US 2002/0118103 A1Published application

Advanced audio safety apparatus

OwnerJoseph A. Tabeinventor

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Abstract

An audio safety apparatus for vehicles and equipment that operate in a reverse mode using Electro-mechanical or mechanical means adaptable to various electro-mechanical applications. The apparatus is used for cars, buses, trucks, planes or any other vehicle that moves and has a battery as part of its power supply. The audio safety apparatus has a backing safety system, a school bus stop sign arm safety system, and a driver information safety system. Through a system of hardware connected to a CPU (central processing unit), a sound chip and a waterproof speaker, the apparatus is programmed to recognize dangerous vehicle situations and alert the operator of a vehicle in an audible manner before accidents occur. The audio safety apparatus includes a driver inspection program for use before the vehicle is put in operation or put to motion. With the voice auditory warnings, the apparatus is programmed to sound when the vehicle is backing or unloading occupants, or any other potentially dangerous activity in which a passerby to the vicinity of the vehicle or the operator of the said vehicle may become subjected to injuries.

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Dependent claims

An audio safety apparatus for a vehicle or transportation equipment having a transmission, braking and backing means for transmitting communication signals, comprising:

a switch terminal responsive to enabling audio signal communication for a predetermined mechanical condition of a vehicle, said conditions having a potential to cause injury.
a logic switch, for transmitting coded data in communication with a data defined means, said means responsive for enabling voice auditory and signal communication with a processing unit,
a central processing unit for relaying and retrieving signals in communication with plurality switches responsive for voice auditory communication,
means for transforming said signal communication into selective human voice auditory signal,
a system of hardware with an internal logical interface means in communication with said central processing unit,
a voltage suppressor in communication with said internal logical interface means responsive for filtering unwanted voltage,
a braking chip in communication with said central processing unit,
an automatic controller in communication with said switch, enabling a controlled energy source for comparing coded signals with requisite target for enabling voice auditory and signal responses,
a database system responsive for a data dictionary in communication with said system of hardware for broadcasting selective defined voice auditory and signals,
a sound chip in communication with said database system, responsive for said output, for emitting voice auditory sound and signal responses in warning of a potentially predetermined mechanical operation associated with the operation of a vehicle,
a processor in communication with said database system;
and
an amplifier in communication with said sound chip, for generating an amplified voice auditory and signal communication.

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A safety warning process for communicating with pedestrians, vehicle drivers, and vehicle passengers thereof, said process comprising steps:

to activate a switch terminal, said switch terminal responsive for signal communication in response to predetermined mechanical conditions of a vehicle, said condition having a potential to cause injury to at least a passer-by;
to provide current pulses from said switch terminal means to at least a device, responsive for outputting voice auditory signal communication;
to transform said current pulses into control voltage responsive to enabling signal communication, for emitting voice auditory messages when a switch circuitry is completed;
to divide said voltage into a predetermined controlled voltage and comparing said voltage with pre-selected data, generating an output signal thereof;
to emitting an educational safety steps for safeguarding accidents, enabling a voice auditory response comprehensively communicating to a driver and a passer-by within the vicinity or surrounding of the vehicle;
to amplifying said voice auditory and signals response to an external and internal speaker capable of transmitting said sound signal response within a localized covering area, to individuals both inside and outside of a vehicle.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.