Method for adjusting lighting and system for adjusting lighting

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for adapting the lighting of at least one lighting module (6) of a motor vehicle to a sound, which is generated and output by a sound system (10) of the motor vehicle, wherein at least one image (2) is assigned to the sound, which is displayed at least partially and automatically by the at least one lighting module (6) in a manner which is associated in time with the output sound, wherein the at least one image (2) is read in by a selection module (4). The invention also relates to a system for adapting the lighting, which has a data processing unit (12), a lighting module (6) and a selection module (4).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for adjusting lighting and a system for adjusting lighting. Background Technology

[0002] The lighting inside a motor vehicle can be adjusted by the driver in a personalized manner.

[0003] Document DE 10 2017 131 029 A1 describes a control device for the sound output of a vehicle.

[0004] A lighting device for vehicle ambient lighting is known from document DE 10 2019 121 019 A1.

[0005] A control device for lighting equipment is described in document DE 10 2020 002 832 A1.

[0006] Document DE 10 2005 041 261 A1 describes a greeting system for greeting motor vehicle users.

[0007] A method for controlling an air conditioning device for a motor vehicle, an air conditioning device, and a motor vehicle are known from document DE 10 2014 019 158 B3. Summary of the Invention

[0008] In this context, the purpose of this invention is to design lighting for the interior space of a motor vehicle.

[0009] This objective is achieved by a method and system having the features of the independent claims. Embodiments of the method and system are disclosed in the dependent claims and the specification.

[0010] The method according to the invention sets up illumination for adapting the lighting of at least one lighting module of a motor vehicle to sound, which is generated by the vehicle's audio system, typically at least one speaker, and transmitted or output to the vehicle's interior space. At least one image or photograph—or possibly a sequence of images—is associated with the sound as an optical recognition feature. This image or photograph or sequence of images is automatically and dynamically displayed or presented, at least partially, automatically by the at least one lighting module in consideration of the sound, and is typically transmitted in a manner temporally associated with the sound output to the interior space. Here, the presentation of at least one partially displayed image can be varied, which can also be based on the sound sequence. The at least one image is read in by a selection module.

[0011] In one embodiment, at least one lighting module is activated and dynamically displays at least one image based on at least one acoustic parameter of the sound (e.g., frequency and / or loudness, i.e., the amplitude or level of the sound). Here, the display of at least one image is automatically and / or dynamically adjusted, for example, in terms of color and / or brightness, wherein the display is associated with at least one acoustic parameter. At least one image, i.e., at least one segment of at least one image, changes or alters automatically and / or dynamically according to the acoustic sound, i.e., according to the acoustic parameter.

[0012] It is feasible to present or display at least one image as at least one optical recognition feature on the cover of a sound carrier / recording medium containing sound. The sound carrier, such as a CD or optical disc or LP, contains or stores sound. Generally, at least one image is assigned to a sound source having sound or for outputting sound. Here, the sound source can be designed as a sound carrier. The sound source can also be designed as an audio file or sound file. Therefore, it is feasible to also assign at least one image to an audio file or sound file, such as a music file and / or an audiobook. Such an audio file can, for example, be in mp3 format. It is feasible to store the audio file and at least one image assigned to the audio file as a tuple in a database, and to be retrieved from the database via streaming and thus via real-time transmission, wherein the sound of the audio file is sent to an internal space and played, and wherein the image assigned to the audio file is displayed locally according to the sound sequence and in accordance with or corresponding to the dynamics of the sound.

[0013] At least one image can be used to present or display at least one creator, such as at least one musician, who created the sound.

[0014] The sound may include music, singing, and / or noise. The sound also has a specific artistic style and / or rhythm, such as musical style and / or rhythm, as additional acoustic parameters, and the presentation of at least one image is automatically and / or dynamically adapted to these additional acoustic parameters.

[0015] Furthermore, it is feasible to display at least one segment of at least one image at a given point in time, or in one embodiment, to display only a single segment. In this case, it is feasible to design or illustrate at least one segment of the image, or a corresponding at least one part, as an arrangement, such as a row or column, of the image. Here, it is feasible to display multiple, typically different, segments of at least one image sequentially, such as row by row or column by column. Here, a selection module is used to select at least one segment. The selection module is designed to partially scan the input or read-in image. Here, it is feasible to move the selection module relative to the image, wherein the movement of the selection module and / or the selection module is controlled by a data processing unit. Here, the corresponding segment of the image is selected and read in by the selection module. During this movement, the selection module dynamically scans the image segment by segment, and the corresponding scanned segment is displayed using an illumination module. However, it is also feasible to display at least one image in its entirety, and here, for example, to be dynamically animated and / or optically varied, wherein it is automatically and / or dynamically adapted to sound, and displayed accordingly. In one implementation, at least one image is displayed row by row, wherein the sequence of rows, such as rows or columns, displayed in sequence is associated with a sequence of sounds.

