Digital Vehicle Service Indicator

Digital Vehicle Service Indicator

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U.S. Patent : # 6,927,682
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Inventors : Jeff Touhey & Kathy R. Clark

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As attorney for the inventor of the innovative Digital Vehicle Service Indicator we are currently seeking manufacturing companies to license, purchase patent rights or enter into a royalty agreement for this timely invention.

Objects of the present invention:

to provide a digital service indicator unit for vehicles that alerts a user when (how many miles) a respective service task is due to be performed

to provide a digital service indicator unit for vehicles able to determine the number of miles traveled via communicating with an Engine Control Unit (ECU) or odometer of the vehicle through a remote transmitter that transmits relevant data to the digital display and also stores vehicle service maintenance data into its memory

to provide a digital service indicator unit for vehicles with a display unit that is detachably mounted to the interior of the windshield by means of a slider retainer bracket that is adhesively affixed to the windshield or another alternative location

to provide a digital service indicator unit for vehicles having programmable alerts and reminders that could include text messages in the digital display, audible alarms, LED's, or any other appropriate warning means

to provide a digital service indicator unit for vehicles that can inform a user of emergency conditions that require immediate attention

to provide a digital service indicator unit for vehicles economical in cost to manufacture and operate and simple and easy to use

Aftermarket
The Digital Vehicle Service Indicator is intended for aftermarket application.

Added Possibilities
The Digital Vehicle Service Indicator can also be integrated with other automotive electronic components within a vehicle.

The following pictures are meant to display possible physical characteristics of the present invention and are not to be taken in a limiting sense. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

10 present invention 72 speaker

11 front side 74 audible alert sound

12 step down odometer 75 console

13 rear side 76 overhead console

14 programmable service task display 78 instrument panel

16 slide retainer bracket 80 remote data input device

18 dashboard 82 input keypad

20 windshield 84 remote transmitter

22 first variable mounting position 86 remote input signal

24 second variable mounting position 88 data input port

26 third variable mounting position 90 data input device

28 first programmable service task display 92 data input keypad

30 first mode toggle button 94 user's hand

32 first set button 96 touch screen display

34 first indicator light 97 main menu

36 second programmable service task display 98 first touch menu option

38 second step down odometer 100 second touch menu option

40 second mode toggle button 102 third touch menu option

42 second set button 104 fourth touch menu option

44 second indicator light 105 first programmable service task display

46 third programmable service task display 106 programmed service task

48 third step down odometer 108 digital step down odometer

50 third mode toggle button 110 delete key

52 third set button 112 edit key

54 third indicator light 114 second programmable service task display

56 universal mounting bracket 116 third programmable service task display

58 adhesive pad 118 scroll up key

60 fastening device 120 scroll down key

62 vehicle engine 122 main menu key

64 Engine Control Unit (ECU) 124 edit screen of touch menu

66 transmitter 126 task input menu

67 signal 128 mileage input menu

68 receiver 130 touch input keypad

70 microprocessor 132 log entry key

PATENT DRAWINGS

FIGURE 1

Figure 1 is an illustrative view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention mounted in a dashboard of a motor vehicle.

FIGURE 2

Figure 2 is an illustrative view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention selectively mounted within a mounting bracket positioned on a windshield of a vehicle.

FIGURE 3

Figure 3 is an illustrative view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention showing alternate positions for mounting.

FIGURE 4

Figure 4 is a front view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention within a mounting bracket.

FIGURE 5

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention.

FIGURE 6

Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention showing the back side thereof.

FIGURE 7

Figure 7 is a block diagram of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention.

FIGURE 8

Figure 8 is a front view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention with audio voice and visual alarm capabilities.

FIGURE 9

Figure 9 is an illustrative view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention mounted adjacent a driver's seat within a vehicle.

FIGURE 10

Figure 10 is an illustrative view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention mounted on a roof of a vehicle.

FIGURE 11

Figure 11 is an illustrative view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention mounted adjacent the steering wheel of a vehicle.

FIGURE 12

Figure 12 is a block diagram of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention.

FIGURE 13

Figure 13 is a front view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention including a menu system for inputting data also available with voice activation.

FIGURE 14

Figure 14 is a front view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention.

FIGURE 15

Figure 15 is a front view of the digital vehicle service indicator of the present invention including alternative input means.

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If you are interested in licensing, purchasing the rights to the above invention or entering into a royalty agreement please contact the office of Michael I. Kroll as follows:

Michael I. Kroll
171 Stillwell Lane
Syosset, New York 11791
Tel. #: 800-367-7774
Tel. #: 516-367-7777
Fax #: 800-367-7704
Fax #: 516-692-2787

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