SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRIORITIZING AUDIO SIGNALS TO A SPEAKER
A system and method for prioritizing audio signals for transmission to a speaker. The system includes an audio interrupter configured to receive one or more audio signals for transmission to one or more speakers. Based upon pre-configured logic, the audio interrupter prioritizes audio signals, routing the prioritized signal to the speakers.
1 . An audio interrupter for prioritizing and transmitting received audio signals, the audio interrupter, comprising:
a power input;
at least one audio input;
an audio detection and prioritization component;
an audio switch; and
at least one audio output.
2 . The audio interrupter of claim 1 , further comprising at least one audio amplifier.
3 . The audio interrupter of claim 1 , further comprising at least one wireless transceiver.
4 . The audio interrupter of claim 1 , wherein the audio detection and prioritization component comprises a microcontroller or microprocessor.
5 . The audio interrupter of claim 1 , wherein the audio detection and prioritization component comprises programmed logic to determine priority.
6 . The audio interrupter of claim 1 , further comprising an electromechanical transducer for receiving audio.
7 . A system for prioritizing vehicle audio using an audio interrupter, the system comprising:
at least two audio sources;
at least one speaker for audio output; and
an audio interrupter interposed between the audio sources and the speaker;
wherein the audio interrupter receives and, using programmed logic, transmits audio signals to the speakers based upon audio source priority.
8 . The system of claim 7 , wherein the audio interrupter is coupled to an ignition switch of a vehicle.
9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the audio interrupter transmits audio signals to the speakers when the vehicle audio system is powered off.