Control System, Vehicle and Method
First Claim
1. An apparatus for a vehicle having an electric propulsion motor and at least one battery configured to power the electric propulsion motor, the apparatus being operable to generate an audible sonic signature in dependence on a result of a determination whether the vehicle is connected to a charging facility for charging the at least one battery, the apparatus being operable to generate the audible sonic signature upon detecting a presence of a portable user identification device.
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Abstract
An apparatus for a vehicle having an electric propulsion motor and energy storage means for powering the motor, the apparatus being operable to generate an audible sonic signature in dependence on a result of a determination whether the vehicle is connected to a charging facility for charging the energy storage means.
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29 Claims
- 1. An apparatus for a vehicle having an electric propulsion motor and at least one battery configured to power the electric propulsion motor, the apparatus being operable to generate an audible sonic signature in dependence on a result of a determination whether the vehicle is connected to a charging facility for charging the at least one battery, the apparatus being operable to generate the audible sonic signature upon detecting a presence of a portable user identification device.
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5. (canceled)
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15. (canceled)
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26. (canceled)
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27. A method of providing feedback to a user of a motor vehicle having an electric propulsion motor and at least one battery configured to power the electric propulsion motor, the method comprising:
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generating an audible sonic signature in dependence on whether the vehicle is connected to a charging facility for charging the at least one battery; and generating the audible sonic signature upon detecting the presence of a portable user identification device. - View Dependent Claims (28)
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29. (canceled)
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