Abstract: A method and system for providing a user of a mobile vehicle with informational associated with a transmitted satellite radio program. The call center receives a data request for informational data associated with a radio program at a call center from a telematics unit via a wireless network. A determination is made of at least one informational data associated with the data request. The determined informational data is sent to a user communication device.

Abstract: A method and system for providing personalized services to a mobile vehicle includes receiving broadcast data at a telematics unit of the vehicle, sending the received broadcast data from the telematics unit to a portable processing device via short range wireless connection, and providing at least one personalized service at the portable processing device based on the received broadcast data. A computer usable medium with suitable computer program code is employed for providing personalized services to a mobile vehicle.

Abstract: A method of performing vehicle diagnostics including receiving diagnostic information from at least one electronic module of a vehicle at a portable communication device from a telematics unit via a short-range wireless connection, storing the received diagnostic information in a memory in the portable communication device to form a recent-history vehicle database, performing a diagnostic analysis based on the recent-history vehicle database and sending the received diagnostic information from the portable communication device to an external memory to form an historic vehicle database.

Abstract: A method of managing multiple communication functions in a mobile vehicle is provided. A communication request signal is received from the mobile vehicle at a call status intelligence module. The communication status of a telematics unit is determined. A communication function is executed via the telematics unit in response to the determined communication status. A system and a program for managing multiple communication functions in a mobile vehicle are also provided.

Abstract: A method and system for location-specific delivery of digital satellite broadcast data comprising determining a current service location, selecting a satellite radio band based on the determination, monitoring the selected satellite radio band for a data package, and initiating reception of the data package at the mobile device using the determined satellite radio band. A computer usable medium with suitable computer program code is employed for location-specific delivery of digital satellite broadcast data.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for replenishing call-use authorization to a mobile vehicle. A call-use authorization request is received from a user. User credit availability information is determined. A replenishment amount request is received from the user. Call-use authorization data is updated based on the credit availability information and the replenishment amount request. The updated call-use authorization data is sent to an in-vehicle communication device by using a dual-tone multiple frequency protocol.

Abstract: The invention provides a method, a computer usable medium including a program, and a system for operating a vehicle telematics device. The method includes providing a wireless communications gateway between an input device and the vehicle telematics device. Data is physically entered into the input device. The physically entered data is communicated between the input device and the vehicle telematics device via the wireless communications gateway. A service request is placed to a call center based on the physically entered data.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of initiating a telematics service to a mobile vehicle. A service initiation is received from a call center. A caller identification number of the service initiation is determined. A vehicle service function is determined based on the caller identification number.

Abstract: A display, a method of controlling contrast of a liquid crystal display, and a liquid crystal display. The display includes a liquid crystal panel and a controller for controlling contrast voltage to the liquid crystal panel. The display further includes a temperature sensor operably attached to the controller. A display contrast of the liquid crystal panel is based on the contrast voltage. The contrast voltage is based on a sensed temperature of the temperature sensor. The method includes sensing a temperature. A contrast voltage to the liquid crystal display is controlled based on the sensed temperature. The liquid crystal display includes means for sensing a temperature; and means for controlling contrast voltage to the liquid crystal display based on the sensed temperature.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention presents a method of providing vehicle services to a mobile vehicle. An access request is received at a call center. The access request is authenticated. An automated voice menu of vehicle services is presented to a subscriber. A subscriber selection input is received from the automated voice menu of vehicle services. A vehicle service control signal is sent from the call center to the mobile vehicle based on the subscriber selection input.

Abstract: A method for managing an in-vehicle messaging service in a vehicle corresponding to a subscriber of the in-vehicle messaging service. The method involves a storage of an alert message notification pushed to the vehicle, wherein the alert message notification includes information representative of a presentation period of the alert message notification, and an automatic presentation of the stored alert message notification within the vehicle based on a start of the presentation period.

Abstract: A method and system for providing personalized services to a mobile vehicle includes receiving broadcast data at a telematics unit of the vehicle, sending the received broadcast data from the telematics unit to a portable processing device via short range wireless connection, and providing at least one personalized service at the portable processing device based on the received broadcast data. A computer usable medium with suitable computer program code is employed for providing personalized services to a mobile vehicle.

Abstract: A method of performing vehicle diagnostics including receiving diagnostic information from at least one electronic module of a vehicle at a portable communication device from a telematics unit via a short-range wireless connection, storing the received diagnostic information in a memory in the portable communication device to form a recent-history vehicle database, performing a diagnostic analysis based on the recent-history vehicle database and sending the received diagnostic information from the portable communication device to an external memory to form an historic vehicle database.

Abstract: A method of managing multiple communication functions in a mobile vehicle is provided. A communication request signal is received from the mobile vehicle at a call status intelligence module. The communication status of a telematics unit is determined. A communication function is executed via the telematics unit in response to the determined communication status. A system and a program for managing multiple communication functions in a mobile vehicle are also provided.

Abstract: A method of managing digital satellite content for delivery to a target fleet is provided. At least one member of the target fleet is identified. Digital satellite content to be transmitted is determined and addressed to the identified member of the target fleet. The digital satellite content is then transmitted. A system and computer program for managing digital satellite content are also provided.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a user of a mobile vehicle with informational associated with a transmitted satellite radio program. The call center receives a data request for informational data associated with a radio program at a call center from a telematics unit via a wireless network. A determination is made of at least one informational data associated with the data request. The determined informational data is sent to a user communication device.

Abstract: A method and system for location-specific delivery of digital satellite broadcast data comprising determining a current service location, selecting a satellite radio band based on the determination, monitoring the selected satellite radio band for a data package, and initiating reception of the data package at the mobile device using the determined satellite radio band. A computer usable medium with suitable computer program code is employed for location-specific delivery of digital satellite broadcast data.

Abstract: The invention provides a method, a computer usable medium including a program, and a system for operating a vehicle telematics device. The method includes providing a wireless communications gateway between an input device and the vehicle telematics device. Data is physically entered into the input device. The physically entered data is communicated between the input device and the vehicle telematics device via the wireless communications gateway. A service request is placed to a call center based on the physically entered data.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for providing a selected wireless connection between a telematics unit and a call center. The method provides a list of wireless networks with an associated ranking to the telematics unit and determines which wireless networks from the list of wireless networks are available for connection. The method also selects a first channel for a wireless network based on the determination and the associated ranking. The method also monitors the list for available networks and switches to a second channel based on a higher ranked available network.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention presents a method of providing vehicle services to a mobile vehicle. An access request is received at a call center. The access request is authenticated. An automated voice menu of vehicle services is presented to a subscriber. A subscriber selection input is received from the automated voice menu of vehicle services. A vehicle service control signal is sent from the call center to the mobile vehicle based on the subscriber selection input.