Method and device for modifying audio signals based on hearing capabilities of the listener
US10111005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2430/03
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and a device are provided for modifying audio signals in accordance with hearing capabilities of a specific individual who is listening to audio signals being played via a set of headphones. The method comprises the steps of: providing results of one or more hearing tests performed to the specific individual; retrieving information that relates to deviations in hearing capabilities of the individual from a pre-defined hearing pattern, based on the results obtained in the one or more hearing tests; and when the set of headphones is used by the individual while listening to input audio signals, modifying the input audio signals based on the retrieved information, thereby enabling the individual to listen to modified audio signals, being the input audio signals after their change into a form that takes into account the individual's hearing capabilities.
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