18115869. DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VIRTUAL ENGINE SOUND simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VIRTUAL ENGINE SOUND
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dae Hyun Kim of Bucheon-si (KR)
Seung Woo Kim of Anyang-si (KR)
Dong Geon Lee of Mungyeong-si (KR)
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VIRTUAL ENGINE SOUND - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18115869 titled 'DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VIRTUAL ENGINE SOUND
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a device for controlling a virtual engine sound based on the state of a vehicle.
- Sensor is used to sense the state of the vehicle.
- Sound output devices generate virtual engine sounds corresponding to the vehicle's state.
- Controller measures currents from sound output devices to determine their operating states.
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- Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for enhancing the driving experience with customizable engine sounds.
- Racing simulators for a more immersive experience.
- Electric vehicles to simulate traditional engine sounds for familiar feedback.
- Problems Solved
- Lack of engine sound feedback in electric vehicles.
- Limited customization options for engine sounds in vehicles.
- Difficulty in providing realistic engine sounds in virtual environments.
- Benefits
- Customizable engine sounds for a personalized driving experience.
- Enhanced safety by providing auditory feedback to drivers.
- Improved immersion in virtual driving simulations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A device for controlling a virtual engine sound includes a sensor for sensing a state of a vehicle, one or more sound output devices for outputting a virtual engine sound corresponding to the state of the vehicle, and a controller that measures a plurality of currents respectively output from the one or more sound output devices, and determines operating states of the one or more sound output devices based on the measured plurality of current values.
