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US6282464B1 Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Technique for effectively providing audio information in a vehicle

Assignee: TALKING QUICK TIPS Inc
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Filing: 1998-01-05
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Granted: 2001-08-28
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Expires: 2018-01-05
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Abstract

Abstract In a multimedia information and control system for use in an automobile, at least one interface is employed which enables a user to access information concerning the automobile and control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. The user may select one of a plurality of displayed options on a screen of such an interface. Through audio, video and/or text media, the user is provided with information concerning the selected option and the vehicle function corresponding thereto. Having been so informed, the user may activate the selected option to control the corresponding vehicle function.

Inventors

  • 👤 Michael L. Obradovich

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 12:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G17/00; B60G17/015; B60G17/0195; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/00642; B60H1/00735; B60H1/00764; B60H1/00771; B60H1/00985; B60K; B60K35/00; B60K35/10; B60K35/20; B60K35/21; B60K35/215; B60K35/22; B60K35/26; B60K35/28; B60K35/65; B60K35/654; B60Q; B60Q9/00; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/023; B60R16/0231; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; B60R25/042; B60R25/10; B60R25/102; B60R25/20; B60R25/2081; B60G2600/00; B60G2600/70; B60G2600/76; B60K2360/00; B60K2360/11; B60K2360/143; B60K2360/1438; B60K2360/148; B60K2360/16; B60K2360/161; B60K35/265; B60K35/29; B60R2325/00; B60R2325/20; B60R2325/205; B60R2325/30; B60R2325/304

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim 97 words
A system for providing messages of varying importance levels in a vehicle comprising: a plurality of audio output devices for providing the messages, the audio output devices being disposed in different areas in the vehicle; and a processor for assigning the audio output devices to a plurality of groups, each group including one or more of the audio output devices, each group of audio output devices corresponding to a respective one of the importance levels of the messages, a message being provided by a group of audio output devices corresponding to an importance level of the message.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 97 words
A system for providing messages of varying importance levels in a vehicle comprising: a plurality of audio output devices for providing the messages, the audio output devices being disposed in different areas in the vehicle; and a processor for assigning the audio output devices to a plurality of groups, each group including one or more of the audio output devices, each group of audio output devices corresponding to a respective one of the importance levels of the messages, a message being provided by a group of audio output devices corresponding to an importance level of the message.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 17 words
The system of claim 1 wherein each of the plurality of audio output devices includes a speaker.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 41 words
The system claim 1 wherein the group of audio output devices includes at least one audio output device disposed opposite a seat in the vehicle such that the message is provided toward a front part of a person occupying the seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 11 words
The system of claim 3 wherein the message requires immediate attention.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 46 words
The system of claim 3 wherein a second group of audio output devices includes at least a second audio output device disposed behind the seat in the vehicle, the message being more important than a second message provided using the at least second audio output device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 46 words
The system of claim 3 wherein a second group of audio output devices includes at least a second audio output device disposed on a door in the vehicle, the message being more important than a second message provided using the at least second audio output device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 12 words
The system of claim 6 wherein the second message include an advisory.
Claim 9
Independent Claim 103 words
A method for use in a system for providing messages of varying importance levels in a vehicle, the system including a plurality of audio output devices for providing the messages, the audio output devices being disposed in different areas in the vehicle, the method comprising: assigning the audio output devices to a plurality of groups, each group including one or more of the audio output devices, each group of audio output devices corresponding to a respective one of the importance levels of the messages; and providing a message using a group of audio output devices corresponding to an importance level of the message.
Claim 10
Independent Claim 103 words
A method for use in a system for providing messages of varying importance levels in a vehicle, the system including a plurality of audio output devices for providing the messages, the audio output devices being disposed in different areas in the vehicle, the method comprising: assigning the audio output devices to a plurality of groups, each group including one or more of the audio output devices, each group of audio output devices corresponding to a respective one of the importance levels of the messages; and providing a message using a group of audio output devices corresponding to an importance level of the message.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 42 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the group of audio output devices includes at least one audio output device disposed opposite a seat in the vehicle such that the message is provided toward a front part of a person occupying the seat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 11 words
The method of claim 9 wherein the message requires immediate attention.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 46 words
The method of claim 9 wherein a second group of audio output devices includes at least a second audio output device disposed on a door in the vehicle, the message being more important than a second message provided using the at least second audio output device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 12 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the second message includes an advisory.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 46 words
The method of claim 9 wherein a second group of audio output devices includes at least a second audio output device disposed behind the seat in the vehicle, the message being more important than a second message provided using the at least second audio output device.

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