Abstract: An automotive vehicle is disclosed with a vehicle body, an ornamental fascia mounted to a front end of the vehicle body and a structural member mounted to the vehicle body front end. The structural member extends through the ornamental fascia to an exterior side of the vehicle body for a compact arrangement of structural, functional and design characteristics of the vehicle front end.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle body with a passenger compartment and a door opening to the passenger compartment. A door is pivotally mounted to the door opening with an inclined axis which may extend laterally outboard and downward relative to the vehicle body in a rearward direction of the vehicle. The door opening may be provided through a sidewall and a roof of the vehicle; and the door may be provided with a side panel and a roof panel to match the door opening. Also disclosed is a hinge arrangement for attaching the door to the vehicle body at an upper region and a rearward region of the door.

Abstract: A door for use in a vehicle and including an interior panel portion having an outer boundary facing toward an interior portion of the vehicle and including an opening. An insert positioned within at least a portion of the opening.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a steering wheel assembly having a hub, a spoke extending from the hub, and a wheel mounted to the spoke for controlling the steering operation of the vehicle. A contoured web is disclosed for facilitating an ergonomic gripping of the steering wheel and for providing comfort to the driver. The invention also discloses a plurality of vehicle operation controls mounted upon the steering wheel assembly for facilitating convenience to the driver while operating the vehicle.

Abstract: A door for use in a vehicle and including an interior panel portion having an outer boundary facing toward an interior portion of the vehicle and including an opening. An insert positioned within at least a portion of the opening.

Abstract: A file updating process where a seed file is to be updated or revised to match a target file utilizes cached checking data to increase efficiency. Initially, target file checking data for one or more blocks of the target file are generated. These target file checking data are then stored to cache memory. In a similar manner, seed file checking data corresponding to one or more blocks of the seed file are generated. Then, during the updating process, the seed file checking data are compared with the target file checking data stored in memory to identify any differences between blocks of the seed file and blocks of the target file. If any differences are identified, the old seed file blocks are replaced with newly downloaded target file blocks. Alternatively, the old seed file blocks may be reconstructed in a manner such that they match the target file blocks.

Abstract: A broadcast data receiver system is provided and a method of operating the system. The system includes a first broadcast data receiver (BDR) (2) located at a first location, typically in a premises. The BDR (2) receives video, audio and/or auxiliary digital data broadcast from a remote location via cable, satellite or terrestrial means. The BDR processes the data and displays the processed data on a display screen (10) and/or audio data via speakers connected thereto. At least a second broadcast data receiver (8) is provided at least a second location typically in the same premises. One of the first and second BDRs (2, 8) is made functional by a signal received from the other of the first and second BDRs, via a telecommunications line (4) provided in the premises and connecting the first and at least second BDRs together, thereby ensuring that both BDRs are connected before operation of the two BDRs can be achieved.