Sony group corporation (20240163634). INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Organization Name

sony group corporation

Inventor(s)

KAZUTAKA Mitsuiki of TOKYO (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240163634 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Simplified Explanation

The present invention involves an information processing apparatus that can generate visual representations aligned with sounds during audio reproduction.

  • Visual processing unit obtains information about the sound being reproduced
  • Uses this information to create visualizations corresponding to the sound

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in music visualization software, audio editing programs, and virtual reality experiences where audio and visual elements need to be synchronized.

Problems Solved

This innovation solves the problem of creating visual representations that accurately reflect the sounds being heard, enhancing the overall audio-visual experience for users.

Benefits

- Improved synchronization between audio and visual elements - Enhanced user experience in various multimedia applications - Potential for creative expression and artistic exploration in audio-visual projects

Potential Commercial Applications

"Enhancing Multimedia Experiences with Synchronized Audio-Visual Representations"

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be software applications that generate visualizations based on audio input, but the specific alignment with sound as described in this patent application may be a novel feature.

Unanswered Questions

How does the visual processing unit obtain information about the sound being reproduced?

The abstract does not provide details on the specific methods or technologies used by the visual processing unit to gather information about the sound. Further explanation would be needed to understand this aspect of the invention.

What types of sounds or audio formats can be visualized using this technology?

The abstract mentions obtaining information pertaining to a sound for audio reproduction, but it does not specify the range of sounds or audio formats that can be visualized. Understanding the limitations and capabilities of the technology in this regard would be important for potential users or developers.


Original Abstract Submitted

the present invention, for example, satisfactorily performs a visual representation that is in alignment with a sound. an information processing apparatus has a visual processing unit configured to, at a time of reproducing audio, obtain information pertaining to a sound for the audio, and use the obtained information pertaining to the sound to generate information for visualizing the information pertaining to the sound.