According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a circuit board system including: a main board having a top side and a bottom side, wherein the main board has at least one cavity on its top side; a printed circuit board, PCB having a top side and a bottom side; and at least one first electronic component arranged on the top side of the PCB, and at least one second electronic component arranged on the bottom side of the PCB, wherein the PCB is arranged on the top side of main board, and wherein the at least one second electronic component on the bottom side of the PCB extends into the cavity on the top side of the main board.
A chair includes a seating area and a backrest, wherein the seating area is arranged at a lower end of the backrest, a low frequency speaker configured to emit sound at frequencies of between 20 Hz and 200 Hz, and a coupling mechanism, wherein the coupling mechanism is configured to change between at least two different states, wherein, in a first state, the low frequency speaker is coupled to the chair via at least one acoustical path such that vibrations are transmitted from the low frequency speaker to the chair via each of the at least one acoustical path, wherein the vibrations can be perceived as tactile feedback by a user seated on the chair, and, in a second state, each of the at least one acoustical path is interrupted such that no or almost no vibrations are transmitted from the low frequency speaker to the chair.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
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VEHICLE AND CAR SEAT COMPRISING A LOW FREQUENCY SPEAKER
A vehicle comprises a car seat comprising a seating area and a backrest, wherein the seating area is arranged at a lower end of the backrest, and a low frequency speaker configured to emit sound at frequencies of between 20 Hz and 200 Hz, wherein the backrest comprises a rigid frame, a flexible suspension system, and upholstery, wherein the suspension system is suspended in the frame and covered by the upholstery such that, when an occupant of the vehicle is seated on the car seat, at least a portion of the upholstery is arranged between the suspension system and the occupant. The low frequency speaker is arranged in the backrest and attached to the suspension system, wherein the low frequency speaker is arranged on a backside of the suspension system that faces away from the seating area.
An audio system and a corresponding method for generating a virtual soundstage in a vehicle interior are described. A speaker array with at least a first and second central speaker is used, which is arranged centrally between two vehicle seats. In addition, pairs of seat speakers are located near the head regions of the occupants. A signal processing unit receives an input signal and controls the speakers. The central speakers are controlled with inverted and time-shifted signals in order to generate zero points in the radiation characteristics. These are directed at the ear regions of the head regions and thus center the perception of the virtual soundstage. The seat speakers create spatial sound envelopes around the head regions. By combining the central speaker array with targeted control and side seat speakers, an optimized seat-position-centered sound reproduction with an immersive sound impression is achieved.
A method for providing an interactive virtual communication environment within a vehicle uses real-time sensor data. The method acquires data from one or more vehicle sensors, which is then processed to derive occupant-specific data. Using this occupant data, the method configures a virtual environment that is displayed on the vehicle's display device. Within the virtual environment, an avatar representing the vehicle's occupant is generated based on the sensor data and associated occupant information. The avatar serves as an indicator of the occupant's presence and identity within the virtual environment, providing a more accurate and real-time indication of the occupant's availability for interaction, thereby reducing hardware complexity of the communication platform inside the vehicle.
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
B60K 35/231 - Head-up displays [HUD] characterised by their arrangement or structure for integration into vehicles
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
A method includes a plurality of headsets, wherein each headset of the plurality of headsets includes one or more loudspeakers, one or more second microphones, and a first microphone. The method also includes a headset arrangement configured to capture speech from a first user by means of the first microphone of a first headset of the plurality of headsets and transmit the captured speech from the first headset to one or more other headsets. The headset arrangement is also configured to reproduce the transmitted speech at respective listening positions of the at least two listening positions related to users of the one or more other headsets by means of the one or more loudspeakers of the one or more other headsets and cancel speech originating from the first user and being transmitted to the at least two listening positions related to users of the respective one or more other headsets.
G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
Examples are disclosed of systems and methods for developing personalized intervention strategies for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) based on in-cabin sensing data and related driving context information. In one embodiment, a method for a vehicle comprises, generating a driver profile of a driver of the vehicle, the driver profile including driving style data of the driver, the driving style data including at least a braking style; an acceleration style; a steering style; and one or more preferred cruising speeds of the driver; estimating a cognitive state of a driver of a vehicle; and adjusting one or more actuator controls of an ADAS based on the estimated cognitive state of the driver, the driver profile of the driver, and route/traffic info of the vehicle.
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
The disclosure relates to a vehicle window, a display system, a method for controlling and manufacturing the vehicle window and an automotive vehicle. The vehicle window comprises a first transparent layer and at least a second transparent layer, wherein at least a first synthetical layer is arranged between the first transparent layer and the second transparent layer. Furthermore, at least one LED array is arranged between the first synthetical layer and the first transparent layer and covers at least a first area of the vehicle window. The LED array is configured to not emit light in a first operation mode and wherein the LED array is configured to at least partially emit light in at least a second operation mode.
B60K 35/25 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using haptic output
B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
B60K 35/60 - Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles
B60K 35/81 - Arrangements for controlling instruments for controlling displays
This application relates to a system comprising: an audio speaker configured to receive an audio signal and to emit a sound signal based on the audio signal a light source configured to illuminate the audio speaker, an analyzer device configured to receive the audio signal and to determine a frequency of the audio signal, a control unit configured to control the light source, to receive the determined frequency and to turn on and off the light source in dependence on the frequency.
H05B 47/12 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings by detecting audible sound
F21S 10/06 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect flashing, e.g. with rotating reflector or light source
A chip architecture for a metaverse incorporated automobile system, comprising: an input module to provide other modules in the chip architecture with one or more inputs; an output module to output data received from other modules in the chip architecture to various actuators; an object module to manage data and structures relating to objects in the metaverse incorporated automobile system, in particular currency, payments, history, or any other item belonging to the metaverse; a view module to present and/or visualize the data and structures of the metaverse incorporated automobile system, and realizes user interactions; a control module to control data and structures of the object module and the view module; and a communication infrastructure to enable exchange of information across the modules.
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
G06F 21/76 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information in application-specific integrated circuits [ASIC] or field-programmable devices, e.g. field-programmable gate arrays [FPGA] or programmable logic devices [PLD]
G06Q 20/30 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DRIVER MONITORING USING IN-CABIN CONTEXTUAL AWARENESS
Examples are disclosed for systems and methods for increasing a performance of a driver monitoring system (DMS) based on contextual information within a cabin of the vehicle. In one embodiment, a method comprises, during operation of a vehicle by a driver, collecting vehicle environment status information inside a cabin of the vehicle, the vehicle environment status information related to environmental factors that may impact a cognitive load of the driver and including at least one of information regarding one or more passengers of the vehicle; and information from one or more dashboard controls of the vehicle; and based on the vehicle environment status information and an estimated physiological state of the driver, adjusting one or more environmental controls of the vehicle.
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for generating and displaying navigation guidance by utilizing data acquired by an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) for driver behavior prediction and route planning. In embodiments, a method comprises generating navigation guidance based on a plurality of driver state events detected via an ADAS, and outputting the navigation guidance via a navigation system, wherein the navigation guidance comprises at least one of a map layer and a route recommendation.
