Integrated sub-network for a vehicle
First Claim
1. An in-vehicle sub-network for a vehicle, the sub-network comprising:
- a compute platform including a read/write storage medium and Jini software, wherein the Jini software comprises a discovery-and-join protocol;
a wireless communications device coupled to the compute platform, wherein the wireless communications device is configured to couple the sub-network to an external network;
a navigation system coupled to the compute platform, wherein the navigation system is configured to determine the location of the vehicle;
a reader unit coupled to the compute platform, wherein the reader unit is configured identify a user of the sub-network and to control access to the sub-network according to a user privilege level;
a dashboard display coupled to the compute platform, wherein the dashboard display includes a monitor and a graphics generator coupled to the monitor; and
wherein the sub-network comprises a single internet protocol (IP) address with respect to the external network.
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Abstract
An integrated sub-network for a vehicle. The sub-network includes one or more devices which are addressable using IP addresses or object terminology. The sub-network may appear as a single IP address to an external network. The devices may include various servers and clients, such as microphones, cameras, GPS receivers, interfaces to on-board diagnostic systems, communication devices, displays, CD players, radios, speakers, security devices and LANs (local are networks,) to name only a few. Devices may easily be connected or disconnected to upgrade or reconfigure the vehicle'"'"'s systems, and software and services can easily be provided to the various devices through the network. The network can enable the interaction of various network devices to increase the capabilities or utility of devices which may otherwise be limited. The system therefore provides an easy and inexpensive means to improve or otherwise modify the functionality of the vehicle.
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1. An in-vehicle sub-network for a vehicle, the sub-network comprising:
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a compute platform including a read/write storage medium and Jini software, wherein the Jini software comprises a discovery-and-join protocol;
a wireless communications device coupled to the compute platform, wherein the wireless communications device is configured to couple the sub-network to an external network;
a navigation system coupled to the compute platform, wherein the navigation system is configured to determine the location of the vehicle;
a reader unit coupled to the compute platform, wherein the reader unit is configured identify a user of the sub-network and to control access to the sub-network according to a user privilege level;
a dashboard display coupled to the compute platform, wherein the dashboard display includes a monitor and a graphics generator coupled to the monitor; and
wherein the sub-network comprises a single internet protocol (IP) address with respect to the external network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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