20240048902. Pair Direction Selection Based on Dominant Audio Direction simplified abstract (NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY)
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Pair Direction Selection Based on Dominant Audio Direction
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Miikka Tapani Vilermo of Siuro (FI)
Lasse Juhani Laaksonen of Tampere (FI)
Arto Juhani Lehtiniemi of Lempaala (FI)
Mikko Tapio Tammi of Tampere (FI)
Pair Direction Selection Based on Dominant Audio Direction - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240048902 titled 'Pair Direction Selection Based on Dominant Audio Direction
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for generating an output audio signal with adjustable audio focusing. The method involves obtaining at least three microphone audio signals from microphones located on an apparatus. These microphone audio signals are then analyzed to determine at least one metadata directional parameter. Based on the microphone audio signals and the metadata directional parameter, a first audio signal and a second audio signal are generated. The first audio signal, the second audio signal, and the metadata directional parameter are outputted and/or stored.
- The method involves obtaining multiple microphone audio signals associated with microphones located on an apparatus.
- The microphone audio signals are analyzed to determine metadata directional parameters.
- Based on the microphone audio signals and metadata directional parameters, first and second audio signals are generated.
- The first audio signal, the second audio signal, and the metadata directional parameter are outputted and/or stored.
- The generated audio signals and metadata enable the generation of an output audio signal with adjustable audio focusing.
Potential Applications:
- Audio recording and production: The technology can be used in audio recording studios or live performances to capture and manipulate audio with adjustable audio focusing.
- Teleconferencing and communication: The method can enhance the audio quality and focus on specific sound sources during teleconferences or communication applications.
- Virtual reality and gaming: The technology can be utilized to create immersive audio experiences in virtual reality environments or gaming applications.
Problems Solved:
- Lack of adjustable audio focusing: The method solves the problem of fixed audio capture by enabling adjustable audio focusing, allowing users to control the directionality and focus of the output audio signal.
- Background noise reduction: By analyzing multiple microphone audio signals, the method can help reduce background noise and enhance the clarity of the desired audio sources.
Benefits:
- Enhanced audio quality: The adjustable audio focusing capability improves the overall audio quality by allowing users to focus on specific sound sources and reduce unwanted noise.
- Versatility: The method can be applied in various audio-related applications, providing flexibility and adaptability to different scenarios.
- Improved user experience: The technology enhances the user experience by providing control over the audio directionality and focus, resulting in a more immersive and personalized audio environment.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method including: obtaining at least three microphone audio signals, wherein the microphone audio signals are associated with microphones with a location relative to an apparatus on which the microphones are located; analysing the at least three microphone audio signals to determine at least one metadata directional parameter; generating a first audio signal and a second audio signal based on at least one of the at least three microphone audio signals and the at least one metadata directional parameter; and outputting and/or storing the first audio signal, the second audio signal and the at least one metadata directional parameter, such that the first audio signal, the second audio signal, and the at least one metadata directional parameter enable a generation of an output audio signal with an adjustable audio focusing.
