JP4187391B2 - In-vehicle audio service method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a service method for an in-vehicle audio system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Attaching a car audio to an automobile and adjusting an acoustic characteristic of the attached audio system has conventionally been performed by a dealer or by a user.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Car audio installation differs depending on the type of vehicle to which the audio system is installed and on the audio model, which is a difficult task for both the dealer and the user. Similarly, the adjustment of the acoustic characteristics after installation of the audio system is also different for each vehicle type and each audio model.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an audio service method capable of easily attaching an audio system to a vehicle and adjusting acoustic characteristics of the audio system.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has been made to achieve the above object.
In the in-vehicle audio service method of the present invention, a service system is constituted by a center server and an in-vehicle audio system connected to the center server via a communication network. In this system, the center server transmits audio device adjustment data and audio device attachment data to the in-vehicle audio system, and the in-vehicle audio system uses the received audio device adjustment data, Automatically adjust the acoustic characteristics. The in-vehicle audio system displays the received audio device attachment data, and the user attaches the audio device to the vehicle based on the displayed attachment method.
[0006]
Note that the in-vehicle audio service method of the present invention is applicable not only to in-vehicle use but also to general audio systems.
[0007]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a configuration when the present invention is applied to an in-vehicle audio system.
A center server 1 that provides an audio service is connected to the Internet 2. When receiving the audio service, the user connects the wireless device 3 such as a mobile phone to the in-vehicle audio system 4. As a result, the audio system 4 is connected to the center server 1 via the Internet 2.
[0008]
The center server 1 is configured in the same manner as a normal server, and includes an acoustic DB (hereinafter, a database is abbreviated as “DB”) 5 and an attachment DB 6. Further, the center server 1 is connected via a dedicated line or the Internet 2 to a terminal 7 of an automobile manufacturer, a terminal 8 of an audio system manufacturer, and a terminal 9 of a store acting as an installation of an audio system. In the figure, only one terminal 7, 8, 9 is displayed, but a plurality of terminals are actually connected.
[0009]
The sound DB 5 stores data for determining sound field characteristics and f characteristics for each automobile name and audio product name.
The attachment DB 6 stores an attachment method for each automobile name and audio product name. In addition, for each automobile name and audio product name, a part necessary for installation, whether or not an apparatus can be added, and an installation method of the additional apparatus are stored. Furthermore, data relating to a store acting as an agent, that is, store name, address, labor, etc. are stored.
[0010]
In the audio system 4, an audio signal reproduced by a sound source 11 such as a CD, MD, or radio is processed by a DSP 12 and output from a speaker 14 through an amplifier 13. The characteristics of the DSP 12 are controlled by the microcomputer 15. The microcomputer 15 controls the entire audio system 4 and is further connected to an input unit 17 such as a microphone 16 and a touch panel. The microphone 16 is connected to the microcomputer 15 via the A / D converter 18. The audio system 4 is connected to the Internet 2 via a wireless device 3 such as a mobile phone.
[0011]
A processing flow in the service system of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
A user receives audio services when attempting to install an audio system in a vehicle or when replacing or adding a component of an audio system that is already installed. Also, after installing the audio system in the vehicle, when trying to adjust the acoustic characteristic of the audio system to a characteristic suitable for the vehicle space, or when adjusting the sound field characteristic or f characteristic of the user's preference, the audio service Receive.
[0012]
The user connects the wireless device 3 such as a mobile phone to the microcomputer 15 when trying to receive an audio system service. As a result, the user terminal 19 is formed by the wireless device 3 and the audio system 4.
The user operates the operation unit of the wireless device 3 or the input unit 17 of the audio system 4 to access the center server 1 that provides the audio service (step S1). At this time, data such as the ID number and address number of the wireless device 3 of the user terminal 19 is transmitted together.
[0013]
In response to this access, the center server 1 returns a screen displaying the type of service (step S2).
FIG. 3 shows a screen for selecting a service. This screen is displayed on either the display unit of the wireless device 3 or the display unit of the audio system 4. The service selection screen is provided with a button 21 for selecting an acoustic adjustment service and a button 22 for selecting an installation service.
[0014]
When the user selects either one, the data is transmitted to the center server 1 (step S3).
The center server 1 determines whether the service applied by the user is an acoustic adjustment service or an installation service (step S4), and transmits a screen corresponding to each service (step S5, step S9).
[0015]
FIG. 4 shows an acoustic adjustment service ordering screen. On this screen, various conditions necessary for obtaining acoustic characteristic adjustment data from the center server 1 are input.
A frame 23 for inputting the model of the automobile to which the audio device is attached and a frame 24 for inputting the product name of the audio device are provided. In order to select a characteristic desired by the user, an area for selecting the sound field characteristic and an area for selecting the f characteristic are provided. The user selects one of the selection buttons 25 to select a sound field desired by the user such as a concert hall, a church, or a baseball field. Also, selecting one of the selection buttons 26 selects vocal enhancement, enhancement of a specific instrument, and the like. When the user selects a desired characteristic and selects the OK button 27, each data is transmitted to the center server 1 (step S6).
