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Adaptive remote verification of vehicular functions

US8164421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2008
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2031

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  • 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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