Patent ID: 6888443
Filing Date: 2005-05-03
Classification: G07B,H04H

Abstract:
1. An information system for a vehicle, comprising: a plurality of contactless transceivers that allow a data transfer at close range with privae portable terminals within the vehicle, central data processing means including means for checking the passengers travel authorizations, a data bus that is connected with said transceivers and with said data processing means, so that data can be transmitted between said private portable terminals and said central data processing means in both directions over said transceivers and said data bus, wherein said private portable terminals are adapted for being carried by passengers, means for distributing information and entertainment programs to said portable terminals for use by the passengers, and means for storing passengers' identification data in said portable terminals in such a manner that these identification data are transmitted to said central data processing means, so that said system can check the passengers' travel authorizations.