Apple Inc. (20240292151). DISTRIBUTED AUDIO PROCESSING FOR AUDIO DEVICES simplified abstract
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DISTRIBUTED AUDIO PROCESSING FOR AUDIO DEVICES
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Inventor(s)
Sorin V. Dusan of San Jose CA (US)
Andreas Koutrouvelis of Los Gatos CA (US)
Sungyub D. Yoo of Dublin CA (US)
Sarthak Khanal of San Jose CA (US)
Tony S. Verma of San Francisco CA (US)
DISTRIBUTED AUDIO PROCESSING FOR AUDIO DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240292151 titled 'DISTRIBUTED AUDIO PROCESSING FOR AUDIO DEVICES
Abstract: Implementations of the subject technology provide systems and methods for providing distributed audio processing for audio devices. Distributed audio processing may include encoding signals from multiple microphones and/or sensors, such as at a headphone or an earbud, and decoding and processing the signals on host, source, or companion device. Distributed audio processing may also include deactivating one or more digital signal processors and/or neural networks based on an operational mode of an audio device or based on a processing capability of a companion device.
- Simplified Explanation:
This technology involves systems and methods for distributed audio processing in audio devices, including encoding and decoding signals from multiple microphones and sensors.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Encoding signals from multiple microphones and sensors - Decoding and processing signals on host, source, or companion device - Deactivating digital signal processors and neural networks based on operational mode or processing capability
- Potential Applications:
- Headphones and earbuds - Audio recording devices - Smart speakers and home audio systems
- Problems Solved:
- Efficient audio processing for multiple input sources - Adaptive processing based on device capabilities - Improved audio quality and performance
- Benefits:
- Enhanced audio processing capabilities - Optimized performance based on device settings - Improved user experience with audio devices
- Commercial Applications:
"Distributed Audio Processing Technology for Enhanced Audio Devices: Market Implications and Potential Commercial Uses"
- Questions about Distributed Audio Processing:
1. How does distributed audio processing improve audio quality in devices? - Distributed audio processing enhances audio quality by efficiently encoding and decoding signals from multiple sources, resulting in improved sound performance.
2. What are the benefits of deactivating digital signal processors and neural networks based on device settings? - Deactivating processors based on device settings allows for optimized performance and resource allocation, leading to better overall audio processing.
Original Abstract Submitted
implementations of the subject technology provide systems and methods for providing distributed audio processing for audio devices. distributed audio processing may include encoding signals from multiple microphones and/or sensors, such as at a headphone or an earbud, and decoding and processing the signals on host, source, or companion device. distributed audio processing may also include deactivating one or more digital signal processors and/or neural networks based on an operational mode of an audio device or based on a processing capability of a companion device.
