PHONE LEFT IN BIN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A notification system for notification of a vehicle operator that an electronic device is in a bin when a triggering event occurs includes a bin, a charging device for charging the electronic device when the electronic device is in the bin, and a controller. The controller is in communication with the charging device and includes a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which is recorded instructions to provide a notification to the vehicle operator when the electronic device is in the bin and the triggering event occurs. The triggering event may be a transition of a vehicle electrical power system to an ignition off mode. The charging device may be an inductive charging device.

主权项

1. A notification system for a vehicle for notifying a vehicle operator that an electronic device is in a bin when a triggering event occurs, the notification system comprising:
a bin for storage of the electronic device, the bin including a door that is closable when the electronic device is in the bin and an actuator for opening the door; a charging device connected to the bin for charging the electronic device when the electronic device is in the bin; and a controller in communication with the charging device and including a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which is recorded instructions to provide a notification to the vehicle operator when the electronic device is in the bin and the triggering event occurs; wherein the charging device is configured to send a charging signal to the controller to indicate when the electronic device is in the bin, and wherein the notification to the vehicle operator includes an opening of the door via the actuator.