公开(公告)号：US06466136B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09903336

申请日：2001-07-11

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

IPC: B60Q100

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0247 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  B60R2011/0077 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60S1/0881 ,  B60S1/0885 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/012 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: A mirror-based audio system for a vehicle comprises an interior rearview mirror system including a plurality of microphones for receiving audio signals within a cabin of the vehicle. The plurality of microphones comprise at least two microphones which generate output signals indicative of sound generated within the vehicle cabin. The at least two microphones are (i) positioned within an interior rearview mirror assembly, (ii) positioned adjacent to an interior rearview mirror assembly, (iii) positioned in an attachment to an interior rearview mirror assembly, or (iv) positioned within a module mounted to the windshield. The audio system further includes a control which is operable to distinguish the presence of vocal signals versus non-vocal signals and to at least partially filter out the non-vocal signals.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的基于镜子的音频系统包括内部后视镜系统，其包括用于在车辆的舱室内接收音频信号的多个麦克风。 多个麦克风包括至少两个麦克风，其产生指示在车厢内产生的声音的输出信号。 所述至少两个麦克风是（i）定位在内部后视镜组件内，（ii）邻近内部后视镜组件定位，（iii）定位在与内部后视镜组件相连的附件中，或（iv） 模块安装在挡风玻璃上。 音频系统还包括可操作以控制声音信号与非声音信号的存在并且至少部分地滤出非声音信号的控制。

公开(公告)号：US06278377B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09396179

申请日：1999-09-14

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

IPC: G08B500

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0247 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  B60R2011/0077 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60S1/0881 ,  B60S1/0885 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/012 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: An indicator for use with a microphone of a vehicular audio system, such as a cellular telephone, emergency communication device, or other audio device, provides a user of the audio system with a status signal relating to a reception quality of a vocal signal from the user. The microphone may be mounted within an accessory module, which may be mounted to an interior surface of a vehicle windshield. The accessory module houses a microphone and may be positioned adjacent to a headliner of the vehicle generally above an interior rearview mirror which is supported therebelow. The accessory module provides a fixed orientation of the microphone and is easily installed to the vehicle as it is manufactured or as an aftermarket device. The accessory module may further include a wire cover, which extends to a mounting for the mirror in order to substantially encase a mirror wire harness, thereby retaining the mirror harness and providing a finished appearance to the mirror and accessory module. The indicator may be mounted at the accessory module or elsewhere at the mirror assembly.

Abstract translation: 与诸如蜂窝电话，紧急通信设备或其他音频设备的车载音频系统的麦克风一起使用的指示器为音频系统的用户提供与来自音频系统的声音信号的接收质量相关的状态信号 用户。 麦克风可以安装在附件模块内，附件模块可安装到车辆挡风玻璃的内表面。 附件模块容纳麦克风，并且可以位于与车辆的顶篷相邻的位置，通常在其下方支撑的内部后视镜的上方。 附件模块提供麦克风的固定方向，并且在制造时容易地安装到车辆或作为售后设备。 附件模块还可以包括线罩，其延伸到用于镜子的安装件，以便基本上包围镜线束，从而保持镜子线束并且向镜子和附件模块提供完整的外观。 指示器可以安装在附件模块或反射镜组件的其他地方。

公开(公告)号：US06243003B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-05

申请号：US09382720

申请日：1999-08-25

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner

IPC: B60Q100

CPC classification number: B60R11/0247 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/012 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: An accessory module for use with a vehicular cellular telephone, emergency communication device, or other audio device, may be mounted to an interior surface of a vehicle windshield. The accessory module houses a microphone and may be positioned adjacent to a headliner of the vehicle generally above an interior rearview mirror which is supported therebelow. The accessory module provides a fixed orientation of the microphone and is easily installed to the vehicle as it is manufactured or as an aftermarket device. The accessory module may further include a wire cover, which extends to a mounting for the mirror in order to substantially encase a mirror wire harness, thereby retaining the mirror harness and providing a finished appearance to the mirror and accessory module.

Abstract translation: 用于车载蜂窝电话，紧急通信设备或其他音频设备的附件模块可安装在车辆挡风玻璃的内表面上。 附件模块容纳麦克风，并且可以位于与车辆的顶篷相邻的位置，通常在其下方支撑的内部后视镜的上方。 附件模块提供麦克风的固定方向，并且在制造时容易地安装到车辆或作为售后设备。 附件模块还可以包括线罩，其延伸到用于镜子的安装件，以便基本上包围镜线束，从而保持镜子线束并且向镜子和附件模块提供完整的外观。

公开(公告)号：US07542575B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US11052623

申请日：2005-02-07

Applicant: Jonathan E DeLine ,  Niall R Lynam ,  Ralph A Spooner ,  Phillip A March

Inventor： Jonathan E DeLine ,  Niall R Lynam ,  Ralph A Spooner ,  Phillip A March

IPC: H04B1/00 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0247 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/012 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G07F7/0886 ,  G07F7/1008 ,  H04M1/6075 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: A digital sound processing system suitable for use in a vehicle comprises an interior rearview mirror assembly that includes at least a first microphone and a second microphone. The first microphone generates a first signal indicative of a vocal input with vehicle cabin noise included therewith and the second microphone generates a second signal indicative of a vocal input with vehicle cabin noise included therewith. A digital signal processor is provided that processes the first signal and the second signal and that provides an output signal with reduced vehicle cabin noise. The digital signal processor preferably comprises a microprocessor executing at least one million instructions per second.