G06V 10/762 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using clustering, e.g. of similar faces in social networks
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
Techniques for cap illumination include an audio speaker configured to emit sound in a main sound emitting direction. The audio speaker includes a voice coil, a diaphragm connected to the voice coil and configured to move together with the voice coil parallel to the main sound emitting direction, a magnet configured to generate a magnetic field in which the voice coil is moving, and a circuit board located between the magnet and the diaphragm. The circuit board includes one or more light sources configured to emit light in the main sound emitting direction and illuminate a surface of the diaphragm facing the circuit board. The diaphragm includes a plurality of transparent areas that permit light from the at least one light source to pass through the diaphragm.
A method including the determination of a contrast ratio based on a luminance level and an ambient light associated with a display device, the adjustment of a light based on the contrast ratio, wherein the light is emitted from a front light guide (410), and the direction of the adjusted light toward a driver associated with a vehicle, wherein directing the adjusted light toward the driver is performed by a lens array (300) as a top layer and causes the display device to display an image more visibly to a passenger associated with the vehicle than the driver.
G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
A speaker sub-assembly has at least one active segment base segment, at least one batch segment, and a passive end segment. In one or more embodiments, speaker sub-assemblies with batched cones may be attached to each other by way of an adapter segment to create a dual-core speaker with batched cones. In one or more embodiments, speaker sub-assemblies with batched cones may be assembled in parallel, or linearly end-to-end.
A liquid-cooled system comprises a primary cooling circuit designed to circulate a cooling liquid for the purpose of dissipating heat from a heat source. A cold plate assembly is thermally coupled to the heat source, facilitating the exchange of heat with the cooling liquid. In emergency situations, in which a failure of the regular cooling circuit may occur, the system activates an emergency cooling unit comprising a Phase Change Material (PCM) housed within a dedicated containment structure. A pair of distributor valves are mechanically linked to both the primary cooling circuit and the emergency cooling unit. The pair of distributor valves are configured to selectively disconnect the cold plate assembly from the primary cooling circuit and to connect the cold plate assembly to the emergency cooling unit when prompted by a control signal, thus providing emergency cooling functionality for a predetermined period of time.
An audio system arranged in a listening environment in a vehicle comprises at least one multimedia unit configured to output an audio signal, and at least one display loudspeaker, wherein each of the at least one display loudspeaker is coupled to the at least one multimedia unit and receives the audio signal from the at least one multimedia unit, and each of the at least one display loudspeaker comprises an OLED panel and at least one exciter coupled to the OLED panel and configured to vibrate the OLED panel to reproduce the audio signal.
G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
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AUDIO SYSTEM ARRANGED IN A LISTENING ENVIRONMENT IN A VEHICLE AND HEADREST FOR A VEHICLE
An audio system arranged in a listening environment in a vehicle comprises an audio unit configured to output audio signals, a first loudspeaker arranged in a first headrest of the vehicle, a second loudspeaker arranged in the first headrest, a third loudspeaker arranged in the first headrest, and a fourth loudspeaker arranged in the first headrest, wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth loudspeaker receives the audio signals from the audio unit and is configured to reproduce the audio signals. Each of the first loudspeaker, the second loudspeaker, the third loudspeaker, and the fourth loudspeaker is arranged in predetermined positions within the headrest when a passenger is seated in front of the headrest.
B60N 2/879 - Head-rests with additional features not related to head-rest positioning, e.g. heating or cooling devices or loudspeakers
H04R 1/22 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired frequency characteristic only
H04R 1/34 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by using a single transducer with sound reflecting, diffracting, directing or guiding means
An audio system arranged in a listening environment in a vehicle. The vehicle comprises at least one first passenger seat or row of seats facing in a first direction, at least one second passenger seat or row of seats facing in a second direction opposite the first direction. The audio system comprises a first multi-beam loudspeaker array configured to generate at least a first main beam and a second main beam, and a second multi-beam loudspeaker array configured to generate at least a third main beam and a fourth main beam. The audio system is configured to direct the first main beam towards the at least one second passenger seat or row of seats and provide first audio content to the at least one second passenger seat or row of seats, direct the second main beam towards the at least one first passenger seat or row of seats.
A loudspeaker arrangement comprises a first loudspeaker comprising a first sound radiating surface and a first speaker basket, and a second loudspeaker comprising a second sound radiating surface and a second speaker basket. The first loudspeaker and the second loudspeaker are arranged opposite each other in a first direction. A cavity is formed between a front side of the first loudspeaker and a front side of the second loudspeaker. The first loudspeaker basket is directly coupled to the second loudspeaker basket, thereby forming a third projection that defines an opening of the cavity. The third projection forms a first point of contact on a first side of the loudspeaker arrangement. The first loudspeaker basket and the second loudspeaker basket further form at least one additional point of contact at a second side of the loudspeaker arrangement, opposite the first side in a second direction.
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
A computer-implemented method for audio signal processing involves receiving an input audio signal, obtaining reverberation parameters associated with two distinct acoustic environments, and simultaneously generating early reflections signals for each acoustic environment. These early reflections signals are then combined through a fading process to create a continuous transitional early reflections signal, which transitions between the two environments according to the fading process. Additionally, a reverberation tail is generated and combined with the transitional early reflections signal. The output audio signal is provided as a combination of the direct input audio signal, the transitional early reflections signal, and the reverberation tail signal, which is switched discretely, resulting in a seamless and immersive listening experience for the user.
A printed circuit board includes a first thermal pad on a first side of the printed circuit board for a first integrated circuit having a first exposed pad and a second thermal pad on a second side of the printed circuit board for a second integrated circuit having a second exposed pad. The first thermal pad and the second thermal pad overlap at least partially to each other in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the printed circuit board.
H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
H05K 3/40 - Forming printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
An imaging system for a driver monitoring system, comprising: a mirror element; a camera comprising an imaging sensor, the camera being provided at a back side of the mirror element; and a control unit; wherein the control unit is configured to switch the mirror element from a reflective mode to a transmissive mode when the camera starts to scan a row of pixels of the imaging sensor, and switch the display from the transmissive mode to the reflective mode when the camera moves to a next row of pixels.
B60R 1/29 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
The application relates to a method for providing image data for a projection on a windscreen, the method comprising at an image processing unit the steps of determining an inverse filter function u to be used to remove ghost artifacts which occur when the image data are projected on the windscreen, determining a first image f to be projected on the windscreen, and determining a ghost function representing the ghost artifacts by which the first image to be projected is distorted when projected on the windscreen. The inverse filter is applied to the first image f in order to generate a filtered image, and the filtered image is provided to a projecting apparatus configured to project the filtered image onto the windscreen.
A projection unit for a head-up display comprises a projector element configured to emit a light beam, and a mirror arrangement comprising a first mirror and a second mirror, wherein the first mirror is a flat mirror, the second mirror is a flat mirror arranged distant from and in parallel to the first mirror, the projector element is configured to emit the light beam towards the first mirror at a desired angle of incidence, the first mirror and the second mirror are arranged at a first distance from each other such that the light beam is repeatedly reflected from the first mirror towards the second mirror, and from the second mirror back towards the first mirror before leaving the mirror arrangement, and at least one of the first distance between the first mirror and the second mirror, and the angle of incidence is adjustable.
