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=METHOD FOR AND APPARATUS FOR DECODING/RENDERING AN AMBISONICS AUDIO SOUNDFIELD REPRESENTATION FOR AUDIO PLAYBACK USING 2D SETUPS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation|Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation]]


[[Category:Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Florian Keiler of Hannover (DE)|Florian Keiler of Hannover (DE)]][[Category:Florian Keiler of Hannover (DE)]]

[[:Category:Johannes Boehm of Göttingen (DE)|Johannes Boehm of Göttingen (DE)]][[Category:Johannes Boehm of Göttingen (DE)]]

==METHOD FOR AND APPARATUS FOR DECODING/RENDERING AN AMBISONICS AUDIO SOUNDFIELD REPRESENTATION FOR AUDIO PLAYBACK USING 2D SETUPS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240056755 titled 'METHOD FOR AND APPARATUS FOR DECODING/RENDERING AN AMBISONICS AUDIO SOUNDFIELD REPRESENTATION FOR AUDIO PLAYBACK USING 2D SETUPS

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes improved methods and/or apparatus for decoding an encoded audio signal in soundfield format for a loudspeaker setup. The method and/or apparatus can convert an ambisonics format audio signal into a 2D loudspeaker setup using a rendering matrix. The rendering matrix is determined based on the positions of the loudspeakers and involves weighting at least one element of a first matrix with a weighting factor.

* The patent application focuses on improving the decoding of an encoded audio signal in soundfield format for a loudspeaker setup.
* It introduces a method and/or apparatus that can convert an ambisonics format audio signal into a 2D loudspeaker setup.
* The conversion is achieved using a rendering matrix, which is determined based on the positions of the loudspeakers.
* The rendering matrix involves weighting at least one element of a first matrix with a weighting factor.

Potential Applications:
* This technology can be applied in various audio playback systems, such as home theaters, cinemas, and concert venues.
* It can enhance the immersive audio experience for listeners by accurately reproducing soundfield recordings through a 2D loudspeaker setup.
* The technology can be integrated into virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) systems to provide realistic and immersive audio environments.

Problems Solved:
* The technology solves the problem of accurately decoding and rendering soundfield format audio signals for a specific loudspeaker setup.
* It addresses the challenge of converting ambisonics format audio signals into a 2D loudspeaker setup while maintaining the integrity of the original soundfield recording.
* The technology solves the problem of determining the appropriate weighting factors and positions of loudspeakers in the rendering matrix to achieve optimal audio reproduction.

Benefits:
* The technology allows for the conversion of ambisonics format audio signals into a 2D loudspeaker setup, expanding the compatibility of soundfield recordings with existing audio playback systems.
* It provides a more immersive and realistic audio experience for listeners by accurately reproducing soundfield recordings through a 2D loudspeaker setup.
* The technology offers flexibility in audio playback systems, allowing for the use of a wide range of loudspeaker setups while maintaining high-quality audio reproduction.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

improved methods and/or apparatus for decoding an encoded audio signal in soundfield format for l loudspeakers. the method and/or apparatus can render an ambisonics format audio signal to 2d loudspeaker setup(s) based on a rendering matrix. the rendering matrix has elements based on loudspeaker positions and wherein the rendering matrix is determined based on weighting at least an element of a first matrix with a weighting factor



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