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Timestamp: 2016-09-29 22:29:53
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Matched Legal Cases: ['Application No. 04102444', 'Application No. 05108733', 'Application No. 05108733', 'Application No. 04102444', 'Application No. 04102444', 'Application No. 2004100452310']

Patent US7483539 - Automobile audio system - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsThe invention features a dual-mode audio system for an automobile which in one mode is configured for play while the doors to the automobile are closed, and in a second mode, is configured for play while a door, such as a tailgate, is opened. Additionally, the invention also features a battery monitor...http://www.google.com/patents/US7483539?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7483539 - Automobile audio systemAdvanced Patent SearchTry the new Google Patents, with machine-classified Google Scholar results, and Japanese and South Korean patents.Publication numberUS7483539 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 10/290,989Publication dateJan 27, 2009Filing dateNov 8, 2002Priority dateNov 8, 2002Fee statusPaidAlso published asUS7724909, US7957540, US20040091123, US20080117038, US20080117070, US20080122602, US20080123870Publication number10290989, 290989, US 7483539 B2, US 7483539B2, US-B2-7483539, US7483539 B2, US7483539B2InventorsMichael W. Stark, Hiroshi Miyazaki, Christopher Ludwig, Douglas J. Holmi, Seiji Kawakami, Brandon B. Westley, William L. Givens, Hal P. GreenbergerOriginal AssigneeBose CorporationExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (29), Non-Patent Citations (12), Referenced by (4), Classifications (15), Legal Events (3) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetAutomobile audio system
US 7483539 B2Abstract
The invention features a dual-mode audio system for an automobile which in one mode is configured for play while the doors to the automobile are closed, and in a second mode, is configured for play while a door, such as a tailgate, is opened. Additionally, the invention also features a battery monitor which monitors the operating condition of the battery and may estimate the energy capacity of the battery. The system may also take power conservation measures if the system determines that the engine is not running or the operating condition of the batter reaches a predetermined state. The invention also features a remote control integrated within a key fob for controlling the audio system. The invention features various orientations for mounting a pair of loudspeakers within an automobile which directly radiate sound out of a rear opening of the automobile.
This invention relates to audio systems, and more particularly to audio systems for automobiles.
Audio systems are included in virtually every automobile manufactured today. These audio systems are typically designed for use while the doors, tailgates, and other openings to the passenger compartment are closed. However, people often choose to listen to their automobile audio system while they are outside of their vehicle, such as while they are camping or “tailgating” at a sporting event. Because traditional automobile audio systems are not designed for this type of use, listeners may not enjoy as high a quality sound presentation as they could if the system were designed for outdoor use.
According to an aspect of the invention, a system and method for operating an audio system in an automobile includes implementing a first system configuration, receiving an input indicating a change in operating mode, and in response to this input, implementing a second system configuration which is different from the first system configuration, wherein the second system configuration is implemented when one of the doors, such as a tailgate, of the automobile is open.
FIG. 1A is a is a top view of an automobile having a dual-mode audio system.
As shown in FIG. 1A, an automobile (e.g., an SUV) 10 includes an audio system 20 that is configured to operate in two modes: a conventional mode and an open mode.
Equalization signal processing operations, whether implemented in the digital or analog domain, should be designed to provide a smoother frequency response of the audio system in each mode of play as compared to the frequency response of the system with no equalization. Furthermore, the frequency response of the system measured at the desired listening position for the open mode of operation (outside of the vehicle in line with the open door or tailgate) should be smoother using the signal processing designed for operation in the open mode than the response would be if the conventional mode signal processing were used. For each mode of operation, the overall measured frequency response of the system measured at each desired listening position will generally be similar in character. However, the frequency response of the signal processing used for each mode will generally be significantly different. For purposes of discussion, it should be noted that we will sometimes refer to signal processing used for equalization as a ‘channel of equalization’ in this specification. The channel of equalization may be accomplished using either analog or digital techniques. We will also sometimes refer to the frequency response of the signal processing as the ‘frequency response of the channel of equalization’.
Other combinations of performing spatial enhancement processing of various signals is also possible. For example, a system such as that described in co-pending application titled “Audio Signal Processing” having U.S. Ser. No. 09/886,868 filed on Jun. 21, 2001 and assigned to Bose� Corporation, which is herein incorporated by reference, could be used in the rear of the vehicle, where spatial enhancement processing is used with the configuration of speakers disclosed.
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