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US 12,649,480 B2Granted
Courteous mode for adjusting vehicle functions
AssigneeHonda Motor Co., Ltd.
InventorBrian David Bell
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AssigneeHonda Motor Co., Ltd.
InventorBrian David Bell
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The present disclosure relates to a courteous mode for adjusting vehicle functions. More particularly, this disclosure describes a button within an instrument cluster of a vehicle to remove flashing of a headlight or signaling of an audible alert such that the owner of the vehicle may be considerate of others. When the button has been actuated, and a door on the vehicle has been opened or closed, the mode prevents the flashing or signaling. The button may be a hardware interface that uses a switch. Numerous other modifications or configurations to the mode are described herein. For example, the button may be implemented in software atop a traditional head unit. The mode may be visually displayed as such. Advantageously, and by having the mode, courteousness may be extended in certain situations or environments.
A system for controlling at least one function within a vehicle comprising:
A vehicle comprising:
A method for providing a courtesy mode for a vehicle comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.