公开(公告)号：US20170337915A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15161991

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Frank C. Valeri ,  Scott M. Reilly ,  Roger C. Barlow, JR. ,  William Seldon

IPC: G10K11/175

CPC classification number: G10K11/175 ,  G10K11/178 ,  G10K15/04 ,  G10K2210/1282

Abstract: A system for controlling sound character of a vehicle includes one or more performance enhancement systems operable to enhance powertrain performance. Each of the one or more performance enhancement systems includes a performance control input. One or more sound enhancement systems are operable to adjust at least one of an external vehicle sound and an interior sound perceived by vehicle occupants. Each of the one or more sound enhancement system includes a sound enhancement control input. A sound character control system includes a central controller operably connected to at least one performance control input and at least one sound enhancement control input. The central controller coordinates operation of at least two of the one or more performance enhancement systems and the one or more sound enhancement systems to establish one of a desired exterior sound character and an interior sound character.

公开(公告)号：US09815404B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14102055

申请日：2013-12-10

Applicant: Harman International Industries, Incorporated ,  Harman Becker Automotive Systems Manufacturing KFT

Inventor： Colin Peachey ,  Carl Glen Dryhurst ,  Stephen James Smith ,  Jonathan R Lane

IPC: H04B1/00 ,  H03G3/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  G10K15/04 ,  G10K15/02

CPC classification number: B60Q5/00 ,  G10K15/02 ,  G10K15/04

Abstract: A vehicle sound generator system is configured to generate a signal configured to drive one or more speakers produce sound waves simulating sounds associated with a desired engine type. The signal is based on one or more operating conditions of a vehicle. The vehicle sound generator system is configured to select sounds from a plurality of sounds based on the operating conditions of the vehicle. Each sound corresponds to a simulated sound of an engine operating in a respective gear. The vehicle sound generator system may generate the signal to drive the speakers to produce selected sounds to simulate shifting between the respective gears.

公开(公告)号：US20170031443A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15293609

申请日：2016-10-14

Applicant: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ,  MIRAISENS, Inc.

Inventor： NORIO NAKAMURA ,  YUKIO FUKUI ,  MASATAKA SAKAI

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G08B6/00 ,  A63F13/285 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63F13/285 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/014 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G10K15/04 ,  H04B3/36

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed in which in a conventional non-grounding man-machine interface having no reaction base on the human body and for giving the existence of a virtual object and the impact force of a collision to a person, a haptic sensation of a torque, a force and the like can be continuously presented in the same direction, which cannot be presented by only the physical characteristic of a haptic sensation presentation device. In a haptic presentation device, the rotation velocity of at least one rotator in the haptic presentation device is controlled by a control device, and a vibration, a force or a torque as the physical characteristic is controlled, so that the user is made to conceive various haptic information of the vibration, force, torque or the like.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统和方法，其中在常规的非接地人机接口中，在人体上没有反应基础，并且给予虚拟物体的存在以及碰撞对人的冲击力，触觉感觉 扭矩，力等能够以相同的方向连续呈现，这不能仅通过触觉感觉呈现装置的物理特性呈现。 在触觉呈现装置中，触觉呈现装置中的至少一个旋转体的旋转速度由控制装置控制，并且作为物理特性被控制的振动，力或扭矩，使得使用者被设想 振动，力，扭矩等的各种触觉信息。

公开(公告)号：US20160082405A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14786867

申请日：2014-04-23

Applicant: QUANTUM VORTEX, INC.

Inventor： Max I. FOMITCHEV-ZAMILOV

IPC: B01J19/00 ,  C10G47/22 ,  G10K15/04 ,  B01D21/28 ,  F16K3/02 ,  G10K7/06 ,  C10G15/00 ,  B01J19/24

CPC classification number: B01J19/008 ,  B01D21/28 ,  B01J4/002 ,  B01J16/005 ,  B01J19/006 ,  B01J19/18 ,  B01J19/1806 ,  B01J19/24 ,  B01J2219/00763 ,  C10G15/00 ,  C10G15/08 ,  C10G33/02 ,  C10G33/06 ,  C10G47/22 ,  C10G2300/208 ,  F16K3/0218 ,  F16K3/0254 ,  G10K7/06 ,  G10K15/04

Abstract: A fluid hammer/siren can operate in fast valve mode with no leakage flow. A stream reactor and process for chemical reaction acceleration provides a flow of liquid or gas forming jets, streams, vortices, or walls of cavities/bubbles that collide with each other or with other liquid, solid, or gaseous interfaces with energies (defined as the sum of molecular kinetic plus thermal energy) in excess of a chemical reaction activation energy. Wastewater treatment methods accelerate suspended particles to high velocity in a fluid flow and then decelerate rapidly by stopping the flow for accelerated inertial-force driven separation.

