Apple inc. (20240381052). Enhanced Audio Using Personal Audio Device simplified abstract
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Enhanced Audio Using Personal Audio Device
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Christopher T. Eubank of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Ronald J. Guglielmone, Jr. of Redwood City CA (US)
Enhanced Audio Using Personal Audio Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240381052 titled 'Enhanced Audio Using Personal Audio Device
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a head-worn device that can detect audio output from a playback device and apply spatial filters to enhance the audio experience for the user.
- The head-worn device has a microphone to sense the audio content from the playback device.
- Spatial filters are used to modify the audio channels of additional content to complement the playback device's audio.
- The modified, spatialized audio is then played through speakers for the user wearing the head-worn device.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Detection of audio output from a playback device by a head-worn device.
- Application of spatial filters to enhance audio content.
- Use of a microphone to sense audio content.
- Spatialized audio playback through speakers for the user.
Potential Applications:
This technology could be used in gaming headsets, virtual reality devices, and augmented reality applications to provide an immersive audio experience.
Problems Solved:
This technology addresses the issue of audio content from playback devices not being optimized for spatial audio experiences.
Benefits:
- Enhanced audio experience for users.
- Immersive sound quality.
- Improved spatial awareness in audio content.
Commercial Applications:
Potential commercial applications include gaming accessories, entertainment systems, and virtual reality platforms where high-quality audio is essential for an immersive experience.
Questions about the Technology:
1. How does the head-worn device differentiate between audio output from the playback device and other ambient sounds? 2. What are the technical specifications required for the spatial filters to effectively enhance the audio content?
Original Abstract Submitted
a head-worn device can determine that a playback device is outputting audio content. a microphone of the head-worn device can sense the audio content that is output by the playback device. spatial filters can be applied to one or more audio channels of additional audio content that compliments the audio content output by the playback device. the resulting spatialized audio can be played through speakers to a user wearing the head-worn device.