[0016] The system according to the invention is designed to adapt the illumination of at least one lighting module of a motor vehicle to sound, which is generated by the vehicle's audio system, typically by at least one speaker, wherein the audio system is designed to transmit or output sound into and play sound within the vehicle's interior space. The system includes a data processing unit in which at least one image, such as a sequence of multiple images, is assigned to the sound as an optical recognition feature. The data processing unit is designed to typically drive at least one lighting module, and for at least one lighting module to automatically and / or dynamically display at least one image based on the sound. This is particularly done in a manner that is temporally and / or dynamically associated with the output, such as the played sound.

[0017] Furthermore, the system includes an optical selection module, such as a camera, which may also be designed or referred to as a scanner, and is designed to read or scan the image at least partially or continuously segment by segment. It is feasible that the selection module can always detect only a segment of the image accordingly. Furthermore, the selection module moves relative to the image at an adjustable speed, wherein the image is detected accordingly locally and dynamically, and wherein the image is displayed locally, continuously, and dynamically by at least one illumination module. It is also feasible that the image is displayed dynamically relative to segments (e.g., rows or columns) of the image according to an adjustable or preset speed of the selection module, wherein this speed is varied in the embodiments.

[0018] The data processing unit is designed to receive at least one image from a database that is another component of the system, and / or to scan at least a portion of the image using the system's sensing and / or optical scanners. This is also possible during sound generation.

[0019] At least one lighting module is designed as a display or display panel for a motor vehicle, such as an audio system, and / or as an interior lighting device for a motor vehicle, such as being designed as at least one light element. At least one lighting module, for example, has multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that simultaneously emit light of different colors.

[0020] The audio system includes a sound playback device, such as a player for a sound medium (e.g., a CD) and / or a sound source, wherein the audio system can be designed as an integral part of the system. Here, it is feasible for the playback device to be designed, for example, as a computer program that loads sound sources from a database, for example via the Internet, and plays the sound as a live stream or in real-time transmission. At least one lighting module can also be designed as an integral part of the system.

[0021] The method and system described herein enable the dynamic adaptation of interior and exterior lighting of a motor vehicle to information displayed on or in images using at least one lighting module, wherein such adaptation can be based on information from the images. It is also feasible to dynamically adapt sound to the color of the lighting module. Therefore, it is also feasible to dynamically illuminate the interior space of the motor vehicle, and provide an association therewith with currently heard sounds, such as currently heard music. This includes an association between the light provided by at least one lighting module and the heard sound, typically the heard music, wherein the relationship between the heard music and the displayed lighting is provided and / or communicated to the motor vehicle occupants. It is feasible here that at least one lighting module is designed as part of an interior lighting device (e.g., a lamp) or an exterior lighting device (e.g., a headlight) of the motor vehicle. It is also feasible that at least one lighting module is designed as part of a combination instrument cluster within the interior space of the motor vehicle.

[0022] In one implementation, it is feasible to display at least one image of a sound source storing sound (e.g., music) in a display or display area of ​​at least one lighting module, based on the sound. This is, for example, at least one image on the cover or sleeve of a sound carrier (e.g., a CD or record), wherein the sound is mechanically or digitally recorded, for example, stored on the sound carrier.

[0023] Alternatively, it is feasible to store at least one audio file and at least one image as a tuple in a database, wherein the at least one audio file includes sound, and at least one image within the database is assigned to the at least one audio file. Furthermore, it is feasible to utilize a selection module to read, for example, line by line, the track to be played, such as a song, and / or a CD cover or sleeve adapted to the performer, and to display the CD cover or sleeve based on the sound using an interior communication light (ICL) as at least one lighting module, such as a display. Here, the light emitted by the at least one lighting module is associated with music typically played by an audio system. If the sound is provided via radio broadcasting or a radio station, the logo and / or symbol of the radio station can be used as at least one image, wherein the radio station is to be received terrestrially or via radio or digital means. It is also feasible to provide at least one audio file and at least one image assigned to that audio file in a defined manner on a playlist, for example, as a function on demand. For example, at least one image can also display or present audio, such as lyrics and / or dialogue text from music and / or audiobooks or radio dramas, wherein lines of lyrics and / or dialogue text can be displayed synchronously in at least one, for example, linear lighting module. Typically, any image, such as a work of art, can be assigned to the audio, and it is feasible that such an image can be personalized, created, or provided by the user of the method and system.