Abstract translation: 适用于车辆的数字声音处理系统包括至少包括第一麦克风和第二麦克风的内部后视镜组件。 第一麦克风产生指示伴随车辆舱噪声的声带输入的第一信号，第二麦克风产生指示包括车厢噪声的声带输入的第二信号。 提供了一种数字信号处理器，其处理第一信号和第二信号，并且提供具有减少的车厢噪声的输出信号。 数字信号处理器优选地包括每秒执行至少一百万条指令的微处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20090106029A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：US12339746

申请日：2008-12-19

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

IPC: G10L21/00 ,  B60R25/10 ,  H04M11/04 ,  B60C23/02

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0247 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  B60R2011/0077 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60S1/0881 ,  B60S1/0885 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/012 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: A voice acquisition system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly. The mirror assembly may include a microphone for receiving audio signals within a cabin of the vehicle and generating an output indicative of these audio signals. The microphone may provide sound capture for a hands free cell phone system, an audio recording system and/or an emergency communication system. The system may include a control that is responsive to the output from the microphone and that distinguishes vocal signals from non-vocal signals present in the output. The microphone may provide sound capture for at least one accessory of the equipped vehicle, and the accessory may be responsive to a vocal signal captured by the microphone. The interior rearview mirror assembly may include at least one accessory, such as an antenna, a video device, a security system status indicator, a tire pressure indicator display and/or a loudspeaker.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的语音获取系统包括内部后视镜组件。 镜组件可以包括麦克风，用于在车辆的舱室内接收音频信号，并产生指示这些音频信号的输出。 麦克风可以为免提手机系统，音频记录系统和/或应急通信系统提供声音捕获。 系统可以包括响应于麦克风的输出并且将声音信号与输出中存在的非声音信号区分开的控制。 麦克风可以为配备的车辆的至少一个附件提供声音捕获，并且附件可以响应于由麦克风捕获的声乐信号。 内部后视镜组件可以包括至少一个附件，例如天线，视频设备，安全系统状态指示器，轮胎压力指示器显示器和/或扬声器。

公开(公告)号：US07012507B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-14

申请号：US10792360

申请日：2004-03-03

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

IPC: B60Q1/00 ,  H04B29/00 ,  G08B5/00

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0247 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  B60R2011/0077 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60S1/0881 ,  B60S1/0885 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/012 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: A voice acquisition system for a vehicle includes a module attached at an inner surface portion of the windshield of the vehicle. The module includes at least one microphone for receiving audio signals within a cabin of the vehicle and generating an output signal indicative of the audio signals. The microphone may provide sound capture for at least one of a hands free cell phone system, an audio recording system and an emergency communication system. A control is operable to receive the output signal from the at least one microphone and is operable to distinguish the presence of vocal signals from non-vocal signals. The module includes at least one additional accessory. The module attaches at the windshield by at least one of a mechanical attachment and an adhesive attachment.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的语音获取系统包括附接在车辆挡风玻璃的内表面部分处的模块。 该模块包括至少一个麦克风，用于在车辆的舱室内接收音频信号，并产生指示音频信号的输出信号。 麦克风可以为免提手机系统，音频记录系统和紧急通信系统中的至少一个提供声音捕获。 控制器可操作以从至少一个麦克风接收输出信号，并且可操作以区分声带信号与非声音信号的存在。 该模块包括至少一个额外的附件。 模块通过机械附件和粘合附件中的至少一个附接在挡风玻璃上。

公开(公告)号：US06906632B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10190809

申请日：2002-07-08

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B60R11/02 ,  C07D211/78 ,  C07D401/06 ,  C07D405/04 ,  C07D417/12 ,  C07D417/14 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G06Q20/34 ,  G07F7/10 ,  H04M1/60 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  H04R29/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0247 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/012 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G07F7/0886 ,  G07F7/1008 ,  H04M1/6075 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: The interior cabin of a vehicle is provided with a vehicular sound-processing system that comprises an interior rearview mirror assembly, the mirror assembly including a mirror housing and a reflective element. An accessory is located in the interior cabin. The interior rearview mirror assembly comprises a user-interaction site for a wireless communication system, the wireless communication system communicating with the accessory. The user-interaction site comprises at least one microphone for producing an audio output in response to detection of vocal input of a human speaker in the interior cabin with the vehicle cabin noise superimposed thereon. Preferably, the user-interaction site further comprises at least one manually operated control input. The restricted-range wireless communication system preferably comprises one of a radio frequency restricted-range wireless communication system and an infrared restricted-range wireless communication system. Signals indicative of the vocal input detected at the user-interaction site of the interior mirror assembly are wirelessly broadcast to the accessory located in the interior cabin of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 车辆的内部舱室设置有车辆声音处理系统，其包括内部后视镜组件，所述反射镜组件包括镜壳体和反射元件。 附件位于内部舱室。 内部后视镜组件包括用于无线通信系统的用户交互站点，无线通信系统与附件通信。 用户交互站点包括至少一个麦克风，用于响应于车载噪音叠加在内部舱室中的人体扬声器的声音输入的响应而产生音频输出。 优选地，用户交互站点还包括至少一个手动操作的控制输入。 限制范围的无线通信系统优选地包括射频限制范围无线通信系统和红外限制范围无线通信系统之一。 指示在内部反射镜组件的用户 - 相互作用位置检测到的声音输入的信号被无线地广播到位于车辆的内部舱室中的附件。