An occupant monitoring system comprises a camera arranged on a first side of a display of a vehicle, wherein a field of view of the camera is directed towards and passes through the display, and a liquid crystal lens, wherein the liquid crystal lens is arranged between the camera and the display, or the display is arranged between the camera and the liquid crystal lens, and the field of view of the camera is directed towards and passes through the liquid crystal lens, the liquid crystal lens is configured to alter the field of view of the camera by steering an incident beam from a second side of the display at a desired angle towards the camera.
G02F 1/29 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the position or the direction of light beams, i.e. deflection
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
27.
ACCESS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ACCESS SYSTEM
An access system has a first communication unit arranged in an object and a second communication unit arranged in a key associated with the object, wherein the first communication unit is configured to broadcast a first request signal, the second communication unit is configured to receive the first request signal and, after receiving the first request signal, to send a first response signal to the first communication unit, wherein the first communication unit is further configured to send a request for a value to the second communication unit, and the second communication unit is configured to determine the value upon receipt of the request and to send the value to the first communication unit, wherein the value is an indicator of how high the probability is that the object is to be used by an authorized us.
A touch panel display unit that includes a front housing and an electrode assembly. The front housing includes a touch surface configured to be displaced in response to a force acting on the touch surface. The electrode assembly is configured to detect displacement of the touch surface and provide dampening in response to a displacement of the touch surface. The electrode assembly includes a deformable electrode defining a cavity filled with a pressurized fluid.
A vehicle comprises a car seat comprising a seating area and a backrest, wherein the seating area is arranged at a lower end of the backrest, and a low frequency speaker configured to emit sound at frequencies of between 20Hz and 200Hz, wherein the low frequency speaker is arranged in the backrest at a first position, wherein the first position is arranged in a lower half towards the lower end of the backrest, and the low frequency speaker is arranged on a backside of the backrest that faces away from the seating area.
A method for controlling an audio device, the method comprising: receiving an input representing at least one acoustic or haptic pattern; determining an audio file containing the pattern; controlling the audio device to indicate or play back the audio file.
Techniques for determining, individualizing, or personalizing a machine-learning (ML) algorithm are disclosed. The determining, individualizing, or personalizing of the ML algorithm may be executed by either a system comprising a server and a client/user device or a standalone computing device by performing a method. The method comprises obtaining, from a user, one or more configuration requirements associated with the ML algorithm. The method further comprises determining the ML algorithm based on the one or more configuration requirements.
A user control with haptic feedback on a 3-dimensional touch surface is provided. The control includes a 3-dimensional touch surface to be touched by a user with an electrode structure arranged at least partly on it. The electrode structure is configured to provide the haptic feedback to the user based on electro-adhesion between the user and the control. The user control with haptic feedback on a 3-dimensional touch surface is electrically contacted using a contacting surface, on which an anisotropic conducting film layer and a flexible printed circuit are arranged.
B60K 35/25 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using haptic output
B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
B60K 35/29 - Instruments characterised by the way in which information is handled, e.g. showing information on plural displays or prioritising information according to driving conditions
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MANEUVER POINT GENERATION FOR HEAD-UP DISPLAYS IN VEHICLES
The present disclosure relates to a method and system for generating a maneuver point. The maneuver point is configured to indicate a location for displaying a corresponding augmented reality (AR) maneuver indication displayed by a head-up display (HUD). The method comprises obtaining a plurality of vehicle trajectories, each vehicle trajectory indicating a driving trajectory recorded by a vehicle, segmenting the plurality of vehicle trajectories to identify, within each vehicle trajectory, a maneuver segment based on one or more maneuver types, each maneuver type indicating a maneuver performed by the recording vehicle, and determining the maneuver point based on maneuver segments of a same maneuver type at approximately a same location. The system comprises a memory and at least one processing unit to perform the method.
A surround view system (20) for a vehicle (10) comprises one or more cameras (220) mounted on the vehicle (10) and configured to capture one or more images of a surrounding environment of the vehicle (10), a driver monitoring unit (240) configured to determine a viewing direction of a driver (30) of the vehicle (10), and a plurality of holographic projection units (260) arranged at different positions inside the vehicle (10), wherein each of the plurality of holographic projection units (260) is configured to generate a holographic image on a different one of a plurality of surfaces inside the vehicle (10), and the surround view system (20) is configured to cause a holographic image to be generated on at least one surface inside the vehicle (10) within the viewing direction determined by the driver monitoring unit (240), wherein the holographic image is generated based on the one or more images captured by the one or more cameras (220).
B60R 1/22 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle
B60R 1/27 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view providing all-round vision, e.g. using omnidirectional cameras
35.
SPATIAL SOUND IMPROVEMENT FOR SEAT AUDIO USING SPATIAL SOUND ZONES
A computer-implemented method performed by an audio system including a processor and a plurality of loudspeakers, comprises receiving an audio signal to be output to a listener, obtaining a first Head Related Transfer Function (HRTF) corresponding to a first predefined listening pose of the listener, obtaining a second HRTF corresponding to a second predefined listening pose of the listener, determining, for each of the plurality of loudspeakers a respective loudspeaker signal using the audio signal, the first HRTF, and the second HRTF, and simultaneously outputting, via the plurality of loudspeakers using the loudspeaker signals, a first sound signal for the first predefined listening pose corresponding to the first HRTF and limited to a first predefined spatial zone, and a second sound signal for the second predefined listening pose corresponding to the second HRTF and limited to a second predefined spatial zone different from the first predefined spatial zone.
Methods and systems are provided for enabling vehicular media systems incorporating a base media system (BMS) and an external media system (EMS). Methods may establish electronic communication links between a BMS installed in a vehicle and an EMS carried by the vehicle. A communication between the BMS and the EMS may identify one or more media channels for which the BMS is to receive streaming content from the EMS. The BMS may process a first media stream based on one or more media sources to create a first stream of content for the one or more media channels, and may receive from the EMS (over the point-to-point electronic communication link) a second stream of content for the one or more media channels. The BMS may select between providing the first stream of content or the second stream of content to an output interface coupled to one or more media sinks.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a Bluetooth® network
H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
H04N 21/462 - Content or additional data management e.g. creating a master electronic program guide from data received from the Internet and a Head-end or controlling the complexity of a video stream by scaling the resolution or bit-rate based on the client capabilities
H04N 21/414 - Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance
H04N 21/439 - Processing of audio elementary streams
The disclosure provides a method and a system for generating simulated engine sounds for simulated gear-shifting of a vehicle. The method may comprise mapping a plurality of operating conditions of the vehicle to a plurality of respective simulated gears, wherein each of the operating conditions is associated with a throttle position and a vehicle speed. The method may further comprise configuring a plurality of simulated gear-shifting conditions based on threshold throttle positions and threshold vehicle speeds for simulated gear-shifting among respective simulated gears, wherein for each gear-shifting condition, at least some of the threshold vehicle speeds vary dependent of the throttle positions. The method may further comprise receiving conditions of the vehicle, and selecting a simulated gear in response to the operating conditions.
Method and system for determining one or more heart beat features using remote photoplethysmography (rPPG). The method, comprising capturing a series of images of a user in a car by a camera in the car, wherein each image comprises one or more colour signals; for each of the images: locating a face of the user in the image; determining a boundary in the image, wherein the face is located within the boundary; detecting one or more facial features within the boundary; and based on the detected facial features, determining one or more regions in the image representing skin patches in the face; analysing the colour signals in the regions representing the skin patches; and determining one or more heart beat features based on the analysis. The method further comprising selecting one or more pulse waves and/or frequency spectra of one or more skin patches reaching a predetermined level of similarity and/or a predetermined level of noise for further analysis and discarding all other pulse waves and/or frequency spectra. The method improves speed and accuracy of determining one or more heart beat features using rPPG.
