Patent ID: 8768412

Claim:
A system comprising: a fixed base unit comprising a base unit processor and a base unit user interface, where the fixed base unit includes a plurality of base unit devices cooperating with the base unit processor to execute a set of stand-alone infotainment and/or telematics functions; a portable communication device (“PCD”) comprising PCD processor and a PCD user interface, where the PCD further includes a PCD device cooperating with the PCD processor to execute a stand-alone infotainment and/or telematics function of the PCD; and where the fixed base unit and the PCD are connected for intelligent communication with one another, the PCD is configured to forward to the fixed base unit, identification information regarding the PCD device in response to the fixed base unit and the PCD being connected for the intelligent communication, and where the fixed base unit is configured to control and access the PCD device in order to execute the stand-alone infotainment and/or telematics function of the PCD.