Steering wheel system with audio input
US8424904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/21543
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel system for a vehicle includes a steering wheel and an airbag module located within the hub portion of the steering wheel. The airbag module includes an airbag and a cover for the airbag. The steering wheel system also includes at least one microphone configured to receive audio input from a vehicle driver in which the at least one microphone is located on the cover of the airbag module.
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