18115869. DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VIRTUAL ENGINE SOUND simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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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 abstract describes a device for controlling a virtual engine sound based on the state of a vehicle.
- Sensor senses the state of the vehicle
- Sound output devices produce virtual engine sounds corresponding to the vehicle 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
- Racing simulators for a more realistic feel
- Entertainment industry for immersive experiences in movies or video games
- Problems Solved
- Lack of realistic engine sounds in virtual environments
- Difficulty in synchronizing engine sounds with vehicle states
- Limited customization options for engine sounds in vehicles
- Benefits
- Enhanced user experience with realistic engine sounds
- Customizable engine sounds based on vehicle state
- Improved immersion in virtual environments
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.
