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Vehicular sound-processing system incorporating an interior mirror user-interaction site for a restricted-range wireless communication system
Assignee: Magna Donnelly Corp
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Filing: 2002-07-08
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Granted: 2005-06-14
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Expires: 2022-07-08
Abstract
Abstract The interior cabin of a vehicle is provided with a vehicular sound-processing system that comprises an interior rearview mirror assembly, the mirror assembly including a mirror housing and a reflective element. An accessory is located in the interior cabin. The interior rearview mirror assembly comprises a user-interaction site for a wireless communication system, the wireless communication system communicating with the accessory. The user-interaction site comprises at least one microphone for producing an audio output in response to detection of vocal input of a human speaker in the interior cabin with the vehicle cabin noise superimposed thereon. Preferably, the user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input. The restricted-range wireless communication system preferably comprises one of a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system and an infrared restricted-range wireless communication system. Signals indicative of the vocal input detected at the user-interaction site of the interior mirror assembly are wirelessly broadcast to the accessory located in the interior cabin of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Jonathan E. DeLine
- 👤 Niall R. Lynam
- 👤 Ralph A. Spooner
- 👤 Phillip A. March
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/12; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0217; B60R11/0247; G; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/341; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/08; G07F7/0873; G07F7/088; G07F7/0886; G07F7/10; G07F7/1008; H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/60; H04M1/6033; H04M1/6041; H04M1/6075; B60R11/0241; B60R2001/1284; B60R2011/0001; B60R2011/0003; B60R2011/0026; B60R2011/0033; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/01; G02B27/0101; G02B2027/0118; G02B2027/012; G02B6/00; H04M1/6083; H04M1/6091; H04M2250/00; H04M2250/02; H04M2250/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 521
Claim 1
Independent Claim
244 words
A vehicular sound-processing system suitable for use in a vehicle, said vehicular sound-processing system, comprising: an interior cabin of the vehicle; an interior rearview mirror assembly in said interior cabin of the vehicle, said mirror assembly comprising a mirror having including a reflective element, said mirror assembly adapted for attachment to one of a windshield portion and a header portion of said interior cabin or the vehicle; an accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; said interior rearview mirror assembly comprising a user-interaction site for a wireless communication system; said wireless communication system comprising a restricted-rage wireless communication system, said restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly communicating with said accessory; said accessory comprising at least one of a computer, a personal display accessory, a cellular phone, a pager, and an automatic tollbooth payment system; said user-interaction site comprising one chosen from a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones, said one chosen from a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones operable for producing an audio output in response to detection of vocal input of a human speaker in said interior cabin with vehicle cabin noise superimposed thereon; said user-interaction site further comprising at least one manually operated control input; said restricted-range wireless communication system comprising one of a radio-frequency restricted-range wireless communication system and an infrared restricted-range wireless communication system; and wherein signals indicative of said vocal input are wirelessly broadcast to said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
244 words
A vehicular sound-processing system suitable for use in a vehicle, said vehicular sound-processing system, comprising: an interior cabin of the vehicle; an interior rearview mirror assembly in said interior cabin of the vehicle, said mirror assembly comprising a mirror having including a reflective element, said mirror assembly adapted for attachment to one of a windshield portion and a header portion of said interior cabin or the vehicle; an accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; said interior rearview mirror assembly comprising a user-interaction site for a wireless communication system; said wireless communication system comprising a restricted-rage wireless communication system, said restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly communicating with said accessory; said accessory comprising at least one of a computer, a personal display accessory, a cellular phone, a pager, and an automatic tollbooth payment system; said user-interaction site comprising one chosen from a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones, said one chosen from a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones operable for producing an audio output in response to detection of vocal input of a human speaker in said interior cabin with vehicle cabin noise superimposed thereon; said user-interaction site further comprising at least one manually operated control input; said restricted-range wireless communication system comprising one of a radio-frequency restricted-range wireless communication system and an infrared restricted-range wireless communication system; and wherein signals indicative of said vocal input are wirelessly broadcast to said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a transmitter that transmits signals to a receiver external to the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 2 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system of the vehicle comprises a receiver that receives signals from a transmitter external to the vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 3 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly includes an indicator operable to indicate at least one of clarity, level and volume.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said one of a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , said processing including at least one chosen from echo cancellation, beam forming, active noise cancellation, adaptive noise cancellation, digital filtering, closed loop noise cancellation, syllabic rate filtering, and destructive interference.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said digital sound processor comprises a microcomputer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein at least one of said one of a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said one of a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said one of a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones is included in said mirror housing and said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said one of a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones is accommodated to the rear of said reflective element in said mirror housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 6 , wherein said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said one of a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones provides an audio input to a vehicular telematics system.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 14 , wherein said vehicular telematics system comprises an emergency communication system.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 4 , wherein said indicator provides a secondary signal.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 16 , wherein said secondary signal comprises a security alarm status.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said one of a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones comprise a single-clement microphone.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 18 , wherein said mirror housing includes said single-element microphone.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 19 , wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 19 , wherein said single-element microphone comprises a pressure-gradient microphone.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 19 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 19 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 20 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 20 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