[0016]
The center server 1 extracts audio device adjustment data that meets the user's request from the acoustic DB 5 based on the transmitted data. Then, this data is transmitted to the user terminal 19 (step S7).
When the audio system 4 receives the audio device adjustment data, the audio system 4 sets the characteristics of the DSP 12 with the received data (step S8).
[0017]
According to the audio service method described above, the user can automatically obtain the sound field and f characteristic that suits his / her preference without having specialized knowledge about setting of the acoustic characteristic.
FIG. 5 shows an installation service ordering screen transmitted from the center server 1 to the user terminal 19 when the installation service is requested in step S4 (FIG. 2).
[0018]
The situation where this screen is used includes a case where an audio system is newly attached to the vehicle and a case where a part of the audio system already attached to the vehicle is replaced or added.
The screen is provided with a frame 23 for inputting the name of the automobile (vehicle type and grade) to which the audio device is attached. For newly installing an audio system, a frame 28 for inputting an audio product name is provided. For exchanging or adding a part of an audio device, a frame 29 for inputting the name of an existing audio product, a frame 30 for inputting the name of the device to be replaced, and a frame 31 for inputting the name of the device to be added are provided. When the user inputs predetermined data and selects the OK button 27, each data is transmitted to the center server 1 (step S10).
[0019]
The center server 1 extracts a mounting method that meets the user's request from the mounting DB 6 based on the transmitted data. Then, this data is transmitted to the user terminal 19 (step S11).
FIG. 6 shows a screen displaying the mounting method and the like. Since only a part of the illustrated contents can be displayed on the actual screen, the user sees the entire description by scrolling the screen. On this screen, the name of the automobile and the name of the audio product transmitted from the user are displayed for confirmation, and then the installation procedure is displayed. During the description of the mounting procedure, the part names necessary for mounting are displayed. An order button 32 is provided for each attachment part. Further, data (store name, address, labor) relating to the store acting on behalf of the installation is displayed (step S12). A dispatch request button 33 is provided for each store.
[0020]
When the user wants to order a mounting part, he selects the order button 32 for that part. Further, when requesting the installation agent after confirming the wage, etc., the dispatch request button 33 of the desired sales point is selected. The user selects the OK button 27 when he / she finally decides to order or dispatch a part, and selects the cancel button 34 when canceling (step S13). When the OK button 27 is selected, order parts or dispatch request data is transmitted to the center server 1.
[0021]
The center server 1 receives the data, and if the data is an order for a part, the center server 1 transmits the order data to the automobile maker terminal 7, the audio maker terminal 8 or the dealer terminal 9 extracted from the mounting DB 6 (step S14). ). The data in this case includes the user's address, name, and part name. When the audio maker terminal 8 or the store terminal 9 receives the order data, the manufacturer or the store sends the received mounting parts to the user. As a result, automatic ordering and automatic shipment of attachment parts can be performed.
[0022]
In the case of a dispatch request, data is transmitted to the store terminal 9 (step S14). The data in this case includes the user's address, name, vehicle type name, system name, and the like. In response to this dispatch request, the dealer terminal 9 notifies the user terminal 19 of the schedule of the installation work via the center server 1.
The user requests dispatch for installation, and waits for a schedule if notified. In addition, the user decides to install by himself / herself, and when the installation parts are prepared, the user installs the system, installs additional equipment, etc. according to the installation method displayed on the screen.
[0023]
According to the attachment data distribution service described above, an attachment method according to the vehicle type and the type of the audio system can be obtained. Therefore, the user can perform appropriate attachment simply by following the instructions. In addition, if necessary, the mounting part can be quickly obtained. Furthermore, when it is determined that it cannot be attached by itself, it is possible to promptly request a store that can handle it.
[0024]
(Other embodiments)
In the example described above, the vehicle type is sent as data from the user terminal 19 side to the center server 1 as a condition necessary for obtaining data for adjusting acoustic characteristics (FIG. 2, step S6). Instead of this, the actual f-characteristic of the passenger compartment may be measured and the result may be sent to the center server 1.
[0025]
In this case, pink noise is output from the speaker 14 into the passenger compartment and collected by the microphone 16. The collected noise corresponds to the f characteristic in the passenger compartment. The microcomputer 15 analyzes the collected noise and obtains f-characteristic data in the passenger compartment. This f characteristic data is transmitted to the center server 1 instead of the above-mentioned vehicle type data.
In the center server 1, acoustic adjustment data corresponding to the f characteristic of the passenger compartment is held as the acoustic DB 5, and adjustment data corresponding to the f characteristic sent from the user terminal 19 is returned.
