A multistage information purchasing system comprises a vehicle onboard computer
configured to arrange for the purchase of information through a wireless communications
network. The vendor from whom the information has been purchased indicates a proximate
docking station from which the purchased information is available and the vehicle
is directed to that docking station. At the docking station, the consumer downloads
the purchased information to the onboard computer for later manipulation or use.
Alternatively, the consumer may abort the transaction if it is inconvenient to
travel to the docking station.
