Abstract: A user interface system and method for a vehicle enables access to an electronic device. The electronic device is configured to transmit a first data set wherein the first data set indicates at least one of appearance and a function requirement. A user interface module is included having a second data set and a display unit configured to electronically display information that is assessable via the electronic device. Additionally, a conversion engine communicates with the user interface module and the electronic device and processes the first data set and the second data set. Based on the first and second data set, a third data set is generated that is loaded into the user interface module. Through the use of the third data set, the user information system provides access to the electronic device.

Abstract: A user interface system and method for a vehicle enables access to services available through an electronic device. The user interface system includes a networking gateway configured to receive a first data set from the electronic device. A service engine is included, which is operable with the networking gateway. The service engine is configured to process the first data set and output a second data set that corresponds to the services. A data transformation agent receives the second data set and generates a third data set, wherein the third data set is in a predetermined format. A user interface module is included that is configured to communicate with the data transformation agent. The user interface module receives the third data set having the predetermined format and the user interface module provides an interface for the user to access the services available through the electronic device.

Abstract: A user interface system and method for a vehicle enables access to an electronic device. The electronic device is configured to transmit a first data set wherein the first data set indicates at least one of appearance and a function requirement. A user interface module is included having a second data set and a display unit configured to electronically display information that is assessable via the electronic device. Additionally, a conversion engine communicates with the user interface module and the electronic device and processes the first data set and the second data set. Based on the first and second data set, a third data set is generated that is loaded into the user interface module. Through the use of the third data set, the user information system provides access to the electronic device.

Abstract: A user interface system and method for a vehicle enables access to services available through an electronic device. The user interface system includes a networking gateway configured to receive a first data set from the electronic device. A service engine is included, which is operable with the networking gateway. The service engine is configured to process the first data set and output a second data set that corresponds to the services. A data transformation agent receives the second data set and generates a third data set, wherein the third data set is in a predetermined format. A user interface module is included that is configured to communicate with the data transformation agent. The user interface module receives the third data set having the predetermined format and the user interface module provides an interface for the user to access the services available through the electronic device.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling functional application of electronic devices operating in a vehicle. The system includes first and second electronic devices located in a vehicle and operating at least one application. The system also includes an application programming interface for allowing the first electronic device to interface with the second electronic device. The system further includes memory storing in a database policy data including policy rules and logic for controlling functionality of a device made available in the vehicle. The system has a policy controller for applying the rules and logic in the policy data and controlling the one or more functions based on the application of the rules and logic.

Abstract: A user interfacing electronic system and method are provided for communicating data between a human machine interface and a host platform in a vehicle. The system includes a host platform having application software for executing an application for an electronic device, and a human machine interface for receiving user inputs and providing outputs to a user. A data communication link allows the communication of data between the host platform and the human machine interface. The system further has user interface markup language for communicating messages on the communication link between the host platform and human machine interface, including messages to deliver user inputs and outputs.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method which functions to deliver data files and documents in a portable format to recipients in a quick and reliable manner, through allocating resources over a communications link. Information can be sent to one or a plurality of other users, yet the data need only be sent once regardless of the number of intended recipients. Importantly, no buffering between the sender and recipient is required in any way. The invention also provides a unique common interface for the distribution and exchange of electronic data with a guaranteed speed of data transfer, while achieving the utmost in security. The present invention also permits a sender to receive accounting or tracking information from a receiver regarding the precise delivery status of the electronic message, functioning to allow for enhanced overall security of the system.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering an electronic document, comprising of a sending device, which functions to send an electronic document, and at least one receiving device, which functions to receive the electronic document from the sending device. A network between said sending device and said at least one receiving device functions to allow said sending device to send a notification to said receiving device. The receiving device sends a notification to said sending device whereby said sending device forwards the electronic document to said receiving device. In the preferred mode, the sending device automatically records all notifications sent to and received from said receiving device, and the receiving device automatically records all notifications sent to and received from said sending device.