Method and system for voice recognition through dialect identification
Granted: June 3, 2004
Application Number:
20040107097
The invention presents a method for automated speech recognition by accessing a customer voice recognition profile and selecting a voice recognition attribute. A modified customer voice recognition profile is created as a function of the voice recognition attribute and a voice recognition engine is amended as a function of the modified customer voice recognition profile.
Telematics vehicle security system and method
Granted: May 6, 2004
Application Number:
20040085195
The invention provides a method of and system for authorizing use of a mobile vehicle, in which an entry signal is received and a disarm alarm prompt from an in-vehicle telematics unit is provided in response to the entry signal. A determination is made as to whether a disarm alarm response is received and an authorization procedure is initiated based on the disarm alarm response.
Method for monitoring a communication media access schedule of a communication controller of a communication system
Granted: April 29, 2004
Application Number:
20040081079
The invention refers to a method for monitoring a communication media access schedule of a communication controller (5) of a communication system (1) by means of a bus guardian (6). The communication system (1) comprises a communication media (2) and nodes (3) connected to the communication media (2). Each node (3) comprises a communication controller (5) and a bus guardian (6) assigned to the communication controller (5). Messages are transmitted among the nodes (3) across the…
Brand reinforcement and service level summary via wireless link for in-vehicle systems
Granted: March 18, 2004
Application Number:
20040054443
The present invention provides a method for sending notification of an activation status of a telematics system. The mobile vehicle receives at least one activation status for the mobile vehicle. The mobile vehicle monitors for an activation status request signal and sends a notification of the activation status in response to the request.
Hydrothermally stable catalyst for improved lean NOx reduction
Granted: March 4, 2004
Application Number:
20040043891
Certain metal-exchanged SUZ-4 zeolites have been prepared that have catalytic activity for the reduction of NOx in the exhaust of a hydrocarbon or alcohol fueled engine operated under fuel lean conditions. Initially the SUZ-4 zeolite contains alkali metal cations such as Li+, Na+, K+ and/or Cs+. These alkali metal cation-containing zeolites are partially exchanged with at least one of copper (II), silver (I), iron (III) or cobalt (II) ions. The resulting partially…
Method and system for implementing vehicle personalization
Granted: March 4, 2004
Application Number:
20040044454
The present invention provides a method for providing vehicle settings to a telematics unit in a mobile vehicle that includes receiving a vehicle settings update signal at a call center from the telematics unit and sending vehicle settings from the call center to the telematics unit. The method may additionally include implementing the vehicle settings in the mobile vehicle. The method may further include sending an update flag signal from the call center to the telematics unit. The…
Method and system for telematic device initialization management
Granted: February 12, 2004
Application Number:
20040029574
The invention provides a method for initializing a telematic communication unit by initiating a first over-the-air service provisioning session between a wireless service provider and the telematic communication unit, receiving at least one interactive initialization data request from the wireless service provider at the telematic communication unit, determining at least one automated initialization response within the telematic communication unit as a function of the interactive…
Method of activating an in-vehicle wireless communication device
Granted: February 5, 2004
Application Number:
20040023647
The invention provides a system and method for activating an in-vehicle wireless communication device. A mobile identification number associated with the wireless communication device is provided. A broadcast signal containing the mobile identification number and a satellite radio subscriber identifier is received at an in-vehicle satellite radio receiver. The mobile identification number is stored in the wireless communication device based on the satellite radio subscriber identifier.
Method and system for telematic device activation attribute formation
Granted: January 22, 2004
Application Number:
20040012501
The invention presents a method for providing activation parameters for a telematic device by receiving at least one telematic device specific activation attribute from a telematic device manufacturer at a remote activation server. Additionally, the remote activation server receives at least one mobile vehicle specific attribute from a mobile vehicle manufacturer. At least one data feed attribute is created as a function of the telematic device specific activation attribute and the…
Method and system for acoustic upgrading of firmware
Granted: January 22, 2004
Application Number:
20040014463
The invention provides a method for acoustic upgrading of firmware by multiplexing at least one data instruction within an audible data stream and placing the audible data stream within an audible media. The audible media is executed to produce an audible signal that is received by a programmable device. The programmable device is programmed as a function of the audible signal.
