Patent ID: RE38781

Claim:
A vehicle data processing system comprising: an on-vehicle data processor having a data receiving portion for receiving navigation data to be processed; an off-vehicle input unit separated independently from the data processor , the off- vehicle input unit being configured for inputting information relating to navigation, and comprising a communication portion ; a data storage unit for storing data inputted into the data input unit and transmitted to the data storage unit by the communication portion of the off- vehicle input unit ; a sensor unit for sensing the starting of the data processor; and a data transmitter for transmitting the data stored in the data storage unit to the data processor when the starting of the data processor is sensed by the sensor unit, wherein said data storage unit, sensor unit and data transmitter are disposed within an information center, said data processor includes a transmitter for transmitting a start signal to the information center when said data processor is started, and said data processor transmits the start signal to the information center when the engine of the vehicle is started or when the driver side door of the vehicle is opened ; and further wherein when the information center receives the start signal, it sends the information relating to navigation received from the off - vehicle input unit to the on - vehicle data processor.