Power management system
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1. A vehicle communication system comprising:
- a mobile communication device; and
a control unit in a vehicle, the control unit having an OFF state, an ON state, and a LOW POWER state, the control unit comprising;
a wireless communication module communicating wirelessly with the mobile communication device; and
a power management module commanding the control unit to enter the ON state in response to each of a vehicle ignition event, a vehicle running condition, an incoming wireless command signal, and environmental stimuli.
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Abstract
A vehicle communication system facilitates hands-free interaction with a mobile device in a vehicle or elsewhere. Users interact with the system by speaking to it. The system processes text and processes commands. The system supports wireless technology for hands-free use. The system handles telephone calls, email, and SMS text messages. The user can customize the device via a user profile stored on an Internet web server. The system also includes a plurality of power conservation features.
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1. A vehicle communication system comprising:
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a mobile communication device; and a control unit in a vehicle, the control unit having an OFF state, an ON state, and a LOW POWER state, the control unit comprising; a wireless communication module communicating wirelessly with the mobile communication device; and a power management module commanding the control unit to enter the ON state in response to each of a vehicle ignition event, a vehicle running condition, an incoming wireless command signal, and environmental stimuli. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A vehicle communication system comprising:
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a mobile communication device movable by a user in and out of a vehicle; and a control unit in the vehicle, the control unit having an OFF state, an ON state, and a LOW POWER state, the control unit comprising; a wireless communication module communicating wirelessly with the mobile communication device; and a power management module commanding the control unit to enter the ON state in response to at least one of a vehicle ignition event, a vehicle running condition, an incoming wireless command signal, and environmental stimuli. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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