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Displaying computer information to a driver of a vehicle

  • US 5,949,345 A
  • Filed: 05/27/1997
  • Issued: 09/07/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/27/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A vehicle computer system comprising:

  • a processor that is capable of executing application programs;

    a display device that is configurable for viewing by a driver of a vehicle while the vehicle is moving, the display device being responsive to the processor;

    an operating system that is executed by the processor;

    the operating system being configured to prevent display of non-driving-related information from the application program to the driver when the vehicle is moving;

    wherein the operating system allows application programs to designate certain information as being driving-related so that such information is displayed on the display device even when the vehicle is moving.

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