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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2022
Filed:
Jul. 15, 2020
Waymo Llc, Mountain View, CA (US);
Richard Morabito, Grosse Ile, MI (US);
Choon Ping Chng, Los Altos, CA (US);
Joongmin Yoon, Mountain View, CA (US);
WAYMO LLC, Mountain View, CA (US);
Abstract
The technology involves an in-vehicle communication system with a console that is positioned within the cabin of the vehicle, for instance between the front seats so that passengers in the second row can view and access it. The console is configured to provide contextual information to passengers. The console includes a monitor assembly that has a display screen and a notification region. The notification region includes one or more displayable icons and at least one receptacle for a communication device of a passenger. The notification region has a first section comprising an outer cover layer with a first series of masking, diffuser and illuminating layers to selectively illuminate the one or more displayable icons. The notification region has a second section comprising the outer cover layer with a second series of masking, diffuser and illuminating layers to selectively illuminate the at least one receptacle for the communication device.