EP2003933A2 - Dispositif et procédé destinés au réglage d'un lieu sonore d'un système audio dans l'espace intérieur d'un véhicule automobile - Google Patents

Dispositif et procédé destinés au réglage d'un lieu sonore d'un système audio dans l'espace intérieur d'un véhicule automobile Download PDF

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EP2003933A2
EP2003933A2 EP08009673A EP08009673A EP2003933A2 EP 2003933 A2 EP2003933 A2 EP 2003933A2 EP 08009673 A EP08009673 A EP 08009673A EP 08009673 A EP08009673 A EP 08009673A EP 2003933 A2 EP2003933 A2 EP 2003933A2
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04S—STEREOPHONIC SYSTEMS 
    • H04S7/00—Indicating arrangements; Control arrangements, e.g. balance control
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    • H04S7/30—Control circuits for electronic adaptation of the sound field
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  • the invention relates to a device and a method for adjusting a sound location of an audio system in an interior of a motor vehicle.
  • the device comprises a display device, a control unit coupled to the display device, which controls a graphical representation on the display device, and an operating device, coupled to the control unit, for detecting user inputs by means of which two parameters for determining the sound location are adjustable, preferably during adjustment by means of the control unit on a display surface, the display device of the sound location is displayed graphically.
  • the graphical representation of the sound location is used.
  • the two parameters that define the sound location indicate, on the one hand, a volume distribution in the direction of travel, which is referred to as the fader value, and, on the other hand, a volume distribution transverse to the direction of travel, i. left right, which is called Balance.
  • a method and a device for adjusting a loudspeaker system in a vehicle with an operating device for adjusting the volume of the loudspeaker system as a function of the location in the vehicle are known.
  • the device comprises a display device for graphically representing the location at which the volume is to be set with the operating device, wherein the operating device is moved by moving a Point on the display device a predetermined volume setting at the location that represents the point is adjustable.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a method and an apparatus with which an adjustment of a sound location in an interior of a vehicle is optimized both in terms of an operation and a use of technically simple control devices is possible.
  • the aim of the invention is, in a device of the type mentioned above an operating device sequentially and separately to detect the two parameters for determining the sound location, with a switching between the input modes for the two parameters is performed automatically.
  • One advantage is that a simple value reader, which indicates a parameter value in response to an operation by a user, can be used to detect both parameters. As a result, either a control element can be saved or a simpler operating element can be used which can only generate one parameter value.
  • the operating device is a value counter, in particular a turntable or slider
  • the control device is designed, after detecting a setting of the one parameter in a setting mode for the one of the parameters via an value position of the value adjuster to automatically switch to a setting mode for the other of the parameters, which can be detected by a further value position of the value adjuster.
  • a trained as a turntable value controller thus one parameter is detected via a rotational position of the turntable and automatically changed after detecting the first parameter in a setting mode for the other parameter, which is detected by a further rotational position of the turntable.
  • the value counter may generate a value depending on an absolute position or a value depending on a relative position change.
  • the control unit comprises a time determination unit, which determines a rest period in which no change in the value position of the value adjuster has taken place, and the control unit is configured, an value position as setting of one of the parameters or the other of the parameters when the idle time period determined in the setting mode for the corresponding one of the parameters has reached or exceeded a predetermined detection period.
  • the value counter is arranged to be able to detect an input confirmation action
  • the control unit is configured to detect the value position of the operating device as setting of one of the parameters or the other of the parameters when in the setting mode for the corresponding parameter by the Wertestellers an exercised input operation action is detected.
  • a turntable value counter means, for example, that the turntable is designed so that an actuating action perpendicular to a plane of rotation, in which the rotational position of the turntable is adjustable, can be detected.
  • the control unit is then configured such that the rotational position of the operating device is detected as the setting of one of the parameters or the other of the parameters, if in the setting mode for the corresponding one of the parameters by means of the turntable, an actuation action perpendicular to the plane of rotation is detected.
  • the control unit is designed to switch to a menu mode after a detection and the other of the parameters. From the menu mode you can switch to the setting mode of different parameters.
  • the setting mode for the one parameter and the setting mode for the other parameter can each be individually selected from the menu, the device then automatically switching to the setting mode of the one or the other parameter after the detection of one or the other parameter.
  • the sound location may be the location of maximum volume, the location indicating a volume distribution in the room, and in another embodiment the location of optimal stereo listening. Except in a middle of the interior, i. in a middle between the speakers, these two dots fall apart.
  • a user may have a switch option as to whether a tone location setting should set the point of greatest volume or the point of optimal stereo hearing.
  • the one and the other parameters are a balance value and a fader value.
  • a motor vehicle 1 is shown schematically.
  • seats 5-11 are shown schematically as squares.
  • Loudspeakers 13-19 are arranged.
  • a sound radiation of the speakers 13-19 is controlled by an audio system 21.
  • the individual volumes of the speakers 13-19 determine a sound location 31 in the interior.
  • a device 23 for adjusting the sound location of the audio system 21 is provided.
