Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The application relates to a method for operating a multimedia system with encoding a key sequence into a multimedia stream in order to generate an amended multimedia stream, the key sequence comprising a predefined sequence of numbers. The amended multimedia stream with the encoded key sequence is transmitted to a remote processing entity for a remote processing of the amended multimedia stream, and a multimedia stream is received from the remote processing entity. It is determined whether the received multimedia stream includes the encoded key sequence, wherein in response to determining that the received multimedia stream does not include the encoded key sequence, the multimedia system uses, for an output of the multimedia system a locally processed multimedia stream processed locally within the multimedia system.

Abstract: A method and electronic consumer device for creating an individual spatial listening zone for a user provided. The method includes receiving an input audio signal and processing it to generate first and second ultrasonic electric audio signals. The ultrasonic signals are provided to first and second ultrasonic transducers which convert them into directional ultrasonic acoustic signals. These signals are directed to a spatial listening zone where the user is located. Through non-linear interaction of the ultrasonic signals in air within the spatial listening zone, an audible sound signal is produced for the user that corresponds to the desired audio based on the input signal. The audible sound is substantially confined to the spatial listening zone and inaudible outside it. Various techniques for dynamically adjusting the spatial listening zone based on user position are disclosed. The system allows for creation of personalized audio experiences while minimizing disturbance to others nearby.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A method carried out at a processing entity of a vehicle cabin is provided. The method comprises the steps of: receiving, from one or more external microphones of an acoustic system located outside the vehicle cabin, an external acoustic signal associated with an external acoustic sound originating from outside the vehicle cabin; generating a processed acoustic signal based on the external acoustic signal; and causing the processed acoustic signal to be reproduced inside the vehicle cabin by the acoustic system. The method allows for creating immersive audio effects in a vehicle cabin, immersing an occupant of a vehicle into a naturally sounding environment while allowing to have an isolated atmosphere inside the vehicle cabin from an atmosphere of the naturally sounding environment. Furthermore, an acoustic system, a processing entity, and a computer program product for carrying out the steps of the method are provided, as well as their uses.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to stereo or multi-channel audio system configured to process an audio signal including one or more paired two side specific audio channels, which involve FIR filters, for which the coefficients may need to be replaced during the normal operation with the aim of not introducing unpleasant audio effects, distortions or noises. Each side specific audio channel in the pair includes also two side specific mixing units, and two morphing units. Each side specific mixing unit is configured to receive as input the two side specific audio channels of the pair and to output a mixed output signal mixed on the basis of the two side specific audio channels, each side specific FIR filter is configured to receive as input the mixed output signal of the side specific mixing unit of the corresponding side, and to output a side specific filtered signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for a driver assistance system. In one example, a driver assistance system of a vehicle comprises a processing unit and non-transitory memory storing instructions that when executed cause the processing unit to: receive a first user input from an occupant of the vehicle; in response to the first user input, obtain one or more images captured by one or more cameras of an external camera unit; identify, within the one or more images, one or more objects corresponding to the first user input; and take one or more actions based on the one or more objects and the first user input.

Abstract: Embodiments for on-demand processing of audiovisual data are provided. In one example, a method for on-demand audiovisual (AV) data processing for playback in a vehicle includes pre-processing, with a local digital signal processor of the vehicle, an AV data file, the pre-processing including forming a plurality of digital AV signals from the AV data file, sending at least a portion of the plurality of digital AV signals to a cloud-based server configured to apply one or more processing features to the at least the portion of the plurality of digital AV signals, receiving processed versions of the at least the portion of the plurality of digital AV signals from the cloud-based server, and outputting the processed versions of the at least the portion of the plurality of digital AV signals to one or more AV sinks of the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for operating an audio device, in particular for carrying out a morphing process, wherein audio output data are generated from audio input data containing at least one sample and/or at least one block of samples by means of at least one function stored in a data device, wherein at least one parameter of the at least one function is changeable and/or is changed in operation of the audio device, wherein at least one item of topicality information of the at least one parameter, which information indicates a state of change of the at least one parameter, is updated after the change has been made, wherein the audio output data is generated depending on the topicality information of the at least one parameter by means of the at least one changed or the at least one unchanged parameter of the at least one function.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Method for automatably or automated tuning at least one operational parameter of an engine-order-cancellation (“EOC”) apparatus, the EOC apparatus being operable on the basis of a number of operational parameters, comprising the steps of: providing a defined tuning rule for automatably or automated tuning at least one operational parameter of an EOC apparatus, and automatably or automated tuning the at least one operational parameter of the EOC apparatus on basis of the provided tuning rule.

