the operating mechanism of a radio cassette set for playback of data information stored on an audio data carrier. The transmitted data are separated in a signal input and output stage of the apparatus, stored and displayed. The audio data carrier is repeatedly loaded with topical information and serves particularly for the distribution of instructions prior to the start of a driver'"'"'s shift in a taxi or transportation vehicle fleet.
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14 Claims
- 1. An arrangement for use in a vehicle of a taximeter type vehicle information apparatus for recording, computation and display of data ascertainable from driving performance, comprising a transmitter module in the vehicle for making available data depending on the vehicle use, a central processing unit in the vehicle with an internal program memory and a data memory, and a display device connected to the central processing unit, in combination with an operating mechanism in the vehicle for reproducing information including digital data stored in an audio data carrier and simultaneously connected with the vehicle information apparatus, means for transmitting digital data stored on the audio data carrier from the operating mechanism to the vehicle information apparatus, and means in the vehicle information apparatus for receiving and transforming said digital data for display on said display device.
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14. In combination inside a vehicle:
- a taximeter having a central processing unit, internal program and data memory, and a display for displaying fare information computed by the central processing unit based upon use of the vehicle; and
a cassette or compact disk player for receiving an audio data carrier on which is recorded topical data for use by a vehicle operator or passenger;
means for connecting audio outputs of the player to inputs of the taximeter; and
means in the taximeter for separating any digital data received from the player and for processing same for display on the taximeter display.
- a taximeter having a central processing unit, internal program and data memory, and a display for displaying fare information computed by the central processing unit based upon use of the vehicle; and
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