Method and apparatus for remote racing
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1. A system comprising:
- an automobile installed processor configured to;
receive criteria defining desired opponent characteristics for a real-time race between two opponents driving physical automobiles in varied locations;
receive opponent selection, by an automobile driver who input the criteria, from presented opponents meeting the criteria;
receive confirmation from the driver that the driver is ready to begin the race;
begin the race at a driver-designated start-time; and
record and report automobile data developed during the race.
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Abstract
A system includes a processor configured to communicate with a remote server to provide and obtain vehicle performance information, wherein the processor is further configured to receive and present a list of one or more available race opponents respond to the server with an opponent selection present a countdown timer and measure and report to the server one or more vehicle statistics relating to a race beginning at the end of the countdown timer.
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1. A system comprising:
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an automobile installed processor configured to; receive criteria defining desired opponent characteristics for a real-time race between two opponents driving physical automobiles in varied locations; receive opponent selection, by an automobile driver who input the criteria, from presented opponents meeting the criteria; receive confirmation from the driver that the driver is ready to begin the race; begin the race at a driver-designated start-time; and record and report automobile data developed during the race. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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Current AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC (Ford Motor Company)
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Original AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC (Ford Motor Company)
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InventorsPierucci, Joe Phillip, Brozovich, Shawn Daniel
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Primary Examiner(s)Hylinski, Steven J
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Application NumberUS13/587,058Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,265 DaysField of Search463/6, 463/25US Class Current1/1CPC Class CodesA63F 13/795 for finding other players; ...A63F 13/803 Driving vehicles or craft, ...
