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Sound output apparatus, sound output control method, vehicle, and locking and unlocking system

US10988109B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2020
Grant dateApr 27, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B2047/0095
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sound output apparatus and a sound output control method including a sound output controller placed in a vehicle having a door lockable and unlockable based on the result of communicated with mobile terminals are disclosed. The vehicle mounted with the sound output controller and a locking and unlocking system including the vehicle are also disclosed. The sound output controller outputs a sound that is different between when the door is unlocked by a specified mobile terminal and when the door is unlocked by other means.

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