20240036323. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING VOLUME USING ACOUSTIC SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM EXTERNAL OBJECT simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING VOLUME USING ACOUSTIC SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM EXTERNAL OBJECT
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Seungnyun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING VOLUME USING ACOUSTIC SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM EXTERNAL OBJECT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240036323 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING VOLUME USING ACOUSTIC SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM EXTERNAL OBJECT
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for a wearable device with a processor that controls a display to show a visual object in relation to an external object that can be seen through the display. The processor can identify if an acoustic signal is coming from the external object by using a microphone and analyzing an image from a camera. If the acoustic signal is detected, the processor adjusts the volume of the visual object based on the position relationship between the external object and the visual object. The wearable device then outputs an audio signal corresponding to the visual object through a speaker, based on the adjusted volume.
- The wearable device has a processor that controls a display to show a visual object in relation to an external object.
- The processor can identify if an acoustic signal is coming from the external object by using a microphone and analyzing an image from a camera.
- The processor adjusts the volume of the visual object based on the position relationship between the external object and the visual object.
- The wearable device outputs an audio signal corresponding to the visual object through a speaker, based on the adjusted volume.
Potential Applications:
- Augmented reality experiences where visual and audio elements are synchronized with external objects.
- Gaming applications where audio cues are adjusted based on the position of virtual objects in relation to real-world objects.
- Assistive technology for visually impaired individuals, providing audio feedback based on the position of objects in their environment.
Problems Solved:
- Enhances the immersive experience by synchronizing visual and audio elements with external objects.
- Provides a more interactive and realistic gaming experience by adjusting audio cues based on the position of virtual objects in relation to real-world objects.
- Assists visually impaired individuals by providing audio feedback based on the position of objects in their environment.
Benefits:
- Improved user experience by creating a more immersive and interactive environment.
- Increased accessibility for visually impaired individuals by providing audio feedback based on object positions.
- Potential for new and innovative applications in augmented reality and gaming.
Original Abstract Submitted
according to an embodiment, a processor of a wearable device is configured to control a display to display a visual object in association with an external object viewable through a display. the processor is configured to identify whether an acoustic signal is output from an external object, in response to receiving the acoustic signal having a first volume while displaying the visual object, through a microphone of the wearable device, based at least on an image obtained by a camera. based on identifying that the acoustic signal is output from the external object, the processor is configured to obtain a second volume corresponding to the visual object, by adjusting the first volume based on a position relationship between the external object and the visual object. the processor is configured to output an audio signal corresponding to the visual object through a speaker of the wearable device based on the obtained second volume.