Abstract translation: 流体锤/警报器可在快速阀门模式下运行，无泄漏流量。 流反应器和用于化学反应加速的方法提供液体或气体形成的流动，流体，涡流，或者彼此碰撞或与其他液体，固体或气体界面（其定义为 分子动力加热能的总和）超过化学反应活化能。 废水处理方法将悬浮颗粒在流体流中加速到高速度，然后通过停止加速惯性力驱动分离的流动快速减速。

公开(公告)号：US20150241838A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14629933

申请日：2015-02-24

Applicant: Masahiro ISHIDA ,  Naoki MATSUDA

Inventor： Masahiro ISHIDA ,  Naoki MATSUDA

IPC: G03G21/00 ,  G10K11/00

CPC classification number: G10K11/002 ,  G03G21/1604 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G10K9/02 ,  G10K11/04 ,  G10K11/172 ,  G10K15/04

Abstract: An acoustic device includes an opening; a flange forming the opening; a first member including the opening and the flange; and a second member joined to the first member, thereby forming a cavity. The second member is formed of a material with a density lower than a material of the first member.

Abstract translation: 声学装置包括开口; 形成开口的凸缘; 包括开口和凸缘的第一构件; 以及与第一构件接合的第二构件，从而形成空腔。 第二构件由密度低于第一构件的材料的材料形成。

公开(公告)号：US09059388B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US13843131

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Charles George Tahan ,  Rousko Todorov Hristov ,  Oney O. Soykal

Inventor： Charles George Tahan ,  Rousko Todorov Hristov ,  Oney O. Soykal

IPC: G01T1/17 ,  H01L49/00

CPC classification number: H01L49/006 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  G10K15/04 ,  H01S5/04

Abstract: An artificial composite object combines a quantum of sound with a matter excitation. A phonon in a confinement structure containing the matter excites it from an initial state to an excited state corresponding to a frequency of the phonon. Relaxation of the matter back to the initial state emits a phonon of the same frequency into the confinement structure. The phonon confinement structure, for example, a cavity, traps the emitted phonon thereby allowing further excitation of the matter. The coupling between the phonon and the matter results in a quantum quasi-particle referred to as a phoniton. The phoniton can find application in a wide variety of quantum systems such as signal processing and communications devices, imaging and sensing, and information processing.

Abstract translation: 人造复合物体将声量与物质激发相结合。 包含该物质的约束结构中的声子将其从初始状态激发到对应于声子频率的激发状态。 将事物放松回到初始状态，将相同频率的声子发射到约束结构中。 声子约束结构，例如，空腔，捕获发射的声子，从而允许进一步激发该物质。 声子和物质之间的耦合导致称为声子的量子准粒子。 该声子可以在诸如信号处理和通信设备，成像和感测以及信息处理的各种量子系统中找到应用。

公开(公告)号：US20150152899A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14532793

申请日：2014-11-04

Applicant: General Fusion Inc.

Inventor： Lon McIlwraith ,  John Senger ,  Darcy Montgomery ,  Douglas H. Richardson ,  Peter Kostka ,  Kristin Bell ,  Ryan Zindler ,  Michel Georges Laberge

IPC: F15B21/12

CPC classification number: F15B21/12 ,  F03G7/002 ,  F15B15/1447 ,  F15B15/148 ,  G10K15/04 ,  G10K15/043

Abstract: Examples of a pressure wave generator configured to generate high energy pressure waves in a medium are disclosed. The pressure wave generator can include a movable piston with a guide through which a piston control rod can move or slide. The pressure wave generator can include a transducer coupled to a medium. During an impact of the piston on the transducer, the control rod can slide in the guide, which can reduce stress on the rod. The pressure wave generator can include a damper to decelerate the control rod, independently of the piston. Impact of the piston on the transducer transfers a portion of the piston's kinetic energy into the medium thereby generating pressure waves in the medium. A piston driving system may be used to provide precise and controlled launching or movement of the piston. Examples of methods of operating the pressure wave generator are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了在介质中产生高能压波的压力波发生器的实例。 压力波发生器可以包括具有引导件的活动活塞，活塞控制杆可以通过引导件移动或滑动。 压力波发生器可以包括耦合到介质的换能器。 在活塞对换能器的冲击时，控制杆可以在导向件中滑动，这可以减少杆上的应力。 压力波发生器可以包括阻尼器，以便与活塞无关地减速控制杆。 活塞对换能器的影响将活塞的一部分动能传递到介质中，从而在介质中产生压力波。 可以使用活塞驱动系统来提供活塞的精确和受控的发射或运动。 公开了操作压力波发生器的方法的实例。

