18552132. COMBINING SPATIAL AUDIO STREAMS simplified abstract (Nokia Technologies Oy)
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COMBINING SPATIAL AUDIO STREAMS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mikko-Ville Laitinen of Espoo (FI)
Adriana Vasilache of Tampere (FI)
Tapani Pihlajakuja of Kellokoski (FI)
Lasse Juhani Laaksonen of Tampere (FI)
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COMBINING SPATIAL AUDIO STREAMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18552132 titled 'COMBINING SPATIAL AUDIO STREAMS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an apparatus for spatial audio encoding that calculates an audio scene separation metric between two input audio signals and uses this metric to quantize spatial audio parameters.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Apparatus for spatial audio encoding
- Determination of audio scene separation metric
- Quantization of spatial audio parameters based on the metric
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in virtual reality, gaming, audio production, and teleconferencing to enhance the spatial audio experience for users.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of accurately encoding spatial audio to create a more immersive audio experience for various applications.
Benefits: The benefits of this technology include improved spatial audio quality, enhanced user experience, and more realistic audio environments in virtual settings.
Commercial Applications: The technology could be applied in VR headsets, gaming consoles, audio software, and telecommunication devices to provide users with a more immersive and realistic audio experience, potentially increasing consumer engagement and satisfaction.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to spatial audio encoding, audio scene separation metrics, and quantization techniques in the field of audio signal processing.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest research in spatial audio encoding, audio scene separation metrics, and advancements in quantization algorithms for spatial audio parameters.
Questions about Spatial Audio Encoding: 1. What are the potential challenges in implementing spatial audio encoding in real-time applications? 2. How does this technology compare to existing methods of spatial audio processing?
Original Abstract Submitted
There is inter alia disclosed an apparatus for spatial audio encoding configured to determining an audio scene separation metric between an input audio signal and a further input audio signal. and using the audio scene separation metric for quantizing of at least one spatial audio parameter of the input audio signal.
