Patents Assigned to American Calcar Inc.
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Patent number: 7343165Abstract: A GPS publication application server. A mobile location knowledgeable device is in communication with a server. The server provides indications of the device's location to a home page associated with the device. The home page includes information about a user of the device and methods of contacting the user at any particular time. The server is also in communication with a variety of application servers. The application servers push information to the device depending on the device location and preferences listed in the home page of the device.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 7319848Abstract: In an automobile, communications to and from the automobile are in the form of messages. Such messages are referred to as “electronic car-mail” or “C-mail” messages as each message has a destination or origination address which includes an identifier, e.g., a vehicle identification number (VIN), identifying the automobile. The messages may be delivered to the automobile from a remote server through a communications network, e.g., the Internet. One such message may contain a recall notice to the automobile. Another message may contain just-in-time map information for navigation, depending on the current location of the automobile. Yet another message may contain advertising information concerning selected entities, e.g., restaurants, gas stations, department stores, etc., also depending on the current location of the automobile. The messages transmitted from the automobile to the remote server may contain, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Philip E. White
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Patent number: 7251789Abstract: In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the vehicle functions.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 7236100Abstract: A location tagged data provision and display system. A personal communication device (PCD) with electromagnetic communication capability has a GPS receiver and a display. The PCD requests maps and location tagged data from data providers and other for display on the PCD. The data providers respond to requests by using searching and sorting schemes to interrogate data bases and then automatically transmitting data responsive to the requests to the requesting PCD.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: American Calcar, Inc.Inventors: Michael L Obradovich, John Pirtle, Corena Dusek
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Patent number: 7171291Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2002Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 7162370Abstract: In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the vehicle functions.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 7142844Abstract: In an automobile, communications to and from the automobile are in the form of messages. Such messages are referred to as “electronic car-mail” or “C-mail” messages as each message has a destination or origination address which includes an identifier, e.g., a vehicle identification number (VIN), identifying the automobile. The messages may be delivered to the automobile from a remote server through a communications network, e.g., the Internet. One such message may contain a recall notice to the automobile. Another message may contain just-in-time map information for navigation, depending on the current location of the automobile. Yet another message may contain advertising information concerning selected entities, e.g., restaurants, gas stations, department stores, etc., also depending on the current location of the automobile. The messages transmitted from the automobile to the remote server may contain, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Philip E. White
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Patent number: 7124004Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 7062362Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Michael L. Kent, John G. Dinkel
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Patent number: 7043699Abstract: In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the vehicle functions.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2001Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 6993429Abstract: In a navigation device in accordance with the invention, user profiles may be stored and used to navigate a user who may be driving in a vehicle, on foot, or in other mode of transportation. Each user profile corresponds to one of the user's personae. For example, the user business profile corresponding to the user's business persona may be different from the user personal profile corresponding to the user's personal persona. For instance, the user business profile may include fine-dining type restaurants for business meetings while the user personal profile may instead include fast-food type restaurants for personal dining. The inventive navigation device provides the user with a navigated route, together with information concerning the favorite facilities and events surrounding the navigated route, which satisfy the preferences in a selected user profile. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, blockages may also be established using the device to avoid selected areas, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2004Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, John D. Pirtle, Steven W. Schebesch
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Patent number: 6987964Abstract: In an automobile, communications to and from the automobile are in the form of messages. Such messages are referred to as “electronic car-mail” or “C-mail” messages as each message has a destination or origination address which includes an identifier, e.g., a vehicle identification number (VIN), identifying the automobile. The messages may be delivered to the automobile from a remote server through a communications network, e.g., the Internet. One such message may contain a recall notice to the automobile. Another message may contain just-in-time map information for navigation, depending on the current location of the automobile. Yet another message may contain advertising information concerning selected entities, e.g., restaurants, gas stations, department stores, etc., also depending on the current location of the automobile. The messages transmitted from the automobile to the remote server may contain, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2004Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Philip E. White
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Patent number: 6982635Abstract: A control system is employed in a vehicle to assist a user to operate the vehicle effectively and safely. The system provides driving assistance to the user by taking into account the user's physical condition, the vehicle condition and the surrounding conditions. The surrounding conditions include, e.g., road, weather and traffic conditions, external to the vehicle. The vehicle condition concerns the conditions of the brakes, steering, tires, radiator, etc. of the vehicle. Signs of fatigue, stress and illness of the user are monitored by the control system to assess the user's physical condition.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2001Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 6975932Abstract: In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the vehicle functions.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 6971070Abstract: In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the vehicle functions.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 6924748Abstract: A location tagged data provision and display system. A personal communication device (PCD) with electromagnetic communication capability has a GPS receiver and a display. The PCD requests maps and location tagged data from data providers and other for display on the PCD. The data providers respond to requests by using searching and sorting schemes to interrogate data bases and then automatically transmitting data responsive to the requests to the requesting PCD.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2002Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: American Calcar, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, John Pirtle, Corena Dusek
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Patent number: 6922616Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Michael L. Kent, John G. Dinkel
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Patent number: 6868335Abstract: A location tagged data provision and display system. A personal communication device (PCD) with electromagnetic communication capability has a GPS receiver and a display. The PCD requests maps and location tagged data from data providers and other for display on the PCD. The data providers respond to requests by using searching and sorting schemes to interrogate data bases and then automatically transmitting data responsive to the requests to the requesting PCD.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: American Calcar, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, John Dinkel, Michael Kent
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Patent number: 6859687Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Michael L. Kent, John G. Dinkel
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Patent number: 6829532Abstract: In a navigation device, user profiles may be stored and used to navigate a user who may be driving in a vehicle, on foot, or in other mode of transportation. Each user profile corresponds to one of the user's personae. For example, the user business profile corresponding to the user's business persona may be different from the user personal profile corresponding to the user's personal persona. For instance, the user business profile may include fine-dining type restaurants for business meetings while the user personal profile may instead include fast-food type restaurants for personal dining. The navigation device provides the user with a navigated route, together with information concerning the favorite facilities and events surrounding the navigated route, which satisfy the preferences in a selected user profile. In addition, blockages may also be established using the device to avoid selected areas, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, John D. Pirtle, Steven W. Schebesch