公开(公告)号：US20150016627A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US13938799

申请日：2013-07-10

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Roger C. Barlow, Jr. ,  Scott M. Reilly ,  Dennis Klug ,  Frank C. Valeri

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  G10K15/04

CPC classification number: B60Q5/00 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G10K15/02 ,  G10K15/04 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: A control system is provided for a vehicle having an engine which transitions between an activated mode and a deactivated mode. The control system includes a vehicle bus transmitting a signal indicating a vehicle selected mode and if the engine is operating in one of the activated mode and the deactivated mode. The control system also includes an engine sound enhancement (“ESE”) module configured to receive the signal. The ESE module is configured to select at least one ESE tone and a set of ancillary tones associated with one or more of the deactivated mode, the activated mode, and an activation transition. The ESE module selects a specific type of ancillary tones based on the vehicle selected mode.

Abstract translation: 为具有在激活模式和停用模式之间转换的发动机的车辆提供控制系统。 控制系统包括车辆总线，其传输指示车辆选择模式的信号，并且如果发动机以激活模式和停用模式中的一种运行。 控制系统还包括被配置为接收信号的发动机声音增强（“ESE”）模块。 ESE模块被配置为选择至少一个ESE音调和与一种或多种去激活模式，激活模式和激活转换相关联的一组辅助音调。 ESE模块根据车辆选择模式选择特定类型的辅助音调。

公开(公告)号：US08885845B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13398719

申请日：2012-02-16

Applicant: Yoshikazu Honji ,  Yasuo Yoshioka ,  Tetsu Kobayashi

Inventor： Yoshikazu Honji ,  Yasuo Yoshioka ,  Tetsu Kobayashi

IPC: H04B1/00 ,  H03G5/00 ,  H03G9/00 ,  G10K15/04

CPC classification number: G10K15/04

Abstract: Microphones are provided at an air inlet of the engine and a vehicle-cabin-side wall surface of an engine room, and engine sounds are picked up. The engine sound is processed by a signal processing section, and the processed engine sound is output from a speaker provided in a vehicle cabin. The signal processing section is provided with a filter which simulates a sound insulation characteristic of the vehicle cabin and a transformation section for processing the engine sound according to driving condition. A spectrum transformation characteristic of the transformation section is determined according to values detected by a vehicle speed sensor, an engine speed sensor, and an accelerator depression sensor, and a spectrum of the engine sound is transformed by means of specification of the spectrum transformation characteristic, thereby enhancing an engine sound.

Abstract translation: 在发动机的进气口和发动机室的车厢侧壁面设置有麦克风，并且拾取发动机声音。 发动机声音由信号处理部分处理，并且处理的发动机声音从设置在车厢中的扬声器输出。 信号处理部设置有模拟车厢的隔音特性的过滤器和根据驾驶状况处理发动机声音的变换部。 根据由车速传感器，发动机转速传感器和加速器凹陷传感器检测的值来确定变换部的频谱变换特性，通过频谱变换特性的规格来变换发动机声音的频谱， 从而增强发动机声音。

公开(公告)号：US20130277139A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13453776

申请日：2012-04-23

Applicant: Mark Elliott Willis ,  Erkan Ay ,  Norm Warpinski ,  Tianrun Chen

Inventor： Mark Elliott Willis ,  Erkan Ay ,  Norm Warpinski ,  Tianrun Chen

IPC: G01V1/40

CPC classification number: G01V1/40 ,  G01V1/104 ,  G01V1/13 ,  G01V1/157 ,  G10K15/04

Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments seismic energy sources configured to generate enhanced shear wave energy in order to more accurately determine the distribution and orientation of fractures in subterranean formations. At least one seismic energy source includes an elongate rod having a first end and a second end, a detonator coupled to the first end, and a bull plug coupled to the second end. An explosive is helically-wrapped about the elongate rod continuously from the first end to the second end and configured to detonate such that a time-delayed detonation is achieved which induces increased shear wave energy in the surrounding formations.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了被配置为产生增强的剪切波能量的实施例的地震能量源，以便更精确地确定地下地层中的裂缝的分布和取向。 至少一个地震能量源包括具有第一端和第二端的细长杆，联接到第一端的雷管和联接到第二端的公头塞。 爆炸物围绕细长杆螺旋缠绕，从第一端连续地延伸到第二端，并被构造成引爆，使得实现延时爆炸，其引起周围地层中增加的剪切波能量。