Method for providing satellite radio service in a vehicle
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FORD MOTOR CO
- Publication Date
- 2008-01-09
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Abstract
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[0001] The invention relates to a method of providing satellite radio broadcasting services in a vehicle. Background technique
[0002] Once a consumer purchases a vehicle with satellite radio, the consumer can activate the satellite radio by tuning the satellite radio to the active channel for a period of time. The satellite radio service provider broadcasts the satellite radio activation signal at predetermined time intervals.
[0003] Once a consumer purchases a vehicle with satellite radio, the consumer can activate the satellite radio by notifying the radio service provider of the radio identification number when the satellite radio is turned on. The satellite radio service provider then broadcasts a satellite radio activation signal to it to activate the satellite radio.
[0004] Due to the time required to activate the satellite radio module, the above method may cause inconvenience to consumers. Furthermore, it may be difficult for consumers to ful...