Switching between acoustic parameters in a convertible vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9071892
APP PUB NO 20130304475A1
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13471051

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A method of configuring an acoustics system of a convertible vehicle to receive speech from an occupant of the vehicle who is using hand-free technology. The position of the top of the convertible is first determined and based upon whether the top is up or down, an audio reception configuration is selected. The audio reception configuration includes a set of tuning parameters and a microphone arrangement. The acoustics system is then configured based upon the determination of whether the top is up or down.

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GENERAL MOTORS LLCP O BOX 300 MAIL CODE 482-C23-B21 DETROIT MI 48265-3000

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Gratke, Jesse T Royal Oak, US 14 223
Lambert, Craig A Macomb, US 5 96
Reichert, Kurt J Macomb, US 2 20

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