Sony Group Corporation (20240298137). AUDIO PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract
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AUDIO PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND PROGRAM
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AUDIO PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240298137 titled 'AUDIO PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND PROGRAM
The present technology pertains to an audio processing apparatus and method, along with a program, that aim to enhance the quality of sound.
- Acquisition unit gathers an audio signal and metadata of an object.
- Vector calculation unit computes a spread vector based on horizontal and vertical direction angles from the object's metadata.
- Gain calculation unit determines a VBAP gain for the audio signal in relation to each speaker using the spread vector.
Potential Applications: - Audio production and editing software - Virtual reality and augmented reality systems - Surround sound systems in theaters and home entertainment
Problems Solved: - Improving sound quality and spatial representation - Enhancing the immersive experience for users
Benefits: - Higher quality sound output - Enhanced spatial audio effects - Improved user experience in various audio applications
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Audio Processing Technology for Enhanced Sound Quality This technology can be utilized in audio production software, virtual reality systems, and home entertainment setups to provide users with a more immersive and realistic audio experience.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve sound quality in audio processing? - This technology enhances sound quality by calculating VBAP gains based on object metadata, resulting in a more accurate spatial representation of sound. 2. What are the potential applications of this audio processing technology in the entertainment industry? - This technology can be applied in theaters, virtual reality systems, and home entertainment setups to create a more immersive audio experience for users.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present technology relates to an audio processing apparatus and method and a program that make it possible to obtain sound of higher quality. an acquisition unit acquires an audio signal and metadata of an object. a vector calculation unit calculates, based on a horizontal direction angle and a vertical direction angle included in the metadata of the object and indicative of an extent of a sound image, a spread vector indicative of a position in a region indicative of the extent of the sound image. a gain calculation unit calculates, based on the spread vector, a vbap gain of the audio signal in regard to each speaker by vbap. the present technology can be applied to an audio processing apparatus.
