Patent ID: 6111963
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
An electronic audio playback apparatus for playing back at controlled intervals, sequenced audio messages in a motor vehicle, comprising:a power control/switch and voltage regulator circuit to selectively supply operating power and a regulated voltage;an input logic and filter circuit, to receive input signals, process and filter said signals, said input logic and filter circuit providing an output signal;a trigger and retrigger holdoff circuit, connected to receive output signal from said input logic and filter circuit, to provide an output signal and suppress any additional said output signals for a finite period of time;an audio storage playback/control/amplifier and speaker to receive an input trigger from said trigger and retrigger holdoff circuit to initiate the playing of an audio message, with a controlled playback format, amplified and connected to a speaker to produce said audio message.