[0024] The reading or scanning of input image information via the selection module can be implemented in various variations. It is feasible to read the image or its information locally and accordingly by the selection module—for example, at different angles, in varying directions, and / or at varying speeds. Therefore, it is feasible to add more variations to the lighting while listening to music multiple times. It is also feasible to adapt the speed at which at least one image is read or scanned to the beat and / or rhythm of the sound, particularly the music. It is also feasible to have the image completely read by the selection module within a defined or adjustable time period, such as one minute, and correspondingly displayed or presented synchronously by at least one lighting module.

[0025] Alternatively, an arbitrary photograph of oneself can be used as an image, which is then automatically and dynamically displayed, at least partially, by at least one lighting module in response to a corresponding sound being played. Such an image or photograph could also be a private video recording.

[0026] In this method, multiple lighting modules can also be used in the interior space of a motor vehicle, wherein it is feasible to use the complete lighting of the interior space of the motor vehicle to display an image based on sound.

[0027] Therefore, vehicle occupants can dynamically experience and design their own combinations of sound, such as music and lighting color schemes, within the interior space.

[0028] Furthermore, in the implementation scheme, it is feasible to control the color displayed by at least one lighting module based on sound, wherein the image information is displayed as media material, such as graphics of a CD album.

[0029] At least one lighting module that automatically and / or dynamically displays at least one image based on sound is designed, for example, in a linear, slit-shaped, rectangular, and / or elongated form, and correspondingly has a linear, slit-shaped, rectangular, and / or elongated display panel or display. In one feasible embodiment, the lighting module has at least one row of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged adjacently in a linear configuration. Here, depending on the embodiment, there may be only one row of LEDs or multiple rows of LEDs. Such a linear lighting module is designed, for example, as part of or integrated into the instrument cluster of a motor vehicle.

[0030] The selection module for detecting and / or scanning an image can be designed, or referred to as, a camera, in which the image is displayed automatically and / or dynamically, at least partially, accompanied by sound. The selection module, such as the camera, has a linear, slit-shaped, rectangular, and / or elongated detection area, which allows the image to be detected row by row, or column by column, for example, by reading in or scanning the image.

[0031] The display panel of at least one illumination module, such as a linear one, can have the same scale as the detection area of ​​the selection module. At least one segment of an image read in and / or selected by the selection module can be displayed proportionally by at least one illumination module.

[0032] It should be understood that, without departing from the scope of the invention, the above features and the features to be explained below can be used not only in the correspondingly specified combinations, but also in other combinations or individually. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The present invention is schematically illustrated according to embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings and is described schematically and in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 A detailed schematic diagram of an embodiment of the system according to the invention is shown when performing a first embodiment of the method according to the invention.

[0035] Figure 2 The second embodiment of the method according to the invention is shown. Figure 1 A detailed schematic diagram.

[0036] Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram detailing the implementation of a third embodiment of the method according to the invention.

[0037] The accompanying drawings are described in context and comprehensively. Identical parts are indicated by the same reference numerals. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The system according to the invention Figure 1 The schematically illustrated embodiment is designed for use in a motor vehicle. The system has at least one lighting module 6 designed to illuminate the interior space of the motor vehicle. Furthermore, the motor vehicle has an audio system 10 with at least one speaker, designed to transmit sound, and consequently music, into the interior space of the motor vehicle.

[0039] The rectangular and linear lighting module 6 and the sound system 10, shown only schematically here, are also designed as components of the system shown. The system also includes a data processing unit 12, such as a computing unit, as an additional component. Additional components of the system are designed as the selection module 4, which is, in this case, an optical scanner, and... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The options are shown schematically. The selection module 4 is also designed to be rectangular and linear, and has the same size as the lighting module 6. The lighting module 6 is designed here as a component of the vehicle's instrument cluster, which is integrated into the dashboard.

