17962935. Splitting a Voice Signal into Multiple Point Sources simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Splitting a Voice Signal into Multiple Point Sources
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Christopher T. Eubank of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Camellia G. Boutros of San Francisco CA (US)
Splitting a Voice Signal into Multiple Point Sources - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17962935 titled 'Splitting a Voice Signal into Multiple Point Sources
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for reproducing sound of a data object using a two-way speaker system. Here are the key points:
- The voice signal of a data object is split into two sub-band signals.
- Speaker driver signals are generated to produce sound using a two-way speaker system.
- The first sub-band signal drives a tweeter or high frequency driver.
- The second sub-band signal drives a woofer or low frequency driver.
- The first and second sub-band signals can be spatialized as virtual sources in different locations.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Home audio systems
- Car audio systems
- Virtual reality and augmented reality applications
- Gaming consoles and devices
- Professional audio equipment
Problems solved by this technology:
- Improved sound reproduction of data objects
- Enhanced audio experience with spatialized sound
- Better separation of high and low frequency sounds
Benefits of this technology:
- High-quality sound reproduction
- Immersive audio experience
- Clear and distinct separation of different frequency ranges
Original Abstract Submitted
In a method for reproducing sound of a data object, a voice signal of a data object is split into a first sub-band signal and a second sub-band signal, and speaker driver signals are generated to produce sound of the object by a two-way speaker system in which the first sub-band signal drives a tweeter or high frequency driver and the second sub-band signal drives a woofer or low frequency driver. In another aspect, the first and second sub-band signals are spatialized as virtual sources that are in different locations. Other aspects are also described and claimed.
