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The present invention provides a system, apparatus, and method for a robust and configurable computer architecture which combines standard Amplitude Modulation (AM)/Frequency Modulation (FM) radio and Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CDROM) features with mobile computational capabilities. The present

The present invention provides a system, apparatus, and method for a robust and configurable computer architecture which combines standard Amplitude Modulation (AM)/Frequency Modulation (FM) radio and Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CDROM) features with mobile computational capabilities. The present invention further provides a unique bus network which allows for an efficient and durable Input/Output (I/O) management system. The I/O management system has configurable data bus and discrete line connections to allow for modular addition, expansion, or replacement of navigation, crash detection, and communication line replacement units (LRUs). Additional I/O device connections allow several modes of input into the computational system. The present invention is a single, self-contained enclosure which easily installs into most existing vehicles with minimum time and effort. Furthermore the present invention provides an accessible user interface for the computer system and possesses several theft protection features.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is being claimed in the present invention is:] [1.]1. An apparatus for computation and input/output management in a mobile environment comprising:a computer system with processing means, I/O processing means, input means, and output means, wherein the computer system performs operations respo

[ What is being claimed in the present invention is:] [1.]1. An apparatus for computation and input/output management in a mobile environment comprising:a computer system with processing means, I/O processing means, input means, and output means, wherein the computer system performs operations responsive to data from the input means and outputs data to the output means;one or more line replacement units, wherein each of the line replacement units performs a dedicated function in the mobile environment in cooperation with the processing means of the computer system;data bus means coupled to the I/O processing means of the computer system and said one or more line replacement units for transferring a combination of address, control, and data information;discrete line means coupled to the I/O processing means of the computer system and said one or more line replacement units for transferring discrete information; andthe I/O processing means is required to recognize a unique address in order to communicate with the one or more line replacement units, wherein said I/O processing means uses the data bus means in conjunction with the discrete line means to address said one or more line replacement units.