CUSTOMIZABLE EVENT DRIVEN CONTENT PLAYBACK SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A customizable audio system for a vehicle, comprising:
- a control unit configured to receive a first signal and to transmit a second signal based on said first signal, said second signal adapted to initiate a vehicle function;
a storage unit having at least one audio file associated with said vehicle function; and
a content playback hardware configured to play said at least one audio file based on a transmission of said second signal.
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Abstract
This invention describes a system that plays back content based on in-vehicle function triggers. The invention may be used for a variety of applications. In one example, the control unit ties to the remote keyless entry (RKE) system and uses the vehicle signal to the function as playback trigger for the content. In-vehicle subsystems such as warning and information signals or other systems with manual triggers like the RKE system may also be tied to the vehicle unit to trigger content playback. Content delivery scenarios provide secure and robust transmission from an original source to the vehicle unit. The vehicle unit stores the content in an on-board storage. Content loading and operation of the system is configured using a computer or handheld device.
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30 Claims
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1. A customizable audio system for a vehicle, comprising:
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a control unit configured to receive a first signal and to transmit a second signal based on said first signal, said second signal adapted to initiate a vehicle function;
a storage unit having at least one audio file associated with said vehicle function; and
a content playback hardware configured to play said at least one audio file based on a transmission of said second signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A customizable audio system for a vehicle, comprising:
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a control unit configured to generate a second signal based on receipt of a first signal;
an actuator for initiating a vehicle function in response to said second signal;
a storage unit for storing at least one audio file; and
a content playback hardware adapted to play said at least one audio file, wherein said control unit initiates play of said at least one audio file in response to said second signal. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A device for customizing an audio system for a vehicle, comprising:
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storage for storing at least one audio file;
an interface for associating each at least one audio file with a vehicle function;
a control unit for initiating said vehicle function; and
a content playback hardware adapted to play said at least one audio file in response to initiating said vehicle functions. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. An override for a customizable audio system, comprising:
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an actuator for initiating a vehicle function;
a storage unit for storing at least one audio file;
a content playback hardware adapted to play said at least one audio file in response to initiating said vehicle function; and
an override for generating a standard response in place of said at least one audio file. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for playing an audio file including the steps of:
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associating an audio file with a vehicle function; and
playing the audio file in response to a signal from the vehicle, the signal initiating the vehicle function. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30)
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Specification