PC-based automobile owner's manual, diagnostics, and auto care
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1. A method for programming a computer built in an automobile, comprising:
- receiving a program selection from a user, the program selection representing a sensor identifier, a target value, and an action, wherein the user specifies the target value and the action;
monitoring a value for a sensor identified by the sensor identifier, the monitored value corresponding to a certain part in the automobile;
storing the monitored value in a storage responsive to a switch being in an enabled state; and
performing the action if the monitored value for the sensor reaches the target value.
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Abstract
A computer built into an automobile displays the owner'"'"'s manual for the car. The user requests more information about the automobile through the computer, and the additional information is displayed to the user. Information may include a description of a specific function or device of the car, service history, and/or real time status of a component of the car.
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1. A method for programming a computer built in an automobile, comprising:
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receiving a program selection from a user, the program selection representing a sensor identifier, a target value, and an action, wherein the user specifies the target value and the action; monitoring a value for a sensor identified by the sensor identifier, the monitored value corresponding to a certain part in the automobile; storing the monitored value in a storage responsive to a switch being in an enabled state; and performing the action if the monitored value for the sensor reaches the target value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An article comprising:
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a storage medium, said storage medium having stored thereon instructions, that, when executed by a computer built into an automobile, result in; receiving a program selection from a user, the program selection including a sensor identifier, a target value, and an action, wherein the user specifies the target value and the action; monitoring a value for a sensor identified by the sensor identifier, the monitored value corresponding to a certain part in the automobile; storing the monitored value in a storage responsive to a switch being in an enabled state; and performing the action if the monitored value for the sensor reaches the target value. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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