Messaging for mobile devices using vehicle DCM
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1. A computing device for a vehicle comprising:
- one or more processors for controlling the operations of the computing device; and
a memory for storing data and program instructions used by the one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to;
receive, from a mobile device using a local data connection, a first incoming message originating from a remote sender;
send, directly to a server computer using a data communications module, an outgoing message for distribution to a remote recipient in response to the first incoming message, whereby the outgoing message is sent to the server computer without using the mobile device or the local data connection;
receive, directly from the server computer using the data communications module, a second incoming message originating from the remote recipient, whereby the second incoming message is received from the server computer without using the mobile device or the local data connection; and
present the second incoming message within the vehicle.
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Abstract
Disclosed are computing devices, systems, and methods for messaging for mobile devices using a vehicle data communications module (DCM). A computing device associated with a vehicle can receive an incoming message sent to a driver'"'"'s mobile device using a Bluetooth connection with the mobile device. The message can be presented to the driver over the vehicle'"'"'s audio system using text-to-speech processing. The driver can compose an outgoing message as a reply, such as using speech-to-text processing, which can be sent to a remote server to forward to the intended third-party recipient. If the third party replies to the outgoing message directly, the remote server can receive the reply and forward it to the vehicle computing device. All related messages can be presented to the driver as a single thread or conversation.
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24 Claims
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1. A computing device for a vehicle comprising:
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one or more processors for controlling the operations of the computing device; and a memory for storing data and program instructions used by the one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to; receive, from a mobile device using a local data connection, a first incoming message originating from a remote sender; send, directly to a server computer using a data communications module, an outgoing message for distribution to a remote recipient in response to the first incoming message, whereby the outgoing message is sent to the server computer without using the mobile device or the local data connection; receive, directly from the server computer using the data communications module, a second incoming message originating from the remote recipient, whereby the second incoming message is received from the server computer without using the mobile device or the local data connection; and present the second incoming message within the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 22)
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8. A computer-implemented method for a vehicle comprising:
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receiving, from a mobile device using a local data connection, a first incoming message originating from a remote sender; sending, directly to a server computer using a data communications module, an outgoing message for distribution to a remote recipient in response to the first incoming message, whereby the outgoing message is sent to the server computer without using the mobile device or the local data connection; receiving, directly from the server computer using the data communications module, a second incoming message originating from the remote recipient, whereby the second incoming message is received from the server computer without using the mobile device or the local data connection; and presenting the second incoming message within the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23)
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15. A system comprising:
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a server computer; and a computing device associated with a vehicle in communication with the server computer;
wherein the computing device is configured to;receive, from a mobile device using a local data connection, a first incoming message originating from a remote sender; send, directly to a server computer using a data communications module, an outgoing message for distribution to a remote recipient in response to the first incoming message, whereby the outgoing message is sent to the server computer without using the mobile device or the local data connection; receive, directly from the server computer using the data communications module, a second incoming message originating from the remote recipient, whereby the second incoming message is received from the server computer without using the mobile device or the local data connection; and present the second incoming message within the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24)
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Current AssigneeToyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota Motor Corporation)
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Original AssigneeToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Incorporated (Toyota Motor Corporation)
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InventorsHelm, Sean L.
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Primary Examiner(s)Siddiqui, Kashif
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Application NumberUS14/479,408Publication NumberTime in Patent Office645 DaysField of SearchUS Class Current1/1CPC Class CodesH04M 1/6091 including a wireless interfaceH04M 1/72436 for text messaging, e.g. sh...H04M 2250/74 with voice recognition meansH04W 4/12 Messaging; Mailboxes; Annou...H04W 4/80 Services using short range ...
