Frank S Micali

US Patent:

20030006888, Jan 9, 2003

Filed:

Jul 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/190306

Inventors:

Robert Burchette - Chesnee SC, US
Frank Micali - Boca Raton FL, US

International Classification:

G08G001/00

US Classification:

340/425500, 340/901000, 340/438000, 340/691600

Abstract:

A modular assembly is disclosed for mounting within a vehicle interior and for providing a plurality of electronic accessories to a user. Such integrated assembly preferably includes a system for detecting radar signals and providing audio and visual alerts upon detection of selected signals. An assembly may also include additional electronic accessories such as digital display, home access control, digital voice recorder, cellular phone, and audio interface. Such digital display may provide a user with an informative status of temperature, time, direction, or other selected quantities. Such audio interface preferably includes at least one microphone for audio input and at least one speaker for audio output. The modular assembly is preferably designed as a retrofit product for installation in a vehicle and for integration with certain existing vehicular technology. Such assembly is most preferably integrated with existing circuitry and function of a typical rearview mirror for a vehicle, but other integration options are provided.