72 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 19 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said single-element microphone and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
72 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 19 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said single-element microphone and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
70 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 19 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said single-element microphone and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
70 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 20 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said single-element microphone and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
70 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 20 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said single-element microphone and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
70 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 20 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said single-element microphone and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 19 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 32 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 20 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 34 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 36 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 5 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 19 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 19 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 19 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 20 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 20 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 20 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation-mode.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly includes an indicator operable to indicate at least one of clarity, level and volume and wherein said indicator comprises a light-emitting diode.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said one of a single-element microphone and a plurality of microphones comprise a plurality of microphones.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said mirror housing includes said plurality of microphones.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
72 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
72 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
73 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
72 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
70 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
72 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
72 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
73 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
72 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 83 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 85 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 87 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
72 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
72 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
73 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
72 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 107
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 59 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output of said plurality of microphones and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 108
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 3 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly includes at least one of said transmitter and said receiver.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 57 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprises first and second microphones, said first microphone having a first zone of principal sensitivity, said second microphone having a second zone of principal sensitivity directed in a direction that is different from that of said first zone of principal sensitivity, said second zone of principal sensitivity being directed generally toward at least the driver of the vehicle.
Claim 110
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 108 , wherein said first zone of principal sensitivity is generally directed in a direction of a windshield of the vehicle.
Claim 111
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said plurality of microphones is provided in a unitary module.
Claim 112
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprises at least four microphones.
Claim 113
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 58 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprise at least a first microphone and a second microphone, said audio output of said first microphone being individually processed by said digital sound processor and said audio output of said second microphone being individually processed by said digital sound processor.
Claim 114
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly comprises at least one of an antenna, a garage door opener, a speaker, a connection to an exterior electrochromic mirror element, a compass, a seat occupancy detector, a trip computer, a light, a storage space, a video device, a headlamp controller, and an information display.
Claim 115
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 101 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly comprises a light.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 113 , wherein said light comprises a reading light.
Claim 117
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 114 , wherein said light comprises at least one of an instrument panel illumination light and a console illumination light.
Claim 118
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 114 , wherein said light comprises an incandescent light source.
Claim 119
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 114 , wherein said light comprises a non-incandescent light source.
Claim 120
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 118 , wherein said non-incandescent light source comprises a light emitting diode.
Claim 121
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 32 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system has a range of about 30 feet.
Claim 122
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 32 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system transmits at an about 2.45 gigahertz band.
Claim 123
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 32 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 124
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system has a range of about 30 feet.
Claim 125
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system transmits at an about 2.45 gigahertz band.
Claim 126
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 127
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 1 , wherein said reflective element comprises an electrochromic reflective element.