Method and system for storing IOTA alert message requests for a vehicle communications system into a queue
Granted: January 15, 2004
Application Number:
20040009772
The invention provides a method for storing an alert message request for a vehicle communication system into a message queue by initiating an acquisition task to determine service availability, receiving an alert message request from a wireless communication system, storing the alert message request into the vehicle communication unit message queue, and servicing the alert message request until completion.
Receiving traffic update information and reroute information in a mobile vehicle
Granted: January 15, 2004
Application Number:
20040010366
The present invention provides a method for receiving traffic update information and reroute information from a telematics service call center in a mobile vehicle. The mobile vehicle monitors a satellite broadcast signal for the traffic update information. The traffic update information is extracted. The mobile vehicle determines whether the traffic update information is relevant to its current route. If the traffic update information is deemed relevant, an alert is signaled.
Vehicle personalization through web portal
Granted: January 15, 2004
Application Number:
20040010358
The present invention provides a method and system of personalizing settings for a telematics unit in a mobile vehicle. At least one user preference is received at a call center via a web portal interface, and is sent from the call center to the telematics unit. A vehicle function is activated based on the user preference. Another aspect of the invention provides a computer usable medium that includes program code to personalize settings for a telematics unit in a mobile vehicle.
Four wheel steering system and method for trailering
Granted: January 1, 2004
Application Number:
20040002800
The above discussed and other drawbacks and deficiencies of the prior art are overcome or alleviated by an all-wheel steering system for a vehicle comprising a controller having a first input for receiving a signal from a hand wheel position sensor, a second input for receiving a signal from a vehicle speed sensor, and a third input for receiving a signal that varies depending upon whether a trailer is hitched to said vehicle. The controller generates an output for controlling a rear…
Personalized key system for a mobile vehicle
Granted: December 18, 2003
Application Number:
20030231550
The invention provides a wireless key system for a mobile vehicle that includes a key fob with a controller, a microphone operably coupled to the controller, a memory operably coupled to the controller, and a telematics unit operably coupled to a vehicle communication bus. Verbal commands received through the microphone initiate the controller to send a function message in accordance with instructions stored in the memory to the telematics unit that activates a function through the…
Method and system for communicating with a vehicle in a mixed communication service environment
Granted: December 18, 2003
Application Number:
20030232619
The present invention provides a method of accessing a mobile vehicle using a wireless communication system. A vehicle communication device is placed into a first communication service sleep mode of a sleep cycle. It is determined if a first communication service is currently available to the vehicle communication device. If the first communication service is available, the vehicle communication device remains in a first communication service awake mode for a first interval of the sleep…
Method and system for enabling purchase units within a portable device using a mobile vehicle telematics device
Granted: November 20, 2003
Application Number:
20030217002
The invention provides a method for enabling purchase units within a portable device using a mobile vehicle telematics device. Purchase units may be requested through a call center. The requested purchase units may be delivered from the call center to a mobile vehicle telematics device. At least a portion of the purchase units may be transferred from the mobile vehicle telematics device to a portable device. Goods and services may be purchased by sending a signal from the portable device…
Multi-control telematics in a vehicle
Granted: November 13, 2003
Application Number:
20030210159
An apparatus and method allow either the driver or a passenger in a vehicle to operate a telematic unit in the vehicle. Communication requests may be prioritized, depending upon the type of communication desired and whether the request is being made by the driver or a passenger. Visual display units for the driver and passenger are positioned such that the passenger visual display unit is visible to a passenger seated in the passenger seat and not visible to a driver seated in the driver…
Method of activating a wireless communication system in a mobile vehicle
Granted: November 13, 2003
Application Number:
20030211854
The invention provides a method for activating an in-vehicle wireless communication system. A vehicle identification number associated with a vehicle may be received. An electronic serial number of a network access device located in the vehicle may be determined based on the vehicle identification number. Identification information of a user of the vehicle may be received. The electronic serial number and the user identification information may be sent to a selected wireless carrier to…
Manual barge-in for server-based in-vehicle voice recognition systems
Granted: November 13, 2003
Application Number:
20030212562
The present invention provides a method for controlling wireless data transmission from a telematics service center to a voice recognition system in a mobile vehicle. The telematics service call center transmits data to the mobile vehicle over a connection, and monitors said connection for a predetermined barge-in tone. When the telematics service call center receives the user-initiated barge-in tone, it stops data transmission and may request additional commands from the user.
