Multi-purpose automotive sound device
US10406976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2499/13
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a multi-purpose automotive sound device for alerting pedestrians. The vehicle includes front and rear wheels, side mirrors, a sound device, and a controller. The sound device operates in a first mode and a second mode to generate an audio signal. The sound device is disposed adjacent to the front wheel and one of the side mirrors. The controller activates the sound device in the first mode or the second mode based on a state of the vehicle.
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