[0001] This invention relates to an electronic prayer device for use on a motor vehicle,
such as a car, a truck or a bus.
[0002] Travelling by these means of transport always carries the risk of mishap such as
accident or breakdown. Therefore the driver and passengers of the vehicle will naturally
wish to pray for a safe and smooth journey and receive God's blessing. This invention
aims to provide a reminder and aid to such prayer.
[0003] According to the invention, an electronic prayer device for use on a vehicle comprises
storage means for storing a pre-recorded prayer, playback means for playing the pre-recorded
prayer through a loudspeaker within the vehicle, and activation means for switching
on the playback means in response to engine ignition and for switching off the playback
means after a predetermined interval.
[0004] The storage means only comprises a mask integrated circuit with a pre-recorded prayer
in it and hasn't any other alternative audio recording medium.
[0005] The prayer is preferably recorded in a plurality of languages such as Arabic, French
and English. In one embodiment, the device is programmable so that the user may select
the language to be heard.
[0006] The playback means may be integral to the device. It is a plastic case including
loudspeaker (with wire connector), amplifier, electronic printed circuit board (with
chip integrated circuit to prerecord a prayer and amplifier to amplify the signal
from chip integrated circuit), some buttons (with external wires) and housing.
[0007] The activation means suitably comprises the vehicle ignition key switch and an electronic
timer for counting the predetermined interval.
[0008] For a better understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the accompanying
drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference and in which:
Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a device to implement the present invention;
Figure 2 is a representation of a preferred embodiment according to the invention.
[0009] Detailed description of the preferred embodiment is provided herein. It is to be
understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms.
Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting,
but rather as a basis for teaching one skilled in the art to practice the present
invention with appropriate structure or equivalent.
[0010] By reference now to the drawings, Figure 1 shows, by way of example, a schematic
diagram of a prayer device to implement the present invention. The prayer device 100
is connected between ground and the positive rod of a vehicle battery 110, through
a connector 120 and the vehicle ignition key switch 130. A safety fuse 140 may be
provided in series connection with the prayer device 100. The connector 120 allows
the connection of this circuit to the general electric circuit 150 of the vehicle.
Obviously, the negative rod of the vehicle battery 110 is connected to ground.
[0011] Now referring to Figure 2, the device 110 includes a loudspeaker 10, volume control
11, chip integrated circuit (with electronic printed circuit board), not shown on
the drawings, for instance located into the sucker 14 which holds the loudspeaker
10, and a pair of wires 12 for connection to the vehicle battery 110 and the ignition
switch 130.
[0012] An activation means is provided for switching off the playback means after a predetermined
interval. The activation means essentially includes an electronic timer.
[0013] The integrated circuit includes the storage means with the prerecorder prayer, and
the printed circuit board includes the playback means, namely a reader of the storage
means and an amplifier.
[0014] The sucker 14 may advantageously be fastened to a window glass of the vehicle, by
suction, stick or clip. It may also be stuck everywhere suitable in the vehicle.
[0015] In one embodiment, the storage means used a 6 kHz sampling frequency, the output
power was 0,5 Watt (at 1 kHz) with an operating DC voltage between 9 Volts and 28
Volts. The connection wire was between about 1,50 m and 3 m long (between about 6
feet and 10 feet). The playback interval set by the timer was approximately 16 seconds.
[0016] By way of example, the following messages may be recorded in Arabic, French and English,
or in any other language :
"May God bless our departure and our arrival,
Allah is most merciful and forgiving. Amen."
[0017] The prayer device may also be programmable so that the user may select the language
to be heard.
[0018] The skilled person will be readily able to implement the above-described principles
of the invention using available technologies and knowledge. The invention may also
be embodied in other specific forms not described herein without departing from the
true scope of the following claims.
[0019] For instance, the prayer device of the invention may be designed in form of an internal
unit suitable for mounting on a vehicle dashboard.
[0020] The playback means may also comprise one or more components that form part of the
vehicle audio entertainment system, e.g. the loudspeaker and/or the amplifier.
1. An electronic prayer device (100) for use in a vehicle, comprising storage means for storing a pre-recorded prayer, playback means for playing the pre-recorded
prayer through a loudspeaker (10) within the vehicle, and activation means for switching
off the playback means after a predetermined interval.
2. Electronic prayer device according to claim 1, wherein the storage means only comprises
a mask integrated circuit with a pre-recorded prayer in it, said storage means having
no any other alternative audio recording medium.
3. Electronic prayer device according to claim 2, wherein the prayer is recorded in a
plurality of languages.
4. Electronic prayer device according to claim 3, wherein the device is programmable
so that the user may select the language to be heard.
5. Electronic prayer device according to anyone of the claims 1 to 4, wherein the playback
means comprises one or more components that form part of the vehicle audio entertainment
system.
6. Electronic prayer device according to anyone of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the activation
means comprises the vehicle ignition key switch (130) and an electronic timer for
counting the predetermined interval.