No one doubts the extent of information-gathering and communication features that will be built into the networked cars of the future.

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The patent points out that networked portable devices which employ infra-red or radio-frequency communication have limitations.

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Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting and mobile communication and information tools.

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