IMMERSIVE AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES FRANCE (20240236573). Method for determining a direction of propagation of a sound source by creating sinusoidal signals from sound signals received by microphones simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Method for determining a direction of propagation of a sound source by creating sinusoidal signals from sound signals received by microphones
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Method for determining a direction of propagation of a sound source by creating sinusoidal signals from sound signals received by microphones - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Sound Source Direction
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
Method for determining a direction of propagation of a sound source by creating sinusoidal signals from sound signals received by microphones
Organization Name
IMMERSIVE AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES FRANCE
Inventor(s)
Olivier Thumerel of Nantes (FR)
Yohann Simon of Saint Jean de Boiseau (FR)
Thierry Heeb of Sainte-Croix (CH)
Method for determining a direction of propagation of a sound source by creating sinusoidal signals from sound signals received by microphones - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240236573 titled 'Method for determining a direction of propagation of a sound source by creating sinusoidal signals from sound signals received by microphones
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for determining the direction of a sound source using an array of microphones to capture sound signals emitted by the source. By analyzing the relative times of arrival of the sound signals, a direction value of the sound source can be computed in a spatial reference frame defined by the microphones.
- Emitting sound from a source
- Recording sound signals with an array of microphones
- Analyzing relative times of arrival of the signals
- Creating a sinusoidal function based on the times of arrival
- Computing a direction value of the sound source
- Presenting the direction value in the spatial reference frame
Key Features and Innovation
- Utilizes an array of microphones to capture sound signals
- Analyzes relative times of arrival to determine sound source direction
- Computes direction value in a spatial reference frame defined by the microphones
Potential Applications
- Sound localization systems
- Surveillance systems
- Virtual reality audio systems
Problems Solved
- Accurately determining the direction of sound sources
- Enhancing spatial audio processing
Benefits
- Improved sound localization accuracy
- Enhanced spatial audio experience
Commercial Applications
- Audio recording and production
- Surveillance and security systems
- Virtual reality and gaming technology
Prior Art
Prior research in sound localization and spatial audio processing technologies can be explored to understand the evolution of similar methods.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in sound localization algorithms and spatial audio processing techniques to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the method.
Questions about Sound Source Direction
How does this method improve sound localization accuracy?
This method improves sound localization accuracy by analyzing the relative times of arrival of sound signals captured by an array of microphones, allowing for precise determination of the direction of sound sources.
What are the potential applications of this technology beyond sound localization?
This technology can be applied in surveillance systems, virtual reality audio experiences, and other fields requiring accurate spatial audio processing.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for determining a direction of at least one sound source using an audio system capturing by an array of microphones sound emitted by the at least one sound source. the method includes: emitting a sound by way of the at least one sound source; recording sound signals received by the array of microphones; executing cross-correlations between the received signals in order to deduce relative times of arrival therefrom; creating a sinusoidal function of time having a determined frequency and a phase offset dependent on the relative times of arrival; and computing to determine a direction value of the sound source in a spatial reference frame defined by the array of microphones, using the values computed from the sinusoidal function of time at input, presenting the direction value.
