Abstract: A method of in-vehicle tracking begins with establishing a communication link between a mobile device and a navigation system of a vehicle. The navigation system presents driving instructions leading to a destination. Each of a plurality of locations is serially passed over the communication link from the mobile device to the navigation system. Additionally, each of the plurality of locations is serially set, as it is communicated, as the destination within the navigation system. As the destination within the navigation system is updated, the driving instructions leading to that destination are updated as well.

Abstract: A method of in-vehicle tracking that may begin with establishing a communication link between a mobile device and a navigation system of a vehicle. The navigation system may present driving instructions leading to a destination. Each of a plurality of locations may be serially passed over the communication link from the mobile device to the navigation system. Additionally, each of the plurality of locations may be serially set, as it is communicated, as the destination within the navigation system. As the destination within the navigation system is updated, the driving instructions leading to that destination may be updated as well.

Abstract: Coordinate based vehicle navigation services are provided using text based traffic route information and associated coordinate data received from an off-vehicle source. Traffic route information indicative of a traffic route from an initial location to a destination may be received. The traffic route information may lack geographic coordinate data defining the traffic route. A way-point along the traffic route may be determined based on the traffic route information. Way-point information defining the way-point along the traffic route may be sent to an off-vehicle information provider. The way-point information may lack geographic coordinate data defining the way-point. Way-point geographic coordinate information defining the way-point may be received and the traffic route information may be associated with the way-point geographic coordinate information.

Abstract: Coordinate based vehicle navigation services are provided using text based traffic route information and associated coordinate data received from an off-vehicle source.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for identifying text information and making such information available for applications. The system includes an electronic device communicating text information and an application for performing a function. The system also includes memory storing known text formats and a processor for processing the text information. The processor compares the text information to the known text formats and determines a text format of the text information. The processor also tags the text information according to the determined text format and further makes the tagged text information available to one or more applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-media system and method for a vehicle that enables a user to access content on a device. A user interface is included that is operable with the vehicle and adapted to receive a query command, wherein the query command is received in a predetermined form. Additionally, the user interface provides corresponding query results to the user. A controller is operable with the user interface and is configured to communicate with the device. The controller, in response to the query command, searches accelerator files containing data pertaining to the content. The controller also locates accelerator files that correspond with the query command and provides a corresponding accelerator file data to the user interface.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for identifying text information and making such information available for applications. The system includes an electronic device communicating text information and an application for performing a function. The system also includes memory storing known text formats and a processor for processing the text information. The processor compares the text information to the known text formats and determines a text format of the text information. The processor also tags the text information according to the determined text format and further makes the tagged text information available to one or more applications.

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.