Method for Modifying an Existing Vehicle on a Retrofit Basis to Integrate the Vehicle into an Information Exchange System
First Claim
1. A method for modifying an existing vehicle on a retrofit basis to integrate the vehicle into an information exchange system, the vehicle including a processor arranged to receive information and use the information in the operation of the vehicle, comprising:
- coupling a communications device to the processor; and
establishing communications with other vehicles or infrastructure using the communications device to receive information from the other vehicles and infrastructure or provide information generated by the vehicle to the other vehicles or infrastructure.
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Abstract
Method for modifying an existing vehicle on a retrofit basis to integrate the vehicle into an information exchange system in which the vehicle includes a processor arranged to receive information and use the information in the operation of the vehicle. A communications device is coupled to the processor and can be used to establish communications with other vehicles or infrastructure to receive information from the other vehicles and infrastructure and/or provide information generated by the vehicle to the other vehicles or infrastructure. The received information may be displayed to an occupant of the vehicle on an existing display.
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6 Claims
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1. A method for modifying an existing vehicle on a retrofit basis to integrate the vehicle into an information exchange system, the vehicle including a processor arranged to receive information and use the information in the operation of the vehicle, comprising:
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coupling a communications device to the processor; and establishing communications with other vehicles or infrastructure using the communications device to receive information from the other vehicles and infrastructure or provide information generated by the vehicle to the other vehicles or infrastructure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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