William T Givens

US Patent:

7483539, Jan 27, 2009

Filed:

Nov 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/290989

Inventors:

Michael W. Stark - Waltham MA, US
Hiroshi Miyazaki - Framingham MA, US
Christopher Ludwig - Northborough MA, US
Douglas J. Holmi - Marlborough MA, US
Seiji Kawakami - Framingham MA, US
Brandon B. Westley - Hopkinton MA, US
William L. Givens - Holliston MA, US
Hal P. Greenberger - Milford MA, US

Assignee:

Bose Corporation - Framingham MA

International Classification:

H04B 1/00
H04R 5/02

US Classification:

381 86, 381 61, 381123, 381302

Abstract:

The invention features a dual-mode audio system for an automobile which in one mode is configured for play while the doors to the automobile are closed, and in a second mode, is configured for play while a door, such as a tailgate, is opened. Additionally, the invention also features a battery monitor which monitors the operating condition of the battery and may estimate the energy capacity of the battery. The system may also take power conservation measures if the system determines that the engine is not running or the operating condition of the batter reaches a predetermined state. The invention also features a remote control integrated within a key fob for controlling the audio system. The invention features various orientations for mounting a pair of loudspeakers within an automobile which directly radiate sound out of a rear opening of the automobile.

US Patent:

20080123870, May 29, 2008

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/933164

Inventors:

Michael W. Stark - Acton MA, US
Hiroshi Miyazaki - Framingham MA, US
Douglas J. Holmi - Marlborough MA, US
Seiji Kawakami - Framingham MA, US
William L. Givens - Holliston MA, US

International Classification:

H04B 1/08

US Classification:

381 86, 381302

Abstract:

The invention features a dual-mode audio system for an automobile which in one mode is configured for play while the doors to the automobile are closed, and in a second mode, is configured for play while a door, such as a tailgate, is opened. Additionally, the invention also features a battery monitor which monitors the operating condition of the battery and may estimate the energy capacity of the battery. The system may also take power conservation measures if the system determines that the engine is not running or the operating condition of the batter reaches a predetermined state. The invention also features a remote control integrated within a key fob for controlling the audio system. The invention features various orientations for mounting a pair of loudspeakers within an automobile which directly radiate sound out of a rear opening of the automobile.