IP Library Granted Patent US 12,633,281
Granted Patent B2
US 12,633,281 · App. 18/665,710 · Granted May 19, 2026

Deep learning active sound design system and methods

Inventor: Taylor Marotta (Irvine, CA)
Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company; Kia Corporation
G10K15/02H04R1/025H04R2499/13
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Patent No.
US 12,633,281
App. No.
18/665,710
Granted
May 19, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

Systems and methods for active sound design (ASD) generation are provided. The system may comprise one or more speakers and a computing device, comprising a processor and a memory. The memory may be configured to store instructions that, when executed by the processor, are configured to cause the processor to receive one or more inputs for synthetic sound generation, classify the one or more inputs as fast refresh rate inputs (FRRIs) or slow refresh rate inputs (SRRIs), assign one or more processing resources as a function of refresh rate, generate ASD based on the one or more inputs, and play the synthetic sound on the one or more speakers.

Claims (83)

1 . A system for active sound design (ASD) generation, comprising:

one or more speakers; and

a computing device, comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the memory is configured to store instructions that, when executed by the processor, are configured to cause the processor to:

receive one or more inputs for synthetic sound generation;

classify the one or more inputs as fast refresh rate inputs (FRRIs) or slow refresh rate inputs (SRRIs);

assign one or more processing resources as a function of refresh rate, wherein:

lower processing priority is assigned to SRRIs, and

higher processing priority is assigned to FRRIs;

generate ASD based on the one or more inputs, wherein the generating comprises:

using the SSRIs to change one or more weights of a deep learning model to be used with one or more prompts,

wherein the prompts are inputs into the deep learning model;

using the deep learning model, processing the weights and prompts to output one or more looping sound files to a stem library, forming one or more stems;

using the FRRIs to change one or more dynamics of a wave synthesis ASD module; and

generating, using the one or more stems and the wave synthesis ASD module, a synthetic sound; and

play the synthetic sound on the one or more speakers.

2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the FRRIs comprise one or more inputs selected from the group consisting of:

throttle position;

motor speed;

wheel speed;

brake position;

vehicle g-forces; and

motor load.

3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the SRRIs comprise one or more inputs selected from the group consisting of:

time of day;

one or more calendar dates;

location;

drive mode;

weather;

traffic conditions;

aggressiveness;

complexity;

musicality;

one or more stored personal model weights;

one or more shared model weights; and

user ASD history.

4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the deep learning model comprises a diffusion model.

5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the prompts are defined by how the deep learning model is built and trained.

6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the synthetic sound is a synthetic powertrain sound.

7 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a vehicle,

wherein the one or more speakers are coupled to the vehicle.

8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more stems are manipulated by one or more ASD dynamic curves.

9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein each stem, of the one or more stems, comprises multiple ASD dynamic curves for each FRRI.

10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions, when executed by the processor, are further configured to cause the processor to enable a first user to share one or more stems of a first stem library with a second user.

11 . A method for active sound design (ASD) generation, comprising:

receiving one or more inputs for synthetic sound generation;

classifying the one or more inputs as fast refresh rate inputs (FRRIs) or slow refresh rate inputs (SRRIs);

assigning one or more processing resources as a function of refresh rate, wherein:

lower processing priority is assigned to SRRIs, and

higher processing priority is assigned to FRRIs; and

using a computing device comprising a processor and a memory, generating ASD based on the one or more inputs, wherein the generating comprises:

using the SSRIs to change one or more weights of a deep learning model to be used with one or more prompts,

wherein the prompts are inputs into the deep learning model;

using the deep learning model, processing the weights and prompts to output one or more looping sound files to a stem library, forming one or more stems;

using the FRRIs to change one or more dynamics of a wave synthesis ASD module; and

generating, using the one or more stems and the wave synthesis ASD module, a synthetic sound; and

playing the synthetic sound on one or more speakers.

12 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the FRRIs comprise one or more inputs selected from the group consisting of:

throttle position;

motor speed;

wheel speed;

brake position;

vehicle g-forces; and

motor load.

13 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the SRRIs comprise one or more inputs selected from the group consisting of:

time of day;

one or more calendar dates;

location;

drive mode;

weather;

traffic conditions;

aggressiveness;

complexity;

musicality;

one or more stored personal model weights;

one or more shared model weights; and

user ASD history.

14 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the deep learning model comprises a diffusion model.

15 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the prompts are defined by how the deep learning model is built and trained.

16 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the synthetic sound is a synthetic powertrain sound.

17 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the one or more speakers are coupled to a vehicle.

18 . The method of claim 11 , further comprising manipulating the one or more stems by one or more ASD dynamic curves.

19 . The method of claim 18 , wherein each stem, of the one or more stems, comprises multiple ASD dynamic curves for each FRRI.

20 . The method of claim 11 , further comprising enabling a first user to share one or more stems of a first stem library with a second user.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 20, 2024
From: MAROTTA, TAYLOR
To: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY; KIA CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 067459/0173 →
Continuity (1)
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