Patent ID: 7049982
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: G01C,G01S

Abstract:
1. A vehicle information system having a plurality of operative modules, said system comprising: a control processing unit adapted to provide an interface among said plurality of operative modules, said operative modules include a display module adapted to provide visual information to the occupants of the vehicle, a navigation module adapted for global positioning satellite reception to provide vehicle position information to said control processing unit, a telecommunications module adapted for wireless communication to provide communication between said control processing unit and a wireless telecommunications network and between said control processing unit and any one of a plurality of local wireless devices, and a local network interface module adapted to provide communication between a vehicle control bus and said control processing unit; and an antenna array including a GPS antenna mounted in an overhead console, said overhead console adapted to extend forward over the upper edge of the vehicle windshield such that said GPS antenna maintains line-of-sight with at least one global positioning satellite transmitter at all times.