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Automotive Engineering Services (AES)
CAR AUDIO SERVICES Ideation, Development, Integration, Tuning and Testing of Innovative Car Audio systems made easy As cars are becoming increasingly connected, audio capabilities are becoming essential to the effective operation of the car. Automotive OEMs and Tier-One Suppliers who develop and maintain the Vehicle Infotainment and Audio systems are typically passionate about Audio and have deep relationships with existing algorithm providers. However, they are unlikely to understand the complexity of developing and integrating an audio system into an Infotainment module or Audio Domain Controller. HARMAN Connected Services (HCS) has Engineers with profound knowledge in the field of car audio system design and evaluation. Its close collaboration of R&D, Design, Engineering (transducers, amplifiers, and tuning) and Simulation teams helps HCS reduce cost and time in developing premium sound systems for the automotive market without compromising performance or quality. HCS has the credentials to successfully deliver audio system development and testing. HCS handles the Ideation, Development, Integration, Tuning and Testing of Innovative Car Audio systems leveraging the HARMAN AudioworX suite of tools which consists of: •
AAT (Audio Algorithm Toolbox) - Standardized audio algorithm database with more than 200 components
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xAF (extendable Audio Framework) - Standardized DSP framework, rapid design, quick porting on diverse hardware, with highest degree of flexibility and efficiency on the market
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GTT (Global Tuning Tool) - Smart, seamless and intuitive access to Configure the audio algorithm database and DSP framework, Tune and control the various algorithms
Why HARMAN? Shortening Time-to-Market Shorten your time from concept to delivery using our best practices, turn-key delivery models and rich talent pool.
Cross-platform Take advantage of our experience in multiple industry verticals and leading platforms to rapidly exploit new market opportunities.
Global delivery footprint Our skilled, talented engineers deliver solutions to companies like yours from centers throughout the world.
Solution accelerators Get access to leading edge innovation and best practice by using our solution accelerators and global pool of partnerships.
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Comprehensive audio development solution Quickly adaptable to any hardware Standardized audio objects and integration of third-party objects Can be easily combined with HARMAN VirtualWORKS that is based on extraordinary simulation capabilities, both reducing the need for physical samples to an absolute minimum and offering the right solution for every step of the development process • Simulation environment on standardized PC architecture - Enables rapid prototyping including benchmarking & performance evaluation • A complete solution ensuring quality, efficiency & shorter time-to-market • Access to all HARMAN DSP algorithms
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Capabilities and Benefits Ideation and Prototyping
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Supports OEM in Ideate, Conceptualize, and Architect audio systems Creation of quick turn demonstrations to prove concept and generate support
Audio Processing & Control
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Experience in audio control, routing, and processing ready to be on-boarded (Onshore and Offshore) Development and testing of premium branded audio systems
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Processor Expertise
Global Tuning Tool
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xAF Framework which abstracts the Audio Objects from the processor architecture
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Engagement with SoC and DSP suppliers
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Visualization and control for audio path configuration, measurement calibration and tuning Creation of production tuning and flashing files Graphical System Configurator Vehicle Acoustics and NVH Tuning
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Real-Time Measurement and Analysis
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Training and Support
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Analyze acoustical measurements from the vehicle cabin while making adjustments to the electrical characteristics in the signal processing Optimize the acoustic environment and tune HARMAN’s proprietary algorithms for maximum effectiveness HCS offers onsite and offsite customized training and support to help OEMs/Tier-1s accelerate their development process leveraging the HARMAN AudioworX suite of tools. Equipped with deep expertise in car audio system deployment, HCS helps auto ecosystem actors quickly realize their Audio systems vision and also IP development for related applications.
Partner with an industry expert HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Visit our website at harmanconnected.services/car-audio-services