Claim 128
Dependent Claim
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A vehicular sound-processing system suitable for use in a vehicle, said vehicular sound-processing system comprising: an interior cabin of the vehicle; an interior rearview mirror assembly, said mirror assembly comprising a mirror housing including a reflective element, said mirror assembly adapted for attachment to a portion of said interior cabin of the vehicle; an accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; said interior rearview mirror assembly providing a user-interaction site for a wireless communication system; said wireless communication system comprising a restricted-range wireless communication system, said restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly communicating with said accessory; said user-interaction site comprising at least one microphone operable for producing an audio output in response to detection of vocal input of a human speaker in said interior cabin with vehicle cabin noise superimposed thereon; wherein signals indicative of said vocal input are wirelessly broadcast to said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system; and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system at least one of a) has a wireless transmission range of about 30 feet, b) wirelessly transmits at an about 2.45 gigahertz band, and c) wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 129
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A vehicular sound-processing system suitable for use in a vehicle, said vehicular sound-processing system comprising: an interior cabin of the vehicle; an interior rearview mirror assembly, said mirror assembly comprising a mirror housing including a reflective element, said mirror assembly adapted for attachment to a portion of said interior cabin of the vehicle; an accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; said interior rearview mirror assembly providing a user-interaction site for a wireless communication system; said wireless communication system comprising a restricted-range wireless communication system, said restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly communicating with said accessory; said user-interaction site comprising at least one microphone operable for producing an audio output in response to detection of vocal input of a human speaker in said interior cabin with vehicle cabin noise superimposed thereon; wherein signals indicative of said vocal input are wirelessly broadcast to said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system; and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system at least one of a) has a wireless transmission range of about 30 feet, b) wirelessly transmits at an about 2.45 gigahertz band, and c) wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 130
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a transmitter that transmits signals to a receiver external to the vehicle.
Claim 131
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 128 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system of the vehicle comprises a receiver that receives signals from a transmitter external to the vehicle.
Claim 132
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 129 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly includes an indicator operable to indicate at least one of clarity, level and volume.
Claim 133
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise.
Claim 134
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said portion of said interior cabin comprises a windshield portion.
Claim 135
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 131 , wherein said digital sound processor comprises a microcomputer.
Claim 136
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 131 , wherein at least one of said at least one microphone and said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 137
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said at least one microphone is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 138
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 131 , wherein said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 139
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 131 , wherein said at least one microphone is included in said mirror housing and said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 140
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein at least a portion of said at least one microphone is accommodated to the rear of said reflective element in said mirror housing.
Claim 141
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 138 , wherein said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 142
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said at least one microphone provides an input to a vehicular telematics system.
Claim 143
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 140 , wherein said vehicular telematics system comprises an emergency communication system.
Claim 144
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 130 , wherein said indicator provides a secondary signal.
Claim 145
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 142 , wherein said secondary signal comprises a security alarm status.
Claim 146
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said at least one microphone comprises a single-element microphone.
Claim 147
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 144 , wherein said mirror housing includes said single-element microphone.
Claim 148
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 145 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input, and wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 149
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 145 , wherein said single-element microphone comprises a pressure-gradient microphone.
Claim 150
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 145 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 151
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 145 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 152
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 146 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 153
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 146 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 154
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 145 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 155
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 145 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 156
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 145 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 157
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 146 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 158
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 146 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 159
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 146 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 160
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 145 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 161
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 162
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 128 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 163
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 129 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 164
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 130 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 165
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 131 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 166
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 167
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 168
Dependent Claim
42 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 169
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 170
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 171
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 172
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 173
Dependent Claim
56 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 174
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 175
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19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 176
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 177
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 178
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 145 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 179
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 145 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 180
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 145 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 181
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 146 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 182
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 146 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 183
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 146 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 184
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly includes an indicator operable to indicate at least one of clarity, level and volume and wherein said indicator comprises a light-emitting diode.
Claim 185
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said at least one microphone comprises a plurality of microphones.
