Nokia Technologies Oy (20240379089). Rendering of Reverberation with Startup Control simplified abstract
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Rendering of Reverberation with Startup Control
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Inventor(s)
Antti Johannes Eronen of Tampere (FI)
Michael Thomas Mccrea of Helsinki (FI)
Archontis Politis of Tampere (FI)
Rendering of Reverberation with Startup Control - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240379089 titled 'Rendering of Reverberation with Startup Control
The abstract describes a method for applying reverberation to audio signals by controlling a digital reverberator based on reverberation parameters and using control lines to generate outputs that influence the reverberated audio signals.
- Obtaining audio signals and reverberation parameters
- Controlling a digital reverberator based on parameters
- Using control lines with delay lines and gain filters to generate outputs
- Generating reverberated audio signals based on outputs and reverberator results
- Attenuating interference between late reverberation and reflection echoes
Potential Applications: - Audio production and mixing - Virtual reality and gaming sound design - Live sound reinforcement systems
Problems Solved: - Enhancing the quality of reverberated audio signals - Minimizing interference between different reverberation components
Benefits: - Improved audio quality - Enhanced spatial effects - Greater control over reverberation parameters
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Reverberation Technology for Audio Production This technology can be used in professional audio production studios, live event venues, virtual reality experiences, and gaming applications to create immersive and realistic sound environments.
Prior Art: Researchers and developers in the field of audio signal processing, digital audio effects, and acoustics may have explored similar methods for applying reverberation to audio signals. Investigating patents related to digital reverberation and audio processing can provide insights into prior art in this area.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring new algorithms and techniques for controlling reverberation parameters and improving the quality of reverberated audio signals. Stay updated on conferences and publications in the fields of audio engineering and signal processing for the latest advancements in reverberation technology.
Questions about Advanced Reverberation Technology: 1. How does this method differ from traditional reverberation techniques? This method utilizes control lines with delay lines and gain filters to generate outputs that influence the reverberated audio signals, allowing for more precise control over the reverberation parameters.
2. What are the potential implications of this technology for virtual reality applications? This technology can significantly enhance the immersive experience in virtual reality environments by creating realistic and spatially accurate soundscapes.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for applying reverberation to at least one audio signal, the method including: obtaining the at least one audio signal; obtaining at least one reverberation parameter; controlling a digital reverberator based on the at least one reverberation parameter; providing at least one control line including a delay line and a gain filter, the at least one control line using the at least one reverberation parameter to generate an output from the at least one control line; and generating at least one reverberated audio signal based on at least one output of the at least one digital reverberator and the generated output from the at least one control line, wherein at least a portion of late reverberation in the generated at least one reverberated audio signal interfering with at least one reflection echo is substantially attenuated.
