Method and system for adjusting settings of vehicle functions
First Claim
1. A method for use in a system in a vehicle for operating a plurality of functions in the vehicle based on preferred settings thereof, the system including a display element and a memory, the preferred settings of the functions being stored in the memory, the method comprising:
- detecting an adjustment of a selected function of the vehicle by comparing a current setting of the selected function with the preferred setting thereof stored in the memory;
prompting a user of the system to save the current setting of the selected function by displaying on the display element an option for selection to save the current setting of the selected function when the adjustment is detected; and
storing in the memory the current setting of the selected function as the preferred setting thereof when the option is selected.
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Abstract
In a multimedia information and control system for use in an automobile, at least one interface is employed which enables a user to access information concerning the automobile and control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. The user may select one of a plurality of displayed options on a screen of such an interface. Through audio, video and/or text media, the user is provided with information concerning the selected option and the vehicle function corresponding thereto. Having been so informed, the user may activate the selected option to control the corresponding vehicle function.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for use in a system in a vehicle for operating a plurality of functions in the vehicle based on preferred settings thereof, the system including a display element and a memory, the preferred settings of the functions being stored in the memory, the method comprising:
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detecting an adjustment of a selected function of the vehicle by comparing a current setting of the selected function with the preferred setting thereof stored in the memory; prompting a user of the system to save the current setting of the selected function by displaying on the display element an option for selection to save the current setting of the selected function when the adjustment is detected; and storing in the memory the current setting of the selected function as the preferred setting thereof when the option is selected. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for use in a system for adjusting at least one function in a vehicle, the system including a display element and a memory, the at least one function being operated based on a preferred setting thereof which is stored in the memory, the method comprising:
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showing, on the display element, a first display including at least first and second options, each of the first and second options being selectable to adjust the at least one function in the vehicle; detecting any adjustment to the at least one function resulting from selection of the first option on the first display; showing, on the display element, a second display including a save option to save a current setting of the at least one function when the adjustment is detected; storing in the memory the current setting of the at least one function as the preferred setting thereof when the save option is selected; and causing the second display to disappear to allow selection of the second option on the first display after the save option is selected. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for operating a plurality of functions in a vehicle based on preferred settings thereof, the system comprising:
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a memory for storing the preferred settings; a processor for detecting an adjustment of a selected function of the vehicle by comparing a current setting of the selected function with the preferred setting thereof stored in the memory; and a display for displaying an option to save the current setting of the selected function when the adjustment is detected, thereby prompting a user of the system to select the option to save the current setting of the selected function, the current setting of the selected function being stored in the memory as the preferred setting thereof when the option is selected. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for adjusting at least one function in a vehicle, the system comprising:
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a memory for storing a preferred setting for operating the at least one function in the vehicle; an interface for showing a first display including at least first and second options, each of the first and second options being selectable to adjust the at least one function; a processor for detecting any adjustment to the at least one function resulting from selection of the first option on the first display, the interface showing a second display which includes a save option to save a current setting of the at least one function when the adjustment is detected, the current setting of the at least one function being stored in the memory as the preferred setting thereof when the save option is selected; and a controller for causing the second display to disappear to allow selection of the second option on the first display after the save option is selected. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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