In-vehicle GPS Geo-Fencing Route Planning, GPS Proximity Based Advertising, Infotainment System Advertising and Infotainment System Picture or Video Emergency Alert Display

Abstract

Static OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system method to capture and transmit vehicle route data for a defined geo-fenced area. Collects and transmits vehicle data to cloud server and maps geo-fenced area using GPS coordinates to produce report and vehicle route onto infotainment screen. Collective summery report and graphical display for all vehicles within a defined GPS Geo-Fenced area can also be displayed. Additional methodology includes GPS Proximity Based Advertising and Infotainment System Advertising. GPS Proximity Based Advertising defines radius around a GPS location, displaying advertisement when vehicle enters the radius. Infotainment System Advertising receives advertisement via software or firmware, onto the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system memory. Additional methodology includes receiving and displaying emergency alert emanating from integrated public alert and warning system compliant common alert protocol alert origination tool onto static OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system, GUI to display an image, picture, video or hologram.

Claims

1. An OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system, comprising: a plurality of input signals transmitted over any combination of communication networks, including, but not limited to Local Interconnect Network (LIN), Local Area Network (LAN), High Speed CAN (HSCAN), Low Speed CAN (LSCAN), InfotainmentCAN (InfoCAN) or any other CAN bus network; an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system coupled to the plurality of input signals, the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system configured to transmit and receive user input; a gateway module, the gateway module coupled to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system, the gateway module configured to transmit and receive a user data; and an antenna module, the antenna module coupled to the gateway module, configured to transmit and receive the user data to and from a cell tower, Wi-Fi or satellite.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising software or firmware capable of defining a GPS geo-Fenced area using GPS latitude and longitude coordinates in decimal degrees or degrees minute seconds.

3. The system of claim 1, further comprising a body control module, powertrain control module, transmission module or any OEM supplied module, independent of the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system capable of collecting, transmitting and displaying individual vehicle data coupled with GPS route data, including, but not limited to Time of Day, Gear, Vehicle Speed, Vehicle Engine, Cardinal Directions including Latitude and Longitude, Altitude and Time Duration in Gear.

4. The system of claim 1, further comprising a GPS navigation graphic user interface to display a visual overlay map of the defined geo-fenced area outlined by GPS Latitude and Longitude coordinates in Decimal Degrees or Degrees Minute Seconds.

5. The system of claim 1, displaying visual depiction of a vehicle route path of an actual or projected route traveled by an individual vehicle onto a navigation graphic user interface as defined by GPS Latitude and Longitude coordinates in Decimal Degrees or Degrees Minute Seconds.

6. A system to display and transmit an interactive advertisement, not associated to user defined data, vehicle sensors or retained behaviors inferred from the vehicle event data for collection display onto an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system comprising; transmitting the advertisement multimedia file from a Cloud Server to a Satellite, Wi-Fi or Cell Tower; responsive to transmitting the advertisement multimedia file from a Cloud Server to a transmitter, including, but not limited to a Satellite, Wi-Fi or Cell Tower, transmitting the advertisement multimedia file to a vehicle's antenna; responsive to transmitting the advertisement multimedia file from a Satellite, Wi-Fi or Cell Tower to a vehicle's antenna, transmitting the advertisement multimedia file to the OEM hard-wired gateway module over any singular or combination of communication networks, including, but not limited to LIN, LAN, HSCAN, LSCAN, InfoCAN or any other CAN bus network; responsive to transmitting the advertisement multimedia file to the OEM hard-wired gateway module over any singular or combination of communication networks, including, but not limited to LIN, LAN, HSCAN, LSCAN, InfoCAN or any other CAN bus network, transmitting the advertisement multimedia file to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system over any singular or combination of communication networks, including, but not limited to LIN, LAN, HSCAN, LSCAN, InfoCAN or any other CAN bus network.

7. A system of claim 6, to display a GPS proximity-based advertisement onto an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system comprising: a processing unit; a memory; instructions in the memory, that, when executed by the processing unit, perform the following acts: recognize vehicle location as defined by GPS latitude and longitude coordinates in decimal degrees or degrees minute seconds; recognize GPS geo-fenced perimeter as defined by GPS latitude and longitude coordinates in decimal degrees or degrees minute seconds for advertiser location; recognize vehicle location within GPS geo-fenced area as defined by GPS latitude and longitude coordinates in decimal degrees or degrees minute seconds; responsive to recognizing vehicle location within the GPS geo-fenced area, execute In-vehicle Infotainment System Advertisement Recognition Protocol to recognize advertisement media file type; responsive to execute In-vehicle Infotainment System Advertisement Recognition Protocol to recognize advertisement media file type, opening up a compatible multimedia player for the advertisement media file type; responsive to opening up a compatible multimedia player for the advertisement media file type, displaying media player and initiating advertisement multimedia file consisting of an icon or logo, hyperlink phone number, hyperlink webpage, alert or audio and video onto an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system over any singular or combination of communication networks, including, but not limited to LIN, LAN, HSCAN, LSCAN, InfoCAN or any other CAN bus network.

