Adaptive remote verification of vehicular functions
US8164421B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/00793
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for generating a confirmation signal indicating that a vehicle function has been activated. The apparatus comprises an annunciator for generating the confirmation signal. A processor is coupled to the annunciator and is configured to store an annunciation profile that characterizes the confirmation signal as a function of at least one condition, and command the annunciator to generate the confirmation signal in accordance with the profile.
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