Automotive Voice Solution
for
Wonderful
Cruising
Comfortable Cabin
AKM provides a natural and smooth conversation environment in the vehicle. AKM's algorithms, such as echo and noise cancelation are industry proven voice processing technologies that have been developed from our years of experience developing hands-free phone algorithms for automobiles.
In-Car Communication
In-Car Communication by DSP for Audio and Voice
For stress-free conversation during driving
Challenge
Improving uncomfortable loud conversation when driving or playing music
Insight
Implement expanded EC/NC software with 15 years of experience in voice DSP
Result
Realize comfortable conversation when driving or playing music
Features
Existing Solution…
● Unnatural conversation due to long system delay time
● Need to switch the hands-free setting between Idling and Driving
● Communication in high volume is not available due to feedback / howling
● All other sound sources must be stopped to reduce echo
AKM In-Car Communication Solution
● Natural conversation with low latency DSP (no echo)
● Auto volume control function: no change in setting require
● Howling cancelling technology: higher volume is achieved
● Audio signal and Navigation prompts can run in parallel
● Quick and easy switching between ICC / HF/ Audio
Voice Control
Stand-alone Voice Command with high robustness
Enable stand-alone voice control
Challenge
Improving internet connection dependence, Insecure security, and slow response
Insight
Implement compact voice recognition software that is proven in car applications in a voice DSP
Result
Voice control with high security and fast response without internet connection
Features
AKM’s Voice Wake up (trigger word) is available anytime even when listening to music !
● No start button needed (Voice trigger wake-up)
● High hit-rate even under car environmental noise / music
● Quick response without any network connection
● Registered words are recognized only by registrants
Unspecified speaker (Pre-install)
Specified speaker (User registration)
The recognition level of specific speaker can be changed
Hands-free Talk
High Quality Hands-free Talk
Over 15 years of experience as a major supplier of Hands-free solutions for global automotive manufactures
Natural Voice Volume and Comfortable Conversation during Driving
Challenge
Reducing Miscommunication due to Noise and Echo
Insight
Super Wideband / Hands-free Voice Processor
Result
Clear and Smooth Communication
Features
VoIP / DCM / eーCall... For various voice communication applications
Nature…
Utmost priority of natural sound voice quality
Suppress / cancel environmental noise and echo while maintaining voice quality
Comfortable...
Fast convergence characteristics
Rapid convergence provides no difference even on environmental changes
Adapt to echo changes of inside the car quickly to achieve excellent double talk
TCU / Emergency Call
Telematics control unit (TCU)
Emergency Call System (eCall)
Voice Processor for Automotive TCU and eCall
Hands free call for an emergency call is realized with AKM's voice processors with 15 years’ experience
GOST, P.1140 (UN-R144) compliant
Challenge
Low cost and small size, satisfying HF STD for TCU
Insight
Implement HF software with 15 years experience in voice DSP
Result
Realize a HF system for eCall which is low in cost and standard-compliant
Features
Optimize all functions required for TCU
(ADC for Microphones / DAC / Analog Path)
Capable of standalone operation
No need to care Processor resource / No License fee for EC/NR program
(5.9GHz RF Transceiver)