Patent ID: 8086368

Claim:
A vehicle communication gateway configured to be located within an overland vehicle, the vehicle communication gateway comprising: a controller; a memory connected to the controller; a short-range wireless communication interface connected to the controller; a long-range wireless communication interface connected to the controller; and an input-output module configured to connect to a CAN bus, an in-vehicle entertainment system, and a user interface, wherein the controller is configured to receive information from the CAN bus, the in-vehicle entertainment system, and the user interface; to generate diagnostic messages regarding vehicle systems based on information received through the CAN bus; to synchronize files between the in-vehicle entertainment system and extra-vehicular devices; to communicate with in-building systems through the short-range wireless communication interface; and to communicate with at least one destination selected from the group of a vehicle manufacturer IT system, a vehicle repair service provider IT system, and a mobile phone of a vehicle occupant through the long-range wireless communication interface.