18221282. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE SOUND simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE SOUND
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sang Jin Hong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Dong Chul Park of Anyang-si (KR)
Eun Soo Jo of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Jeong Goo Kang of Seongnam-si (KR)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE SOUND - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18221282 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE SOUND
The patent application describes an apparatus that provides a vehicle sound experience based on the driver's emotional state and driving conditions.
- The apparatus includes a communicator that interacts with an electronic device, a detector that gathers information on the driver's driving patterns and road conditions, and a controller that processes this data.
- The controller calculates a music emotional quotient (EQ) index using music information, driving pattern data, and road condition information.
- Based on the music EQ index, the controller selects a game sound type and provides an emotional sound that matches the selected game sound type.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in automotive entertainment systems to enhance the driving experience. - It could also be integrated into driving simulators for a more immersive experience.
Problems Solved: - Provides a personalized and emotionally engaging sound experience for drivers. - Helps create a more enjoyable and interactive driving environment.
Benefits: - Enhances the overall driving experience by tailoring sound effects to the driver's emotional state. - Improves driver engagement and focus on the road.
Commercial Applications: "Enhancing In-Car Entertainment Systems with Personalized Sound Experiences"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the apparatus determine the driver's emotional state based on music information? 2. What factors are considered when selecting the game sound type for the driver?
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus for providing a vehicle sound includes a communicator configured to communicates with an electronic device, a detector configured to detect driver's driving pattern information and road driving condition information of a vehicle, and a controller coupled to the communicator and the detector. The controller is configured to obtain music information from the electronic device and calculate a music emotional quotient (EQ) index based on the music information, the driver's driving pattern information, and the road driving condition information. The controller is also configured to select a game sound type based on the music EQ index, and provide an emotional sound matched with the game sound type.
