Method and apparatus for selectively varying motor vehicle sounds
US8384528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S7/00
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for customizing the sound emitted from an automotive vehicle during operation. Specifically, the vehicle operator uses a controller to vary the sound emitted from the engine exhaust and intake or engine compartment sounds during vehicle operation. In addition, the operator can control the sound level, sound type and sound aspect in the vehicle interior or passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior. Further, the apparatus uses an active sound control system, such as those using microphones and speakers, to customize and/or tune the sound emanating from the vehicle.
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