Claim 186
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said mirror housing includes said plurality of microphones.
Claim 187
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input, and wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 188
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input, and wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 189
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 190
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 191
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 192
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 193
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 194
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 195
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 196
Dependent Claim
56 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 197
Dependent Claim
56 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 198
Dependent Claim
57 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 199
Dependent Claim
56 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 200
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 201
Dependent Claim
42 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 202
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 203
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 204
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 205
Dependent Claim
56 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 206
Dependent Claim
56 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 207
Dependent Claim
57 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 208
Dependent Claim
56 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 209
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 210
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 211
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22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said portion of said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a header portion.
Claim 212
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 213
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 208 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 214
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 215
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 216
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 217
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 218
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 219
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 220
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 221
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 222
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 223
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 224
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 225
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 226
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 227
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 228
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 229
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 230
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 231
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 185 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 232
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 186 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 233
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 129 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly includes at least one of said transmitter and said receiver.
Claim 234
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 183 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprises first and second microphones, said first microphone having a first zone of principal sensitivity, said second microphone having a second zone of principal sensitivity directed in a direction that is different from that of said first zone of principal sensitivity, said second zone of principal sensitivity being directed generally toward at least the driver of the vehicle.
Claim 235
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 232 , wherein said first zone of principal sensitivity is generally directed in a direction of a windshield of the vehicle.
Claim 236
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said plurality of microphones is provided in a unitary module.
Claim 237
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprises at least four microphones.
Claim 238
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 184 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprise at least a first microphone and a second microphone, said audio output of said first microphone being individually processed by said digital sound processor and said audio output of said second microphone being individually processed by said digital sound processor.
Claim 239
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly comprises at least one of an antenna, a garage door opener, a speaker, a connection to an exterior electrochromic mirror element, a compass, a scat occupancy detector, a trip computer, a light, a storage space, a video device, a headlamp controller, and an information display.
Claim 240
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly comprises a light.
Claim 241
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 238 , wherein said light comprises a reading light.
Claim 242
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 238 , wherein said light comprises at least one of an instrument panel illumination light and a console illumination light.
Claim 243
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 238 , wherein said light comprises an incandescent light source.
Claim 244
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 238 , wherein said light comprises a non-incandescent light source.
Claim 245
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 242 , wherein said non-incandescent light source comprises a light emitting diode.
Claim 246
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system has a range of about 30 feet.
Claim 247
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system transmits at an about 2.45 gigahertz band.
Claim 248
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 249
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system has a range of about 30 feet and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 250
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system has a range of about 30 feet and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system transmits at an about 2.45 gigahertz band.
Claim 251
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said reflective element comprises an electrochromic reflective element.
Claim 252
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said accessory comprises at least one of a computer, a personal display accessory, a cellular phone, a pager and an automatic tollbooth payment system.
Claim 253
Dependent Claim
38 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 131 , wherein said processing includes at least one of echo cancellation, beam forming, active noise cancellation, adaptive noise cancellation, digital filtering, closed loop noise cancellation, syllabic rate filtering, and destructive interference.
Claim 254
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 127 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 255
Dependent Claim
192 words
A vehicular sound-processing system suitable for use in a vehicle, said vehicular sound-processing system comprising: an interior cabin of the vehicle; an interior rearview mirror assembly, said mirror assembly comprising a mirror housing including a reflective element, said mirror assembly adapted for attachment to a portion of said interior cabin of the vehicle; an accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; said interior rearview mirror assembly providing a user-interaction site for a wireless communication system; said wireless communication system comprising a restricted-range wireless communication system, said restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly communicating with said accessory; said user-interaction site comprising at least one microphone operable for producing an audio output in response to detection of vocal input of a human speaker in said interior cabin with vehicle cabin noise superimposed thereon; wherein signals indicative of said vocal input are wirelessly broadcast to said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system; and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in at least one of a voice recognition mode, a voice verification mode and a voice activation mode.
