SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCK NOTIFICATION
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1. A lock notification system for a vehicle having a cabin, comprising:
- a door coupled to the cabin and including a lock that is actuatable to secure the door to the cabin;
an ambient conditions sensor that generates a first signal that indicates an amount of light surrounding the vehicle; and
a control module that receives the first signal and a request to actuate the lock, and the control module;
outputs audible data or audible data and visual data to indicate that the lock is locked when the vehicle is in daylight; and
outputs only visual data to indicate that the lock is locked when the vehicle is in darkness.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for notifying an operator that a door of a vehicle is locked. The method can include receiving a request to lock a lock associated with the door, and determining an ambient lighting condition associated with the vehicle. Based upon the ambient lighting condition, outputting audible data, visual data or both audible data and visual data to indicate that the door is locked.
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1. A lock notification system for a vehicle having a cabin, comprising:
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a door coupled to the cabin and including a lock that is actuatable to secure the door to the cabin; an ambient conditions sensor that generates a first signal that indicates an amount of light surrounding the vehicle; and a control module that receives the first signal and a request to actuate the lock, and the control module; outputs audible data or audible data and visual data to indicate that the lock is locked when the vehicle is in daylight; and outputs only visual data to indicate that the lock is locked when the vehicle is in darkness. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8)
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5. The system of claim 5, wherein the one or more visual indicators further comprises one or more headlamps or tail lamps associated with the vehicle.
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9. A vehicle, comprising:
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a cabin including a door, the door having a lock that is actuatable to lock the door to the cabin; a remote keyless entry system that generates a first signal to actuate the lock; an ambient conditions sensor that generates a second signal that indicates an amount of light surrounding the vehicle; and a control module that receives the first signal and the second signal, and the control module; outputs audible data or audible data and visual data to indicate that the lock is locked when the vehicle is in daylight; outputs only visual data to indicate that the lock is locked when the vehicle is in darkness; and outputs visual data and audible data when the vehicle is in twilight. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of notifying that a door of a vehicle is secured to a cabin of the vehicle, comprising:
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receiving a request to lock a lock associated with the door; determining an ambient lighting condition associated with the vehicle; and based on the ambient lighting condition, outputting audible data, visual data or both audible data and visual data to indicate that the door is locked. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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