Electronic devices for use in a vehicle and methods of operating the same
AssigneeS. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
InventorsCraig J. Witcraft, Kamran Faterioun
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Abstract
An electronic device for use in a vehicle includes a battery sensor to detect a battery voltage and a processor in communication with the battery sensor. The processor is configured to sample the battery voltage detected by the battery sensor and determine an operational state of the vehicle. The processor is also configured to control the electronic device in accordance with the operational state of the vehicle.
Claims20
A method for controlling an electronic device for use in a vehicle, the method comprising:
- detecting a battery voltage of a vehicle's battery using a battery sensor connected thereto;
- determining an operational state of the vehicle using the battery voltage;
- and
- controlling an electronic device coupled to the vehicle's battery in accordance with the operational state of the vehicle.
An electronic device for use in a vehicle, the device comprising:
- a battery sensor configured to detect a battery voltage when connected to a vehicle's battery;
- and
- a processor in communication with the battery sensor that is configured to:
- sample the battery voltage detected by the battery sensor,
- determine an operational state of the vehicle using the battery voltage, and
- control the electronic device in accordance with the operational state of the vehicle.
A volatile emitting device for use in a vehicle, the device comprising:
- a cartridge having a volatile material therein;
- an electrical assembly, comprising:
- a battery sensor configured to detect a battery voltage when connected to a battery of the vehicle, and
- a processor in communication with the battery sensor that is configured to:
- sample the battery voltage detected by the battery sensor;
- determine an operational state of the vehicle using the battery voltage;
- and
- control a release of the volatile material in accordance with the operational state of the vehicle;
- and
- a housing having a cavity configured to hold the cartridge and electrical assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.