8. A system comprising an OEM hard wired in-vehicle infotainment system comprising: a processing unit; a memory; instructions in the memory, that, when executed by the processing unit, perform the following acts: recognize an Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) visual alert, image, picture, hologram or video data multimedia file sent from a Common Alert Protocol (CAP) Alert Origination Tool and transmitted via an Alerting Disseminators has been received by the vehicle's OEM hard-wired Satellite, Wi-Fi or Cellular antenna module; responsive to recognize an IPAWS visual alert, image, picture, hologram or video data multimedia file sent from a CAP Alert Origination Tool transmitted via an Alerting Disseminators has been received by the vehicle's OEM hard-wired Satellite, Wi-Fi or Cellular antenna module, transmit the visual IPAWS alert, image, picture, hologram or video multimedia file type or extension to the OEM hard-wired gateway module (GWM) and onto the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system; responsive to transmit the visual IPAWS alert, image, picture, hologram or video multimedia file type or extension to the OEM hard-wired gateway module (GWM) and onto the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system, process a protocol to authenticate the visual IPAWS alert, image, picture, hologram or video multimedia file as recognized by any of the following identifiers, including, but not limited to, IPAWS visual alert multimedia file extension, Message Identifier, CAP Message Type, Message Link, Resource Link or other data encryption originating from a CAP Origination Tool.

9. A system of claim 9, wherein instructions in the memory, that when executed by the processing unit; a memory; instructions in the memory, that, when executed by the processing unit, perform the following acts: recognize the file format, file type or file extension of the visual IPAWS alert, image, picture, hologram or video multimedia file received by the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system; responsive to recognize the file format, file type or file extension of the visual IPAWS alert, image, picture, hologram or video multimedia file received by the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system, start protocol to search for default multimedia player available on the OEM in-vehicle infotainment system capable of displaying the transmitted IPAWS visual alert, image, picture, hologram or video data multimedia file type or extension originating from a CAP Alert Origination Tool; responsive to start protocol to search for default multimedia player available on the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system capable of displaying the transmitted IPAWS visual alert, image, picture, hologram or video data multimedia file type or extension originating from a CAP Alert Origination Tool, identify and select compatible multimedia player capable of displaying IPAWS visual alert, image, picture, hologram or video data multimedia file type; responsive to identify and select compatible multimedia player capable of displaying IPAWS visual alert, image, picture, hologram or video data multimedia file type, open IPAWS visual alert, image, picture, hologram or video data multimedia file onto the GUI of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system; responsive to open IPAWS visual alert, image, picture, hologram or video data multimedia file onto the GUI of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system, initiate display of IPAWS visual alert, image, picture, hologram or video data multimedia file onto the GUI of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system, that will override any and all current image, picture, video or hologram display on the GUI.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] FIG. 1 is a flow diagram of an exemplary system that facilitates OEM hard-wired in-vehicle communication network for GPS data transmission.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a collection of data for an individual vehicle obtained from the GPS Geo-Fencing Route Planning System.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a mockup of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system GUI display of a GPS Geo-Fenced area and individual vehicle path.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a mockup of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system GUI display of a GPS Geo-Fenced area with current crowdsourced vehicle route mapping.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a mockup of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system GUI display of a GPS Geo-Fenced area and predictive parking avoidance aid for vehicle route planning.

[0022] FIG. 6 is a flow diagram of an exemplary system that facilitates both GPS Proximity Based Advertising and Infotainment System Advertising.

[0023] FIG. 7 is a mockup of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system with GPS Proximity Based Advertising and Infotainment System Advertising.

[0024] FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of an exemplary system that facilitates In-vehicle Infotainment System Advertisement Recognition Protocol for display of a multi-media file for an advertisement onto an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system.

[0025] FIG. 9 is a mockup of an IPAWS visual alert displayed onto an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system GUI.

