An in-vehicle device data communicates with Internet based data processing resources
for the purpose of transacting e-mail, e-commerce, and e-business. The in-vehicle
device and the Internet based data processing resources can effectuate a wide variety
of e-mail, e-commerce, and e-business including accessing auto part databases,
warranty, customer, and other remote databases. In addition, e-mail, e-commerce,
and e-business transactions can include vehicle security and vehicle service management,
data communicating Internet based radio, audio, MP3, MPEG, video, and other types
of data. Furthermore, e-mail, e-commerce, and e-business transactions can include
interactive advertising, promotional offers, coupons, and supporting other remote
data communications.
The in-vehicle device can also include functionality for remote monitoring of
vehicle performance, data communicating and accessing remote Internet based content
and data, and effectuating adjustments and control of vehicle operation. Remote
monitoring and control of vehicle operation can be by way of an Internet based
data processing resource and can include engine control system programming and
setting adjustment, vehicle monitoring, and transmission of vehicle telemetry and
metric data. Vehicle telemetry and metric data can include global positioning system
(GPS) data, vehicle operational data, engine performance data, and other vehicle data.
The in-vehicle device can also wirelessly data communicate with a communication
interface device (COM device) or an Internet appliance. Such COM devices or Internet
appliances can data communicate wirelessly with an in-vehicle device and simultaneously
data communicate in a wired or wireless mode of operation to Internet based data
processing resources, and to other data processing resources.