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: The disclosure relates to a method and a device for stereophonic representation of virtual noise sources in a vehicle, in which real noise sources caused on the vehicle are used as the basis for generating virtual noise sources.

Abstract: A device and method for a vehicle to provide a bidirectional communication between the vehicle and at least one passerby. The device comprises a sensor for detecting a passersby near the vehicle and an array arranged on the vehicle and formed by a plurality of loudspeakers and a plurality of microphones for providing an acoustical beamforming focused in a predetermined region around the position of a detected passerby for the sending of acoustical signals to the passerby and for the receiving of acoustical information from the passerby. The device also has a computer-based recognition module coupled to the sensor and the array for recognizing gestures and/or acoustical messages from the passerby. An action of the vehicle, such as reproducing an acoustical signal and/or receiving a visual or acoustical message from the passerby, is performed based upon an identified passerby gesture and/or an identified acoustical message from the passerby.

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 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.