Claim 256
Dependent Claim
192 words
A vehicular sound-processing system suitable for use in a vehicle, said vehicular sound-processing system comprising: an interior cabin of the vehicle; an interior rearview mirror assembly, said mirror assembly comprising a mirror housing including a reflective element, said mirror assembly adapted for attachment to a portion of said interior cabin of the vehicle; an accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; said interior rearview mirror assembly providing a user-interaction site for a wireless communication system; said wireless communication system comprising a restricted-range wireless communication system, said restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly communicating with said accessory; said user-interaction site comprising at least one microphone operable for producing an audio output in response to detection of vocal input of a human speaker in said interior cabin with vehicle cabin noise superimposed thereon; wherein signals indicative of said vocal input are wirelessly broadcast to said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system; and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in at least one of a voice recognition mode, a voice verification mode and a voice activation mode.
Claim 257
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a transmitter that transmits signals to a receiver external to the vehicle.
Claim 258
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 254 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system of the vehicle comprises a receiver that receives signals from a transmitter external to the vehicle.
Claim 259
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 255 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly includes an indicator operable to indicate at least one of clarity, level and volume.
Claim 260
Dependent Claim
53 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise.
Claim 261
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said portion of said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a windshield portion.
Claim 262
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 257 , wherein said digital sound processor comprises a microcomputer.
Claim 263
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 257 , wherein at least one of said at least one microphone and said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 264
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said at least one microphone is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 265
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 257 , wherein said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 266
Dependent Claim
31 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 257 , wherein said at least one microphone is included in said mirror housing and said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 267
Dependent Claim
32 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein at least a portion of said at least one microphone is accommodated to the rear of said reflective element in said mirror housing.
Claim 268
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 260 , wherein said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 269
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said at least one microphone provides an input to a vehicular telematics system.
Claim 270
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 266 , wherein said vehicular telematics system comprises an emergency communication system.
Claim 271
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 256 , wherein said indicator provides a secondary signal.
Claim 272
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 268 , wherein said secondary signal comprises a security alarm status.
Claim 273
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said at least one microphone comprises a single-element microphone.
Claim 274
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 270 , wherein said mirror housing includes said single-element microphone.
Claim 275
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 271 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input, arid wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 276
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 271 , wherein said single-element microphone comprises a pressure-gradient microphone.
Claim 277
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 271 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 278
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 271 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 279
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 272 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 280
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 272 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 281
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 271 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 282
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 271 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 283
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 271 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 284
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 272 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 285
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 272 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 286
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 272 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 287
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 271 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 288
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 289
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 254 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 290
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 255 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 291
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 256 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 292
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 257 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 293
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 294
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 295
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 296
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 297
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 298
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 299
Dependent Claim
67 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 300
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 301
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 302
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said digital sound processor operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 303
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 304
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 305
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 271 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 306
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 271 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 307
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 271 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 308
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 272 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 309
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 272 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 310
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 272 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 311
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly includes an indicator operable to indicate at least one of clarity, level and volume and wherein said indicator comprises a light-emitting diode.
Claim 312
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said at least one microphone comprises a plurality of microphones.
Claim 313
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said mirror housing includes said plurality of microphones.
Claim 314
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input, and wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 315
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input, and wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 316
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 317
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 318
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 319
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 320
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 321
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 322
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 323
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 324
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 325
Dependent Claim
67 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 326
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 327
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 328
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 329
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 330
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 331
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 332
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 333
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 334
Dependent Claim
67 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 335
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 336
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 337
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 338
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said portion of said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a header portion.
Claim 339
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 340
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 334 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 341
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 342
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 343
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 344
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 345
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 346
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 347
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 348
Dependent Claim
67 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 349
Dependent Claim
66 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 350
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 351
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 352
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 353
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 354
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 355
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 356
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 357
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 358
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 359
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 311 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 360
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 255 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly includes at least one of said transmitter and said receiver.
