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Steering wheel system with audio input

US8424904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 28, 2010
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 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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