Tencent Technology ( Shenzhen ) Company Limited (20240233719). AUDIO RECOGNITION METHOD, METHOD, APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING TARGET AUDIO, AND DEVICE simplified abstract
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AUDIO RECOGNITION METHOD, METHOD, APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING TARGET AUDIO, AND DEVICE
Organization Name
Tencent Technology ( Shenzhen ) Company Limited
Inventor(s)
Ian Ernan Liu of Shenzhen (CN)
AUDIO RECOGNITION METHOD, METHOD, APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING TARGET AUDIO, AND DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240233719 titled 'AUDIO RECOGNITION METHOD, METHOD, APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING TARGET AUDIO, AND DEVICE
The patent application describes a method for positioning a target audio signal using a computer device. This involves performing echo cancellation on audio signals collected from various directions in a space, obtaining weights of time-frequency points in the echo-canceled audio signals, calculating a weighted audio signal energy distribution, and determining the sound source azimuth corresponding to the target audio signal.
- Echo cancellation is performed on audio signals collected from multiple directions in a space.
- Weights of time-frequency points in the echo-canceled audio signals are obtained.
- A weighted audio signal energy distribution is calculated to determine the sound source azimuth.
- The method helps in accurately positioning a target audio signal in a given space.
- This technology can be used in applications such as audio localization, virtual reality, and augmented reality systems.
Potential Applications: - Audio localization systems - Virtual reality and augmented reality applications - Teleconferencing and video conferencing systems
Problems Solved: - Accurate positioning of target audio signals - Improved sound source localization in various applications
Benefits: - Enhanced audio quality in virtual environments - Improved user experience in telecommunication systems - Precise sound source localization for immersive audio experiences
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Audio Positioning Technology for Virtual Reality Systems This technology can be utilized in virtual reality headsets, teleconferencing systems, and audio production tools to enhance sound localization and create more immersive audio experiences for users.
Questions about Audio Positioning Technology: 1. How does this method improve sound source localization in virtual reality applications?
- This method enhances sound source localization by accurately determining the sound source azimuth in the audio signals.
2. What are the potential commercial uses of this technology in telecommunication systems?
- This technology can be integrated into teleconferencing systems to improve audio quality and enhance the overall user experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
this application discloses a method for positioning a target audio signal by a computer device. the method includes: performing echo cancellation on the audio signals collected in a plurality of directions in a space, the audio signals comprising a target-audio direct signal; obtaining weights of a plurality of time-frequency points in the echo-canceled audio signals, a weight of each time-frequency point indicating a relative proportion of the target-audio direct signal in the echo-canceled audio signals at the time-frequency point; obtaining a weighted audio signal energy distribution of the audio signals in the plurality of directions by using the weights of the plurality of time-frequency points in the echo-canceled audio signals; and obtaining a sound source azimuth corresponding to the target-audio direct signal in the audio signals by using the weighted audio signal energy distribution of the audio signals in the plurality of directions.
