Vehicle-mounted audio system for optimizing cockpit book listening experience
By combining the perception module and the in-vehicle infotainment system with the occupant monitoring and blind spot detection systems, the volume and sound effects of the in-vehicle audio system can be intelligently adjusted, solving the problem of the inability to optimize user preferences and vehicle speed in existing technologies, and improving the comfort of the in-cabin listening experience and personalized volume settings.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422996886.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing in-car audio systems are unable to intelligently optimize the in-cabin listening experience based on user preferences and vehicle speed, and the volume settings are not appropriate in noisy or quiet environments, affecting user comfort.
It uses a perception module, an in-vehicle infotainment system, an external power amplifier and an in-vehicle speaker system, combined with an occupant monitoring system and a blind spot detection system. The first and second audio tracks are processed by the in-vehicle infotainment system to achieve intelligent adjustment of the volume and sound effects, and adjust the volume according to user preferences and vehicle speed.
It intelligently optimizes the in-cabin listening experience based on user preferences and vehicle speed, provides selectable background music to improve listening comfort, and reduces the volume in privacy mode to achieve stereo sound effects and personalized volume settings.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle-mounted audio control, and in particular relates to a vehicle-mounted audio system for optimizing the cabin listening experience. Background Art
[0002] Currently, existing in-car audio systems often lack consideration for personalized listening experiences and are unable to automatically adjust settings based on user preferences. Furthermore, in noisy environments, too low a volume can make it difficult to hear the content, while in quiet environments, too high a volume can affect the user's listening comfort.
[0003] Patent CN114572117A discloses an in-vehicle audio control system, control method and vehicle. The in-vehicle audio control system includes: a touch panel, which is retractably arranged on the front side of the armrest box and is used to collect touch action signals; a telescopic control button, which is arranged at the armrest box and is used to control the touch panel to extend out of the front side of the armrest box or retract into the armrest box when operated; and a host, which is connected to the touch panel and is used to generate corresponding audio control signals according to the touch action signals to control the vehicle's audio equipment to perform corresponding functions.
[0004] However, the technology disclosed in the above patent cannot intelligently optimize the user's in-cabin listening experience based on user preferences and vehicle speed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a car audio system for optimizing the cockpit listening experience in view of the deficiencies of the existing technology, so as to achieve the purpose of intelligently optimizing the user's cockpit listening experience according to user preferences and vehicle speed.
[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:
[0007] The utility model provides an in-vehicle audio system for optimizing the in-cabin book listening experience, comprising a perception module, an in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI), an external power amplifier, and an in-vehicle speaker system. The perception module is connected to the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI); the output end of the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) is connected to the input end of the external power amplifier; and the output end of the external power amplifier is connected to the input end of the in-vehicle speaker system.
[0008] Furthermore, the perception module includes an occupant monitoring system (OMS), a blind spot detection system (BSD), and a vehicle controller, and the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) is connected to the occupant monitoring system (OMS), the blind spot detection system (BSD), and the vehicle controller respectively.
[0009] Furthermore, the in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system includes an on-board dual audio processing unit.
[0010] Furthermore, the on-board dual audio processing unit is used to process the first audio track and the second audio track.
[0011] Furthermore, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) inputs information to the perception module as to whether the user chooses to play the music application (APP) while playing the audiobook application (APP).
[0012] Furthermore, the sensing module inputs information on whether there is only one driver in the cockpit to the in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system.
[0013] The vehicle audio system of the utility model has the following advantages:
[0014] (1) The in-car audio system of the present invention can intelligently optimize the user's in-cabin listening experience based on user preferences and vehicle speed.
[0015] (2) Through the in-vehicle audio system of the present invention, while the user is playing the audiobook application (APP), the music application (APP) can provide the user with selectable background music.
[0016] (3) Through the in-car audio system of the present invention, the in-car audio system can play the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) synchronously.
[0017] (4) Through the in-vehicle audio system of the present invention, it is possible to play the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) simultaneously, and intelligently adjust the volume of the background music played by the music application (APP) according to the user's preference and the vehicle speed.
[0018] (5) The in-vehicle audio system of the present invention can be used to enable a privacy mode. In the privacy mode, when the sensing module detects that someone is approaching the vehicle or someone else is getting on the vehicle, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) host will control the volume of the playback to be reduced.
[0019] (6) In the present invention, by controlling the speakers at different positions to play the audio book application (APP) and the music application (APP), a stereo sound effect can be achieved, thereby enhancing the user's cabin audio book experience.
[0020] (7) Through the in-vehicle audio system of the present invention, the user can independently adjust the volume of the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) to achieve a satisfactory listening experience for the user. At the same time, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 will record the volume adjustment result of the user, that is, the user preference, and automatically play the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) at the volume adjusted result the next time the user plays the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP).