Claim 361
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 309 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprises first and second microphones, said first microphone having a first zone of principal sensitivity, said second microphone having a second zone of principal sensitivity directed in a direction that is different from that of said first zone of principal sensitivity, said second zone of principal sensitivity being directed generally toward at least the driver of the vehicle.
Claim 362
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 358 , wherein said first zone of principal sensitivity is generally directed in a direction of a windshield of the vehicle.
Claim 363
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said plurality of microphones is provided in a unitary module.
Claim 364
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprises at least four microphones.
Claim 365
Dependent Claim
54 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 310 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprise at least a first microphone and a second microphone, said audio output of said first microphone being individually processed by said digital sound processor and said audio output of said second microphone being individually processed by said digital sound processor.
Claim 366
Dependent Claim
59 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly comprises at least one of an antenna, a garage door opener, a speaker, a connection to an exterior electrochromic mirror element, a compass, a seat occupancy detector, a trip computer, a light, a storage space, a video device, a headlamp controller, and an information display.
Claim 367
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly comprises a light.
Claim 368
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 364 , wherein said light comprises a reading light.
Claim 369
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 364 , wherein said light comprises at least one of an instrument panel illumination light and a console illumination light.
Claim 370
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 364 , wherein said light comprises an incandescent light source.
Claim 371
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 364 , wherein said light comprises a non-incandescent light source.
Claim 372
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 368 , wherein said non-incandescent light source comprises a light emitting diode.
Claim 373
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 353 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system has a range of about 30 feet.
Claim 374
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 353 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system transmits at an about 2.45 gigahertz band.
Claim 375
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 353 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 376
Dependent Claim
46 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 353 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system has a range of about 30 feet and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 377
Dependent Claim
62 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 353 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system has a range of about 30 feet and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system transmits at an about 2.45 gigahertz band.
Claim 378
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said reflective element comprises an electrochromic reflective element.
Claim 379
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said accessory comprises at least one of a computer, a personal display accessory, a cellular phone, a pager and an automatic tollbooth payment system.
Claim 380
Dependent Claim
84 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said processing includes at least one of echo cancellation, beam forming, active noise cancellation, adaptive noise cancellation, digital filtering, closed loop noise cancellation, syllabic rate filtering, and destructive interference.
Claim 381
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 382
Dependent Claim
44 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system at least one of a) has a range of about 30 feet and b) wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 383
Dependent Claim
67 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said digital signal processor executes at least one million instructions per second.
Claim 384
Dependent Claim
67 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said digital signal processor executes at least five million instructions per second.
Claim 385
Dependent Claim
67 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said digital signal processor executes at least ten million instructions per second.
Claim 386
Dependent Claim
74 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said digital signal processor comprises at least one of memory, an input port, an output port and a timer.
Claim 387
Dependent Claim
67 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 253 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system comprises a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output, said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise and wherein said vehicular sound-processing system of the vehicle comprises an emergency communication system.
Claim 388
Dependent Claim
243 words
A vehicular sound-processing system suitable for use in a vehicle, said vehicular sound-processing system comprising: an interior cabin of the vehicle; an interior rearview mirror assembly, said mirror assembly comprising a mirror housing including a reflective element, said mirror assembly adapted for attachment to a portion of said interior cabin of the vehicle; an accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; said interior rearview mirror assembly providing a user-interaction site for a wireless communication system; said wireless communication system comprising a restricted-range wireless communication system, said restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly communicating with said accessory; said user-interaction site comprising at least one microphone operable for producing an audio output in response to detection of vocal input of a human speaker in said interior cabin with vehicle cabin noise superimposed thereon; wherein signals indicative of said vocal input are wirelessly broadcast to said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system; said vehicular sound-processing system comprising a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output; said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise; and wherein said processing includes at least one chosen from echo cancellation, beam forming, active noise cancellation, adaptive noise cancellation, digital filtering, closed loop noise cancellation, syllabic rate filtering, and destructive interference.