[0026] FIG. 10 is a mockup of an IPAWS visual alert video of a live traffic camera onto an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system.

[0027] FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram that illustrates the methodology of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system in a computing embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 12 is a flow diagram that illustrates an exemplary methodology for an IPAWS Visual Alert Recognition and Display Protocol.

[0029] FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram that facilitates an exemplary system to display an IPAWS visual alert onto the GUI of a static OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system.

[0030] FIG. 14 is a mockup of an in-vehicle infotainment system with a holographic projection for a Visual Alert onto functional block diagram that facilitates an exemplary system to display an IPAWS visual alert.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Pertaining to systems for Geo-Fencing Route Planning, Infotainment System Advertising and Infotainment System Picture or Video Emergency Alert Display onto an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. It may be evident, however, that such aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing one or more aspects. Further, it is to be understood that functionality that is described as being carried out by certain system components may be performed by multiple components. Similarly, for instance, a component may be configured to perform functionality that is described as being carried out by multiple components.

[0032] Moreover, the term or is intended to mean an inclusive or rather than an exclusive or. That is, unless specified otherwise, or clear from the context, the phrase X employs A or B is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, the phrase X employs A or B is satisfied by any of the following instances: X employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B. In addition, the articles a and an as used in this application and the appended claims should generally be construed to mean one or more unless specified otherwise or clear from the context to be directed to a singular form.

[0033] Further, as used herein, the terms component and system are intended to encompass computer-readable data storage that is configured with computer-executable instructions that cause certain functionality to be performed when executed by a processor. The computer-executable instructions may include a routine, a function, or the like. It is also to be understood that a component or system may be localized on a single device or distributed across several devices. Additionally, as used herein, the term exemplary is intended to mean serving as an illustration or example of something, and is not intended to indicate a preference.

[0034] As used herein, the term infotainment system and in-vehicle infotainment system is intended to encompass an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle touchscreen module, vehicle radio coupled to an in-vehicle touchscreen, a vehicle radio coupled to an in-vehicle LCD or LED screen, an audio and video control module coupled to an in-vehicle LCD or LED screen or an in-vehicle holographic display or touch interface. Additionally, as used herein, the term exemplary is intended to mean serving as an illustration or example of something, and is not intended to indicate a preference.

[0035] With reference to FIG. 1, an exemplary system 100 that facilitates graphical display of a GPS Geo-Fencing Route Plan onto the GPS navigation interface 101 of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system, used to display vehicle positioning is illustrated. GPS navigation interface 101 receives signal 102 from the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110.

[0036] The network 120 includes firmware 122 and software 124 for download onto one or more of the embodiments in the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110. Function of network 120 will include a method to recognize and store the defined geo-fencing area from the GPS latitude and longitude coordinates in decimal degrees or degrees minute seconds.

[0037] The network 130, independent of the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110, includes a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 132, Body Control Module (BCM) 134 and Transmission Control Module (TCM) 136. Function of network 130 will recognize when vehicle engine is On or Off, speed of vehicle and transmission gear (Park, Drive, Neutral, First, Second, etc.). In one embodiment, the PCM 132 communicates directly to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110. In another embodiment, the BCM 134 communicates directly to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 via signal 137. In yet another embodiment TCM 136 communicates directly to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 via signal 137. In yet another embodiment the PCM 132 communicates to the BCM 134 and both or one of the modules communicates back to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 via signal 137. In yet another embodiment the TCM 136 communicates to the BCM 134. In yet another embodiment, both the PCM 132, BCM 134 and TCM 136 communicate directly to each other. In yet another embodiment the PCM 132 and TCM 136 communicate directly to each other.

[0038] Signal 119 received from the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 is processed from the Gateway Module (GWM) 140, if equipped. If not equipped, the GWM 140 is bypassed.

[0039] Antenna 150 includes any embodiment of a singular or plurality of in-vehicle antenna(s) including GPS, Cellular, PCS, WI-FI or Satellite. Antenna 150 transmits and receives data for any and all embodiments included from the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 and networks 120, 130 and 140 via signal 141 if equipped with a GWM 140, if not equipped with a GWM 140 signal 119 transmits directly from the Antenna 150 to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110.

