METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING THE VOLUME OF INFOTAINMENT UNITS OF VEHICLES
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1. A method for controlling a volume of an infotainment unit of a vehicle having an engine having a stop/start capability during operation of the vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
- obtaining information pertaining to a condition of the engine; and
controlling the volume based at least in part upon the condition.
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Abstract
A method for controlling a volume of an infotainment unit of a vehicle having an engine having a stop/start capability during operation of the vehicle includes the steps of obtaining information pertaining to a condition of the engine, and controlling the volume based at least in part upon the condition.
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1. A method for controlling a volume of an infotainment unit of a vehicle having an engine having a stop/start capability during operation of the vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
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obtaining information pertaining to a condition of the engine; and controlling the volume based at least in part upon the condition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A program product for controlling a volume of an infotainment unit of a vehicle having an engine having a stop/start capability during operation of the vehicle, the program product comprising:
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a program configured to; obtain information pertaining to a condition of the engine; and control the volume based upon the condition; and a computer-readable signal-bearing media bearing the program. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for controlling a volume of an infotainment unit of a vehicle having an engine having a stop/start capability during operation of the vehicle, the system comprising:
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one or more sensors configured to obtain information pertaining to a condition of the engine; and a processor coupled to the one or more sensors and configured to control the volume based upon the condition. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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