Harman International Industries, Incorporated (20240323629). GENERATING HEAD SHAPES SUITABLE FOR SYNTHESIS OF HEAD-RELATED TRANSFER FUNCTIONS simplified abstract
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GENERATING HEAD SHAPES SUITABLE FOR SYNTHESIS OF HEAD-RELATED TRANSFER FUNCTIONS
Organization Name
Harman International Industries, Incorporated
Inventor(s)
Alfredo Fernandez Franco of Sherman Oaks CA (US)
GENERATING HEAD SHAPES SUITABLE FOR SYNTHESIS OF HEAD-RELATED TRANSFER FUNCTIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240323629 titled 'GENERATING HEAD SHAPES SUITABLE FOR SYNTHESIS OF HEAD-RELATED TRANSFER FUNCTIONS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes techniques for creating a precise 3D model of a section of a person's head from a 3D scan, even when parts of the head are obscured by transparent surfaces like hair. This technology aims to improve the accuracy of personalized head-related transfer functions for a more immersive audio experience.
- Uses heuristic constraints to generate a clean 3D shape of a human head.
- Enhances head-related transfer functions (HRTF) for a more realistic sound experience.
- Improves immersion in activities like listening to music or experiencing virtual reality.
Potential Applications: 1. Personalized audio experiences in virtual reality. 2. Enhanced sound quality in music production. 3. Improved communication in teleconferencing and gaming.
Problems Solved: 1. Difficulty in accurately capturing 3D shapes of heads with occluded areas. 2. Inaccurate head-related transfer functions leading to subpar audio experiences.
Benefits: 1. Personalized and immersive audio experiences. 2. Enhanced realism in virtual environments. 3. Improved communication and entertainment applications.
Commercial Applications: Enhancing audio quality in virtual reality headsets for a more immersive experience.
Questions about 3D Shape Generation: 1. How does this technology improve personalized audio experiences? 2. What are the potential applications of this innovation in the entertainment industry?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in 3D scanning technology and personalized audio experiences for virtual reality applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed embodiments include techniques for generating a clean 3d shape of a portion of the human head of a subject from a 3d scan that includes overlaying surfaces that occlude a portion of the head, where the overlaying surfaces where, the overlaying surfaces are acoustically transparent, such as human hair. these techniques use heuristic constraints to generate a clean 3d shape of a human head for the purpose of generating a more realistic head-related transfer function (hrtf) that is individualized for the subject. the improved hrtf, when applied to a sound system, leads to a more immersive and realistic acoustic experience for the subject when listening to music, experiencing a virtual reality experience, and/or the like.