[0040] The network 160 includes an exemplary system that facilitates a method to transmit or receive data into the vehicles antenna(s) 150 via signal 151. The network 160 includes an array of transmitters including a Satellite 162, Wi-Fi 164 and Cell Tower 166. In one embodiment the data from network 160 will be transmitted or received from a Satellite transmitter 162 directly onto the vehicle Antenna 150 via signal 151. In another embodiment the data from network 160 will be transmitted or received from external Wi-Fi transmitter 164 directly onto the vehicle Antenna 150 via signal 151. In yet another embodiment the data from network 160 will be transmitted or received from Cell Tower 166 directly to a vehicle Antenna 150 via signal 151. In yet another embodiment the data from network 160 will be transmitted or received in conjunction with a plurality of transmitters or receivers including Satellite Antenna 162, external Wi-Fi Antenna 164 and Cell Tower 166 directly to the vehicle Antenna 150 via signal 151.

[0041] Cloud server 170 is an external remote device responsible for transmitting to and receiving data from network 160 via signal 161. Cloud server 170 collects data and in one embodiment compresses that data, included from networks 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150 and 160. Data to be available on the server includes, but not limited to, all information relating to capturing vehicle data.

[0042] Compressed data file 180 is a summary of information collected from data available on Networks 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160 and 170 via signal 171. Compressed data file 180 can be configured to query out any and all data available obtained from networks 100,110,120, 130, 140, 150, 160 and 170. Geo-Fencing Route Planning GPS perimeters are uploaded onto the Server 170 and can be changed over-the-air with vehicle software or firmware re-flashing. When changes occur to GPS perimeters, i.e. perimeters deleted, added or modified, the subsequent changes to the Compressed File 180 will be made accordingly.

[0043] Referring now to FIG. 2, a summary of vehicle event data 200 as displayed onto the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 as outputted from Compressed File 180. Data exported from the server for this embodiment is Time of Day 201 as recognized on network 160, vehicle Gear 202 as recognized by network 130, vehicle Speed 203 as recognized by network 130, vehicle Engine (On/Off) 204 as recognized by network 130, Cardinal Directions 205 collected in including Latitude 206 in decimal degrees or degrees minute seconds and Longitude in decimal degrees or degrees minute seconds 207 as interpreted by the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 as received by the vehicle Antenna 150. Altitude 208, measured in feet or meters, as recognized by the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 as received by the vehicle Antenna 150. Time Duration in Gear 209 records the time duration a vehicle is in a set gear (Park, Drive, Neutral, First, Second, Third, etc.) as interpreted from network 130.

[0044] Referring now to FIG. 3, a mockup of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 GUI display of a GPS Geo-Fenced area with individual route path 300 is detailed. Area highlighted demonstrates a visual boundary of a geo-fenced area 301 where data is to be collected for the Geo-Fencing Route Planning System. Geo-fenced area 301 is defined by latitude decimal degrees or degrees minute seconds and longitude in decimal degrees or degrees minute seconds 302. Geo-fenced area is modified and updated by modifying network 120 by a firmware 122 or software 124 update, which is uploaded onto the Cloud Server 170, sent to network 160 including any embodiment of transmitters including Satellite 162, Wi-Fi 164 or Cell Tower 166 and interpreted by the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 or GWM 140. Vehicle route path 303 is graphically displayed onto a GUI that outlines the path of individual vehicle on route through the defined geo-fenced area 301.

[0045] Referring now to FIG. 4, a mockup of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 GUI display of a GPS Geo-Fenced area with current crowdsourced vehicle route mapping 400 is detailed. Area highlighted demonstrates a visual boundary of a geo-fenced area 401 where data is to be collected for the Geo-Fencing Route Planning System. In the upper right-hand corner of the in-vehicle infotainment system GUI includes text indicating the current day and date 402. Below the day and date 402 is a text display of the current time 403. By means of crowdsourcing individual vehicle data, similarly equipped with the in-vehicle infotainment Geo-Fencing Route Planning System, actual individual vehicle route data can be collectively transmitted back to an individual in-vehicle infotainment system for visual display on a GUI 404.

[0046] Referring now to FIG. 5, a mockup of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 GUI display of a GPS Geo-Fenced area with historical crowdsourced data, identifying the parked vehicle occupation spaces 500 for predictive parking avoidance aid and vehicle route planning is displayed. Area highlighted demonstrates a visual boundary of a geo-fenced area 501, where data is to be collected for the Geo-Fencing Route Planning System. In the upper right-hand corner of the in-vehicle infotainment system GUI includes text indicating the current day and date 402 as transmitted by network 160. Below the day and date 402 is a text display of the current time 403 as transmitted by network 160.