Abstract: Method for automatably or automated tuning at least one operational parameter of an engine-order-cancellation (“EOC”) apparatus, the EOC apparatus being operable on the basis of a number of operational parameters, comprising the steps of: providing a defined tuning rule for automatably or automated tuning at least one operational parameter of an EOC apparatus, and automatably or automated tuning the at least one operational parameter of the EOC apparatus on basis of the provided tuning rule.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for operating an apparatus for generating acoustic compensation signals used to compensate acoustic signals from operation of a motor-vehicle engine, comprising the steps: providing an EOC device, which is designed to generate acoustic compensation signals used to compensate acoustic signals that result from the operation of the engine; providing a device configured using the EOC device as a model; determining at least one audio signal to be output into a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle by means of an audio output device, before said audio signal is captured by an audio capturing element associated with the EOC device; applying an evaluation specification to evaluate the at least one audio signal with respect to at least one evaluation criterion; generating evaluation information with respect to the at least one evaluation criterion; controlling the operation of the EOC device on the basis of the evaluation Information.

Abstract: Method for carrying out a morphing process, wherein an output parameter relating to the output of an audio signal outputted into an interior via an audio output device is changed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for operating an audio device, in particular for carrying out a morphing process, wherein audio output data are generated from audio input data containing at least one sample and/or at least one block of samples by means of at least one function stored in a data device, wherein at least one parameter of the at least one function is changeable and/or is changed in operation of the audio device, wherein at least one item of topicality information of the at least one parameter, which information indicates a state of change of the at least one parameter, is updated after the change has been made, wherein the audio output data is generated depending on the topicality information of the at least one parameter by means of the at least one changed or the at least one unchanged parameter of the at least one function.

Abstract: A device for generating acoustic compensation signals, which serve to compensate acoustic signals that result from the operation of a motor-vehicle drive unit. The device includes a signal-generating apparatus designed to generate acoustic compensation signals, which serve to compensate acoustic signals that result from the operation of a motor-vehicle drive unit, and a control apparatus, which is associated with the signal-generating apparatus and which is designed to control the operation of the signal-generating apparatus. The device also includes a determination apparatus, which is associated with the control apparatus and which is designed to determine the propagation direction of acoustic signals and to generate direction information describing the determined propagation direction of the acoustic signals. The control apparatus is further designed to control the operation of the signal-generating apparatus on the basis of corresponding direction information.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for operating an apparatus for generating acoustic compensation signals used to compensate acoustic signals from operation of a motor-vehicle engine, comprising the steps: providing an EOC device, which is designed to generate acoustic compensation signals used to compensate acoustic signals that result from the operation of the engine; providing a device configured using the EOC device as a model; determining at least one audio signal to be output into a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle by means of an audio output device, before said audio signal is captured by an audio capturing element associated with the EOC device; applying an evaluation specification to evaluate the at least one audio signal with respect to at least one evaluation criterion; generating evaluation information with respect to the at least one evaluation criterion; controlling the operation of the EOC device on the basis of the evaluation Information.

Abstract: Method for carrying out a morphing process, wherein an output parameter relating to the output of an audio signal outputted into an interior via an audio output device is changed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for generating acoustic compensation signals, which serve to compensate acoustic signals that result from the operation of a motor-vehicle drive unit, said device comprising: a signal-generating apparatus, which is designed to generate acoustic compensation signals, which serve to compensate acoustic signals that result from the operation of a motor-vehicle drive unit, a control apparatus, which is associated with the signal-generating apparatus and which is designed to control the operation of the signal-generating apparatus, a determination apparatus, which is associated with the control apparatus and which is designed to determine the propagation direction of acoustic signals and to generate direction information describing the determined propagation direction of the acoustic signals in question, the control apparatus being designed to control the operation of the signal-generating apparatus on the basis of corresponding direction information.