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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 07, 2012
Mark A. Wisnewski, Stockbridge, MI (US);
Kenneth L. Peirce, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (US);
David J. Trzcinski, Howell, MI (US);
Charles A. Massoll, Milford, MI (US);
David R. Petrucci, Warren, MI (US);
Thiep T. Nguyen, Macomb, MI (US);
Nathan C. Callaghan, Fenton, MI (US);
Mark A. Wisnewski, Stockbridge, MI (US);
Kenneth L. Peirce, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (US);
David J. Trzcinski, Howell, MI (US);
Charles A. Massoll, Milford, MI (US);
David R. Petrucci, Warren, MI (US);
Thiep T. Nguyen, Macomb, MI (US);
Nathan C. Callaghan, Fenton, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A system and method of for establishing a connection between a vehicle and an external network includes a plurality of personal electronic devices and a transceiver. The plurality of personal electronic devices are each configured for establishing a data connection to the vehicle. Each of the plurality of personal electronic have a mobile plan that includes a data limit and an amount of data used. At least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices are selected to be in communication with the external network. Selection of at least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices is based on a corresponding amount of data available in a mobile plan for each of the personal electronic devices.