Indash car stereo combined with speed detection device
First Claim
1. ). An Indash Car Stereo Combined With Speed Detection Device comprising;
- a police radar detector integrated into a typical indash car stereo for use in motor vehicles having an existing dashboard, radio antenna, and stereo speakers, consisting of;
a) a housing adapted for mounting said device into the dashboard of a motor vehicle;
b) an amplifier provided within said housing for amplifying audio signals;
c) means for generating audio signals electrically connected to said amplifier;
d) radar detector means for detecting the presence of police radar signals provided within said housing;
e) at least one vehicle stereo speaker electrically connected to said amplifier for producing audible sounds;
f) a speaker within said housing electrically connected to said amplifier for producing audible warning sounds;
g) interface logic alert means electrically connected to said radar detector means and said means for generating audio signals for providing at least one of a visual warning signal and audible warning signal when radar signals are detected; and
h) muting means for reducing the level of sound provided to said at least one speaker from said means for generating audio signals whenever said radar detector means detects the presence of police radar signals. Whereby said integrated stereo and police radar detector eliminates the need for a separate police radar detector and associated power cord;
eliminates the need to install and uninstall a separate, conspicuous radar detector before and after each trip;
eliminates the radar detector'"'"'s obviousness which reduces visual impairment while reducing the chance of theft;
provides for enhanced radar detection by utilizing the vehicle'"'"'s antenna, and providing for an auxiliary antenna that mounts to vehicle'"'"'s grille;
momentarily mutes the stereo when police radar is detected;
utilizes the vehicle'"'"'s stereo speakers to emit an audible alert when police radar is detected;
produces audible and visual alerts from said housing as desired;
provides for the ability to operate the radar detector and stereo independently, or in combination;
promotes safer travel by alerting drivers to road hazards (when roadside DOT warning systems are available); and
encourages safer travel by making drivers conscious of their speed.
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Abstract
The Indash Car Stereo Combined With Speed Detection Device is generally comprised of a conventional indash automobile stereo system that has police radar detection capabilities. When police radar is detected, the stereo'"'"'s volume is immediately muted. An audible alert is then outputted through the vehicle'"'"'s speaker system or a built-in speaker on the control panel, or a combination of both, depending on how the driver has it configured. A visual alert is also produced on the control panel, which displays the band of radar that was encountered, and its relative signal strength. The radar detector receives signals from the vehicle'"'"'s antenna and an auxiliary antenna. The auxiliary antenna is attached to the vehicle'"'"'s grille. This improves the signal reception ability. The present invention eliminates many drawbacks associated with conventional radar detector units, such as their obviousness which has tendency to attract thieves and vandals if left unattended; their inconsistent effectiveness caused by impeded reception ability when they are mounted improperly; their bulkiness; and potential to produce visual impairment and distraction.
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1. ). An Indash Car Stereo Combined With Speed Detection Device comprising;
- a police radar detector integrated into a typical indash car stereo for use in motor vehicles having an existing dashboard, radio antenna, and stereo speakers, consisting of;
a) a housing adapted for mounting said device into the dashboard of a motor vehicle;
b) an amplifier provided within said housing for amplifying audio signals;
c) means for generating audio signals electrically connected to said amplifier;
d) radar detector means for detecting the presence of police radar signals provided within said housing;
e) at least one vehicle stereo speaker electrically connected to said amplifier for producing audible sounds;
f) a speaker within said housing electrically connected to said amplifier for producing audible warning sounds;
g) interface logic alert means electrically connected to said radar detector means and said means for generating audio signals for providing at least one of a visual warning signal and audible warning signal when radar signals are detected; and
h) muting means for reducing the level of sound provided to said at least one speaker from said means for generating audio signals whenever said radar detector means detects the presence of police radar signals. Whereby said integrated stereo and police radar detector eliminates the need for a separate police radar detector and associated power cord;
eliminates the need to install and uninstall a separate, conspicuous radar detector before and after each trip;
eliminates the radar detector'"'"'s obviousness which reduces visual impairment while reducing the chance of theft;
provides for enhanced radar detection by utilizing the vehicle'"'"'s antenna, and providing for an auxiliary antenna that mounts to vehicle'"'"'s grille;
momentarily mutes the stereo when police radar is detected;
utilizes the vehicle'"'"'s stereo speakers to emit an audible alert when police radar is detected;
produces audible and visual alerts from said housing as desired;
provides for the ability to operate the radar detector and stereo independently, or in combination;
promotes safer travel by alerting drivers to road hazards (when roadside DOT warning systems are available); and
encourages safer travel by making drivers conscious of their speed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
- a police radar detector integrated into a typical indash car stereo for use in motor vehicles having an existing dashboard, radio antenna, and stereo speakers, consisting of;
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