20240015458. Validation of Audio Calibration Using Multi-Dimensional Motion Check simplified abstract (Sonos, Inc.)
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Validation of Audio Calibration Using Multi-Dimensional Motion Check
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jonathan Downing of North Hampton MA (US)
Timothy Sheen of Brighton MA (US)
Daniel Valente of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Validation of Audio Calibration Using Multi-Dimensional Motion Check - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240015458 titled 'Validation of Audio Calibration Using Multi-Dimensional Motion Check
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for validating the motion of a microphone during the calibration of a playback device using audio signals. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- A mobile device detects audio signals emitted from one or more playback devices during a calibration process.
- The mobile device determines if there was sufficient horizontal translation of the mobile device during the calibration process based on the detected audio signals.
- If insufficient horizontal translation is detected, the mobile device prompts the user to move the device more while the playback devices emit additional audio signals.
- If sufficient horizontal translation is detected, the mobile device calibrates the playback devices using a calibration based on the detected audio signals.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Calibration of audio playback devices such as speakers or headphones.
- Quality control in audio production or testing environments.
- Integration into mobile applications for audio recording or playback.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Ensures accurate calibration of playback devices by validating the motion of the microphone.
- Provides real-time feedback to the user during the calibration process.
- Reduces the risk of inaccurate audio calibration due to insufficient device movement.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved accuracy and reliability of audio calibration.
- Simplified calibration process for users.
- Enhanced user experience by providing guidance during calibration.
Original Abstract Submitted
examples described herein involve validating motion of a microphone during calibration of a playback device. an example implementation involves a mobile device detecting, via one or more microphones, audio signals emitted from one or more playback devices as part of a calibration process. after the one or more playback devices emit the audio signals, the mobile device determines whether the detected audio signals indicate that sufficient horizontal translation of the mobile device occurred during the calibration process. when the detected audio signals indicate that insufficient horizontal translation occurred, the mobile device displays a prompt to move the mobile device more while the one or more playback devices emit one or more additional audio signals as part of the calibration process. when the detected audio signals indicate that sufficient horizontal translation occurred, the mobile device calibrates the one or more playback devices with a calibration based on the detected audio signals.
