Method for determining and optionally eliminating a disturbing noise subjectively perceived by an operator

Abstract

A method determines and optionally eliminates a disturbing noise subjectively perceived by an operator, particularly a disturbing noise of a vehicle. The vehicle is operated by the operator complaining of the disturbing noise. Noise effects are recorded during the operation of the vehicle, particularly in the region of the operator's ear. From all sound effects, a noise sequence is taken which contains the disturbing noise. The noise sequence is played to the operator. If the noise sequence is at least similar to the disturbing noise, the noise sequence is converted to a sequential frequency spectrum using a mathematical algorithm. In the present sequential frequency spectrum, at least one frequency or group of frequencies is manipulated; from the manipulated frequency spectrum. A manipulation noise is generated and is played to the operator for evaluation the change of the disturbing noise. If the disturbing noise is reduced or removed in the manipulation noise, a corresponding repair is carried out.

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