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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2002
Michael L. Obradovich, San Clemente, CA (US);
Michael L. Kent, Garden Grove, CA (US);
John G. Dinkel, Irvine, CA (US);
American Calcar Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
In a multimedia information and control system for use in an automobile, at least one interface is employed which enables a user to access information concerning the automobile and control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. The user may select one of a plurality of displayed options on a screen of such an interface. Through audio, video and/or text media, the user is provided with information concerning the selected option and the vehicle function corresponding thereto. Having been so informed, the user may activate the selected option to control the corresponding vehicle function.