Abstract: The aspects disclosed herein are related to providing a stereoscopic audio environment that is based on speaker position and/or orientation. Once the speaker (or groups of speakers) are identified by the above-described techniques, the audio signal uniquely delivered to each of the speakers may be customized to produce an optimal sound environment.

Abstract: A method and a device for adaptive audio playback in a vehicle are provided, The provided method and device enable an adaptation of the audio playback in the case of a change in the vehicle interior space configuration, which is caused by a change in the arrangement of the vehicle interior furnishings or by a change in the number and position of vehicle occupants. Specifically, the method provides for an audio signal to be played back into the vehicle interior space by at least one loudspeaker, and at least one microphone to acquire audio signals reflected by the vehicle interior space. An acoustic reflection profile associated with the vehicle interior space is generated using reflected audio signals. An audio playback profile, adapted to the associated vehicle interior space configuration, is then set for the playback of audio signals into the vehicle interior space.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a combined input and output device including a screen for displaying at least one operating element, a touchscreen arranged above screen, for detecting a position of a contact with the operating surface of the touchscreen, and a frame. The screen is arranged under the touchscreen in frame, and, on the frame, a plurality of mini switches are arranged, on which the touchscreen rests.

Abstract: The aspects disclosed herein are related to detecting an audio source (such as a sound generated from within or outside a vehicle), establishing a location of the audio source, and employing techniques to replicate the sounds associated with the audio source as a virtual sound within the vehicle.

Abstract: The aspects disclosed herein are related to providing a stereoscopic audio environment that is based on speaker position and/or orientation. Once the speaker (or groups of speakers) are identified by the above-described techniques, the audio signal uniquely delivered to each of the speakers may be customized to produce an optimal sound environment.

Abstract: A system for information transmission in a motor vehicle and methods of operation are disclosed. A steering wheel, a dashboard with a cover, a dashboard display area with a dashboard display, and a display device arranged in the area of a windshield are provided in a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The system is designed for gesture recognition and comprises a gesture recognition unit with at least one gesture recognition sensor. The gesture recognition sensor is configured to detect movements in a perceivable gesture area. The gesture recognition sensor is arranged in the viewing direction of a vehicle driver, behind the steering wheel, under the cover in the dashboard display area. The dashboard display and the display device are designed for the representation of interactive menus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a touch-sensitive display device with an integrated mechanical operating part for motor vehicles, in which a mechanical operating part (2) and a holding magnet (3) are provided. The operating part (2) is held by magnetic force on the surface of a touch-sensitive display device (1), whereby sensor elements (5) are provided under the surface of the display device (1), and that the switching positions of the operating part (2) can be determined by the sensor elements.

Abstract: An analog time indicating device for an instrument panel of a vehicle includes one or several clock faces with one or several means each for indicating the arrival time and/or the remaining travel time, wherein as means for indicating the arrival time and/or the remaining travel time, one or several mechanical hands are provided; an interface for integrating the analog time indicating device into data systems for receiving information from the vehicle, a navigation system provided in the vehicle included; a micro processor for processing and forwarding information from the navigation device; and one or several drive units, which are controllable by the micro processor, serving to drive the means for indicating the arrival time and/or the remaining travel time on the clock face.

Abstract: A screen-based vehicle control system in which the control arrangement (1) consists of a screen (2) and at least one mechanical control unit (3). The mechanical control unit is disposed to project at least in part into the display field of the screen and may be implemented such that relative positions or scales of the control unit my be represented on the screen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a touch-sensitive display device with an integrated mechanical operating part for motor vehicles, in which a mechanical operating part (2) and a holding magnet (3) are provided. The operating part (2) is held by magnetic force on the surface of a touch-sensitive display device (1), whereby sensor elements (5) are provided under the surface of the display device (1), and that the switching positions of the operating part (2) can be determined by the sensor elements.

Abstract: A door module support, for fixing to a door body, between the damp space and the dry space of a motor vehicle, having a support plate for the location of functional elements of a vehicle door, for example, a window winder, a doorlock, door handle and/or a door internal cladding, first fixing points on for the support plate which serve for the fixing of the support plate to the door body. In the mounted state thereof, one surface of the support plate is facing the damp space and the other surface is facing the dry space with a sealing contour around the edge thereof, along which the support plate lies against the door body in a sealed manner when in the mounted state. The support plate further includes second fixing points, for the fixing of at least one functional element to the support plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door module support, for fixing to a door body, between the damp space and the dry space of a motor vehicle, comprising a support plate for the location of functional elements of a vehicle door, for example, a window winder, a doorlock, a door handle and/or a door internal cladding, first fixing points for the support plate which serve for the fixing of the support plate to the door body. In the mounted state thereof, one surface of the support plate is facing the damp space and the other surface is facing the dry space with a sealing contour around the edge thereof, along which the support plate lies against the door body in a sealed manner when in the mounted state. The support plate further comprises second fixing points, for the fixing of at least one functional element to the support plate.

Abstract: The present invention involves a vehicle interior panel. The interior panel comprises a panel body having a face defining a compartment having an opening at the face and defining a door-receiving space underlying the compartment. The interior panel further comprises a swing door including a door panel and an arm extending from the door panel to an end, wherein the end is remote from the door panel and has a pivot point adjacent the end. The door panel is configured to close the opening and pivotally move between a closed position wherein the door panel closes the opening and an open position wherein the door panel is received in the door-receiving space to permit access to the compartment. The interior panel further comprises a pivot connection pivotally connecting the arm at the pivot point to the panel body to define a pivot access providing pivotal movement of the door panel between the closed and open positions. The arm is connected to the panel body at a connection point spaced apart from the face.

Abstract: The present invention involves a vehicle interior panel. The interior panel comprises a panel body having a face defining a compartment having an opening at the face and defining a door-receiving space underlying the compartment. The interior panel further comprises a swing door including a door panel and an arm extending from the door panel to an end, wherein the end is remote from the door panel and has a pivot point adjacent the end. The door panel is configured to close the opening and pivotally move between a closed position wherein the door panel closes the opening and an open position wherein the door panel is received in the door-receiving space to permit access to the compartment. The interior panel further comprises a pivot connection pivotally connecting the arm at the pivot point to the panel body to define a pivot access providing pivotal movement of the door panel between the closed and open positions. The arm is connected to the panel body at a connection point spaced apart from the face.