WO2009033109A3 - Audio coordinated visual indicator - Google Patents

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WO2009033109A3
WO2009033109A3 PCT/US2008/075508 US2008075508W WO2009033109A3 WO 2009033109 A3 WO2009033109 A3 WO 2009033109A3 US 2008075508 W US2008075508 W US 2008075508W WO 2009033109 A3 WO2009033109 A3 WO 2009033109A3
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visual indicator
operator
visual
audio
receiver
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Tye Rubins
Jon Sanserino
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Tye Rubins
Jon Sanserino
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Priority claimed from US11/857,395 external-priority patent/US7830271B2/en
Application filed by Tye Rubins, Jon Sanserino filed Critical Tye Rubins
Publication of WO2009033109A2 publication Critical patent/WO2009033109A2/en
Publication of WO2009033109A3 publication Critical patent/WO2009033109A3/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q9/00—Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00, e.g. haptic signalling
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/60—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers
    • H04M1/6033—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers for providing handsfree use or a loudspeaker mode in telephone sets
    • H04M1/6041—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use
    • H04M1/6075—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use adapted for handsfree use in a vehicle
    • H04M1/6083—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use adapted for handsfree use in a vehicle by interfacing with the vehicle audio system
    • H04M1/6091—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use adapted for handsfree use in a vehicle by interfacing with the vehicle audio system including a wireless interface

Abstract

An audio-coordinated visual indicator device reducing vehicle operator distraction associated with using a communications device during vehicle operation. The visual indicator being placed within the operator's field of view and provides a synchronized visual display associated with the output from the communication device. Providing an apparent visual anchor for the incoming sound freeing up the operator's mental resources, reduces distraction and allows greater attention to be placed on operation. Comprising of a receiver; a visual indicator connected to an output of the receiver having an attribute that varies according to the received signal from the communication device.
PCT/US2008/075508 2007-09-06 2008-09-05 Audio coordinated visual indicator WO2009033109A2 (en)

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US97046107P 2007-09-06 2007-09-06
US11/857,395 2007-09-06
US60/970,461 2007-09-06
US11/857,395 US7830271B2 (en) 2007-09-06 2007-09-18 Audio coordinated visual indicator

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Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6718187B1 (en) * 1999-08-10 2004-04-06 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Hands-free telephone apparatus for vehicles and control-method therefor
JP2004282380A (en) * 2003-03-14 2004-10-07 Sumitomo Electric Ind Ltd Display system, displaying device, video signal switching device, and hands-free telephone system

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6718187B1 (en) * 1999-08-10 2004-04-06 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Hands-free telephone apparatus for vehicles and control-method therefor
JP2004282380A (en) * 2003-03-14 2004-10-07 Sumitomo Electric Ind Ltd Display system, displaying device, video signal switching device, and hands-free telephone system

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