GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC (20240406693). COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
Alex J. Veloso of Rochester Hills MI (US)
George Knish of Rochester Hills MI (US)
Dipankar Pal of Sylvania OH (US)
Eric T. Hosey of Rochester Hills MI (US)
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240406693 titled 'COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE
Original Abstract Submitted
a telematics controller, a second controller, a dual-function audio speaker, and a switch are included. the telematics controller is in communication with a first microphone. the telematics controller includes a first amplifier, and is configured to communicate with a remote facility. the second controller includes a second amplifier and a second microphone. the switch is arranged in the telematics controller, and an electrical link is arranged between the second controller and the telematics controller. the dual-function audio speaker is selectively connectable to the second amplifier via the switch and the electrical link. the dual-function audio speaker is also selectively connectable to the first amplifier via the switch. the switch is operatively controlled by the telematics controller, and the telematics controller is operative to control the switch to control the dual-function audio speaker to effect wireless audio communication between the vehicle and the remote facility.
