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=INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of America|Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of America]]


[[Category:Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of America]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Tomokazu Ishikawa of Osaka (JP)|Tomokazu Ishikawa of Osaka (JP)]][[Category:Tomokazu Ishikawa of Osaka (JP)]]

[[:Category:Ko Mizuno of Osaka (JP)|Ko Mizuno of Osaka (JP)]][[Category:Ko Mizuno of Osaka (JP)]]

==INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240015461 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes an information processing method that involves obtaining sound information, including a first audio signal and space information for reproducing a virtual space. The space information includes data related to a structure in the virtual space. The method also includes generating second data based on the first data, where each data is associated with a position in the virtual space. The second data has a smaller amount of data than the first data. The method further involves calculating the propagation distance of sound from a sound source, considering reflections at positions associated with the second data, and arriving at a listener's position. Finally, the method generates a second audio signal that undergoes stereoacoustic processing using the first audio signal and the propagation distance.

* The patent application describes an information processing method for reproducing a virtual space with sound.
* The method involves obtaining sound information, including an audio signal and space information.
* The space information includes data related to a structure in the virtual space.
* Second data is generated based on the first data, with each data associated with a position in the virtual space.
* The second data has a smaller amount of data than the first data.
* The method calculates the propagation distance of sound from a sound source, considering reflections at positions associated with the second data, and arriving at a listener's position.
* A second audio signal is generated using the first audio signal and the propagation distance, which undergoes stereoacoustic processing.

Potential applications of this technology:
* Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) systems can benefit from realistic sound reproduction in virtual spaces.
* Gaming and entertainment industries can enhance the immersive experience by accurately reproducing sound in virtual environments.
* Architectural and interior design industries can use this technology to simulate and evaluate the acoustic properties of virtual spaces.

Problems solved by this technology:
* Traditional sound reproduction methods in virtual spaces may lack accuracy and realism.
* Existing techniques may require significant computational resources and data storage.
* Reflections and propagation of sound in virtual spaces may not be accurately simulated.

Benefits of this technology:
* Provides a more realistic and immersive audio experience in virtual spaces.
* Reduces computational resources and data storage requirements compared to traditional methods.
* Enables accurate simulation of sound reflections and propagation in virtual environments.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an information processing method includes: obtaining sound information that includes (i) a first audio signal and (ii) space information that is information for reproducing a virtual space and includes first data relating to a first structure disposed in the virtual space, the virtual space including the first structure and a sound source; generating second data based on the first data, each of the first data and the second data being associated with a position in the virtual space, the second data being data having a smaller amount of data than the first data; calculating a propagation distance of sound from the sound source, the sound being reflected at the position associated with the second data and arriving at a position of a listener; and generating a second audio signal subjected to stereoacoustic processing, using the first audio signal and the propagation distance.



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