[0047] By means of crowdsourcing individual vehicle data, processed and transmitted in the cloud server 170, similarly equipped vehicles with the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment Geo-Fencing Route Planning System can utilize historical data, obtained from OEM modules collected at specific time and date intervals. Historical trends for vehicles identified from OEM modules to be in Park, is graphically displayed via color coded indicators representing the likely hood the vehicle space will be occupied at the given day and date 402 and current time 403 as transmitted by network 160. In one embodiment, color coded indicators are displayed by a Green, Yellow and Red overlay 502 onto the GUI of an individual vehicle's OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110.

[0048] Referring now to FIG. 6, an exemplary system 600 that facilitates the transmission of both GPS Proximity Based and non-GPS Proximity Based Infotainment System Advertisements onto the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 GUI of Network 601 via signal 102. Network 601, in exemplary example is the GUI for an Over-The-Air (OTA) broadcast signal AM, FM, HD or Radio Data System (RDS) 602 that is regularly broadcast over airways transmitted via a licensed station's transmitter. Other exemplary examples of a GUI display for Network 601 include Satellite or XM radio 603, a Short Wave or Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) 604, UHF or VHF Radio and Television 605 and GPS navigation map 101. Network 610 inputs a signal 611 to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 from a USB 613, a Bluetooth device 614, an audio input jack 615, or a microphone 616. The OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 will transmit an advertisement onto the GUI of any of the embodiments included in network 601. In one embodiment the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 receives signal 119 from the GWM 140 and processes the in-vehicle infotainment system advertisement recognition protocol included in network 620 including firmware 622 or software 624. Signal 141 is received in-vehicle from Antenna 150 and supplied by signal 151 sent from a network of data transmitters 160, including, but not limited to a Satellite 162, Wi-Fi 164 or Cell Tower 166. Cloud Server 170, which defines the advertisement multimedia file to be transmitted, sends signal 161 onto network 160 for routing to the vehicle Antenna 150.

[0049] Referring now to FIG. 7, a mockup of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 for a GPS display 700 is illustrated. The GPS display 710 is comprised of a GPS icon 720 in the upper most left-hand portion of the display and a GPS navigation map. In one embodiment to display GPS Proximity Based Advertisements, a non-visible radius 730, with radius center positioned on the address location of advertised location is to be recognized based on vehicle position as detailed in the GPS location as received from the Antenna 150. In this embodiment advertisements including an icon or logo 740, a hyperlink phone number 760 that when paired to the user's phone, via Bluetooth connection 614, user will dial the advertised number with one-touch of the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 GUI. Also, in this embodiment is an advertised hyperlink to web-page 770, that if vehicle is connected to internet via network 160, the link will pull-up the advertised content when user selects the hyperlink 770 from the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110. In yet another embodiment of this display, video advertisements 780 will be appear on the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 GUI. Video advertisements will be stored locally on the memory or streamed live to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 as processed from the GWM 140, if equipped, and as received from the Antenna 150 from any of the embodiments capable of transmitting a multimedia video file included in network 160.

[0050] Referring now to FIG. 8, a methodology that facilitates an OEM hard-wired In-Vehicle Infotainment Advertisement Recognition Protocol 800. The methodology 800 begins by an Advertisement Broadcast Continuous Transmission 802 emanating from the transition from any of the embodiments including Satellite 162, Wi-Fi 164 and Cell Tower 166. The methodology then transitions to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 Recognition Protocol 800 whereby the Vehicle GPS Coordinates are Recognized 804. The methodology then transitions to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 identifying the Geo-fenced perimeter nearby 806. Upon recognizing the geo-fenced perimeter nearby 806, the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 goes into a standby routine. Methodology transitions to identifying if the vehicle enters the GPS Geo-Fenced area 808. Once the GPS coordinates as reported by the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 have entered the Geo-Fenced area 808, the methodology transitions to allowing the Advert Transmission to begin 810. The methodology transitions to the Protocol Start: File Format Recognized 812, whereby a decision is made based on the processor recognizing the file format being transmitted. Methodology transitions to End Protocol: No Advertisement Displayed 814, if the file format is not recognized. If the file format is recognized, the methodology transitions to a subroutine whereby the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 opens up a compatible media player 816 based on the file extension transmitted. The methodology transitions to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 start displaying advert 818.

