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Method for controlling a multimedia system on a vehicle and device for implementing same

  • US 8,738,222 B2
  • Filed: 07/30/2008
  • Issued: 05/27/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a multimedia system on an automobile including at least one module for executing a multimedia function, having at least one operation state controlled by an action of a user on an interface in the automobile and a prestart state, the method comprising:

  • initiating at least one prescribed task of the module that does not require any action by the user;

    monitoring, by a detection unit, occurrence of a vehicle opening or unlocking event;

    temporarily setting the module to the prestart state following the detection of the opening or unlocking event, the prestart state including synchronizing a link with a mobile device; and

    switching from the prestart state, to the operation state when the user acts on the interface, the operation state including automatically providing information relating to the mobile device on the interface.

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