  • the device 23 comprises a control unit 25 and a display device 27 connected thereto.
  • the control unit 25 controls a graphical representation on a display surface 29 of the display device 27.
  • the interior space 3 is shown graphically.
  • the sound location 31 ' is shown.
  • a crosshair 33 is associated with the representation of the sound location 31 '.
  • the device 23 has a value counter 35, which is preferably designed as a turntable. This is coupled to the control unit 25. If the device 23 is in a setting mode for one of the two parameters that define the sound location 31, for example a balance value and a fader value, then one of the two parameters can be changed by means of the value adjuster 35. In a preferred embodiment, the graphical representation is adjusted in a timely manner during the setting of the parameters. As a fixed value position, for example, a value indicated by a bar 37 is set, which defines a balance value 41 (or in another embodiment a location of optimal stereo hearing with regard to a left-right orientation).
  • a rest period is determined, which indicates how long no change in the rotational position of the value adjuster 35 designed as a rotary actuator has taken place. If the rest period exceeds a predetermined acquisition time period, the value position is recorded as a balance value 41. The device then automatically changes to a setting mode for the other parameter, here a fader value. The turntable is now rotated to a further value position 43 and detected as a fader value 45 after a new rest period, which is greater than the detection period. This defines a new sound location 47. In a preferred embodiment, after both parameters have been detected, the device changes to a menu mode.
  • the value adjuster may additionally detect an input actuation action, for example as a rotary press or rotary puller. Instead of determining a rest period, capture may be triggered by an input actuation action.
  • Fig. 2a to 2e are various representations of a combination instrument, as they result in a setting sequence of a Tonorteingnagnagnagnagnagnagnagnagnagnagnagnagnan.
  • the combination instrument 51 comprises in addition to a speed indicator 53 a speed indicator 55, which are preferably designed as graphical representations on a freely programmable graphical display surface.
  • the speed indicator 53 and the speed indicator 55 may be designed as mechanical pointer instruments, in which advantageously further displays, which may be partially freely programmable, are integrated.
  • a center 57 of the instrument cluster 51 is a freely programmable display area 59.
  • Fig. 2a On the display surface 59 different menu entries 61, 63, 64 for sound adjustment of an audio system are shown.
  • a menu item "balance setting" 61 and a menu item “fader setting” 63 as well as further menu items 64 can be selected from menu 65. If the menu item "Balance adjustment" 61 is selected, then one gets to the view Fig. 2b , On the display surface 59, an interior 67 of the motor vehicle is now shown schematically. Furthermore, the current sound location 69 is shown by means of a circular ring. The center of the annulus indicates the intersection of a crosshair 71, which allows a user a simpler orientation.
  • a value position of the value counter is changed, for example a balance shifted to the left, then one arrives at the view Fig. 2c .
  • the apparatus enters a spring adjustment mode. This is in Fig. 2d shown.
  • the value counter is adjusted again to change the fader setting.
  • the value position of the value adjuster is detected as a new fader value, so that the new sound location is fixed. Then the device switches back to a menu mode as shown in Fig. 2a is shown.
  • a flowchart of a method for setting a sound location is shown schematically.
  • a selection menu is displayed 92 on a display device.
  • a menu selection balance adjustment is detected 93.
  • the device changes to a setting mode "balance" 97.
  • a rest period is set equal to zero 99.
  • the value position 101 of a value validator it is checked whether the value position, ie a manipulated value of the value value, has changed. If this is the case, then the representation on the display area is adapted 105 and the procedure continues with setting the rest period equal to zero 99. If the value position has not changed, the rest period is increased 107.
  • a query 109 determines whether the rest period is greater than is a detection period. If this is not the case, the method step of recording the value position 101 is continued. If the rest period is greater than the detection period, the value position is detected as the balance value 111. Thereafter, the device automatically changes to the fader setting mode 113. First, the rest period is set equal to zero again 115. Thereafter, the value position is detected 117 and in A query 119 determines whether the value has changed. If the value position has changed, the representation of the sound location on the display area is adjusted accordingly 121 and then continued with the method step set the rest period equal to zero 115. On the other hand, if the value position has not changed, the idle time period is increased 123.
  • a query 125 it is determined whether the idle time period is greater than a detection period. If this is not the case, the method step 117 continues to record the value. If, however, the rest period is greater than the detection period, the value position is detected as a fader value 127. Thereafter, the device automatically changes to a menu mode 129.
  • the method steps associated with determining the idle time period may be omitted if an input actuation action is detected to terminate an input.
  • the query as to whether the idle time period is greater than a detection period can then be replaced by a query in which it is checked whether an input operation action exists.
  • Still other embodiments may combine the embodiments just described so that automatic switching between one set mode and the other set mode may be resolved via both an input action action and a timing.
  • the representation of the interior can alternatively or additionally take place on a display device which is arranged in a center console. This offers the advantage that an operation by a passenger is facilitated.
  • the value adjuster can be designed as a virtual operating element.
  • a representation of the interior can also be done on this display device.
  • another display device for example, which represents the instrument cluster, for a display of the interior and the Klangortdarwolf and form the virtual value counter on the example arranged in the center console, designed as a touch screen display device.

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