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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 20, 2004
Applicants:
Michael L. Obradovich, San Clemente, CA (US);
Michael L. Kent, Garden Grove, CA (US);
John G. Dinkel, Irvine, CA (US);
Inventors:
Michael L. Obradovich, San Clemente, CA (US);
Michael L. Kent, Garden Grove, CA (US);
John G. Dinkel, Irvine, CA (US);
Assignee:
American Calcar Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F007/00 ; G01M017/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A multimedia information and control system in a vehicle enables a user to access information concerning the vehicle and to control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. In addition, the system monitors usage of vehicle components, and alerts a user when it is time to service the components, thereby properly maintaining the components. The alert may comprise a textual, audio and/or visual message.