Continental launches "audible" car screen: the first integrated speaker in the screen

On March 26, Continental launched Ac2ated Sound display technology, which integrates speaker functions directly into the display, creating an industry first. The technology uses the display surface itself as a sound box, allowing users to receive auditory feedback, voice or other audio content directly from the screen, without the need for traditional speakers. The system achieves this breakthrough by using micro actuators hidden behind the display to produce audible vibrations on the glass surface.

Pavel Plauza, head of Continental's user experience business, said: "We integrate actuators in the display to make the entire screen surface a resonance chamber, presenting high-quality sound in the car. This not only optimizes the space layout in the car, but also reduces weight compared to traditional speakers. The system gives full play to our professional advantages in system integration and provides customers with a solution that integrates sound and picture while maintaining excellent sound quality."

Humans are born with the ability to "localize sound sources" and can quickly identify the source of sound and turn to the corresponding direction. This feature is particularly important in automotive applications: when the display outputs voice, audio or prompt sound, the driver's attention will naturally be drawn to the corresponding area, so that information can be obtained more intuitively. The Ac2ated Sound display uses the imaging surface to directly emit sound, creating a more realistic immersive experience.

Officials said that the display itself has excellent acoustic properties, making it an ideal sound box material. Its special structure and material combination give it good acoustic performance in terms of internal damping, material rigidity and vibrating surface weight, optimizing the sound experience.

The Ac2ated Sound actuator is only a few centimeters in size and can be easily embedded inside the display, taking up very little space. Compared with traditional speakers, the system does not require additional components, thereby simplifying the installation process, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

In addition, this technology can not only be used for displays, but can also be integrated into various flat parts in the car. For example, by installing additional actuators in the door trim, headrests, A-pillars or roof linings, the entire vehicle audio system can be fully upgraded to Ac2ated Sound technology, causing the existing surface to vibrate without the need for additional speakers. IT Home learned from the official press release that the system not only improves the visual integration effect, but also performs well in space utilization and weight control. The space occupied by the audio system can be reduced by up to 90% and the weight can be reduced by up to 40 kg.