[0051] Referring now to FIG. 9, a mockup of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 GUI 900 is illustrated. In one embodiment an IPAWS visual alert in the form of an image with a released Silver Alert 910 is displayed. IPAWS visual alert is transmitted to the Antenna 150 by an alert disseminator which receives the IPAWS visual alert multimedia file from an alert aggregator, which receives the IPAWS visual alert multimedia file from an alerting authority. The IPAWS visual alert multimedia file, in one embodiment, includes descriptive details in the form of an image with picture and text embedded into the image file that includes details such as, but not limited to, missing date, age missing, age now, sex, race, hair, eyes, height, weight, city from, county, narrative details or any other pertinent information included in the Silver Alert 910.

[0052] Referring now to FIG. 10, a mockup of an in-vehicle infotainment system 110 GUI 1000 is illustrated. In one embodiment an IPAWS visual alert in the form of a live traffic video feed 1010 is displayed. IPAWS visual alert live traffic video feed 1010 is sent from an alert authority and distributed via an alert aggregator to an alert disseminator. Alert disseminator then transmits the IPAWS visual alert live traffic video feed 1010 to network 160, whereby network 160 transmits to the Antenna 150 via signal 151. The Antenna 150 then transmits the live multimedia data file to the GWM 140 via signal 141. The GWM 140 then transmits signal 119 to an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110. Evacuation routes and natural disaster areas can be broadcast to safely warn occupants of impending danger by transmitting live video feeds, via a multimedia data file, from public traffic cameras.

[0053] Referring now to FIG. 11, an illustration of an exemplary computing device 1100 that can be used in accordance with the systems and methodologies disclosed herein is illustrated. The computing device 1100 includes memory 1110 which executes stored instructions for implanting functionality described as being carried out by one or more components discussed above. Data received from the system bus 1120 is processed by at least one processor 1130 that executes instructions that are stored in memory 1110. Instructions for implementing functionality described as being carried out by one or more components discussed above or instructions for one or more of the methods described above that are carried out by either the software 1140 or firmware 1150. Software 1140 or firmware 1150 may additionally include any combination of programmed applications as detailed herein. The computing device 1100 additionally includes a data storage 1160 that is accessible by the processor 1130 through the system bus 1120. The data storage 1160 may include executable instructions. The computing device 1100 also includes an input interface 1180 that allows external devices to communicate with the computing device 1100. For instance, the input interface 1180 may be used to receive instructions from an external computer device, from a user, etc. The computing device 1100 also includes an output interface 1170 that interfaces the computing device 1100 with one or more external devices. For example, the computing device 1100 may display video or images, etc. by way of the output interface 1170.

[0054] It is contemplated that the external devices that communicate with the computing device 1100 via the input interface 1180 and the output interface 1170 can be included in an environment that provides substantially any type of user interface with which a user can interact. Examples of user interface types include graphical user interfaces, natural user interfaces, and so forth. For instance, a graphical user interface may accept input from a user employing input device(s) such as a keyboard, mouse, remote control, or the like and provide output on an output device such as a display. Further, a natural user interface may enable a user to interact with the computing device 1100 in a manner free from constraints imposed by input device such as keyboards, mice, remote controls, and the like. Rather, a natural user interface can rely on speech recognition, touch and stylus recognition, gesture recognition both on screen and adjacent in-vehicle Infotainment System 110 network 601 to the screen, air gestures, head and eye tracking, voice and speech, vision, touch, gestures, machine intelligence, and so forth.

[0055] Additionally, while illustrated as a single system, it is to be understood that the computing device 1100 may be a distributed system. Thus, for instance, several devices may be in communication by way of a network connection and may collectively perform tasks described as being performed by the computing device 1100.

[0056] Referring now to FIG. 12, a methodology 1200 that facilitates the transmission of a video or picture emanating from an IPAWS compliant CAP Origination Tool, directly onto the GUI of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110. The methodology begins at 1202, where an IPAWS compliant system transmits an IPAWS visual alert. The methodology then transitions to an IPAWS Visual Alert received by the Antenna 150. The methodology then transitions to an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 Validating the IPAWS Visual Alert 1206 data file. The methodology transitions to End executable action 1208, if the IPAWS visual alert can't be validated. If the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle Infotainment System 110 validates an IPAWS visual alert has been received, methodology will transition to IPAWS Visual Alert File Format Recognized 1210. If the IPAWS visual alert file format is not recognized, the methodology transitions to an Error: Do not display IPAWS Visual Alert file 1212. If the IPAWS Visual Alert file format is Recognized 1210, a subroutine whereby the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 opens up a compatible media player 1214, based on the multimedia file extension transmitted. The methodology then transitions to Start IPAWS Visual Alert 1216.