A sensor unit including a housing and a contact element movably mounted along a first axis and configured to come into contact with a touch display surface. The contact element is moved along the first axis when coming into contact with the touch display surface. An acceleration sensor is movably mounted in the housing at least along the first axis. A biasing element is located on one side of the acceleration sensor and configured to bias the acceleration sensor in one of two directions along the first axis. The contact element is movably mounted on the other side of the acceleration sensor opposite the biasing element and is coupled to the acceleration sensor to move the acceleration sensor against the bias of the biasing element in the other of the two directions along the first axis when contacting the touch display surface.
The disclosure relates to a method and system for providing Multi SIM Multi Active, MSMA, functionality to an electronic control unit, ECU. The MSMA device comprises a housing, comprising at least one wireless network access device, NAD, at least one antenna and an interface configured to communicatively couple the NAD to at least one external ECU, in particular an ECU of a vehicle, to provide at least one additional independent network access channel for the ECU.
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 4/60 - Subscription-based services using application servers or record carriers, e.g. SIM application toolkits
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A loudspeaker arrangement (800) having first and second loudspeakers mechanically coupled to each other. Either a first side of a first sound radiating surface faces a first side of a second sound radiating surface, and the first side of the first sound radiating surface and the first side of the second sound radiating surface both face a first cavity having a first opening facing towards an internal air volume, or a second side of the first sound radiating surface faces a second side of the second sound radiating surface, the first side of the first sound radiating surface faces a second cavity having a second opening facing towards the internal air volume, and the first side of the second sound radiating surface faces a third cavity separate and distinct from the second cavity, the third cavity has a third opening facing towards the internal air volume.
H04R 1/24 - Structural combinations of separate transducers or of parts of the same transducer and responsive respectively to two or more frequency ranges
A computer-implemented method for configuring a virtual assistant device, the method comprising: setting a first user request to be input via a user interface of the virtual assistant device; associating the first user request with a first output of the virtual assistant device; associating the first user request with a second output of the virtual assistant device; setting a control parameter to be determined by the virtual assistant device; and generating instructions for the virtual assistant which, when processed by the virtual assistant, configure the virtual assistant device to respond to the first user request by selecting either the first output or the second output depending on the determination of the control parameter by the virtual assistant device.
A driver assistance system for a vehicle, the driver assistance system comprising a camera mounted on the vehicle and configured to capture one or more images inside and/or outside of the vehicle, and a processing unit, wherein the camera has a defined field of view FOV, the camera comprises an optical lens that causes a distortion of the captured images, the processing unit is configured to perform distortion compensation on the images captured by the camera, wherein a pixel density in the resulting compensated images is increased in defined areas of the image due to the distortion, and the defined areas of increased pixel density in the compensated images correspond to a region of interest ROI within the image, wherein the region of interest ROI is smaller than the field of view FOV of the camera.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
B60R 1/28 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with an adjustable field of view
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
A driver assistance system comprising a plurality of monitoring units, each of the plurality of monitoring units mounted to a different one of a plurality of vehicles, and a central server. Each of the plurality of monitoring units is configured to determine a distraction level of a driver of the respective vehicle, and, if it is determined that the driver distraction level exceeds a predetermined threshold, transmit a distraction information message to the central server, wherein the distraction information message includes information about the distraction level and the position at which the distraction level occurred. The central server is configured to collect and evaluate the distraction information messages received from different ones of the plurality of monitoring units, and, the central server is configured to provide notifications to following vehicles that are determined to pass the location on their planned route.
A driver attention system is configured to determine a drowsiness level of a driver of a vehicle by means of data provided by a monitoring unit configured to determine one or more driver parameters based on the current drowsiness level, determine a current driver focus level and an estimated time of remaining driver focus level, wherein the driver focus level is inversely proportional to the drowsiness level, and determine an estimated remaining travel time until a desired destination is reached by means of data provided by a navigation system. During selected conditions, a binaural beat at 20 Hz or higher is generated via at least two first loudspeakers of an audio system of the vehicle, wherein the binaural beat is audible for the driver.
The disclosure relates to an antenna system comprising: a transceiver & control unit configured to control the antenna system and to generate a RF transceiver signal; a compensator connected to the transceiver & control unit through a connecting line, the compensator being configured to compensate for signal losses occurring for the RF transceiver signal in the connecting line between the transceiver & control unit and the compensator an antenna interface provided at the compensator configured to transmit an antenna output signal with a variable output power; and a bidirectional communication line configured to provide a bidirectional communication between the compensator and the transceiver & control unit, wherein the transceiver & control unit is configured to indicate to the compensator through the bidirectional communication line a desired value of the variable output power to be present at the antenna interface when the antenna output signal is output by the antenna interface.
H04B 1/58 - Hybrid arrangements, i.e. arrangements for transition from single-path two-direction transmission to single-direction transmission on each of two paths or vice versa
A loudspeaker arrangement comprises a mid-range loudspeaker arranged in a dashboard of a vehicle, a first tweeter arranged adjacent to the mid-range loudspeaker in the dashboard of the vehicle, and a second tweeter arranged adjacent to the mid-range loudspeaker in the dashboard of the vehicle. The mid-range loudspeaker is arranged between the first tweeter and the second tweeter. The mid-range loudspeaker is a non-directional loudspeaker that radiates sound towards a driver's seat and towards a passenger seat in equal parts. The first tweeter is a directional loudspeaker that radiates sound primarily towards the passenger seat, and the second tweeter is a directional loudspeaker that radiates sound primarily towards the driver's seat.
System and computer-implemented method for determining a cognitive demand level of a user, the method comprising: recording, as a first training data subset, one or more first biosignals of a user, wherein the user is occupied with at least one first task, training an artificial neural network on a training dataset to determine a cognitive demand level indicative of cognitive demand the user is experiencing; recording one or more second biosignals of a user of a vehicle as an input dataset; and processing the input dataset by the trained artificial neural network to determine the cognitive demand level indicative of cognitive demand the user is experiencing.
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
G06V 40/18 - Eye characteristics, e.g. of the iris
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
A microphone arrangement comprises a microphone array comprising at least two microphones, each of the at least two microphones providing a microphone output signal, a first adder, configured to provide a microphone array output signal by summing delayed versions of the microphone output signals of each of the at least two microphones, a first filter unit, configured to provide a filtered microphone array output signal, a second filter unit configured to provide a filtered microphone output signal of one of the at least two microphones, and a second adder, configured to provide an output microphone signal by summing the filtered microphone array output signal and the filtered microphone output signal.
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
50.
SYSTEM HAVING DETACHED EMERGENCY CALL UNIT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
The invention relates to a system for a motor vehicle having a control unit, which is connected to a communication bus of the motor vehicle, and an emergency call unit which is designed to make an emergency call to an emergency call center, wherein the emergency call unit is connected to the control unit via an interface and can operate in a first operating mode, which corresponds to the normal operation of the emergency call unit, in which the control unit controls the emergency call unit and supplies it with energy via the interface, and in a second operating mode, in which the emergency call unit is designed to make the emergency call to the emergency call center without control and energy by way of the control unit. The emergency call unit is only connected via the interface and not directly to the communication bus.