[0021] (8) In the present invention, the vehicle speed can be monitored by the vehicle controller and the speed information can be fed back to the in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) host. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) host can then adjust the playback volume based on the speed information fed back by the vehicle controller. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] This manual includes the following drawings, which show the following contents:
[0023] Figure 1 This is a logical structure diagram of a car audio system for optimizing the cabin listening experience of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the position distribution of the speaker system in the system of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the content displayed in the first pop-up window of the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) display screen in the system of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the content displayed in the second pop-up window of the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) display screen in the system of the present invention.
[0027] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Perception module; 2. In-vehicle infotainment system (IVI); 3. External power amplifier; 4. On-board speaker system; 11. Occupant monitoring system (OMS); 12. Blind spot detection system (BSD); 13. Vehicle controller; 41. First headrest speaker; 42. Second headrest speaker; 43. Center speaker; 44. First speaker; 45. Second speaker; 46. Third speaker; 47. Fourth speaker. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation methods of the present invention by describing the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, with the aim of helping those skilled in the art to have a more complete, accurate and in-depth understanding of the concept and technical solution of the present invention and to facilitate its implementation.
[0029] Figure 1This is a logical structure block diagram of an in-vehicle audio system for optimizing the in-cabin listening experience of the utility model, including a perception module 1, an in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2, an external power amplifier 3, and an in-vehicle speaker system 4, wherein the perception module 1 is connected to the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2; the output end of the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 is connected to the input end of the external power amplifier 3; and the output end of the external power amplifier 3 is connected to the input end of the in-vehicle speaker system 4.
[0030] Among them, the information of whether the user chooses to play the music application (APP) while playing the audiobook application (APP) is input into the perception module 1 through the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2; when the information input into the perception module 1 by the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 is that the user chooses to play the music application (APP) while playing the audiobook application (APP), the perception module 1 determines whether there is only one driver in the cockpit; the perception module 1 inputs the information of whether there is only one driver in the cockpit to the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2; when the information input into the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 is that there is only one driver in the cockpit, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 turns on the privacy mode; when the information input into the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 is not that there is only one driver in the cockpit, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 determines whether the shared external speaker mode is turned on.
[0031] The in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 includes an in-vehicle dual-audio processing unit, an in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host, and an in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 display. The in-vehicle dual-audio processing unit is used to process a first audio track and a second audio track, and is responsible for audio switching, mixing, and sound effect processing. The first audio track is used for an audiobook application (APP), and the second audio track is used for a music application (APP). Through precise timestamps and synchronization mechanisms, the first audio track and the second audio track can be seamlessly mixed and played to provide users with an audiobook experience with real-time background music. The in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host is used to control an external power amplifier 3 to achieve interactive sound effects of independent audio.
[0032] The perception module 1 includes an occupant monitoring system (OMS) 11, a blind spot detection system (BSD) 12, and a vehicle controller 13. The in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 is respectively connected to the occupant monitoring system (OMS) 11, the blind spot detection system (BSD) 12, and the vehicle controller 13. Specifically, the host of the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 is respectively connected to the occupant monitoring system (OMS) 11, the blind spot detection system (BSD) 12, and the vehicle controller 13.
[0033] The vehicle-mounted speaker system 4 includes a first headrest speaker 41 , a second headrest speaker 42 , a center speaker 43 , a first speaker 44 , a second speaker 45 , a third speaker 46 , and a fourth speaker 47 .
[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the position distribution of the speaker system 4 in the system of the present invention. If the user opens the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) for playback, the first headrest speaker 41, the second headrest speaker 42, and the center speaker 43 are controlled by the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host to play the audiobook, and the first speaker 44, the second speaker 45, the third speaker 46, and the fourth speaker 47 are controlled by the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host to play the music, thereby achieving stereo sound effects and enhancing the user's in-cockpit listening experience.
[0035] The following combination Figures 1 to 4 The working principle of the utility model system is as follows:
[0036] After the user enters the car cabin, when the user needs to listen to a book or needs to play background music while listening to a book, the user opens the audiobook application (APP) for playback or opens the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) for playback through the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 display.
[0037] If the user opens an audiobook application (APP) and a music application (APP) for playback, but the user opens the audiobook application (APP) first and then the music application (APP), the playback volume of the audiobook application (APP) is adaptively reduced through the control of the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host, and the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host sends information on whether the audiobook application (APP) needs to be closed to the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 display screen, and the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 display screen displays a pop-up window. The user can choose whether to close the audiobook application (APP) according to his or her needs through the content displayed in the pop-up window on the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 display screen. Among them, the content displayed in the pop-up window can be as follows Figure 3 The content shown.
[0038] If the user opens the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) for playback, but if the user opens the music application (APP) first and then the audiobook application (APP), the playback volume of the music application (APP) is adaptively reduced through the control of the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host, and the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host sends information on whether the music application (APP) needs to be closed to the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 display, and the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 display displays a pop-up window. The user can choose whether to close the music application (APP) according to his or her needs through the content displayed in the pop-up window on the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 display. Among them, the content displayed in the pop-up window can be as follows Figure 4 The content shown.