[0057] FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of an exemplary system 1300 that facilitates the transmission of an IPAWS visual alert 1301 in the form of an image, picture, video or hologram as received in a multimedia data file transmitted via signal 1302, for display onto an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110. Methodology starts with the creation of an IPAWS visual alert multimedia file created with a compliant Common Alert Protocol (CAP) Alert Origination Tool by Alerting Authorities network 1350, consisting of Local 1352, State 1353, Federal 1334, Territorial 1335 and Tribal 1336. Alerting Authorities 1350 transmits the IPAWS visual alert multimedia file via signal 1351, to an IPAWS Open platform for emergency network Alert Aggregator/Gateway 1340. Alert Aggregator/Gateway 1340 then transmits the IPAWS visual alert multimedia file via signal 1341 to Alert Disseminators IP distribution network 1330, consisting of an Emergency Alert System 1332, Wireless Emergency Alerts 1333, NOAA 1334, Internet Services 1335, State/Local Unique Alerting 1336 and Future Technologies 1337. Alert Disseminators IP distribution network 1330 then transmits the IPAWS visual alert multimedia file out via transmitters included within network 160 including Satellite 162, Wi-Fi 164 and Cell Tower 166.

[0058] Methodology continues to the vehicle following the IPAWS visual alert multimedia file being transmitted from signal 151 to the vehicle's Antenna(s) 150, which includes any embodiment of a singular or plurality of in-vehicle antenna(s) including GPS, Cellular, PCS, WI-FI or Satellite. Antenna 150 then transmits the IPAWS visual alert data multimedia file via signal 141 to the GWM 140. In-turn, the GWM 140 transmits the IPAWS visual alert data multimedia file via signal 119 to an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110. The OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 is equipped with network 1320, including Firmware 1322 or Software 1324 with the Infotainment System Picture or video Emergency Alert Display application. After the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 processes the IPAWS visual alert multimedia file, using any embodiment included with network 1320, signal 1302 outputs the IPAWS visual alert multimedia file to the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 GUI for display of the IPAWS visual alert 1301 in file formats, including, but not limited to an image, picture, hologram or video.

[0059] Referring now to FIG. 14, a mockup of an OEM in-vehicle infotainment system holographic GUI 1400 is illustrated. In one embodiment an IPAWS visual alert in the form of a 3D hologram is displayed. Image of an OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 holographic image, centered between the vehicle's gauge cluster 1410 is displayed. Included with the OEM hard-wired in-vehicle infotainment system 110 is a laser 1420 and spatial light modulator (SLM) 1430 used to display a holographic image. Spatial light modulator 1430 will display a 2D or 3D graphical image 1440 as received by signal 119 sent from an IPAWS visual alert. Along with the 2D or 3D image 1440, holographic text 1450 in conjunction or independent of the image can be displayed in hologram form.

[0060] While the methodologies are shown and described as being a series of acts that are performed in a sequence, it is to be understood and appreciated that the methodologies are not limited by the order of the sequence. For example, some acts can occur in a different order than what is described herein. In addition, an act can occur concurrently with another act. Further, in some instances, not all acts may be required to implement a methodology described herein.

[0061] Moreover, the acts described herein may be computer-executable instructions that can be implemented by one or more processors and/or stored on a computer-readable medium or media. The computer-executable instructions can include a routine, a sub-routine, programs, a thread of execution, and/or the like. Still further, results of acts of the methodologies can be stored in a computer-readable medium, displayed on a display device, and/or the like.

[0062] Plurality of in-vehicle communication networks pre-existing in vehicle including CAN bus networks designed with multiplex electrical wiring, allowing in-vehicle microcontrollers and modules to communicate between each other exist in a multitude of embodiments. Local Interconnect Network (LIN) operating on 1 Kbps to 20 Kbps. High Speed CAN (HSCAN) operating between 125 Kpbs and 500 Kbps. Low Speed CAN (MSCAN) operating between 40 Kbps and 125 Kbps. InfotainmentCAN (InfoCAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) operating from a transfer speed of both 40 Kbps to 125 Kbps or 125 Kbps to 500 Kbps, when paired to other in-vehicle microcontrollers or transfer speeds ranging from 1 Kbps to 11 Gbps on a cellular network or 11 Mbps to 7,000 Mbps operating on Wi-Fi, with speeds falling under Wi-Fi standards 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n or 802.11ac.

