Externalized audio modulated by respiration rate
US10327073B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04S2420/01
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for closed-loop respiration entrainment based on spatialized audio signals. According to an aspect, based on a determined rate of a subject's respiration, spatialization of a virtual sound source is altered to simulate a distance or directionality to the subject. Simulating the distance, directionality, and/or source characteristics comprises processing sounds of the virtual sound source to generate a perception of the sounds being heard from one or more distances or directions with reference to the subject. The altered virtual sound source attempts to regulate the rate of respiration of the subject. An audio device outputs the sounds of the altered virtual sound source.
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