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Automated vehicle tracking and service provision system

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  • US 6,240,365 B1
  • Filed: 09/30/1998
  • Issued: 05/29/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An in-vehicle information system comprising:

  • (a) a local controller, including a wireless communication interface for communication with a central controller;

    (b) a geo-location device located in said vehicle for providing current geo-location information of said vehicle to said local controller;

    (c) an output device associated with said local controller for presenting said user with a selection of information and merchant services received from said central controller, said selection being based on said current geo-location obtained from said local controller; and

    (d) a point of sale (POS) terminal located in said vehicle and coupled to said local controller for allowing a user to select and execute a POS transaction on one or more of the presented services while enroute.

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