[0063] Various functions described herein can be implemented in hardware, software, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functions can be stored on or transmitted over as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media includes computer-readable storage media. A computer-readable storage media can be any available storage media that can be accessed by a computer. By way of example, and not limitation, such computer-readable storage media can comprise RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and that can be accessed by a computer. Disk and disc, as used herein, include compact disc (CD), laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc (DVD), floppy disk, and Blu-ray disc (BD), where disks usually reproduce data magnetically and discs usually reproduce data optically with lasers. Further, a propagated signal is not included within the scope of computer-readable storage media. Computer-readable media also includes communication media including any medium that facilitates transfer of a computer program from one place to another. A connection, for instance, can be a communication medium. For example, if the software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using a coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio and microwave are included in the definition of communication medium. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0064] Alternatively, or in addition, the functionally described herein can be performed, at least in part, by one or more hardware logic components. For example, and without limitation, illustrative types of hardware logic components that can be used include Field-programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Program-specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Program-specific Standard Products (ASSPs), System-on-a-chip systems (SOCs), Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs), etc.

[0065] What has been described above includes examples of one or more embodiments. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable modification and alteration of the above devices or methodologies for purposes of describing the aforementioned aspects, but one of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that many further modifications and permutations of various aspects are possible. Accordingly, the described aspects are intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term includes is used in either the details description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term comprising as comprising is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

[0066] Embodiments of Firmware and Software have been displayed separately in methodology for the purposes of detailing the individual functionality of each application disclosed here-in, comprising the applications; In-vehicle GPS Geo-Fencing Route Planning, GPS Proximity Based Advertising, Infotainment System Advertising and Infotainment System Picture or Video Emergency Alert Display. It is further understood that embodiments of the disclosed network 120, 620 and 1320 encompassing Firmware 122, 622 and 1322 and Software 124, 624 and 1324 may include functionality in-full or in-part of all disclosed applications.

[0067] Image or picture file formats can include raster graphics in a dot matrix data structure, raw image file, 2D vector graphics, 3D vector graphics, compound and stereo format. Raster graphics can include any file extensions, including, but not limited to ANI, ANIM, APNG, ART, BMP, BPG, BSAVE, CAL, CIN, CPC, CPT, DDS, DPX, ECW, EXR, FITS, FLIC, FLIF, FPX, GIF, HDRi, HEVC, ICER, ICNS, ICO/CUR, ICS, ILBM, JBIG, JBIG2, JNG, JPEG, JPEG 2000, JPEG-LS, JPEG XR, KRA, MNG, MIFF, NRRD, ORA, PAM, PBM/PGM/PPM/PNM, PCX, PGF, PlCtor, PNG, PSD/PSB, PSP, QTVR, RAS, RBE, JPEG-HDR, Logluv TIFF, SGI, TGA, TIFF, TIFF/EP, TIFF/IT, UFO/UFP, WBMP, WebP, XBM, XCF, XPM and WD. Raw image file formats can include, but not limited to CIFF or DNG file formats. 2D vector graphics can include file formats, but not limited to AI, CDR, CGM, DXF, EVA, EMF, Gerber, HVIF, IGES, PGML, SVG, VML, WMF, Xar. 2D Compound formats can include CDF, DjVu, EPS, PDF, PICT, PS, SWF and XAML. 3D Vector graphics include AMF, Asymptote, .blend, COLLADA, .dgn, .dwf, .dwg, .dxf, eDrawings, .flt, HSF, IGES, IPA, JT, .MA, .MB, .OBJ, OpenGEX, PRC, STEP, SKP, STL, U3D, VRML, XAML, XGL, XVL, xVRML, X3D, 0.3D, 3DF, 0.3DM, 0.3ds, 3DXML and X3D. 3D compounded formats include, but not limited to EPS, PDF, PostScript, PICT, SWF and XAML.

[0068] Video file formats include, but not limited to file extensions, .webm, .mkv, .flv, .flv, .vob, .ogv, .ogg, .drc, .gif, .gifv, .mng, .avi, .mov, .qt, .wmv, .yuv, .rm, .rmvb, .asf, .amv, .mp4, .m4p (with DRM), .m4v, .mpg, .mp2, .mpeg, .mpe, .mpv, .mpg, .mpeg, .m2v, .m4v, .svi, 0.3gp, 0.3g2, .mxf. roq, .nsv, .flv, .f4v, .f4p, .f4a, and .f4b.