nomadic vehicle input device; nomadic input device

input device that can be carried into, or in near proximity of, a vehicle and connected as desired
EXAMPLE: A smartphone connected to a vehicle (via USB or Bluetooth) to provide driver navigation on the vehicle's large screen display
NOTE 1 to entry: NDs are often more closely associated with a person than they are with the vehicle.
NOTE 2 to entry: Nomadic input devices do not require a maintenance operation to connect or disconnect.

Application Area: Vehicle/roadway warning and control systems