In-car noise field analysis and multi-zone noise cancellation quality estimation

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    Abstract

    The loudspeaker array plays a key role in an active noise cancellation (ANC) system. In most in car ANC systems, the car's pre-installed multimedia loudspeakers are employed as the secondary sources of the ANC system. In this paper, we evaluate the in-car loudspeaker system's capability in multi-zone noise field cancellation by analyzing the simultaneous noise field at multiple control regions inside a car cabin. We show that the average noise power in multi-zone spatial configurations can be expressed using a series of coefficients, and that the noise field can be decomposed into several basis noise patterns. Based on this model, we also estimate the integrated loudspeaker system's maximum noise cancellation capability, which can be used to assist design optimization. Through analyzing the noise field measurements in a car, we show that the car's integrated stereo loudspeaker system can attenuate the in-car noise by approximately 20 dB for the head position of two seats simultaneously, and up to 200 Hz.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2015 Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association Annual Summit and Conference, APSIPA ASC 2015
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages773-778
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Electronic)9789881476807
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 19 Feb 2016
    Event2015 Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association Annual Summit and Conference, APSIPA ASC 2015 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Duration: 16 Dec 201519 Dec 2015

    Publication series

    Name2015 Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association Annual Summit and Conference, APSIPA ASC 2015

    Conference

    Conference2015 Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association Annual Summit and Conference, APSIPA ASC 2015
    Country/TerritoryHong Kong
    CityHong Kong
    Period16/12/1519/12/15

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