[0026]
Further, in the center server 1 that has received an order for mounting parts, an order has been placed with the manufacturer (FIG. 2, step S14). However, a reverse auction is performed with respect to each manufacturer, and an optimal manufacturer may be selected. it can.
In addition, the user can use a personal computer as the user terminal 19 when desiring to distribute the attachment data.
[0027]
【The invention's effect】
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the audio system service method which makes it easy to attach an audio system to a vehicle and to adjust the acoustic characteristics of the audio system can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a service system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing flow in the service system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen in the process of FIG. 2 (part 1);
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen in the process of FIG. 2 (part 2);
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a screen in the process of FIG. 2 (part 3);
6 is a diagram showing a screen in the processing of FIG. 2 (part 4);
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Center server 2 ... Internet 3 ... Radio | wireless machine 4 ... Audio system 5 ... Sound DB
6 ... Installation DB
7 ... Automaker terminal 8 ... Audio manufacturer terminal 9 ... Distributor terminal 11 ... Sound source 12 ... DSP
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 ... Amplifier 14 ... Speaker 15 ... Microcomputer 16 ... Microphone 17 ... Input part 18 ... A / D converter 19 ... User terminal 21 ... Acoustic adjustment service selection button 22 ... Installation service selection button 23 ... Car name input frame 24 ... Audio equipment Input frame 25 ... Sound field characteristic selection button 26 ... f characteristic selection button 27 ... OK button 28 ... Audio product name input frame 29 ... Existing audio product name input frame button 30 ... Product name input frame 31 for replacement equipment ... Additional equipment name Product name input frame 32 ... Order button 33 ... Dispatch request button 34 ... Cancel button

Claims (12)

A center server and an in-vehicle audio system are connected via a communication network, and the center server includes an in-vehicle audio in a system having a database storing audio device adjustment data for each vehicle type and in-vehicle audio system model. A service method comprising:
The vehicle-mounted audio system transmits data relating to a vehicle type and a model of the vehicle-mounted audio system to the center server;
Transmitting audio equipment adjustment data corresponding to the received data extracted from the database by the center server to the in-vehicle audio system;
The vehicle audio system adjusts the acoustic characteristics of the audio device based on the received audio device adjustment data; and
An in-vehicle audio service method comprising:   The in-vehicle audio service method according to claim 1, wherein the adjustment data is data for correcting frequency characteristics in a vehicle compartment.   The in-vehicle audio service method according to claim 1, wherein the adjustment data is data for correcting a sound field. A communication means for connecting to the center server via a communication network;
Transmitting means for transmitting data relating to the vehicle type and the model of the in-vehicle audio system to the center server;
Means for adjusting the acoustic characteristics of the audio device based on the audio device adjustment data returned from the center server based on the transmitted data;
An in-vehicle audio system comprising:   The in-vehicle audio system according to claim 4, wherein the adjustment data is data for correcting frequency characteristics in a vehicle compartment.   The in-vehicle audio system according to claim 4, wherein the adjustment data is data for correcting a sound field. A communication means for connecting to an in-vehicle audio system via a communication network;
A database storing audio device adjustment data for each vehicle type and in-vehicle audio system model;
Means for extracting audio device adjustment data corresponding to data relating to a vehicle type and a model of the in-vehicle audio system received from the in-vehicle audio system from the database, and transmitting the data to the in-vehicle audio system;
A service center comprising:   The service center according to claim 7, wherein the adjustment data is data for correcting a frequency characteristic in a vehicle compartment.   The service center according to claim 7, wherein the adjustment data is data for correcting a sound field. A center server and an in-vehicle audio system are connected via a communication network, and the center server is an in-vehicle audio service method in a system having a database storing audio device adjustment data for each frequency characteristic in a vehicle compartment. There,
The in-vehicle audio system acquires data related to frequency characteristics in a vehicle compartment, and transmits the acquired data related to frequency characteristics to the center server;
The center server extracts audio device adjustment data corresponding to the received frequency characteristic data from the database, and transmits the data to the in-vehicle audio system;
The vehicle audio system adjusts the acoustic characteristics of the audio device based on the received audio device adjustment data; and
An in-vehicle audio service method comprising: A communication means for connecting to the center server via a communication network;
Acquisition means for acquiring data relating to frequency characteristics in the vehicle compartment;
Transmitting means for transmitting data relating to the acquired frequency characteristic to the center server;
Means for adjusting the acoustic characteristics of the audio device based on the audio device adjustment data returned from the center server based on the transmitted data;
An in-vehicle audio system comprising: A communication means for connecting to an in-vehicle audio system via a communication network;
A database storing audio device adjustment data relating to a plurality of frequency characteristics; and
Means for extracting audio device adjustment data corresponding to data relating to frequency characteristics in the vehicle compartment received from the in-vehicle audio system from the database and transmitting the data to the in-vehicle audio system;
A service center comprising:

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