Abstract: A loudspeaker assembly is provided with a housing with an opening formed through and arranged about an axis. A transducer is mounted to the housing to project sound through the opening. At least one gate is mounted for adjustment relative to the axis between a closed position and an open position, wherein a distal end of the at least one gate extends over a portion of the opening in the closed position. Wherein the distal end of the at least one gate retracts along the housing in the open position to facilitate the sound projecting through the opening. An actuator is coupled to the at least one gate to adjust the at least one gate between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: Systems and methods are herein provided for dynamic integration of portable audio devices into a vehicle audio system. In one example, a vehicle audio system comprises one or more processors; and memory storing instructions that when executed cause the one or more processors to: recognize one or more portable audio devices paired to the vehicle audio system via a companion application; establish a communication link to each of the one or more portable audio devices; determine an audio output configuration for each of the one or more portable audio devices; integrate each of the one or more portable audio devices into the vehicle audio system; and output audio content via the one or more portable audio devices and one or more cabin output speakers of the vehicle audio system according to the audio output configuration for each of the one or more portable audio devices.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a loudspeaker assembly including a magnetic assembly and a diaphragm is provided. The diaphragm includes a plurality of electronics positioned directly thereon. The diaphragm generates an audio output and is moved along a first axis in response to the magnetic assembly being energized with an input signal.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a computer-implemented method for reproducing a simulated soundscape within a first vehicle, comprises receiving selection of the simulated soundscape within a vehicle cabin associated with the first vehicle, receiving a sensor input associated with the first vehicle, identifying a soundscape element based on the selected simulated soundscape, determining a sound corresponding to the soundscape element based on the sensor input, determining a location within the cabin of the plurality of sounds based on the selected simulated soundscape, and causing playback of the sound within the vehicle cabin based on the location.

Abstract: Described embodiments include an audio speaker configured to emit sound in a main sound emission direction,. The audio speaker comprises a voice coil, a movable diaphragm connected to the voice coil and configured to move together with the voice coil, the movable diaphragm comprising, in a direction opposite the main sound emission direction, a front surface and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The audio speaker further comprises a light source configured to emit light which is located, in a direction of the main sound emission direction, below the voice coil, and a light guide configured to guide the light emitted from the light source to the front surface of the movable diaphragm.

Abstract: Described embodiments include an audio speaker configured to emit sound in a main sound emission direction. The audio speaker comprises a voice coil, a movable diaphragm connected to the voice coil and configured to move together with the voice coil, the movable diaphragm comprising, in a direction opposite the main sound emission direction, a front surface and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The audio speaker further comprises a light source configured to emit light which is located, in a direction of the main sound emission direction, below the voice coil, and a light guide configured to guide the light emitted from the light source to the front surface of the movable diaphragm.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a loudspeaker assembly including a magnetic assembly and a diaphragm is provided. The diaphragm includes a plurality of electronics positioned directly thereon. The diaphragm generates an audio output and is moved along a first axis in response to the magnetic assembly being energized with an input signal.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Described embodiments include an audio speaker configured to emit sound in a main sound emission direction. The audio speaker comprises a voice coil, a movable diaphragm connected to the voice coil and configured to move together with the voice coil, the movable diaphragm comprising, in a direction opposite the main sound emission direction, a front surface and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The audio speaker further comprises a light source configured to emit light which is located, in a direction of the main sound emission direction, below the voice coil, and a light guide configured to guide the light emitted from the light source to the front surface of the movable diaphragm.

Abstract: Constructing and controlling light assemblies in a vehicle interior. A light assembly is constructed by forming a PCB layer to have a shape that is based on a shape of a corresponding vehicle component. A set of light sources are mounted onto the PCB layer and the PCB layer is attached to the corresponding vehicle component. The light assembly is connected to a light controller that supplies power and control signals to the light sources. A lighting effects engine receives an input from a user or a vehicle sub-system, determines a lighting effect corresponding to the received input, retrieves a set of lighting routines associated with the lighting effect, and transmits the set of lighting routines to a set of light controllers. The set of light controllers collectively generate the lighting effect by applying/executing the received lighting routines on the set of light assemblies.

Abstract: Constructing and controlling light assemblies in a vehicle interior. A light assembly is constructed by forming a PCB layer to have a shape that is based on a shape of a corresponding vehicle component. A set of light sources are mounted onto the PCB layer and the PCB layer is attached to the corresponding vehicle component. The light assembly is connected to a light controller that supplies power and control signals to the light sources. A lighting effects engine receives an input from a user or a vehicle sub-system, determines a lighting effect corresponding to the received input, retrieves a set of lighting routines associated with the lighting effect, and transmits the set of lighting routines to a set of light controllers. The set of light controllers collectively generate the lighting effect by applying/executing the received lighting routines on the set of light assemblies.

Abstract: A through-material display and illumination system for the interior of a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises a flexible material such as a fabric for forming a surface of the interior of the vehicle, and a light source concealed by the flexible material; light emissions from the light source are transmitted and visible through the flexible material, providing information and ambient illumination to the driver and passengers of the vehicle.