Automotive horn audit system
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1. A vehicle horn use control system, comprising:
- (a) a detector connected with a vehicle horn, for detecting instances of horn use;
(b) a counter responsively connected with the detector for counting instances of horn use detected by the detector; and
(c) a memory connected with the counter for retaining a record of the count of horn use.
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Abstract
An automotive audit system maintains a record of usage of a vehicle horn and the record is made accessible for later audit of horn use. The record is maintained in a memory device which may be accessed and read by a law enforcement authority, fleet manager, or other authorized person(s) for the purpose of auditing vehicle horn use. The device comprises a detector for detecting instances of horn use, a counter for counting instances of horn use, and a memory connected with the counter for retaining a record.
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11 Claims
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1. A vehicle horn use control system, comprising:
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(a) a detector connected with a vehicle horn, for detecting instances of horn use;
(b) a counter responsively connected with the detector for counting instances of horn use detected by the detector; and
(c) a memory connected with the counter for retaining a record of the count of horn use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of controlling vehicle horn use, comprising:
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(a) detecting horn use in a vehicle;
(b) maintaining a record of horn use in a memory mounted in the vehicle;
(c) reading the memory to retrieve a count of horn uses; and
(d) assessing a penalty based upon the retrieved count of horn uses. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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