Method and apparatus for releasing brake interlock function for vehicle audio/video display unit
First Claim
1. An apparatus for releasing a brake interlock function of a vehicle audio/video system, comprising:
- a display unit for the vehicle audio/video system for displaying images;
a display compartment for receiving the display unit therein; and
a release device attached to the display unit and the display compartment for producing a release signal when the display unit is installed in the display compartment;
wherein the brake interlock function disables the display unit when the display unit is mounted on a dashboard of the vehicle and when the vehicle is in motion; and
wherein the brake interlock function is released by the release signal when the display compartment having the display unit is mounted on a rear of a front or middle seat, thereby enabling the display unit.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for easily and safely releasing a brake interlock function of a vehicle audio/video system. The vehicle audio/video system is designed to enable both a driver and a passenger to watch a video with a display unit. For safety reasons, a brake interlock function is incorporated to disable the display unit when the vehicle is in motion. The brake interlock function is released if the display unit is installed for passengers in the rear seats. Various methods and apparatuses including a mechanical and an electrical switch are disclosed for releasing the brake interlock function for the display unit in the vehicle audio/video system.
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1. An apparatus for releasing a brake interlock function of a vehicle audio/video system, comprising:
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a display unit for the vehicle audio/video system for displaying images;
a display compartment for receiving the display unit therein; and
a release device attached to the display unit and the display compartment for producing a release signal when the display unit is installed in the display compartment;
wherein the brake interlock function disables the display unit when the display unit is mounted on a dashboard of the vehicle and when the vehicle is in motion; and
wherein the brake interlock function is released by the release signal when the display compartment having the display unit is mounted on a rear of a front or middle seat, thereby enabling the display unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for releasing a brake interlock function of a vehicle audio/video system, comprising:
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a display unit for the vehicle audio/video system for displaying images;
an interface unit for interfacing between the display unit and an audio/video source;
a display compartment for receiving the display unit therein;
a release device attached to the display unit and the display compartment for producing a release signal which is sent to the interface unit when the display unit is installed in the display compartment;
wherein the brake interlock function disables the display unit when the display unit is mounted on a dashboard of the vehicle and when the vehicle is in motion; and
wherein the brake interlock function is released by the interface unit in response to the release signal when the display compartment having the display unit is mounted on a rear of a front seat, thereby enabling the display unit.
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11. A method for releasing a brake interlock function of a vehicle audio/video system, comprising the following steps of:
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providing a display unit for the vehicle audio/video system for displaying images;
receiving the display unit in a display compartment;
producing a release signal by a release device attached to the display unit and the display compartment when the display unit is received in the display compartment; and
mounting the display compartment having the display unit on a rear of a front seat or middle seat of the vehicle;
wherein the brake interlock function disables the display unit when the display unit is mounted on a dashboard of the vehicle and when the vehicle is in motion; and
wherein the brake interlock function is released by the release signal when the display compartment having the display unit is mounted on the rear of the seat, thereby enabling the display unit. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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