Vehicle communication system
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1. A method of communicating with passengers in an automobile, the method comprising:
- activating a microphone;
interrupting a broadcast by an in-vehicle entertainment system, the broadcast comprising audio signals, the audio signals being transmitted to headphones worn by at least one passenger; and
broadcasting sound from the microphone to at least one loudspeaker.
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Abstract
A vehicle communication system provides for enhanced communication with passengers using in-vehicle entertainment systems. A microphone is activated by a driver or passenger, and sound is broadcast from the microphone to at least one loudspeaker. In addition, a broadcast of audio signals from an in-vehicle entertainment systems to headphones worn by a passenger is interrupted.
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1. A method of communicating with passengers in an automobile, the method comprising:
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activating a microphone;
interrupting a broadcast by an in-vehicle entertainment system, the broadcast comprising audio signals, the audio signals being transmitted to headphones worn by at least one passenger; and
broadcasting sound from the microphone to at least one loudspeaker. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of enabling communication between vehicle passengers, the method comprising:
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activating an intercom system, the intercom system including a microphone and at least one speaker configured for broadcasting sound from the microphone;
interrupting audio signals being broadcast from a vehicle entertainment system to at least one pair of headphones; and
transmitting a message from the microphone to the at least one speaker. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for enhancing communication with vehicle passengers, the system comprising:
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a microphone located in a forward section of a vehicle;
at least one loudspeaker in communication with the microphone;
at least one pair of headphones in communication with an in-vehicle entertainment system, the headphones configured for receiving audio signals broadcast from the entertainment system; and
means for overriding audio signals transmitted from the entertainment system to the headphones and simultaneously broadcasting audio signals from the microphone to the loudspeaker. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A communications system for use in conjunction with in-vehicle entertainment components, the system comprising:
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an in-vehicle entertainment system, the entertainment system including at least one loudspeaker, at least one electronic component capable of generating audio signals, and at least one pair of headphones configured for receiving the audio signals; and
a control circuit configured for interrupting the audio signals and broadcasting a message to the at least one loudspeaker. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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