If a couple of months ago he had a hidden camera and laser after the instrument box screen, Continental returns to the load causing the screen itself to make flat speakers.
The audio equipment manufacturers are striking to create a sound with which the driver – and the passenger, although to a lesser extent – feel that the orchestra or the singer is in front of him, just in front of the windshield. Continental has presented what he calls AC2ATED Sound, a screen that directly integrates the function of the speakers, because it is a speaker. According to them, it is a worldwide first, although some TV manufacturers also have been using the huge surface of the screen to vibrate timeand make the effect of speakers. The actuators are hidden behind the screen, which makes them invisible, and make the glass vibrate generating vibrations in the audible range.
Integrate new functionalities It is a mantra among component manufacturers, not only to ensure to continue being a supplier, but also to capture land from other suppliers. What it does AC2ATED SOUND is to eliminate the need for some of the front speakersor all, depending on the number of screens that the vehicle equates. If we listen to Continental, the instrument picture is an acoustic chamber with which They have achieved an exceptional audio quality “.
The advantages as a replacement in the audio equipment are evident, in case of operating with the expected quality degree. On the one hand, Factory assembly is faster and simple – the time the instrument picture – and with fewer cables; on the other, the Design releases from the search for adequate spaces For speakers – they say the actuators are very compact – and, in addition, Reduce weight.
Also a safer driving
Continental advocates for greater security, because the acoustic notices issued from the picture They will instinctively make the driver deviate his gaze and find the icon or the message corresponding to the warning signal released. They qualify their ac2ated sound as a “Immersive experience”.
Deepening more in this field, advoc Its actuators technology on different components of the cabin that consist of flat surfaces. They put as examples the headrest, Door panels, Ceiling garnish or the windshield uprights, as susceptible to being used To eliminate the need for traditional speakers. All vibrant surfaces, some large, would act as huge speakers. They estimate that it could be reached save up to 40 kilos of weight In an audio team with conventional speakers, with a 90 percent space reduction requested.
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