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
51.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING HEARTBEAT CHARACTERISTICS
The disclosure relates to a method including: capturing a first set of image frames, wherein the first set of image frames includes a representation of a users face; identifying at least one skin patch of the users face that is represented in the first set of frames; determining a light source configuration and transmitting the light source configuration to a first light source; illuminating, by the first light source, the at least one skin patch according to the light source configuration; capturing a second set of image frames, wherein the second set of image frames includes a representation of the at least one skin patch illuminated by the first light source according to the light source configuration; and processing one or more of the second set of image frames using remote photo-plethysmography, rPPG. The disclosure also relates to a system configured to perform the method.
The present disclosure relates to an illumination module for a speaker in an automotive vehicle. According to one aspect, there is provided an illumination module for a speaker, the illumination module comprising: a holder configured to be attachable to the speaker; one or more light sources for emitting light; and one or more lenses for projecting light from the one or more light sources onto an illuminable area of the speaker.
The disclosure relates to a vehicle window, a display system, a method for controlling and manufacturing the vehicle window and an automotive vehicle. The vehicle window comprises a first transparent layer and at least a second transparent layer, wherein at least a first synthetical layer is arranged between the first transparent layer and the second transparent layer. Furthermore, at least one LED array is arranged between the first synthetical layer and the first transparent layer and covers at least a first area of the vehicle window. The LED array is configured to not emit light in a first operation mode and wherein the LED array is configured to at least partially emit light in at least a second operation mode.
The invention relates to a method carried out at a navigation device, comprising: - determining a position of the navigation device, - transmitting the determined position via a cellular network to a server, - receiving location data from the server related to at least one point of interest, located within a certain distance to the determined position, the location data providing details about the at least one point of interest, - providing the location data to a user of the navigation device.
Examples are disclosed of systems (100) and methods (400) for developing personalized intervention strategies for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) based on in-cabin sensing data and related driving context information. In one embodiment, a method for a vehicle comprises, generating a driver profile of a driver of the vehicle, the driver profile including driving style data of the driver, the driving style data including at least a braking style; an acceleration style; a steering style; and one or more preferred cruising speeds of the driver; estimating a cognitive state of a driver of a vehicle; and adjusting one or more actuator controls of an ADAS based on the estimated cognitive state of the driver, the driver profile of the driver, and route/traffic info of the vehicle.
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/184 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
A loudspeaker comprises a first diaphragm, a second passive diaphragm, and a drive unit coupled to the first diaphragm. The drive unit is configured to drive the first diaphragm in a direction of excursion upon applying electrical energy to the drive unit. The second passive diaphragm is arranged opposing the first diaphragm. The second passive diaphragm is mainly driven by sound waves emitted from the first diaphragm.
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
Examples are disclosed for systems and methods for increasing a performance of a driver monitoring system (DMS) based on contextual information within a cabin of the vehicle. In one embodiment, a method comprises, during operation of a vehicle by a driver, collecting vehicle environment status information inside a cabin of the vehicle, the vehicle environment status information related to environmental factors that may impact a cognitive load of the driver and including at least one of information regarding one or more passengers of the vehicle; and information from one or more dashboard controls of the vehicle; and based on the vehicle environment status information and an estimated physiological state of the driver, adjusting one or more environmental controls of the vehicle.
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
58.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NAVIGATION GUIDANCE BASED ON DRIVER STATE EVENTS
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for generating and displaying navigation guidance by utilizing data acquired by an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) for driver behavior prediction and route planning. In embodiments, a method comprises generating navigation guidance based on a plurality of driver state events detected via an ADAS, and outputting the navigation guidance via a navigation system, wherein the navigation guidance comprises at least one of a map layer and a route recommendation.
The disclosure relates to a method and system for adjusting audio signals by a digital signal processor (DSP). The method comprises receiving an audio signal, adjusting the audio signal and transferring the adjusted audio signal to be output by one or more speakers. The method further comprises receiving sensor data indicative of an air environment around the one or more speakers and adjusting the audio signal based on the sensor data. The method and system may be employed in a vehicle.
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
H04R 3/12 - Circuits for transducers for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
H03G 3/30 - Automatic control in amplifiers having semiconductor devices
A loudspeaker comprises a diaphragm, a tubular voice coil assembly coupled to the diaphragm, a magnet assembly providing an annular gap in which the tubular voice coil assembly is arranged, and a flexible suspension. A longitudinal axis of the tubular voice coil assembly extends along a central axis of the loudspeaker. A longitudinal axis of the annular gap extends along the central axis of the loudspeaker. The flexible suspension has a disc shape and is configured to guide a movement of the tubular voice coil assembly along the central axis of the loudspeaker. The flexible suspension extends substantially perpendicular to the central axis. An inner diameter of the tubular voice coil assembly is greater than or equal to an outer diameter of the flexible suspension.
An electronic mirror comprises a liquid crystal cell, wherein the liquid crystal cell comprises a first transparent electrode, a second transparent electrode, a liquid crystal layer comprising liquid crystal molecules arranged between the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode, and an AC voltage source configured to apply an alternating voltage across the liquid crystal layer between the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode, wherein, when a voltage is applied across the liquid crystal layer, the liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal layer change their orientation, and the electronic mirror is configured to apply a varying voltage across the liquid crystal layer which gradually decreases from outer areas towards the center of the liquid crystal layer such that the refraction index of the liquid crystal layer gradually varies from outer areas towards the center of the liquid crystal layer.
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/25 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the sides of the vehicle
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
62.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALABLE COCKPIT CONTROLLER
Embodiments are disclosed for a system for coupling with at least one vehicle cable for communication with components of an infotainment system. In one example, the system includes a housing and a domain controller with hardware components enclosed within the housing. The system may further include a first connector interface arranged at a first side of the housing, the first connector interface including all connections for the domain controller.
G06F 15/78 - Architectures of general purpose stored program computers comprising a single central processing unit
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
A calibration arrangement comprises a floor space configured to form a parking area for a vehicle, and a calibration pattern visible on the floor surrounding the floor space. A first portion of the calibration pattern is arranged on a first side of the floor space, and a second portion of the calibration pattern is arranged on a second side of the floor space, opposite the first side. Each of the first portion and the second portion of the calibration pattern comprises a plurality of identical first sub-patterns and a second sub-pattern different from the first sub-patterns. The first and second sides of the floor space have a first length. The first portion and the second portion of the calibration pattern each have a second length in a direction that is parallel to the first and second sides of the floor space, the second length being greater than the first length.
G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
B60R 1/27 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view providing all-round vision, e.g. using omnidirectional cameras
64.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALABLE COCKPIT CONTROLLER WITH GENERIC AND RECONFIGURABLE CAR-INTERFACE
Embodiments are disclosed for a standardized car interface for cockpit controllers in vehicles. In one example, a system for coupling a vehicle cable for communication with components of an infotainment system, comprises: a housing, a domain controller, and a first connector interface including all connections for the domain controller. In the event that a first domain controller is exchanged for a second domain controller, a collection of user preferences may be transferred between the first domain controller to the second domain controller.
