20240015463. METHOD FOR REPRODUCING AN AUDIO SIGNAL simplified abstract (ACOESIS SRL)
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METHOD FOR REPRODUCING AN AUDIO SIGNAL
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Federico Traverso of Genova (IT)
METHOD FOR REPRODUCING AN AUDIO SIGNAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240015463 titled 'METHOD FOR REPRODUCING AN AUDIO SIGNAL
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for reproducing an audio signal. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The method involves acquiring an input audio signal using one or more sensors placed on the user's body.
- The acquired audio signal is then processed to eliminate distortions caused by the user's body.
- An output audio signal is generated as a result of the processing.
- The processing of the input audio signal includes two steps: filtering in space or beamforming to attenuate sounds coming from directions other than the user's direction, and filtering in space to preserve the head-related transfer function (HRTF) based on the acquisition point.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Virtual reality and augmented reality audio systems
- Personalized audio devices for individuals with hearing impairments
- Teleconferencing and communication systems with improved audio quality
Problems solved by this technology:
- Distortions caused by the user's body are eliminated, resulting in improved audio quality.
- Sounds from unwanted directions are attenuated, allowing the user to focus on the desired audio source.
- The preservation of HRTF based on the acquisition point enhances the spatial perception of sound.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced audio experience for users in various applications
- Improved intelligibility and localization of audio sources
- Personalized and immersive audio reproduction
Original Abstract Submitted
method for reproducing an audio signal comprising the following steps: a) acquiring an input audio signal, which acquisition occurs through one or more sensors arranged at an acquisition point of the space envisaged at the body of a user, b) processing said input audio signal, c) generating an output audio signal. step b) includes creating an acoustic model of the anatomical district at the acquisition point, aimed at eliminating distortions caused by the user's body from said input audio signal, comprising step b) a first and a second processing of the input audio signal, the first processing comprising a filtering in space or beamforming aimed at attenuating the sounds not coming from the direction towards which the user is turned, the second processing comprising a filtering in space aimed at preserving the head related transfer function (hrtf) based on said acquisition point.
