Vehicle system for managing external communication
US9172784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72463
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hands-free system for a vehicle is provided, where the hands-free system sends and receives communication from a personal electronic device. The hands-free system includes a vehicle control module that is in communication with at least one vehicle system for determining if the vehicle is in a condition to receive input regarding operation, a display, and a hands-free control module. The hands-free control module is in communication with the display and the vehicle control module. The hands-free control module is in communication with the personal electronic device for sending and receiving an external communication from the personal electronic device. The hands-free control module has a memory and a message delivery filter algorithm.
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