The present disclosure provides to a housing configured to receive an earbud. The housing comprises two power providing charging electrodes configured to charge the earbud when the earbud is positioned in the housing. The housing further comprises a first magnetic element arranged in the housing and having a geometry such that the first magnetic element encircles at least one electrode of the at least two electrodes, where the first magnetic element is configured to generate an attractive force for the earbud in combination with a second magnetic element provided in the earbud.
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
A loudspeaker arrangement (500, 1100) comprises a first loudspeaker (510, 1110) comprising a first sound radiating surface and a first speaker basket (516), and a second loudspeaker (520, 1120) comprising a second sound radiating surface and a second speaker basket (526). The first loudspeaker (510, 1110) and the second loudspeaker (520, 1120) are arranged opposite each other in a first direction (y). A cavity (1130) is formed between a front side of the first loudspeaker (510, 1110) and a front side of the second loudspeaker (520, 1120). The first loudspeaker basket (516) is directly coupled to the second loudspeaker basket (526), thereby forming a third projection (540, 1140) that defines an opening (532, 1132) of the cavity (1130). The third projection (540, 1140) forms a first point of contact on a first side of the loudspeaker arrangement (500, 1100). The first loudspeaker basket (516) and the second loudspeaker basket (526) further form at least one additional point of contact (1190) at a second side of the loudspeaker arrangement (500, 1100), opposite the first side in a second direction (z), wherein the second direction (z) is perpendicular to the first direction (y). The first point of contact is configured to accommodate a first elastic cord (542, 1142), wherein the first elastic cord (542, 1142), when arranged on the first point of contact, forms a closed loop in a vertical plane that is perpendicular to the second direction (z), and each of the at least one additional point of contact (1190) is configured to accommodate a second elastic cord (592a) and a third elastic cord (592b) such that each of the second elastic cord (592a) and the third elastic cord (592b), when arranged on the respective additional point of contact (1190), form a closed loop, the closed loop forming an opening that is arranged in a plane (P1', P2') that is arranged at an angle (α) of between 70° and 90° with respect to a vertical plane defined by the first direction (y) and the second direction (z).
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
A noise suppression method includes transforming a time-domain input signal into an input spectrum that is the spectrum of the input signal, the input signal comprising speech components and noise components, and the input spectrum comprising a speech spectrum that is the spectrum of the speech components and a noise spectrum that is the spectrum of the noise components, smoothing magnitudes of the input spectrum to provide a smoothed-magnitude input spectrum, and estimating basic suppression filter coefficients from the input spectrum and the smoothed input spectrum. The method further includes determining noise suppression filter coefficients from the estimated basic suppression filter coefficients and a spectral correlation factor, the spectral correlation factor indicating whether speech is present in the input signal or not, filtering the input spectrum based on the noise suppression filter coefficients to generate an output spectrum; and transforming the output spectrum into a time-domain output signal.
G10L 25/78 - Detection of presence or absence of voice signals
G10L 25/06 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups characterised by the type of extracted parameters the extracted parameters being correlation coefficients
G10L 25/51 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination
A loudspeaker including a first diaphragm, a second diaphragm spaced from the first diaphragm, a first voice coil coupled to the first diaphragm, a second voice coil coupled to the second diaphragm, and a magnet assembly. The magnet assembly includes a magnet, a magnetic piece and a spacer of non-magnetic material connecting the magnet and the magnetic piece such that a gap is provided between the magnet and the magnetic piece. The first voice coil is arranged at a first end of the gap and the second voice coil is arranged at a second end of the gap opposite the first end of the gap.
The aspects disclosed herein generally provide a method and a system of real-time data monitoring for a vehicle. The method comprises packaging monitoring data into one or more physical Automotive Audio Bus (A2B) channels according to a data package protocol; transferring the packaged monitoring data via a A2B bus; and unpackaging the transferred data and displaying the unpackaged monitoring data.
The present disclosure provides a power filter. The power filter may include an overvoltage protection circuit and an LC filter circuit connected to the overvoltage protection circuit, wherein the overvoltage protection circuit includes a voltage regulator and a peak compensation circuit. The peak compensation circuit is configured to generate a gain peak at a resonance frequency of the LC filter circuit, so as to compensate for a gain dip at the voltage regulator stage occurring at the resonance frequency of the LC filter circuit.
H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
H02M 3/155 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
A method comprises outputting at least one test signal to a listening environment via a loudspeaker, receiving each of the at least one test signal via a microphone arranged in the listening environment, determining at least one of a position and an orientation of the microphone in the listening environment with respect to the loudspeaker at the time of receipt of each of the at least one test signal, evaluating the test signals received by the microphone, and determining at least one aspect related to at least one transfer function based on the evaluation of the test signal and on at least one of the position and the orientation of the microphone.
G01S 1/72 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmittersReceivers co-operating therewith using ultrasonic, sonic, or infrasonic waves
H04R 1/32 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only
An infection prevention method in conjunction with a navigation system of a vehicle and an infection prevention system are provided. The infection prevention method comprises: receiving infection information from an external source; identifying risk area (s) in a navigation map of the navigation system based on the received infection information; calculating a navigation route or a driving route in the navigation map based on the identified risk area (s) to avoid or minimize entering or driving in the identified risk area (s). The infection prevention system comprises a processor configured to perform the infection prevention method.
G16H 50/80 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics, e.g. flu
The disclosure relates to a method and system for providing visual guidance to a driver of a vehicle. The method comprises detecting, by a plurality of sensors of the vehicle, sensor data representing a vehicle environment; dynamically displaying, by a display of the vehicle, a visual representation of the vehicle environment; overlaying the visual representation with one or more first visual elements representing a proposed trajectory of a maneuver of the vehicle within the vehicle environment.
A method for designing a line array loudspeaker arrangement comprises providing a loudspeaker arrangement based on design start parameters and including at least a vertical front array and measuring the frequency responses of the loudspeaker arrangement with bypassed or omitted electronic filters at predefined horizontal angle increments. The method further comprises computing combined beam forming and crossover filter frequency responses for the vertical front array based on the measured frequency responses of the loudspeaker arrangement and first target frequency responses at various frequency points and various positions; and computing combined equalizing and crossover filter frequency responses for the vertical front array based on second target frequency responses, the combined equalizing and crossover filter frequency responses being configured to obtain acoustic linear phase responses of the loudspeaker arrangement.
H04R 3/04 - Circuits for transducers for correcting frequency response
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
A vehicle microphone system may include at least two microphones forming a microphone array, at least one loudspeaker configured to emit audio signals. a processor coupled to a memory and programmed to receive incoming audio signals from the microphone array, determine at least one parameter for each channel of the microphone array, determine at least one filter to apply to at least one channel based on a difference between the parameters of each channel, and store the at least one filter in the memory.
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
Embodiments of the present disclosure set forth techniques for providing speed limit information to a vehicle. In an aspect, a computer-implemented method includes receiving, from a vehicle, navigation information associated with the vehicle; determining one or more predicted positions associated with the vehicle based on the navigation information; determining one or more candidate map regions associated with the vehicle based on the one or more predicted positions; associating corresponding speed limit information with each of the one or more candidate map regions; and transmitting, to the vehicle, the one or more candidate map regions; wherein the one or more candidate map regions are usable by the vehicle to provide speed limit information to a driver of the vehicle.