[0039] If the user chooses to play an audiobook application (APP) and a music application (APP) simultaneously, the user can adjust the volume of the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) independently to achieve a satisfactory listening experience. At the same time, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 will record the volume adjustment results of the user for the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) and associate the volume adjustment results with the user account. The next time the user uses the car and plays the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) simultaneously, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 will automatically load the volume adjustment results and play the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) at the volume adjusted results. In addition, if the user sets the equalizer or selects a scene mode, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 can record them and automatically load them the next time the user uses the car.
[0040] When the user chooses to play the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) at the same time, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) host 2 will input the information that the user chooses to play the music application (APP) while playing the audiobook application (APP) to the occupant monitoring system (OMS) 11, and the occupant monitoring system (OMS) 11 will determine whether there is only one person in the cockpit, and input the information of whether there is only one person in the cockpit to the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host. When the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host receives the information that there is only one person in the cockpit, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) VI)2 will turn on the privacy mode. When the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI)2 host receives information that the driver is not the only one in the cockpit, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI)2 will determine whether the shared external speaker mode is turned on. If the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI)2 host determines that the shared external speaker mode is turned on, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI)2 will automatically load the volume adjustment result of the last user for the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP), that is, the user preference, and play the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) at the volume of the volume adjustment result, and the vehicle controller 1 3 will monitor the vehicle speed and feed back to the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host. If the vehicle speed is less than 30km / h, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host will control the default volume to 20 decibels, and as the vehicle speed increases by 1km / h (the vehicle speed is always less than 30km / h), the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host will increase the volume by 1 decibel; if the vehicle speed is not less than 30km / h and not more than 60km / h, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host will control the default volume to 40 decibels, and as the vehicle speed increases by 1km / h (the vehicle speed is always less than 60km / h), the in-vehicle infotainment system ( The in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host increases the volume by 1 decibel, and as the vehicle speed decreases by 1 km / h (the vehicle speed is always not less than 30 km / h), the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host decreases the volume by 1 decibel; if the vehicle speed is greater than 60 km / h, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host controls the default volume to 60 decibels, and as the vehicle speed increases by 1 km / h, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host increases the volume by 1 decibel (the upper limit is 80 decibels), and as the vehicle speed decreases by 1 km / h (the vehicle speed is always greater than 60 km / h), the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host decreases the volume by 1 decibel.
[0041] Among them, when the aforementioned privacy mode is turned on, the occupant monitoring system (OMS) 11 will monitor whether other people get on the car, and the blind spot detection system (BSD) 12 will monitor whether there are people outside the car approaching. Specifically, when the occupant monitoring system (OMS) 11 monitors that other people get on the car, the occupant monitoring system (OMS) 11 sends information to the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host, and then the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host controls to reduce the playback volume; or when the blind spot detection system (BSD) 12 detects that someone outside the car approaches, the blind spot detection system (BSD) 12 sends information to the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host, and then the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host controls to reduce the playback volume.
[0042] In addition, the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 of the present invention is also integrated with the user's health management device (such as a smart watch). The user's health management device monitors the user's physiological data (such as heart rate) and feeds it back to the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2. The in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 adjusts the volume of the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) based on the feedback results. For example, when the user's health management device monitors the user's heart rate above 110 beats per minute, the playback volume of the audiobook application (APP) and the music application (APP) is reduced through the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) 2 host.
[0043] The above description of the present invention is provided as an example, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described method. Any non-substantial improvements based on the concepts and technical solutions of the present invention, or any application of the concepts and technical solutions of the present invention to other situations without modification, fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. An in-car audio system for optimizing the in-cabin listening experience, characterized by: It includes a perception module, an in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI), an external power amplifier, and an in-vehicle speaker system. The perception module is connected to the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI); the output end of the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) is connected to the input end of the external power amplifier; and the output end of the external power amplifier is connected to the input end of the in-vehicle speaker system.
2. The in-car audio system for optimizing the in-cabin listening experience according to claim 1, characterized in that: The perception module includes an occupant monitoring system (OMS), a blind spot detection system (BSD), and a vehicle controller, and the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) is connected to the occupant monitoring system (OMS), the blind spot detection system (BSD), and the vehicle controller respectively.
3. The in-car audio system for optimizing the in-cabin listening experience according to claim 2, characterized in that: The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system includes an on-board dual audio processing unit.
4. The in-car audio system for optimizing the in-cabin listening experience according to claim 3, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted dual audio processing unit is used to process a first audio track and a second audio track.
5. The in-car audio system for optimizing the in-cabin listening experience according to claim 3, characterized in that: The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system inputs information to the perception module indicating whether the user chooses to play the music application (APP) while playing the audiobook application (APP).
6. The in-car audio system for optimizing the in-cabin listening experience according to claim 5, characterized in that: The perception module inputs information about whether there is only one driver in the cockpit to the in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system.