[0040] In an implementation of this method, the sound generated and / or played by the sound system 10, such as music, is adapted to the lighting of the lighting module 6. It is hereby specified that... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The image 2, schematically shown, is assigned to the sound being played. While the sound is being played by the sound system 10, the image 2 is automatically and / or dynamically displayed by the lighting module 6, wherein the image 2, which is at least partially displayed, is optically accompanied by the sound of the sound system 10 and / or the sound of the sound system 10 provides background music for the image 2, which is at least partially displayed.

[0041] As specified herein, image 2 is associated with sound, such as music, and / or embodies sound; image 2 may be a CD sleeve or cover. This image 2 in... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The image 2 is illustrated using multiple pixels arranged in rows and columns, where each pixel exemplarily represents a color of the color spectrum. Although image 2 is hexagonal or regular hexagonal here, the image may also have other shapes, such as quadrilateral, preferably rectangle, and especially square.

[0042] In this embodiment of the method, the selection module 4 moves relative to the image 2, and the selection module 4 is controlled by the data processing unit 12. Here, the selection module 4 detects only a thin, linear, and / or slit-shaped segment or section of the image 2 at a given time point. Furthermore, those pixels of the image 2 in a row and / or column selected and / or detected by the selection module 4 at that time point are synchronously displayed on the illumination module 6.

[0043] exist Figure 1 As shown, selection module 4 moves line by line relative to image 2, wherein selection module 4 detects only one line of image 2 accordingly. Correspondingly, Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the movement of the selection module 4 relative to the outer edge of image 2 or a row of image 2 at an angle (e.g., an acute angle), i.e., translation, and during which, for example, rotation is also observed. In embodiments, different modes 8a, 8b, and 8c of the movement of the selection module 4 relative to image 2 can be considered. Here, the first mode 8a of this type... Figure 3a As shown, the mode 8a is designed to be elliptical. In this case, the selection module 4 rotates elliptically, for example, circularly, relative to image 2. Figure 3b The second mode 8b is shown, in which the selection module 4 can move relative to image 2 in only one direction, in this case, translation. Figure 3c The third mode 8c, schematically shown, has two arrows that are parallel to each other and oriented in opposite directions. In this case, the selection module 4 moves back and forth relative to the image 2, for example, by translating back and forth. Furthermore, the selection module 4 can also move relative to the image 2 in different directions and at different angles. It is also possible for the selection module 4 to move relative to the image 2 at different speeds, wherein the corresponding speed can be changed in real time and / or dynamically, or the corresponding speed can be varied, wherein the speed is adapted, for example, to the rhythm and / or beat of a time sequence of sound. Furthermore, it is also possible for different segments or sections of the image 2 to be read or scanned at different frequencies when the selection module 4 moves relative to the image 2.

[0044] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0045] 2 Images

[0046] 4. Select Module

[0047] 6 Lighting Modules

[0048] 8a, 8b, 8c modes

[0049] 10. Audio System

[0050] 12 Data Processing Units

Claims

1. A method of adapting the lighting of at least one lighting module (6) of a motor vehicle to sound, which is generated and output by a sound system (10) of the motor vehicle, wherein At least one image (2) is assigned to the sound, and the at least one image is automatically displayed by at least one illumination module (6) at least partially and in a manner that is temporally associated with the output sound, wherein corresponding segments of the at least one image (2) are selected and read in by a selection module (4), characterized in that only the selected linear and / or slit-shaped segments of the at least one image (2) are displayed accordingly.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, At least one image (2) is dynamically displayed by at least one lighting module (6) based on at least one acoustic parameter of sound.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, At least one image (2) is displayed on the cover of a sound carrier having sound, and / or at least one image is assigned to a sound source having sound.

4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The sounds include music, singing, and / or noise.

5. A system for adapting the lighting of at least one lighting module (6) of a motor vehicle to sound, wherein the sound is generated and output by the motor vehicle's audio system (10), wherein, The system has a data processing unit (12) that assigns at least one image (2) to the sound, wherein the data processing unit (12) is designed to automatically display at least a portion of the at least one image (2) in a manner that is temporally associated with the output sound by at least one illumination module (6), wherein the system has a selection module (4) that is designed to select and read in corresponding segments of the at least one image (2), characterized in that, accordingly, only the selected linear and / or slit-shaped segments of the at least one image (2) are displayed.

6. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The data processing unit (12) is designed to receive and / or scan at least one image (2) from the database.

7. The system according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The at least one lighting module (6) is designed as a display and / or interior space lighting device for a motor vehicle.

8. The system according to any one of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that, The at least one lighting module (6) is designed to be linear.

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