Mid-Frequency Audio Filtering That Preserves Natural Equalization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing audio processing systems in vehicles, such as car HiFi systems, require manual equalization by users, which can be inconvenient and may not maintain the natural sound characteristics of audio content due to lack of adaptive filtering techniques.

Innovation Solution

A device and method for processing audio data that includes a mid-frequency filter unit capable of selectively scaling amplitudes of different frequency sub-components to preserve original amplitude relations, allowing for automated equalization and improved sound quality, particularly through mid-range boost compression with linear scaling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual equalization is used in car HiFi systems, then users can adjust audio characteristics, but the operation convenience deteriorates and natural sound characteristics are not maintained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveequalization operationVSAvoidadaptive filtering
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs automatic equalization by analyzing the acoustic environment and autonomously adjusting frequency sub-component amplitudes, eliminating the need for manual user operation while maintaining natural sound characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes audio parameters (amplitudes of frequency sub-components) based on acoustic environment analysis, enabling adaptive filtering that maintains sound characteristics without manual intervention

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If amplitude scaling is applied to mid-frequency components, then sound quality is improved, but the complexity of the processing device increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesound qualityVSAvoidfiltering device
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The audio signal is divided into multiple frequency sub-components, and amplitude scaling is selectively applied to mid-frequency components while preserving other frequency ranges, improving sound quality through targeted processing rather than comprehensive filtering

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different amplitude scaling is applied to different frequency sub-components based on their specific characteristics, with mid-frequency components receiving special processing to maintain natural sound while reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution enables automatic equalization in vehicles, maintaining sound characteristics and improving listening quality by adjusting filter parameters based on the acoustic environment, ensuring balanced and natural sound reproduction for all passengers.

Implementation Method 1

a mid-frequency filter unit adapted to selectively filter a mid-frequency range component of the audio data in such a manner that amplitudes of different frequency sub-components of the mid-frequency range component of the audio data are scaled

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFrequency filtering: Filter (electronic)

Data Source

PatentEP1869766B1A method of and a device for processing audio data, a program element and a computer-readable medium
Publication Date: 2009.07.01 NXP BV
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AI summary

A device (100) for processing audio data (101), wherein the device (100) comprises a mid-frequency filter unit (105) adapted to selectively filter a mid-frequency range component of the audio data (101) in such a manner that amplitudes of different frequency sub components of the mid-frequency range component of the audio data (101) are scaled so that the scaled amplitudes reflect relations between the original amplitudes of the different frequency sub-components.