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System for speech activated movement of a vehicle backdoor

  • US 9,243,439 B2
  • Filed: 02/28/2014
  • Issued: 01/26/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle, comprising:

  • a moveable closure panel;

    a system for activating movement of the closure panel, the system configured to;

    receive a voice command to move the closure panel,identify the location of an object in an area surrounding the vehicle,identify when the object or another object is in an interference zone around the moveable closure panel,when the object is within a predetermined zone of the area for permitting movement of the closure panel in accordance with the voice command and not identified in the interference zone, generate an instruction to move the closure panel in accordance with the voice command, andwhen the object or the other object is identified within the interference zone, instruct a user of the vehicle to clear the interference zone; and

    at least one actuator responsive to the instruction to move the closure panel in accordance with the voice command.

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