G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups
G01C 21/16 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration executed aboard the object being navigatedDead reckoning by integrating acceleration or speed, i.e. inertial navigation
A display unit comprising a touch surface touchable by a user, a drive unit for moving the touch surface when the touch surface is touched, in particular for haptic feedback to the user, and at least one damping element, which damps mechanical oscillations of the movement of the touch surface. Each damping element comprises an elastic element and a pressure setting element (for example, a valve). This pressure setting element is designed to fill the elastic element in a variable or settable manner with gas for the damping. The damping properties of the display unit can thus be set arbitrarily via the gas pressure inside the elastic element.
A loudspeaker arrangement comprises a frame including at least two mounting fixtures and a connecting element. The connecting element connects the at least two mounting fixtures to each other. The loudspeaker arrangement further comprises at least two loudspeakers. Each of the at least two loudspeakers is arranged in a different one of the at least two mounting fixtures. The loudspeaker arrangement further comprises an amplifier configured to amplify audio signals to be reproduced by the at least two loudspeakers. The amplifier is mechanically coupled to the connecting element between the at least two mounting fixtures.
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
Inventor
Baptist, Stefan
Peter, Hans-Joerg
Quattelbaum, Benjamin
Westphal, Michael
Abstract
A system and method for translating route guidance between a navigation system and a navigation service when different versions of a map database are being used. The navigation service applies a version translation table to identify differences between the map databases and translates route guidance accordingly before it is communicated to the navigation system.
The invention relates to a sensor unit configured to determine an acceleration of a touch display surface, the sensor comprising: - a housing, - a contact element movably mounted along a first axis and configured to come into contact with the touch display surface, wherein the contact element is moved along the first axis when coming into contact with the touch display surface, - an acceleration sensor movably mounted in the housing at least along the first axis, - a biasing element located on one side of the acceleration sensor and configured to bias the acceleration sensor in one of the 2 directions along the first axis, wherein the contact element is movably mounted on the other side of the acceleration sensor opposite the biasing element and is coupled to the acceleration sensor to move the acceleration sensor against the bias of the biasing element in the other of the 2 directions along the first axis when contacting the touch display surface.
A display device with adjustable viewing angle is provided, which includes a display unit with a plurality of pixels arranged in a pixel array and emitting light for displaying image information to a user, a plurality of electro-optical lenses with adjustable optical power arranged in a lens array at the display unit, wherein each electro-optical lens is adjustable between a public mode, in which the electro-optical lens is configured to project light from the display unit towards the user within a first viewing angle, and a privacy mode, in which the electro-optical lens is configured to project the light towards the user within a second viewing angle, smaller than the first viewing angle.
G02F 1/29 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the position or the direction of light beams, i.e. deflection
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
A loudspeaker grille comprises a carrier element, which comprises a plurality of openings through a front surface, and a cover element to be attached to the front surface, which comprises a plurality of openings corresponding to the openings of the carrier element. The cover element is attached to the carrier front surface, wherein the cover element covers at least part of the front surface of the carrier element, and wherein the openings of the carrier element and the cover element are aligned with each other. The cover element is made of a flexible organic material, in particular a compound material with an organic outer surface layer, such as cork-leather.
A computer-implemented method and a system for determining one or more biosignals of a user are disclosed herein. The method comprises collecting first data from at least one first sensor for detecting a first signal including said one or more biosignals; collecting second data from at least one second sensor for detecting a second signal, the second signal including a signal overlaying the one or more biosignals in the first signal; processing said first and second data using a neural network that has been trained using a reference signal for said one or more biosignals, thereby to extract said one or more biosignals from the first signal. The method and system allow for the determination of biosignals with improved quality and accuracy.
A method for controlling an audio device, the method comprising: receiving an input representing at least one acoustic or haptic pattern; determining an audio file containing the pattern; controlling the audio device to indicate or play back the audio file.
A touch panel system is provided, which comprises a display unit, a touch sensor structure and a coverglass. A user touches the coverglass during touch input to the touch sensor structure, and the coverglass is configured to be moved relative to the display unit for providing haptical feedback to the user. Therein, the coverglass is mounted in a predetermined distance d from the display unit such that the coverglass and the display unit are decoupled from each other by an empty space to define opposite internal surfaces, which are coated with an anti-reflecting coating such as a moth eye film.
In at least one embodiment, a loudspeaker arrangement for a vehicle is provided. The loudspeaker arrangement includes a surround sound loudspeaker arrangement and at least one proximity woofer. The surround sound loudspeaker arrangement includes a plurality of surround woofers being positioned in a listening environment in the vehicle that defines a plurality of sounds zones to provide a first low frequency audio output having a first sound pressure level within the vehicle. The at least one proximity woofer is positioned about a first seat in a first sound zone of the vehicle, the at least one proximity woofer being configured to provide a second low frequency audio output in the first sound zone of the vehicle. The second low frequency audio output as provided by the at least one proximity woofer modifies the first sound pressure level to provide a target sound pressure level.
H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
B60N 2/879 - Head-rests with additional features not related to head-rest positioning, e.g. heating or cooling devices or loudspeakers
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HAPTICAL FEEDBACK BASED ON ELECTRO-ADHESION ON A 3-DIMENSIONAL SURFACE OF A USER CONTROL
A user control with haptical feedback on a 3 -dimensional touch surface is provided. The control includes a 3 -dimensional touch surface to be touched by a user with an electrode structure arranged at least partly on it. The electrode structure is configured to provide haptical feedback to the user based on electro-adhesion between the user and the control. The user control with haptical feedback on a 3 -dimensional touch surface is electrically contacted using a contacting surface, on which an anisotropic conducting film layer and a flexible printed circuit are arranged.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING SOUND OF VEHICLE GEAR-SHIFTING
The disclosure provides a method and a system for generating simulated engine sounds for simulated gear-shifting of a vehicle. The method may comprise mapping a plurality of operating conditions of the vehicle to a plurality of respective simulated gears, wherein each of the operating conditions is associated with a throttle position and a vehicle speed. The method may further comprise configuring a plurality of simulated gear-shifting conditions based on threshold throttle positions and threshold vehicle speeds for simulated gear-shifting among respective simulated gears, wherein for each gear-shifting condition, at least some of the threshold vehicle speeds vary dependent of the throttle positions. The method may further comprise receiving a first operating condition of the vehicle, and selecting a first simulated gear from a plurality of respective simulated gears in response to the received first operating condition of the vehicle; generating a first engine sound signal corresponding to the first simulated gear; receiving a second operating condition of the vehicle; determining a gear-shifting from the first simulated gear to a second simulated gear if the second operation condition reaches one of the plurality of simulated gear-shifting conditions; and generating a second engine sound signal corresponding to the second simulated gear.
