Method and Apparatus for Selectively Varying Motor Vehicle Sounds
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsMark McCarthy, Mark Clapper, Ming-Ran Lee, Lloyd Bozzi, Prakash Thawani, Raymond Coppiellie
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AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsMark McCarthy, Mark Clapper, Ming-Ran Lee, Lloyd Bozzi, Prakash Thawani, Raymond Coppiellie
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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.
A method for customizing sound generated by a motor vehicle comprising the steps of:
An apparatus for customizing a vehicle sound profile comprising:
A vehicle having a customizable sound level comprising:
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