| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing a dashboard computer system for a vehicle. Systems and methods are provided for installing a computer system in a vehicle dashboard. The dashboard or dashtop computer system includes components designed for installation of the system into the vehicle dashboard, such as a wiring harness for connection to the vehicle battery and/or audio speakers. Additionally, in certain embodiments, the dashtop computer system is configured for efficient and intuitive operation, such as by providing gesture-based commands to the computer system, and/or enabling the computer system to be disconnected from the vehicle battery and connected to an external device, such as a laptop computer, for software updates or data transfer. In an embodiment, the dashtop computer system utilizes a tablet computer, including a thin design, a touchscreen, and an internal battery. |
| 主权项 |
1. A kit for retrofitting a stereo system in a vehicle having an audio speaker and a power source, comprising:
a computer having a touch screen, an internal battery, a power button, an audio output, and a power input; a wiring harness configured to connect the audio output from the computer to the audio speaker of the vehicle, and configured to connect the power input of the computer to the power source; a faceplate dimensioned to retain the computer to the vehicle, and comprising an opening for access to the power button of the computer through the faceplate; wherein the wiring harness comprises an interruption along the wiring harness to disconnect the computer from the power source, and wherein the computer is configured to perform a function upon recognition of a gesture on the touch screen, and wherein the function comprises at least one of advance an audio track, play an audio track, pause an audio track, adjust a volume, open an application, close an application, toggle between open applications, adjust a connectivity setting, adjust screen brightness, transmit a wireless signal, shut down the computer, restart the computer, and initiate a voice command. |
