Car glass microphones using piezoelectric transducers for external alarm detection and localization

Christian Bolzmacher; Valentin Le Guelvouit

doi:10.1117/12.2179049

21 May 2015 Car glass microphones using piezoelectric transducers for external alarm detection and localization

Christian Bolzmacher, Valentin Le Guelvouit

Proceedings Volume 9517, Smart Sensors, Actuators, and MEMS VII; and Cyber Physical Systems; 951710 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2179049
Event: SPIE Microtechnologies, 2015, Barcelona, Spain

Abstract

This work describes the potential use of car windows as a long range acoustic sensing device for external alarm signals. The goal is to detect and localize siren signals (e.g. ambulances and police cars) and to alert presbycusic drivers of its presence by visual and acoustic feedback in order to improve individual mobility and increase the sense of security. The glass panes of a Renault Zoé operating as an acoustic antenna have been equipped with large 50 mm outer diameter piezoceramic rings, hidden in the lower part of the door structure and the lower part of the windshield and the rear window. The response of the glass to quasi-static signals and sweep excitation has been recorded. In general, the glass pane is acting as a high pass filter due to its inherent stiffness and provides only little damping. This effect is compensated by using a charge amplifier electronic circuit. The detection capability up to 120 m as well as a dynamic test where the car is moving towards the sound source is reported.

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Christian Bolzmacher and Valentin Le Guelvouit "Car glass microphones using piezoelectric transducers for external alarm detection and localization", Proc. SPIE 9517, Smart Sensors, Actuators, and MEMS VII; and Cyber Physical Systems, 951710 (21 May 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2179049

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