Vehicle audio system for producing synthetic engine sound

An audio system and vehicle technology, applied in the D″ field, can solve problems such as lack of engine sound and exhaust sound

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-05-30
VEEDIMS LLC
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[0008] So while "plug-in" EVs and HEVs offer environmental and, in some cases, economic benefits, the lack of engine sound and exhaust sound poses certain problems

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[0033] Referring to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout, there are illustrated and described various views and embodiments of a vehicle audio system for generating synthetic engine sounds and other possible implementations are described example. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and in some instances the figures have been exaggerated and / or simplified for clarity only. Based on the following examples of possible embodiments, many possible applications and variations will occur to those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0034] figure 1 An electric vehicle 100 using an audio system for generating a synthetic engine sound and / or exhaust sound according to the present invention is illustrated. In one embodiment, electric vehicle 100 includes a battery or battery pack 102 , an electric motor 104 and a motor controller package 106 . As used herein, "electric vehicles" or "electrically driven vehicles" include pl...

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An audio system for an electrically powered vehicle includes a data storage unit, a processor for accessing the data storage unit and retrieving one of pre-recorded engine sounds, pre-recorded exhaust sounds, or one or more algorithms for reproducing engine sounds and exhaust sounds, an amplifier operably connected to the processor for amplifying one of an engine sound or exhaust sound, at least one outwardly directed speaker for generating one of an engine or exhaust sound, an interface between the processor and the one or more vehicle performance sensors for sensing a vehicle performance parameter, the interface configured to receive an input from the one or more vehicle performance sensors and transmit it to the processor,; wherein the processor receives the input from at least one vehicle performance sensor and varies a sound parameter of an engine sound or exhaust sound projected by the speaker based on the performance parameter.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the priority of the following patent: U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 223,643, filed July 7, 2009, entitled "VEHICLE AUDIO SYSTEM FOR PRODUCTING SYNTHETIC ENGINE SOUND". [0003] This application also claims the priority of the following patent: U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12 / 831,081, filed July 6, 2010, entitled "VEHICLE AUDIO SYSTEM FOR PRODUCTING SYNTHETIC ENGINE SOUND", which requests U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 223,643 rights. [0004] technical content [0005] The following disclosure relates to a vehicle audio system for electric vehicles such as "plug-in" and "hybrid vehicles", and more particularly to audio systems and methods for producing synthetic engine and / or exhaust sounds. Background technique [0006] A combination of factors including increasing energy consumption, environmental concerns and the development of new battery technologies has fuel...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B60W20/00B60Q5/00
CPCG10K15/02B60L2270/142G06Q30/0601G06Q30/0613B60Q5/008
Inventor C·R·巴拉德
Owner VEEDIMS LLC
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