A loudspeaker arrangement (800) comprises a first loudspeaker (810) comprising a first sound radiating surface, a second loudspeaker (820) comprising a second sound radiating surface, and an enclosure (834). The first loudspeaker (810) is mechanically coupled to the second loudspeaker (820), the enclosure (834) encloses the second side of the first sound radiating surface and the second side of the second sound radiating surface, the enclosure (834) comprises a port (892) coupling a back cavity (890) inside the enclosure (834) to outside air, and either a first side of the first sound radiating surface faces a first side of the second sound radiating surface, and the first side of the first sound radiating surface and the first side of the second sound radiating surface both face a first cavity (830), the first cavity (830) comprising a first opening (832) facing towards an internal air volume, or a second side of the first sound radiating surface faces a second side of the second sound radiating surface, the first side of the first sound radiating surface faces a second cavity (930a), the second cavity (930a) comprising a second opening (932a) facing towards the internal air volume, and the first side of the second sound radiating surface faces a third cavity (930b) separate and distinct from the second cavity (930a), the third cavity (930b) comprising a third opening (932b) facing towards the internal air volume.
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
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Earphone system and method for operating an earphone system
An earphone system comprises at least one earphone configured to be inserted in an ear of a user, wherein each of the at least one earphone comprises at least one sound reproduction unit, and a remote unit that is separate from each of the at least one earphone, wherein the remote unit comprises at least one microphone configured to capture ambient sound. The remote unit is configured to evaluate, analyze and/or process the ambient sound captured by the at least one microphone, to determine one or more of at least one ambient sound parameter, at least one control parameter, and at least one control command, based at least on the evaluation, analysis and/or processing of the ambient sound, and to send the at least one ambient sound parameter, the at least one control parameter and/or the at least one control command to the at least one earphone.
G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
G10K 11/175 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound
A generic domain compute system that is customizable for at least one domain or zone compute in a vehicle having a gateway power and control (GAPAC). The GAPAC has a power supply, a scalable microcontroller, a power management integrated circuit, a set of standardized and scalable external connectors for external inter-connections for Ethernet and car connector, a standard and scalable internal connector for internal inter-connections for power, control and generic busses. At least a first compute extension (COMEX) has a standard and scalable connecter internally connected to the GAPAC. The COMEX has a scalable microcontroller, a power management integrated circuit and a set of standardized and scalable connectors for external inter-connections. The COMEX is supplied with a permanent voltage from the GAPAC power supply. The microcontrollers, external connectors and internal connectors are scaled according to the domain or zone compute application.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
Methods and systems are provided for an automatic noise control system. Automatic noise control includes evaluating an amplitude of an acceleration acting on an acceleration sensor and generating a reference signal representative of the amplitude of the acceleration, the acceleration being representative of unwanted noise sound generated by a noise source, filtering the reference signal with a noise control transfer function to generate an anti-noise signal, and converting with a loudspeaker the anti-noise signal into anti-noise sound.
G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
G10K 11/16 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
Methods and systems are provided for automatic noise control. Automatic noise control includes controlling a shadow noise control transfer function based on a shadow error signal and a filtered or unfiltered reference signal, generating the shadow error signal based on a filtered or unfiltered shadow anti-noise signal and an error signal, and substituting the noise control transfer function by the shadow noise control transfer function if the shadow error signal is smaller than the error signal.
G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
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System and method for providing stereo image enhancement of a multi-channel loudspeaker setup
In at least one embodiment, an audio system is provided. At least one controller is programmed to encode a first and second audio component and to generate a first and a second encoded audio component. The at least one controller is programmed to apply a first gain to at least one of the first encoded audio component and the second encoded audio component to generate at least one of a first and second increased encoded audio component and to decode the at least one of the first and the second increased encoded audio component to generate at least one of a first and second decoded audio component. The at least one controller is further programmed to amplitude pan the at least one of the first and the second decoded audio component to increase a stereo width for an audio output transmitted by a first loudspeaker and a second loudspeaker.
H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control
G10L 19/008 - Multichannel audio signal coding or decoding using interchannel correlation to reduce redundancy, e.g. joint-stereo, intensity-coding or matrixing
H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
H04S 3/00 - Systems employing more than two channels, e.g. quadraphonic
Method and system for determining one or more heart beat features using remote photoplethysmography (rPPG). The method, comprising capturing a series of images of a user in a car by a camera in the car, wherein each image comprises one or more colour signals; for each of the images: locating a face of the user in the image; determining a boundary in the image, wherein the face is located within the boundary; detecting one or more facial features within the boundary; and based on the detected facial features, determining one or more regions in the image representing skin patches in the face; analysing the colour signals in the regions representing the skin patches; and determining one or more heart beat features based on the analysis. The method further comprising selecting one or more pulse waves and/or frequency spectra of one or more skin patches reaching a predetermined level of similarity and/or a predetermined level of noise for further analysis and discarding all other pulse waves and/or frequency spectra. The method improves speed and accuracy of determining one or more heart beat features using rPPG.
A system and method for generating a virtual soundstage in a listening environment having a compact speaker array centrally positioned in a listening environment. A listener is sitting offset from the speaker array and the virtual soundstage is generated in front of a listener. A signal processing unit is configured to receive an incoming audio signal, to process left and right channel signals of the incoming audio signal to generate a null, and to steer the null toward one ear of a listener thereby generating a virtual sound source that is offset from the center of the listening environment. Virtual sound sources are generated in front of, to the left of, and to the right of the listener.
H04S 3/00 - Systems employing more than two channels, e.g. quadraphonic
H04R 1/26 - Spatial arrangement of separate transducers responsive to two or more frequency ranges
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
An in-vehicle control device a mainboard with at least one connection exposed at a first panel of a housing. One or more connectors in a second panel of the housing are interconnected with the mainboard and accessible from outside the housing for connecting the mainboard to a vehicle system. A mounting frame cooperates with the housing at the first panel of the housing exposing the connection to the mainboard, and at least one interchangeable node, computing node and/or connectivity node, is detachably connected to the mounting frame. The at least one interchangeable node has a connector for connecting to the mainboard, and at least one System-on-a-Chip (SoC) having scalable performance capabilities, or a high-performance antenna.
A microphone assembly for a vehicle headliner includes a housing arranged to be received within a substrate layer of the headliner and having an upper portion and a lower portion. A circuit board is mounted in the upper portion and has a microphone element coupled thereto. An insert bracket includes a base and a shaft member extending upwardly therefrom, the base having a plurality of apertures aligned with the shaft member, wherein the shaft member engages the lower portion to connect the insert bracket to the housing. A sealing gasket having at least one channel defining an air path extending therethrough is arranged to be received within the shaft member and extend between the base and the upper portion, providing acoustic sealing between the insert bracket and the housing such that the air path directs sound from a cabin of the vehicle through the apertures to the microphone element.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
A computer-implemented method for configuring a virtual assistant device, the method comprising: setting a first user request to be input via a user interface of the virtual assistant device; associating the first user request with a first output of the virtual assistant device; associating the first user request with a second output of the virtual assistant device; setting a control parameter to be determined by the virtual assistant device; and generating instructions for the virtual assistant which, when processed by the virtual assistant, configure the virtual assistant device to respond to the first user request by selecting either the first output or the second output depending on the determination of the control parameter by the virtual assistant device.
Method for determining one or more heart beat features, the method comprising: capturing a series of visible light images of a face of a user by a visible light camera; capturing, during capturing the series of the visible light images, at least one infrared image of the face by an infrared camera; detecting, on the at least one infrared image, one or more first face landmarks indicative of a location of the face; locating one or more skin patches on the visible light image series; and determining one or more heart beat features based on the skin patches; characterized in that locating one or more skin patches comprises determining a position of the skin patches relative to the one or more first face landmarks.
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