18458077. Spatial Blending of Audio simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Spatial Blending of Audio
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shai Messingher Lang of Santa Clara CA (US)
Joshua D. Atkins of Lexington MA (US)
Scott A. Wardle of Santa Cruz CA (US)
Symeon Delikaris Manias of Playa Vista CA (US)
Spatial Blending of Audio - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18458077 titled 'Spatial Blending of Audio
Simplified Explanation
The audio processing system described in the patent application determines virtual placements for virtual speakers based on the size of a visual object, rendering them spatially through binaural audio for playback through head-worn speakers.
- The audio processing system obtains the size of a visual object to present to a display.
- Virtual placements for virtual speakers are determined based on the size of the visual object.
- Each virtual speaker is spatially rendered at each virtual placement through binaural audio.
- The audio is intended for playback through head-worn speakers.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications to enhance the immersive audio experience for users.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately placing virtual speakers in a virtual environment based on the size of visual objects, improving the realism and spatial audio experience for users.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include a more immersive and realistic audio experience in virtual environments, enhancing the overall user experience in VR and AR applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of VR and AR headsets and systems for gaming, entertainment, and communication purposes.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in the field of spatial audio processing and rendering techniques for virtual environments may exist, but specific examples are not provided in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
== How does the audio processing system determine the virtual placements for the virtual speakers based on the size of the visual object? The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific algorithms or methods used by the audio processing system to determine the virtual placements for the virtual speakers.
== What are the technical specifications and requirements for the head-worn speakers used for playback in this system? The patent application does not specify the technical specifications or requirements for the head-worn speakers used for playback in this system, such as frequency response, impedance, or connectivity options.
Original Abstract Submitted
An audio processing system may obtain a size of a visual object to present to a display. The audio processing system may determine a virtual placement for each of a plurality of virtual speakers at least based on the size of the visual object. Each of the plurality of virtual speakers may be spatially rendered at each virtual placement through binaural audio, for playback through head-worn speakers. Other aspects are also described and claimed.