公开(公告)号：US06717524B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-06

申请号：US10270830

申请日：2002-10-15

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

IPC: B60Q100

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0247 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  B60R2011/0077 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60S1/0881 ,  B60S1/0885 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/012 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: A voice acquisition system for a vehicle includes a rearview mirror assembly, at least one microphone and a control. The at least one microphone receives audio signals within a cabin of the vehicle and generates an output signal indicative of the audio signals. The at least one microphone provides sound capture for at least one of a hands free cell phone system, an audio recording system and an emergency communication system. The control is operable to receive the output signal from the at least one microphone, and is operable to distinguish the presence of vocal signals from non-vocal signals. The control distinguishes the vocal signals from the non-vocal signals by a ratio of at least 2:1.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的语音获取系统包括后视镜组件，至少一个麦克风和控制器。 所述至少一个麦克风在车辆的舱室内接收音频信号，并产生指示音频信号的输出信号。 所述至少一个麦克风为免提手机系统，音频记录系统和紧急通信系统中的至少一个提供声音捕获。 控制可操作以从至少一个麦克风接收输出信号，并且可操作以区分声音信号与非声音信号的存在。 控制将声乐信号与非声道信号的比例至少为2：1。

公开(公告)号：US20110090338A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12962979

申请日：2010-12-08

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G10L15/20 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0247 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/012 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G07F7/0886 ,  G07F7/1008 ,  H04M1/6075 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: A rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly including a control. The interior rearview mirror assembly may include a video display device operable to display video information for viewing by a driver of the equipped vehicle through an electrochromic reflective element of the interior rearview mirror assembly. The control may include a digital signal processor disposed in the interior rearview mirror assembly. The interior rearview mirror assembly may include a vehicle bus node. When the interior rearview mirror assembly is mounted in the equipped vehicle, the vehicle bus node may be connected to a vehicle bus of the equipped vehicle, and at least one of (a) the control conveys signals to the vehicle bus via the vehicle bus node and (b) the vehicle bus conveys signals to the control via the vehicle bus node.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的后视镜系统包括包括控制器的内部后视镜组件。 内部后视镜组件可以包括视频显示装置，其可操作以通过内部后视镜组件的电致变色反射元件显示视频信息，供所配备的车辆的驾驶员观看。 该控制可以包括设置在内部后视镜组件中的数字信号处理器。 内部后视镜组件可以包括车辆总线节点。 当内部后视镜组件安装在配备的车辆中时，车辆总线节点可以连接到配备的车辆的车辆总线，并且（a）控制器中的至少一个经由车辆总线节点传送到车辆总线 和（b）车辆总线经由车辆总线节点向控制器传送信号。

公开(公告)号：US06420975B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-16

申请号：US09466010

申请日：1999-12-17

Applicant: Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

Inventor： Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ralph A. Spooner ,  Phillip A. March

IPC: B60Q100

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0247 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/012 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G07F7/0886 ,  G07F7/1008 ,  H04M1/6075 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: A digital sound processor is provided to enhance the vocal to non-vocal noise ratio of the signal processed by a vehicle audio system such as a cellular telephone, emergency communication device, or other audio device. Optionally, an indicator is provided for use with the vehicular audio system in order to provide a user of the audio system with a status signal relating to a reception quality of a vocal signal from the user. The microphone of the audio system may be mounted within an accessory module, which may be mounted to an interior surface of a vehicle windshield. The accessory module provides a fixed orientation of the microphone and is easily installed to the vehicle as it is manufactured or as an aftermarket device. The indicator may be mounted at the accessory module or elsewhere at the mirror assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供数字声音处理器以增强由诸如蜂窝电话，紧急通信设备或其他音频设备的车辆音频系统处理的信号的声乐与非声音噪声比。 可选地，提供指示符以与车载音频系统一起使用，以便为音频系统的用户提供与来自用户的声音信号的接收质量相关的状态信号。 音频系统的麦克风可以安装在可以安装到车辆挡风玻璃的内表面的附件模块内。 附件模块提供麦克风的固定方向，并且在制造时容易地安装到车辆或作为售后设备。 指示器可以安装在附件模块或反射镜组件的其他地方。