Vehicle data processing system which can communicate with information center
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1. A vehicle data processing system comprising:
- an on-vehicle data processor having a data receiving portion for receiving navigation data to be processed;
an off-vehicle input unit separated independently from the data processor, the off-vehicle input unit being configured for inputting information relating to navigation, and comprising a communication portion;
a data storage unit for storing data inputted into the data input unit and transmitted to the data storage unit by the communication portion of the off-vehicle input unit;
a sensor unit for sensing the starting of the data processor; and
a data transmitter for transmitting the data stored in the data storage unit to the data processor when the starting of the data processor is sensed by the sensor unit, wherein said data storage unit, sensor unit and data transmitter are disposed within an information center, said data processor includes a transmitter for transmitting a start signal to the information center when said data processor is started, and said data processor transmits the start signal to the information center when the engine of the vehicle is started or when the driver side door of the vehicle is opened;
and further wherein when the information center receives the start signal, it sends the information relating to navigation received from the off-vehicle input unit to the on-vehicle data processor.
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Abstract
A vehicle data processing system is provided which, even if an on-vehicle data processor such as a navigation system or the like is not active, can input the necessary data into the system at an operator'"'"'s home or the like. A vehicle includes a data processor and an input unit is independently located in the operator'"'"'s home or other place. Data of destination and the like inputted into the input unit are transmitted to an information center wherein they are stored in a storage unit. When a sensor in the information center senses that the data processor on the vehicle has become active, the input data are transmitted from the input unit to the data processor.
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22 Claims
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1. A vehicle data processing system comprising:
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an on-vehicle data processor having a data receiving portion for receiving navigation data to be processed;
an off-vehicle input unit separated independently from the data processor, the off-vehicle input unit being configured for inputting information relating to navigation, and comprising a communication portion;
a data storage unit for storing data inputted into the data input unit and transmitted to the data storage unit by the communication portion of the off-vehicle input unit;
a sensor unit for sensing the starting of the data processor; and
a data transmitter for transmitting the data stored in the data storage unit to the data processor when the starting of the data processor is sensed by the sensor unit, wherein said data storage unit, sensor unit and data transmitter are disposed within an information center, said data processor includes a transmitter for transmitting a start signal to the information center when said data processor is started, and said data processor transmits the start signal to the information center when the engine of the vehicle is started or when the driver side door of the vehicle is opened;
and further wherein when the information center receives the start signal, it sends the information relating to navigation received from the off-vehicle input unit to the on-vehicle data processor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An off-vehicle data processing system comprising:
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a data storage unit for storing navigation data associated with a predetermined vehicle and transmitted by an off-vehicle data input unit, the off-vehicle data input unit being configured for inputting information relating to navigation and comprising a communication portion for transmitting said navigation data, wherein said navigation data is arranged by at least one user of said predetermined vehicle;
a starting signal receiver for receiving a starting signal which is generated when said predetermined vehicle is activated; and
a transmitter for transmitting said navigation data to an on-vehicle navigation device of said predetermined vehicle after said starting signal receiver receives said starting signal. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A vehicle data processing apparatus for processing navigation data transmitted from an off-vehicle information center comprising:
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a two-way communication system for communicating with the off-vehicle information center; and
a data processor for transmitting a signal indicative of an active state to said information center via the two-way communication system, and for receiving navigation data having been processed as information unique to the vehicle and transmitted from said information center in response to the signal, wherein an off-vehicle input unit configured for inputting information relating to navigation transmits said information unique to the vehicle to said information center. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An off-vehicle data processing system comprising:
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an off-vehicle data input unit configured for inputting message data associated with a predetermined vehicle and relating to navigation, and comprising a communication portion for transmitting said message data;
a message data storage unit for storing said message data associated with a predetermined vehicle, the predetermined vehicle including a navigation device;
a receiver for receiving a starting signal which is generated when said predetermined vehicle is activated; and
a transmitter for transmitting the message data to the navigation device of the predetermined vehicle after said receiver receives the starting signal. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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