SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCK NOTIFICATION

摘要

Methods and apparatus are provided for notifying an operator that a door of a vehicle is locked. The method can include receiving a request to lock a lock associated with the door, and determining an ambient lighting condition associated with the vehicle. Based upon the ambient lighting condition, outputting audible data, visual data or both audible data and visual data to indicate that the door is locked.

主权项

1. A lock notification system for a vehicle having a cabin, comprising:
a door coupled to the cabin and including a lock that is actuatable to secure the door to the cabin; an ambient conditions sensor that generates a first signal that indicates an amount of light surrounding the vehicle; and a control module that receives the first signal and a request to actuate the lock, and the control module:
outputs audible data or audible data and visual data to indicate that the lock is locked when the vehicle is in daylight; andoutputs only visual data to indicate that the lock is locked when the vehicle is in darkness.