Patents by Inventor Prakash S. Pathare

Prakash S. Pathare has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Vehicle user interface system and method
    Patent number: 6842677
    Abstract: The invention provides a user interface for a vehicle. A display is configured to include a fixed area and a selectable area. The fixed area displays vehicle information, while the selectable area displays one of a plurality of pages that includes parameters for at least one of a plurality of optional subsystems for the vehicle. A steering device for the vehicle can include a first and second set of input devices mounted on opposing sides of the steering device. The first set of input devices select one of the plurality of pages to display in the selectable area. The second set of input devices adjust parameters on the selected page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventor: Prakash S. Pathare
  • Vehicle user interface system and method
    Publication number: 20040172182
    Abstract: The invention provides a user interface for a vehicle. A display is configured to include a fixed area and a selectable area. The fixed area displays vehicle information, while the selectable area displays one of a plurality of pages that includes parameters for at least one of a plurality of optional subsystems for the vehicle. A steering device for the vehicle can include a first and second set of input devices mounted on opposing sides of the steering device. The first set of input devices select one of the plurality of pages to display in the selectable area. The second set of input devices adjust parameters on the selected page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Prakash S. Pathare