Engine sound enhancement system for a fixed gear transmission
    32.
    发明授权
    Engine sound enhancement system for a fixed gear transmission 有权
    用于固定齿轮传动的发动机声音增强系统

    公开(公告)号:US09388776B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-12

    申请号:US13663834

    申请日:2012-10-30

    Abstract: A control system for a vehicle having a fixed gear transmission and an engine that outputs an actual RPM signal is provided. The control system includes a vehicle bus, a shifting module, a simulated RPM module, and an engine sound enhancement (“ESE”) module. The vehicle bus transmits a signal indicating a plurality of operating conditions of the vehicle. The shifting module receives the signal from the vehicle bus to determine if the operating parameters of the vehicle indicate that a gear shift by the fixed gear transmission is imminent within a predetermined amount of time. The simulated RPM module is in communication with the shifting module for generating a simulated RPM signal if the gear shift is imminent. The simulated RPM signal has a greater increase in engine RPM with respect to time prior to the gear shift compared to the actual RPM signal.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种具有固定齿轮传动装置和输出实际RPM信号的发动机的车辆的控制系统。 控制系统包括车辆总线,变速模块,模拟RPM模块和引擎声音增强(“ESE”)模块。 车辆总线发送指示车辆的多个操作条件的信号。 换档模块接收来自车辆总线的信号,以确定车辆的操作参数是否指示固定齿轮传动装置的换挡在预定的时间内即将到来。 模拟RPM模块与变速模块通信,用于在变速即将发生时产生模拟的RPM信号。 与实际RPM信号相比,模拟的RPM信号相对于换档之前的时间具有更大的发动机转速增加。

    Masking vehicle noise
    33.
    发明授权
    Masking vehicle noise 有权
    屏蔽车辆噪音

    公开(公告)号:US09237399B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-12

    申请号:US13963034

    申请日:2013-08-09

    CPC classification number: H04R3/002 H04R3/12 H04R2499/13

    Abstract: A method of masking sounds associated with a vehicle is provided. The method includes performing on processing circuitry, monitoring of vehicle data. A tonal disturbance type and a tone to mask associated with the tonal disturbance type are identified based on the vehicle data. A shaped band of sounds is determined based on the tone to mask. The shaped band of sounds covers a range of frequencies around the tone to mask. The shaped band of sounds is applied to an audio output of the vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种掩蔽与车辆相关的声音的方法。 该方法包括执行处理电路,监视车辆数据。 基于车辆数据识别音调扰动类型和与音调扰动类型相关联的掩码的音调。 基于要屏蔽的音调来确定形状的声音带。 形状的声带包围围绕色调的一系列频率。 形状的声音带应用于车辆的音频输出。

    ENGINE SOUND ENHANCEMENT BASED ON VEHICLE SELECTED MODE
    34.
    发明申请
    ENGINE SOUND ENHANCEMENT BASED ON VEHICLE SELECTED MODE 有权
    基于车辆选择模式的发动机声音增强

    公开(公告)号:US20150016627A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-15

    申请号:US13938799

    申请日:2013-07-10

    Abstract: A control system is provided for a vehicle having an engine which transitions between an activated mode and a deactivated mode. The control system includes a vehicle bus transmitting a signal indicating a vehicle selected mode and if the engine is operating in one of the activated mode and the deactivated mode. The control system also includes an engine sound enhancement (“ESE”) module configured to receive the signal. The ESE module is configured to select at least one ESE tone and a set of ancillary tones associated with one or more of the deactivated mode, the activated mode, and an activation transition. The ESE module selects a specific type of ancillary tones based on the vehicle selected mode.

    Abstract translation: 为具有在激活模式和停用模式之间转换的发动机的车辆提供控制系统。 控制系统包括车辆总线,其传输指示车辆选择模式的信号,并且如果发动机以激活模式和停用模式中的一种运行。 控制系统还包括被配置为接收信号的发动机声音增强(“ESE”)模块。 ESE模块被配置为选择至少一个ESE音调和与一种或多种去激活模式,激活模式和激活转换相关联的一组辅助音调。 ESE模块根据车辆选择模式选择特定类型的辅助音调。

    SELF-DIAGNOSTIC NON-BUSSED CONTROL MODULE
    35.
    发明申请
    SELF-DIAGNOSTIC NON-BUSSED CONTROL MODULE 有权
    自诊断非总线控制模块

    公开(公告)号:US20140115392A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-24

    申请号:US13654848

    申请日:2012-10-18

    CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 G08C23/02 H04Q2209/86

    Abstract: A non-bussed control module that receives an audio code is provided. The non-bussed control module includes a tone processing module, a self-diagnostic module, and a reporting module. The tone processing module receives the audio code, and sends a trigger signal if the audio code is received. The self-diagnostic module performs a self-diagnostic test for the non-bussed control module if the trigger signal is received, and generates a diagnostic signal indicative of the self-diagnostic test. The reporting module receives the diagnostic signal and determines a type of fault based on the diagnostic signal.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种接收音频代码的非总线控制模块。 非总线控制模块包括音调处理模块,自诊断模块和报告模块。 音调处理模块接收音频代码,并且如果接收到音频代码则发送触发信号。 如果接收到触发信号,则自诊断模块对非总线控制模块执行自诊断测试,并产生指示自诊断测试的诊断信号。 报告模块接收诊断信号,并根据诊断信号确定故障类型。

    Vehicle braking type indication systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US11142172B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-12

    申请号:US16403781

    申请日:2019-05-06

    Abstract: A brake pedal portion is configured to be contacted by a driver; an arm portion is connected to the brake portion and is configured to, in response to force being applied to the brake pedal portion, move in a first direction away from a first predetermined position and toward a second predetermined position; a detent mechanism is configured to: apply a first biasing force to the arm portion in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction when a position of the arm portion is between the first predetermined position and a third predetermined position between the first and second predetermined positions; and apply a second biasing force to the arm portion in the second direction opposite to the first direction when the position of the arm portion is between the third and second predetermined positions, where the first biasing force is different than the second biasing force.

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