Claim 389
Dependent Claim
243 words
A vehicular sound-processing system suitable for use in a vehicle, said vehicular sound-processing system comprising: an interior cabin of the vehicle; an interior rearview mirror assembly, said mirror assembly comprising a mirror housing including a reflective element, said mirror assembly adapted for attachment to a portion of said interior cabin of the vehicle; an accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; said interior rearview mirror assembly providing a user-interaction site for a wireless communication system; said wireless communication system comprising a restricted-range wireless communication system, said restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly communicating with said accessory; said user-interaction site comprising at least one microphone operable for producing an audio output in response to detection of vocal input of a human speaker in said interior cabin with vehicle cabin noise superimposed thereon; wherein signals indicative of said vocal input are wirelessly broadcast to said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle; wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system; said vehicular sound-processing system comprising a digital sound processor, said digital sound processor receiving a signal indicative of said audio output; said digital sound processor processing said signal indicative of said audio output and providing an output vocal signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise; and wherein said processing includes at least one chosen from echo cancellation, beam forming, active noise cancellation, adaptive noise cancellation, digital filtering, closed loop noise cancellation, syllabic rate filtering, and destructive interference.
Claim 390
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , said vehicular sound-processing system comprising a transmitter that transmits signals to a receiver external to the vehicle.
Claim 391
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 386 , said vehicular sound-processing system comprising a receiver that receives signals from a transmitter external to the vehicle.
Claim 392
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 387 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly including an indicator operable to indicate at least one of clarity and volume.
Claim 393
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 387 , wherein said indicator indicates the level of the signals as received by said receiver.
Claim 394
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said portion of said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a windshield portion.
Claim 395
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said digital sound processor comprises a microcomputer.
Claim 396
Dependent Claim
29 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein at least one of said at least one microphone and said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 397
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said at least one microphone is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 398
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 399
Dependent Claim
31 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said at least one microphone is included in said mirror housing and said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 400
Dependent Claim
32 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein at least a portion of said at least one microphone is accommodated to the rear of said reflective element in said mirror housing.
Claim 401
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 396 , wherein said digital sound processor is included in said mirror housing.
Claim 402
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said at least one microphone provides an audio input to a vehicular telematics system.
Claim 403
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 398 , wherein said vehicular telematics system comprises an emergency communication system.
Claim 404
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 387 , wherein said indicator provides a secondary signal.
Claim 405
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 400 , wherein said secondary signal comprises a security alarm status.
Claim 406
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said at least one microphone comprises a single-element microphone.
Claim 407
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 402 , wherein said mirror housing includes said single-element microphone.
Claim 408
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 403 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input, and wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 409
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 403 , wherein said single-element microphone comprises a pressure-gradient microphone.
Claim 410
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 403 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 411
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 403 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 412
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 404 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 413
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 404 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 414
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 403 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 415
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 403 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 416
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 403 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 417
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 404 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 418
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 404 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 419
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 404 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 420
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 403 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 421
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 422
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 386 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 423
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 387 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 424
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 388 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication, system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 425
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 389 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 426
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 427
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 428
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 429
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 430
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 431
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 432
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 433
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 434
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 435
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 436
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 437
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 438
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 403 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 439
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 403 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 440
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 403 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 441
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 404 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 442
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 404 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 443
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 404 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 444
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly includes an indicator operable to indicate at least one of clarity, level and volume and wherein said indicator comprises a light-emitting diode.
Claim 445
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said at least one microphone comprises a plurality of microphones.
Claim 446
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said mirror housing includes said plurality of microphones.
Claim 447
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input, and wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 448
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input, and wherein said mirror housing includes said at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 449
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 450
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 451
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone.
Claim 452
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said accessory located in said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a cellular phone and wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said accessory.
Claim 453
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 454
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 455
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 456
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 457
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 458
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 459
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 460
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 461
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 462
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 463
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 464
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 465
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 466
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 467
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 468
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 469
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 470
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 471
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 472
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 467 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 473
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 466 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 474
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system comprises a BLUETOOTH radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system.
