Technique for informing a user of a service provider for servicing a vehicle
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1. A system for use in a vehicle comprising:
- a processor configured to determine whether the vehicle needs a service based on a measure concerning a component of the vehicle, at least one service provider being selected after it is determined that the vehicle needs a service;
a detecting device for monitoring a distance between the vehicle and the selected service provider; and
an interface for suggesting to a user to use the selected service provider for servicing the vehicle when the monitored distance is smaller than a predetermined distance.
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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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1. A system for use in a vehicle comprising:
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a processor configured to determine whether the vehicle needs a service based on a measure concerning a component of the vehicle, at least one service provider being selected after it is determined that the vehicle needs a service; a detecting device for monitoring a distance between the vehicle and the selected service provider; and an interface for suggesting to a user to use the selected service provider for servicing the vehicle when the monitored distance is smaller than a predetermined distance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for use in a vehicle comprising:
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a processor configured to determine whether the vehicle needs a service based on a measure concerning a component of the vehicle, at least one service provider being selected for servicing the vehicle after it is determined that the vehicle needs a service; a detecting device for monitoring a distance between the vehicle and the selected service provider; and an interface for informing a user when the vehicle comes within a predetermined distance of the selected service provider. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for use in a system in a vehicle comprising:
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determining whether the vehicle needs a service based on a measure concerning a component of the vehicle, at least one service provider being selected after it is determined that the vehicle needs a service; monitoring a distance between the vehicle and the selected service provider; and suggesting to a user to use the selected service provider for servicing the vehicle when the monitored distance is smaller than a predetermined distance. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A method for use in a system in a vehicle comprising:
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determining whether the vehicle needs a service based on a measure concerning a component of the vehicle; selecting at least one service provider for servicing the vehicle after it is determined that the vehicle needs a service; monitoring a distance between the vehicle and the selected service provider; and informing a user when the vehicle comes within a predetermined distance of the selected service provider. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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