Abstract: A microphone arrangement comprises a retractable door handle that, when in a closed position, is retracted in a body work of a vehicle, and, when in an in-use position, protrudes from the body work of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing content of a vehicle infotainment system are presented. In one example, one or more servers may activate and deactivate hardware components and software modules for vehicle infotainment systems to scale functionality and performance of the vehicle infotainment systems. The servers may receive upgrade and downgrade requests via a plurality of sources.

Abstract: A compression driver includes a dome diaphragm having a convex surface and a concave surface and a phasing plug having a base portion with a first side and an opposed second side. The base portion first side is disposed adjacent the convex surface of the diaphragm and defines a compression chamber therebetween. The base portion includes a plurality of channels that extend therethrough from the first side to the second side for sound waves to travel through the base portion, the plurality of channels converging to form an annular exit of the compression driver.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure sets forth a computer-implemented method comprising obtaining a starting location and a destination location, determining a plurality of routes from the starting location to the destination location, obtaining affective-cognitive load (ACL) data associated with the plurality of routes, selecting a route included in the plurality of routes based on the ACL data, and transmitting the selected route for output.

Abstract: One or more embodiments include a direct message handler module executing on an endpoint device, such as a direct message handler device. The direct message handler module receives first sensor data via a first sensor. The direct message handler module receives, from a first coordinator, a command to perform a first operation, the first coordinator being selected from a plurality of endpoint devices that includes the first endpoint device. In response to receiving the command, the direct message handler module performs the first operation to extract a first feature from the first sensor data. The direct message handler module transmits a first message that includes data associated with the first feature to the plurality of endpoint devices.

Abstract: A system and method setting an appearance of an earbud having a display attached to an outward facing surface of a support structure. The display has a curved edge having a perimeter that matches a perimeter of the support structure, the curved edge of the display screen conceals the support structure making only the display visible.

Abstract: A system and method to secure lane and traffic management AI models used in an advanced driver assistance system. (ADAS) or in an autonomous vehicle. Only lane and traffic management data recognized from a verifiable source is allowed for testing and training the AI model. All other data is blocked. Controllable parameters of the AI model are encrypted prior to deployment. After deployment, the controllable parameters are decrypted and only signature verified dynamic learning data is applied to the AI model for continuous learning.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a soundbar and a method for automatic surround pairing and calibration of a surround sound system. The soundbar includes two built-in microphones on the left and right respectively, which can be used for determining relative positions of left and right surround speakers. When the relative positions of the left and right speakers are not correct, configurations of left and right surround channels can be automatically swapped with each other without manually swapping physical positions of the surround speakers by a user. In addition, latencies including a latency of each channel of a main system may also be calibrated, and magnitude compensation may be achieved by calculating a filter compensation coefficient of each line and merging it into an original filter. The automatic surround pairing and calibration of the surround sound system may be one-click completed automatically by the user by pressing a start button.

Abstract: A vehicle audio system is provided with at least one loudspeaker to project sound within a room in response to receiving an audio signal. A controller is programmed to generate the audio signal based on at least one occupancy signal indicative of occupant presence and identification within the room, wherein the audio signal is indicative of at least one of anti-noise sound, synthesized engine noise (SEN), and music.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a vehicle headliner is provided. In one example, the headliner is a layered assembly, including a base substrate layer and a skin and is configured with a bracket inserted into the base substrate layer. The bracket has a top plate co-planar with a first surface of the base substrate layer and a continuous wall coupled to the top plate. The bracket is positioned in the base substrate layer such that the base substrate layer does not protrude into the skin.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed for systems and methods for user interfaces of a vehicular environment, especially for autonomous vehicles wherein an orientation or attention of the vehicle occupants is not constrained to a direction of motion. In one embodiment, a system for providing visualizations within a vehicular environment comprises at least one touch-sensitive display device positioned adjacent to at least one seat within the vehicular environment and configured to display the visualizations to an occupant of the at least one seat, the at least one touch-sensitive display device moveable from a first position in front of the seat to a second position at an interior wall of the vehicular environment.

Abstract: A bootloader authentication system with a multimedia device to mount within a vehicle, a memory device, and a processor. The memory device stores data indicative of a public key associated with the vehicle and a signed hash bootloader image indicative of a signature of a private key.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device, including: a switch element; and a memory card slot suitable for receiving a memory card. The memory card slot includes a power supply pin and a detection pin, and the power supply pin of the memory card slot being connected to a power supply through the switch element. The memory card slot has a first configuration where a memory card is received and a second configuration where there is no memory card. In the first configuration of the memory card slot, the detection pin of the memory card slot is in a grounded state, and in the second configuration of the memory card slot, the detection pin of the memory card slot is in a nongrounded state. The detection pin of the memory card slot is connected to the switch element and the detection pin in the grounded state can turn on the switch element.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a method for a real-time lighting interaction between a remote controlling device and a speaker device. The method comprises receiving a user request via the remote controlling device and determining whether the user request is for selecting a first lighting pattern from a plurality of lighting patterns included in a first mode or a second lighting pattern from a plurality of lighting patterns included in a second mode. The method further generates and communicates first parameter data associated with the selected lighting pattern or second parameter data associated with the selected lighting pattern, based on the determined user request. The method adjusts a light show on the speaker device to output the first output lighting pattern associated with the first parameter data or the second output lighting pattern associated the second parameter data, in response to receiving the first parameter data or the second parameter data.

Abstract: A vehicle speaker mount for a speaker includes a central bracket and a plurality of elongated portions extending radially outward from the central bracket. each of the elongated portions includes a respective engagement tab at a distal end of the elongated portion with each engagement tab is configured to be releasably connectable with a base of the speaker. Furthermore, the central bracket defines at least one aperture for receiving hardware to connect the mount to a vehicle surface. The vehicle speaker mount may include a threaded ring member and a base ring for securing the vehicle surface therebetween, or a plurality of flanges extending from a base ring for providing additional mounting surfaces.