Apple inc. (20240176577). Dynamic Target Sound Playback simplified abstract

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Dynamic Target Sound Playback

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Cecilia Casarini of Reggio Emilia (IT)

Ian M. Fisch of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Jakub Mazur of Santa Clara CA (US)

Mitchell R. Lerner of San Francisco CA (US)

Pablo David Brazell Ruiz of Cupertino CA (US)

Stephen W. Ryner, Jr. of Gurnee IL (US)

Tyrone T. Chen of San Jose CA (US)

Dynamic Target Sound Playback - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240176577 titled 'Dynamic Target Sound Playback

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for dynamically adjusting the playback of a target sound based on user context, environment, and media playback status.

  • Target sound sequence generated based on user setting
  • Speaker driven by target sound sequence
  • Gain of target sound adjusted based on user context, environment, and media playback status

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Personalized audio experiences
  • Smart home devices
  • Virtual reality and augmented reality systems

Problems Solved

This technology addresses issues such as:

  • Inconsistent audio levels in different environments
  • Lack of customization in sound playback
  • Difficulty in adapting audio to user context

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Enhanced user experience
  • Seamless audio playback transitions
  • Personalized sound settings

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include:

  • Audio equipment and speaker systems
  • Mobile devices and headphones
  • Entertainment and gaming industries

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to:

  • Dynamic audio adjustment based on user preferences
  • Adaptive sound systems in smart devices

What are the technical specifications of the speaker used in this method?

The technical specifications of the speaker used in this method are not provided in the abstract. It would be helpful to know the power output, frequency response, and impedance of the speaker to understand its capabilities better.

How does the method detect the user context and environment to adjust the gain of the target sound sequence?

The abstract mentions that the gain of the target sound sequence is adjusted based on detecting user context and environment, but it does not elaborate on the specific sensors or technologies used for this detection. More information on the detection mechanisms would be beneficial to understand the implementation of this method.


Original Abstract Submitted

a method for dynamic playback of target sound. a target sound sequence is generated in accordance with a user setting and used to drive a speaker. a gain of the target sound sequence is adjusted based on one or more of detecting a user context, detecting an environment of a user, and detecting that media playback has started or stopped. other aspects are also described and claimed.