Patents Assigned to American Calcar Inc.
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Publication number: 20040209601Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Philip E. White
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Publication number: 20040176880Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicant: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Michael L. Kent, John G. Dinkel
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Publication number: 20040162646Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Michael L. Kent, John G. Dinkel
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Publication number: 20040162645Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Michael L. Kent, John G. Dinkel
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Patent number: 6754485Abstract: 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 message 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: August 23, 2000Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Philip E. White
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Patent number: 6703944Abstract: 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: October 13, 2000Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Publication number: 20030156195Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: August 21, 2003Applicant: American Calcar, Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Publication number: 20030158655Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: August 21, 2003Applicant: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, John D. Pirtle, Steven W. Schebesch
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Publication number: 20030156208Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: August 21, 2003Applicant: American Calcar, Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Publication number: 20030151677Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Applicant: American Calcar, Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 6587759Abstract: 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: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Michael L. Kent, John G. Dinkel
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Patent number: 6587758Abstract: 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: June 21, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Michael L. Kent, John G. Dinkel
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Publication number: 20030117297Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: American Calcar, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, John Pirtle, Corena Dusek
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Patent number: 6577928Abstract: 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: May 3, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 6542794Abstract: 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: April 1, 2003Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 6542812Abstract: 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: April 20, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, John D. Pirtle, Steven W. Schebesch
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Patent number: 6542795Abstract: 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: June 20, 2002Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: American Calcar Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, Michael L. Kent, John G. Dinkel
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Patent number: 6529824Abstract: 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: September 25, 2000Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: American Calcar, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, John Dinkel, Michael Kent
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Patent number: 6525768Abstract: 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: October 21, 1999Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: American Calcar, Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Obradovich
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Patent number: 6515595Abstract: 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: September 25, 2000Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: American Calcar, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Obradovich, John Pirtle, Corena Dusek