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Voice control apparatus
US2025123797A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2025123797-A1 |
| Application number | US-202418888154-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Publication date | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Grant date | — |
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A voice control apparatus includes a controller configured to detect a speed of a vehicle, and set a frequency of voice output for an occupant of the vehicle higher as the detected speed increases.
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1 . A voice control apparatus comprising a controller configured to: detect a speed of a vehicle; and set a frequency of voice output for an occupant of the vehicle higher as the detected speed increases. 2 . The voice control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to: set the frequency of the voice output within a female frequency band in a case in which the speed exceeds a threshold previously determined; and set the frequency of the voice output within a male frequency band in a case in which the speed is equal to or less than the threshold. 3 . The voice control apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a communication interface configured to receive information for the occupant of the vehicle from outside the vehicle, wherein the voice output includes voice output that reads out the information received by the communication interface. 4 . The voice control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to, upon detecting that it is raining outside the vehicle, increase volume of the voice output. 5 . The voice control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to, upon detecting that a window of the vehicle is open, increase volume of the voice output.
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Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention · CPC title
Interaction between the driver and the control system · CPC title
Longitudinal speed · CPC title
Ambient conditions, e.g. wind or rain · CPC title
External transmission of data to or from the vehicle · CPC title
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- What does patent US2025123797A1 cover?
- A voice control apparatus includes a controller configured to detect a speed of a vehicle, and set a frequency of voice output for an occupant of the vehicle higher as the detected speed increases.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Toyota Motor Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G06F3/165. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Thu Apr 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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