PC-BASED AUTOMOBILE OWNER'S MANUAL, DIAGNOSTICS, AND AUTO CARE
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1. An automobile, comprising:
- a part in the automobile;
a sensor operative to generate real-time data about the part in the automobile; and
a computer in the automobile operative to receive the real-time data from the sensor and send a message to a device if the real-time data indicates that the part is operating improperly.
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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. An automobile, comprising:
- a part in the automobile;
a sensor operative to generate real-time data about the part in the automobile; and
a computer in the automobile operative to receive the real-time data from the sensor and send a message to a device if the real-time data indicates that the part is operating improperly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
- a part in the automobile;
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5. A method for monitoring diagnostics in an automobile, comprising:
- sensing a value for a part in the automobile;
receiving the value by a computer built into the automobile;
comparing the value to a valid range for the part by the computer; and
issuing a message to a device if the value is outside the valid range. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
- sensing a value for a part in the automobile;
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13. An article comprising:
- a storage medium, said storage medium having stored thereon instructions, that, when executed by a computer built into an automobile, result in;
sensing a value for a part in the automobile;
receiving the value by a computer built into the automobile;
comparing the value to a valid range for the part by the computer; and
issuing a message to a device if the value is outside the valid range. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
- a storage medium, said storage medium having stored thereon instructions, that, when executed by a computer built into an automobile, result in;
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