Automobile audio system
US7957540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S7/40
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention features a dual-mode audio system for an automobile which in one mode is configured for play while the doors to the automobile are closed, and in a second mode, is configured for play while a door, such as a tailgate, is opened. Additionally, the invention also features a battery monitor which monitors the operating condition of the battery and may estimate the energy capacity of the battery. The system may also take power conservation measures if the system determines that the engine is not running or the operating condition of the batter reaches a predetermined state. The invention also features a remote control integrated within a key fob for controlling the audio system. The invention features various orientations for mounting a pair of loudspeakers within an automobile which directly radiate sound out of a rear opening of the automobile.
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