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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2018
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2017
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Kevin T. Hille, Plymouth, MI (US);
John R. Van Wiemeersch, Novi, MI (US);
Scott H. Gaboury, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle location system includes a vehicle-based communication unit having a processor. The processor is configured to analyze request signals from a portable communication device. A first audible output device is configured to generate a first audible sound. A second audible output device is configured to generate a second audible sound. The sound generated by the second audible output device is a greater sound pressure than the first audible output device. The processor selectively enables one of the first audible output device and second audible output device based on the processor comparing a proximity characteristic of the request signals to a predetermined threshold.