Patent ID: 7339462
Filing Date: 2008-03-04
Classification: F16H,H04R,H04S

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for modifying sound audibilized from an audio component in a vehicle comprising: a) a processor connected to the audio component and for controlling the operation thereof; b) a sensor connected to a gear box of the vehicle for sensing a position of a gear in the vehicle and further connected to said processor, wherein said sensor senses said position of said gear and determines if said gear is in one of a first position or a second position and causes said processor to modify the audibilized sound based on said determination from a first sound level to a second sound level; c) wherein said first position includes said gear being engaged in at least one of a park gear, a neutral gear and a drive gear; d) wherein said second position includes said gear being engaged in a reverse gear; and e) wherein upon said determination that said gear is in said first position results in said processor causing said audio component to audibilize sound at said first sound level.