Claim 475
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises echo cancellation.
Claim 476
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises digital filtering.
Claim 477
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly includes said digital sound processor.
Claim 478
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises beam forming.
Claim 479
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises active noise cancellation.
Claim 480
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises adaptive noise cancellation.
Claim 481
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises closed loop noise cancellation.
Claim 482
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises syllabic rate filtering.
Claim 483
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said processing by said digital sound processor comprises destructive interference.
Claim 484
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 485
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 486
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 487
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 488
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 489
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 490
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice recognition mode.
Claim 491
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice verification mode.
Claim 492
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 443 , wherein said vehicular sound-processing system operates in a voice activation mode.
Claim 493
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 387 , wherein said rearview mirror assembly includes at least one of said transmitter and said receiver.
Claim 494
Dependent Claim
71 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 441 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprises first and second microphones, said first microphone having a first zone of principal sensitivity, said second microphone having a second zone of principal sensitivity directed in a direction that is different from that of said first zone of principal sensitivity, said second zone of principal sensitivity being directed generally toward at least the driver of the vehicle.
Claim 495
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 490 , wherein said first zone of principal sensitivity is generally directed in a direction of a windshield of the vehicle.
Claim 496
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said plurality of microphones is provided in a unitary module.
Claim 497
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprises at least four microphones.
Claim 498
Dependent Claim
54 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 442 , wherein said plurality of microphones comprise at least a first microphone and a second microphone, said audio output of said first microphone being individually processed by said digital sound processor and said audio output of said second microphone being individually processed by said digital sound processor.
Claim 499
Dependent Claim
59 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly comprises at least one of an antenna, a garage door opener, a speaker, a connection to an exterior electrochromic mirror element, a compass, a seat occupancy detector, a trip computer, a light, a storage space, a video device, a headlamp controller, and an information display.
Claim 500
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said interior rearview mirror assembly comprises a light.
Claim 501
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 496 , wherein said light comprises a reading light.
Claim 502
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 496 , wherein said light comprises at least one of an instrument panel illumination light and a console illumination light.
Claim 503
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 496 , wherein said light comprises an incandescent light source.
Claim 504
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 496 , wherein said light comprises a non-incandescent light source.
Claim 505
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 500 , wherein said non-incandescent light source comprises a light emitting diode.
Claim 506
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system has a range of about 30 feet.
Claim 507
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system transmits at an about 2.45 gigahertz band.
Claim 508
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 509
Dependent Claim
46 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system has a range of about 30 feet and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 510
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system has a range of about 30 feet and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second and wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system transmits at an about 2.45 gigahertz band.
Claim 511
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said reflective element comprises an electrochromic reflective element.
Claim 512
Dependent Claim
33 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said accessory comprises at least one of a computer, a personal display accessory, a cellular phone, a pager and an automatic tollbooth payment system.
Claim 513
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 386 , wherein said audio system of the vehicle comprises an emergency communication system.
Claim 514
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input.
Claim 515
Dependent Claim
44 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system at least one of a) has a range of about 30 feet and b) wirelessly transmits data at a rate of at least about 720 kilobits per second.
Claim 516
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said digital signal processor executes at least one million instructions per second.
Claim 517
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said digital signal processor executes at least five million instructions per second.
Claim 518
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said digital signal processor executes at least 10 million instructions per second.
Claim 519
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said digital signal processor executes at least five million instructions per second.
Claim 520
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said digital signal processor comprises at least one of memory, an input port, on output port and a timer.
Claim 521
Dependent Claim
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The vehicular sound-processing system of claim 385 , wherein said portion of said interior cabin of the vehicle comprises a header portion.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2008-06-13 | 2008-12-13 | 2009-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2012-06-13 | 2012-12-13 | 2013-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2016-06-13 | 2016-12-13 | 2017-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |